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Jan 29 2026CRIME

San Bernardino's Big Step Towards Safer Streets

San Bernardino is getting a tech boost to fight crime. The city's police department just got over a million dollars from the federal government. This money is for a cool project called the Mobile Crime Prevention Program. The goal? To make the city safer by adding more eyes on the streets. Right no

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Colorado's Governor: A Look at the Highs and Lows

Governor Jared Polis's time in office has been a mix of good and not-so-good moments. Let's break it down. First, the economy. Colorado kept growing, and Polis gets some credit for not making things harder for businesses. But, to be fair, the state was already doing well before he started. He didn'

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis in the Spotlight: Immigration Tensions and Political Clashes

In Minneapolis, things are heating up. The city is dealing with a lot of tension around immigration. Recently, an ICE agent tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate, which is not allowed. Ecuador is upset about this and has made an official complaint. The consulate is like a small piece of Ecuador on

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Louisiana Faces Winter's Wrath and Seeks Protection

Louisiana is dealing with a tough winter that has already taken eight lives. The state is urging people to stay careful as the cold weather continues to cause problems. The deaths happened because of hypothermia, car crashes on icy roads, and power outages that led to oxygen deprivation. Even as the

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Jan 28 2026WEATHER

Boston Braces for Bitter Cold: What You Need to Know

Boston is getting ready for a really cold week. Temperatures will drop to single digits at night and even go below zero on Friday night. But it will feel even colder because of the wind chill. On Wednesday morning, it could feel like -5 degrees. By the end of the week, an arctic air mass will make i

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Jan 27 2026WEATHER

Waukegan's Metra Station Steps Up as a Lifesaving Warming Center

In the heart of winter, Waukegan's Metra Station has become an unexpected hero. When temperatures dropped to dangerous lows, this station opened its doors to those in need. It's not just a place for trains anymore; it's a lifeline for people facing the cold. A local man saw someone struggling in th

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Jan 27 2026CRIME

New York Subway Crime: A Mixed Bag in 2025

In 2025, New York's subway system saw a small drop in overall crime, but not all categories improved. There were 91 fewer crimes compared to 2024, bringing the total down to 2, 160. This drop was mostly due to fewer robberies and thefts. Robberies went down by 57, and thefts decreased by 41. Murders

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Jan 26 2026CRIME

A Deadly Dispute in LA

A tragic event unfolded in Los Angeles, taking a life and leaving many questions unanswered. The incident occurred near El Diamante Sports Bar on South Figueroa Street, early on a Saturday morning. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Witnesses and sur

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Ordinary People Taking a Stand: How Minnesotans Are Watching ICE

In Minnesota, regular folks are stepping up to keep an eye on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This surge in volunteers happened after a local woman, Renee Good, was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Fabiola, a mom and business owner, is one of those who decided to get involved, even

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Jan 25 2026CRIME

A Clash of Jurisdictions: Who Investigates a Federal Shooting in Minneapolis?

A tense standoff unfolded in Minneapolis after a fatal shooting involving a Border Patrol agent. State investigators from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) found themselves locked out of the crime scene. Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) refused them ent

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