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Aug 25 2023
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Woman rescued from alleged kidnapping after passing note to gas station customer
An Arizona woman was saved from an alleged kidnapping by passing a note to a gas station customer that said to call 911, authorities said. The woman was allegedly kidnapped from a car dealership in Phoenix Monday morning by a man "wearing a wig and pretending to be an Uber driver," according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. The man allegedly restrained the victim with zip ties as they
ABC News (Online)
Sep 21 2023
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South Texas border town a ‘war zone’ after emergency declaration
EAGLE PASS, Texas (Border Report) — One of two international bridges remained closed to traffic for the second day on Thursday, creating long lines at the other bridge and frustrating residents who were surprised that an emergency declaration was issued in this border town. Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas on Wednesday night issued an emergency declaration he said due to the thousands of
My High Plains KAMR
Sep 08 2023
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Alaska sues Biden over protections for Tongass National Forest
The state of Alaska is suing the Biden administration over its decision to reinstate protections from logging for a national forest in the state.
The Biden administration restored the protections on more than 9 million acres that were rolled back under the Trump administration in January, citing biodiversity and climate change in its reasoning.
On Friday, Alaska officials
The Hill
Sep 15 2023
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Cross-border police chase ends with shooting in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WHDH) - A police chase involving several agencies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island ended in a shooting Friday night, critically injuring the suspect, officials said. Crime scene tape and multiple cruisers are on the scene in Providence, Rhode Island outside Rhode Island Hospital around 10:30 p.m., where the suspect was shot. Two other people were also in the car with the
WHDH 7
Sep 21 2023
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Massive Number of Migrants Traveling Toward US Border Is Now Affecting International Trade. Here's Why.
The massive number of migrants heading north, most toward the U.S. border, is now affecting international trade, as a Mexican railway operator was forced to temporarily suspend operations over the hitchhikers.
On Tuesday, Ferromex halted 60 trains carrying cargo due to recent spate of injuries and deaths occurring from migrants catching rides.
“Despite the grave danger,” some
Town Square Deleware
Aug 22 2023
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Gov. Gordon calls on PSC to listen to the public before raising rates on Wyoming customers
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now/PRESS RELEASE) - Gov. Mark Gordon wants Wyoming’s biggest energy supplier to be cautious before raising rates on customers. The Wyoming Public Service Commission is reviewing a proposed rate increase from Rocky Mountain Power. The rate increase would impact thousands of Wyoming people and businesses. RMP is the largest utility in Wyoming. Due to the
Wyoming News Now
Aug 22 2023
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Migrant encounters up 27% in July at southern border: CBP
Migrant encounters at the southern border increased about 27% from June to July, but still remain lower than during the months before the expiration of Title 42, data shows.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported 183,503 encounters at the southern border in July. Of these, 10,648 of them were unaccompanied minors, according to a CBP press release.
“We remain vigilant and
NewsNation
Sep 07 2023
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West Virginia troops back from southern border assignment
After a month of volunteer service at the southern border, 54 members of the West Virginia National Guard are now back home. Gov. Jim Justice confirmed the return of the local troops Wednesday during his weekly administration briefing. Justice said a “welcome home celebration” will be held for the guardsmen today at 10 a.m. at the West Virginia National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters in
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Aug 30 2023
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Critical fire weather in arrives Northern California's interior; PG&E cuts power to 8,400 customers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gusty winds and low humidity brought high risk of wildfires to the interior of Northern California on Wednesday and a utility proactively cut electricity to approximately 8,400 customers to prevent potential ignitions in the blustery conditions. Red flag warnings for critical fire danger were to remain in effect until 8 p.m. in much of the Sacramento Valley and adjacent
Associated Press
Sep 14 2023
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Arizona border blindsided as migrants released onto streets
People line up against a border wall as they wait to apply for asylum after crossing the border from Mexico Tuesday, July 11, 2023, near Yuma, Arizona. Thousands of migrants from the north African country of Mauritania have arrived in the U.S. in recent months, following a new route taking them to Nicaragua and up through the southern border. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. (
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