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Milpitas woman accused of killing her 2 'best friends' hours apart
"The biggest heartbreak of this case is these families were best friends."
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Remembering 9/11: Coping with trauma and grief years later
It has been 25 years since September 11th, and that disastrous event that happened so long ago can still feel immediate for some people. For many, it's emblazoned on minds, hearts, and psyches, as if it were yesterday. Dr. Jessica Hamilton, a psychologist at Kaiser Permanente in ...
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‘A very devastating impact': Union City community honors Flight 93 victims
On Friday, the community in Union City gathered to honor the brave women and men on United Airlines Flight 93 that fought back against the hijackers during 9/11. There were 40 people on Flight 93, including 33 passengers and seven crew members; all of them fought back against the...
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10,000-year-old fossilized mastodon tooth found in San Mateo County, California creek
A fossilized Pacific mastodon tooth believed to be at least 10,000 years old was found in “immaculate condition” in a California creek bed, according to local officials....
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Fireman's Hall Museum is home to authentic artifacts from September 11th, 2001
In Philadelphia, Fireman's Hall Museum hosts artifacts from the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and a memorial to those who lost their lives on 9
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Nashville Airport Authority approves renaming airport in honor of Dolly Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously, 6-0, to begin the process of renaming the Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton....
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After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years
Out of their darkest moment, a Greek couple managed to make a new start with a baby born this week.
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San Jose police officer fired for misusing Flock camera data, chief says
A San Jose police officer has been fired after being accused of accessing the department’s network of Flock license plate reading cameras for personal use, San Jose police Chief Paul Joseph said Friday. The controversial cameras have been under fire for months with many privacy g...
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Grandcolas honors late wife and passengers of Flight 93 to generation not born on 9/11
Jack Grandcolas flipped on the garden hose and began dousing a backyard full of flowers at his Monterey County home. It felt kind of like a metaphor — a guy who’s spent the last 25 years publicly and privately grieving the loss of his wife Lauren in the September 11th attacks — s...
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Raheem Morris is the Sean McVay whisperer the 49ers needed
San Francisco’s fifth coordinator in five seasons had an answer for a Los Angeles team led by the reigning MVP.
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Trump defends proposed $5,000 dividend as 'reward,' says 'growth' will pay for it
President Donald Trump defended his proposal to give Americans a $5,000 "dividend" as a "reward" for voters who he says endured the Biden administration....
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This AI-assisted drone flies over Oakland in search of trash
(KRON) -- A new way for the City of Oakland to detect illegal dumping took flight Thursday. Aerbits drones use mounted cameras and artificial intelligence to identify and report abandoned trash on streets and sidewalks. The Aerbits system launched this week involves flying drones...
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In Florida's 15th execution this year, man put to death for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'
A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the "Hog Trail Murders" in the 1990s was put to death Thursday, becoming the state's 15th person executed this year....
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Woman accused of killing husband at upscale California community
Prosecutors allege she inflicted great bodily injury to him with a flag pole.
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Jury finds Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty in murder-for-hire case
Jurors on Friday found Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty on all charges in a murder-for-hire trial in connection with a deadly shooting near a Los Angeles shopping center. The federal grand jury began deliberations Wednesday and reached a verdict on Friday afternoon, acco...
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Some 9/11 families call on Trump to hold Saudis accountable during ground zero memorial ceremony
Some family members of 9/11 victims used the 25th anniversary ceremonies to openly call on the president to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the attacks....
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US officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said Friday.
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OPD chief addresses federal charges against 2 officers
Two Oakland police officers were charged with faking their helicopter pilot certifications, prompting the police chief on Thursday to post a message on Instagram, saying he is working with federal authorities to cooperate with the case....
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Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills and even lone individuals can create attacks that would not have been possible even a year ago....
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US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel....
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Police arrest 2 teens in Antioch jewelry store robbery
(KRON) -- Two Antioch teenagers accused of pepper-spraying a jewelry store owner while stealing a significant amount of merchandise have been located and arrested, police said Thursday. On Aug. 31, the suspects entered Antioch Jewelers on Hillcrest Avenue and used a hammer to sma...
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Students at Captain Jason Dahl Elementary in San Jose honor Flight 93 victims
September 11 for many is a moment to reflect and honor the victims of one of America’s darkest days. But at a San Jose elementary school bearing the name of one of those victims, Friday’s 9/11 memorial is not only about reflecting, but creating a more hopeful future. None of the ...
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NJ couple, both Port Authority employees, recall World Trade Center escape 25 years later
Former Port Authority employees Vincent and Rosemarie Borst said the events of 9/11 remain etched in their memories as they recalled their escape from the World Trade Center and the fear of losing loved ones....
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The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
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Bay Area man uses pain from 9/11 to help others heal
Eric Jones founded Sea Valor, based on Oakland. He's using his pain from Sept. 11 to help others heal. There are several 9/11 remembrances going on in the Bay Area to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks...
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Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country....
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Woman killed in hit-and-run in San Jose
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run in San Jose at Rigoletto Drive and King Road. The driver took off and police have not announced any arrests.
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New inflation numbers raises economic concerns
Bay Area financial advisor Clark Geranen talked about the latest inflation numbers, which rose in August.
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2 Oakland police officers indicted on federal conspiracy, fraud charges
Two Oakland police officers were indicted last month for allegedly conspiring with a federal aviation official to fraudulently obtain pilot certifications. Brandon Mart and David Mac, both Oakland Police Department Air Support Unit helicopter pilots, allegedly conspired with a Fe...
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Foster City resident cleared of criminal charges in devastating condo fire
(KRON) -- A Foster City resident who was arrested days after a major fire destroyed the multi-story condominium building where he lived will not face criminal charges in the incident, San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe announced Thursday. Keith Tompkins lived at 8...
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Trial remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks
Two decades after U.S. authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at a military detention center in Cuba, the purported mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks sometimes seems barely any closer to being put on trial than the day he arrived....
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeks acquittal to block retrial for killing her kids
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
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Key takeaways from the 2nd night of the GOP midterm convention
Vice President JD Vance headlined the second night of the Republican midterm convention, rallying GOP voters while lacing into Democrats.