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Amid Oil Spill, Californians Return To Local Beaches

Massive California Oil Spill Hits Hard on Shops Near Coastline; Keeps Surfers Out of the Water

After an undersea pipeline leaked crude into the waters off Southern California, the ocean remained off-limits not only to swimming but also surfing, closing shops near the ocean for several days.

Taliban Says U.S. Agreed to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan, but Not Recognition

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Taliban confirmed that the U.S. would provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan despite not recognizing the new Taliban rulers of the South Asian country.

Viral Photo Shows Grandma's Cocaine-Snorting Kit From 1970s Discovered by Family While Cleaning

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A social media user shared a photo of a 1970's cocaine-snorting kit that her friend found in her grandmother's belonging, and it's now going viral.

Ex-Guantanamo Detainee Warns U.S. About 'Upcoming Attacks,' Praises Taliban's Victory in Afghanistan

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A former Guantanamo detainee has issued a warning against the U.S. about "upcoming" attacks and praised the Taliban for their victory in Afghanistan.

Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Supposed Beach Wedding in Florida Cancelled Due to COVID Pandemic

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie had reportedly planned a beach wedding in Florida but postponed it due to the COVID pandemic.

Donald Trump Suggests He Might Sue After Pres. Joe Biden Rejects His Appeal to Withhold Capitol Riot Records

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After Joe Biden declined Donald Trump's request to withhold White House documents from a House committee probing the Capitol riot, Trump suggested he might sue.

California Becomes First State to Make 'Stealthing' or Secretly Removing Condom During Sex Illegal

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

California became the first state in the U.S. to make "stealthing" or the nonconsensual removal of a condom during sex a civil sexual battery offense.

Pres. Joe Biden Declines Questions From Reporters After His Press Briefing on September Employment Rate

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

U.S. President Joe Biden has refused to answer questions from the reporters and walked away as they shouted questions after his September employment rate report.

Mexico Officials Discover Over 600 Migrants Inside Trailer Trucks Near Border Crossing

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico officials intercept more than 600 migrants inside containers dragged by trailer trucks near the U.S.-Mexico border.

'Oppenheimer' 2023 Release Date Now Confirmed! Cillian Murphy as Main Actor and More

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

What should you expect from Christopher Nolan's upcoming film? "Oppenheimer," the new film of Christopher Nolan, has finally received its release date.

Pres. Joe Biden's Son Hunter Biden Sells Five Art Prints for $75K Each at First Art Show in California

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has already sold at least five prints of his artwork for $75,000 each at his show in a California gallery.

New Exit at California's Otay Mesa Border Creates Confusion, Excitement on First Day

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The first day of a new location for the last U.S. exit before the border in Otay Mesa at San Diego, California created mixed emotions from travelers.

Gabby Petito Case: Brian Laundrie's Father Joins FBI's Search for His Fugitive Son at Florida's Carlton Reserve

Gabby Petito Case: Brian Laundrie's Father Joins FBI Search for His Fugitive Son at Florida's Carlton Reserve

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Brian Laundrie's father has joined the FBI-led search for his missing son at Florida's Carlton Reserve. Brian is the prime suspect in Gabby Petito's death.

Dog the Bounty Hunter Is Served With $1.3M Lawsuit During Brian Laundrie Search at Florida Park Over 'Racist Behavior'

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Duane Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, was served with a $1.3 million lawsuit on Thursday while at a Florida park searching for Brian Laundrie.

Pres. Joe Biden Says He Personally Phoned Emergency Room for a Good Friend During a COVID Vaccine Mandate Talk

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

U.S. President Joe Biden had admitted on Thursday that he personally called the emergency room to ensure that the wife of his "good friend" would receive immediate care as the waiting room was so crowded.

Walmart Posts Soft Quarterly Sales After Weak Holiday Season

Armed Florida Walmart Shopper Sues Sheriff After Confrontation About Mask Protocol

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The confrontation about COVID-19 masks between two South Florida Walmart shoppers, with one armed with a gun, last year prompted a new lawsuit.

Florida School Board OKs Funding Cuts, Sanctions for Schools Defying Mask Mandate Ban

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The state of Florida school board has announced that 10 districts will be facing possible sanctions and funding cuts if they do not follow the mask mandate ban in schools.

Elon Musk Announces Decision of Moving Tesla's California Headquarters to Texas

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced during the company's shareholder meeting on Thursday that they would be moving their California headquarters to Texas.

Suspected Texas High School Shooter Timothy Simpkins Released After Posting $75,000 Bond

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The alleged Texas high school shooter who opened fire at his high school, causing injuries of four people, was freed from jail after posting a $75,000 bond on Thursday.