Longshoremen wait for work following Baltimore bridge collapse
It’s been one month since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, and the city has come together to help those who’ve been impacted.
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NRF says Mother’s Day spending is expected to top $33 billion
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), consumers are expected to spend a near record $33.5 billion this Mother’s Day. That number is the second highest since the organization began annual consumer surveys.
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Zebras on the loose in Washington following trailer escape
Authorities say they escaped from a transport trailer when the driver stopped to secure them along eastbound I-90. According to authorities, three of the zebras have since been captured, but one is still on the loose.
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10 people arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest in New Orleans
Police attempted to clear the square at 7:00pm Central, which is when it closes every night. Protesters then resisted striking officers with various items.
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California man killed in house fire, cause of the fire under investigation
The fire, contained to a single room, was put out by about 40 firefighters in 14 minutes, LAFD said. A 52-year-old man was pronounced dead in his residence.
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University of Vermont students protest war in Gaza
The protesters, who are all part of the Students for Justice in Palestine Club, are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, and for the university to divest from any financial investments that support that effort.
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Iowa officials confirm one storm related death
A Pottawattamie County spokesperson confirmed to NBC News that a total for four people were injured by the storm. Unfortunately, one of those injured succumbed to their wounds after being taken to the hospital.
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One person shot in Georgia mall shooting, suspect at large
Shoppers ran for cover after someone pulled a gun and opened fire inside a Dillards. Police say the shooting was an isolated incident and that they are actively searching for the suspect.
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Plane crashes near a California neighborhood over the weekend
Before crashing, the plane was headed for Gillespie Field, which was about two and a half miles away. The pilot was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries.
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Three Louisiana police officers injured following standoff
A suspect is dead and three officers injured after an hours long standoff in Kenner, Louisiana.
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World Central Kitchen to resume operations this week
The aid organization, founded by Chef Jose Andres, suspended all deliveries of food and other critical supplies after the April 1 attack on an aid convoy.
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Breezier conditions for middle part of the week
An overall dry and benign weather pattern will set up across the Desert Southwest this week with highs rising slightly above normal starting Monday.
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UCLA students hold dueling protests over Israel-Hamas War
There have been reports of fights breaking out among the protesters after a barrier that was meant to separate groups was breached.
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Rural Metro Fire Department holds grand opening of fire station in the Foothills
The ceremony took place at Fire Station 10, located at 12535 South Foothills Blvd, where RMFD offered those who attend a tour of the station.
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Deadly storms move across Oklahoma, leaving a path of destruction
Damage assessments remain ongoing in the area, and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said on X that he will visit Sulphur and Holdenville later on Sunday.
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Jill Stein, Green Party presidential candidate, arrested during pro-Palestine protest
Washington University said a total 80 pro-Palestine supporters were arrested after refusing to leave the campus during a demonstration. Among them was Dr. Jill Stein, who was in town for her campaign.
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Cal Poly Humboldt placed concrete barriers to enforce a hard closure
On Saturday, the university released an email to students announcing the hard closure, saying that anyone on campus without permission would be subject to citation or arrest.
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A look into Yuma’s new regional task force that investigates officer shootings
The Yuma Regional Critical Incident Response Team is a newly formed critical incident bureau that investigates local police use-of-force incidents.
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Niece of U.S. Israeli hostage on hostage deal
Hanna Siegel, niece of Keith Siegel, a U.S. Israeli being held hostage by Hamas, spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on Sunday.
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Pennsylvania representative on campus protests
Pennsylvania Representative Summer Lee spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation on Sunday about the protests at college campuses around the country.
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