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San Diego Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Spike; Death Balloons to 200% Increase During Pandemic

Fentanyl has been a problem in the county of San Diego in the past years, but federal agents confirmed that the pandemic worsened the drug addiction as Fentanyl overdose deaths ballooned to 200%.
Donald Trump Says COVID a 'Terrible Accident' That Breaks Loose From Wuhan Lab

Donald Trump Says COVID a 'Terrible Accident' That Breaks Loose From Wuhan Lab

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he believes that the COVID pandemic resulted from a "terrible accident" that escaped from a Wuhan lab.
Texas Governor Abbott Signs ERCOT Reforms Legislation Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott Approves Bill Allowing Texas to Carry Handguns; No Permit, License Needed

Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered a victory for gun advocates after signing a bill Wednesday that allows holstered handguns to be carried statewide without any permit.
Colorado Springs Tenant Vandalizes Home, Leaves Dead Cats After Being Evicted

Colorado Springs Tenant Vandalizes Home, Leaves Dead Cats After Being Evicted

A Colorado Springs tenant allegedly vandalized her rent-to-own home and left dead cats in the bathroom after she was evicted.
Pres. Joe Biden Lashes Out at Reporter Over Questions About Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin

Pres. Joe Biden Lashes Out at Reporter Over Questions About Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin

President Joe Biden has snapped at a reporter at the end of his press conference in Geneva about the results of his meeting with Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin.
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Texas Family Welcomes Third Baby With the Same Birthday; Parents Revealed Children Different Due Dates

After a family in Texas welcomed their fourth child, the date of birth is one for the record books because now, three of their four children have the same birthdays.
Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Discusses Summer Travel And Security Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend

Homeland Security Secretary to Discuss Border Restrictions in Mexico City Reopening of Ports

Before the eventual Mexico City reopening, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is expected to have talks regarding the U.S.-Mexico border during meetings in the city on Tuesday.
Customs Seize $17.6M Worth of Cocaine Hidden Inside Ship Near Puerto Rico

Customs Seize $17.6M Worth of Cocaine Hidden Inside Ship Near Puerto Rico

Customs officials confiscated a total of 1,299 pounds of cocaine with an estimated value of $17.6 million inside a vessel that was intercepted near Puerto Rico.
Pope Francis and Pres. Joe Biden Meeting: Why Did It Not Happen?

Pope Francis and Pres. Joe Biden Meeting: Why Did It Not Happen?

Pope Francis did not meet President Joe Biden on Tuesday, June 15, despite reports that the two would meet.
Ex-FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Says Delta Variant Likely to Become Dominant COVID Strain in U.S.

Ex-FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Says Delta Variant Likely to Become Dominant COVID Strain in U.S.

Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the Delta variant is likely to become the dominant COVID strain in the United States.
Tennessee Mom Overdosed in Fentanyl, Toddler Left in Car Seat Found Dead Due to Starvation

Tennessee Mom Overdosed in Fentanyl, Toddler Left in Car Seat Found Dead Due to Starvation

A one-year-old child was found dead in his car seat in a house after drying due to starvation after a Tennessee mom died of a fentanyl overdose.
Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday for a Number of Americans: Gallup Poll

Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday for a Number of Americans: Gallup Poll

More Americans are open to the idea of making Juneteenth a national holiday, according to a recent Gallup poll.
Governor Newsom Declares Drought Emergency For Majority Of California's Counties

California Drought May Have Solved Mystery of 50-Year-Old Plane Crash; Remains Discovered by Underwater Surveying Company

The drought experienced in the state may unveil the remains of a plane that crashed in a California lake 56 years ago.
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Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Supporting Texas College Athletes, Allows College Athletes to Profit off Their Own Name and Image

After Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new bill Monday evening supporting competitive college sports in the state, the Texans athletes will soon be able to receive compensation from outside businesses who wanted to use their name and image.
Man Sentenced for Fraud Scheme That Victimized Thousands of Navy Sailors in San Diego

Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud Scheme That Victimized Thousands of Navy Sailors in San Diego

A man who deceived thousands of U.S. Navy sailors in San Diego County through a tax and insurance fraud scheme was sentenced Monday.
Texas Man Arrested After Running Over Pregnant Wife, Killing Unborn Child

Texas Man Arrested After Running Over Pregnant Wife, Killing Unborn Child

A Texas man has been arrested and charged with murder after he allegedly ran over his pregnant wife with a truck during an argument.
Sea Turtle Hatchlings Emerge On Thai Beach

Surveyor Picks Up $1.2M Cocaine on Florida Beach While Conducting Turtle Nesting Study

After washing ashore last month at the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida a surveyor found that based on the United Space Force more than 30 kilograms of cocaine with value not less than $1 million were seized.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Offers Vacation Incentives to Further Promote COVID Vaccinations

California Governor Gavin Newsom offered travel incentives to entice more COVID vaccine takers in the state, a day before the state's reopening.
Son Allegedly Killed His 80-Year-Old Mom and Left Organs on Welcome Mat of Her Home

Son Allegedly Killed His 80-Year-Old Mom and Left Organs on Welcome Mat of Her Home

Forty-nine-year-old Alfredo Paratore has been accused of murdering his 80-year-old mom Katherine Paratore in her home.
A Hunter Biden Painting to Go on Sale for up to Half a Million Dollars

A Hunter Biden Painting to Go on Sale for up to Half a Million Dollars

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is now working being a full-time artist, and his paintings are set to be sold in an exhibition in New York.