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Brown sought medical treatment after the reported assault, though the extent of her injuries were not clear.
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Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say
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Tropical Storm Bertha enters Texas as rains spread along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha entered Texas on Thursday afternoon as rain spread across the Gulf Coast.
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Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown injured in attack
(KRON) -- Oakland City Councilmember Rowena Brown is recovering from injuries after her office said she was assaulted by an acquaintance ove…
18 people charged for unlawful Pride party, SF DA announces
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Eighteen people are facing charges after San Francisco police say they held an unsanctioned block party in the city'…