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A Michigan coin shop and a police sting tied to a Social Security gold scam

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Sting foils widow’s $700,000 ‘terrorism’ gold scam, courier jailed with ICE detainer

Posted byby Sean Lorne
5 hours ago
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2 min

A Michigan coin dealer spotted a Social Security scam aimed at a 79-year-old widow, helped police swap in chocolate coins, and saved nearly $700,000 from disappearing overseas.

Los Angeles homeless encampment with city skyline in the background

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Local News

HUD pulls funding from LA homeless agency over obvious fraud

Posted byby Sean Lorne
1 day ago
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2 min

HUD has suspended federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority while investigators review allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and weak oversight at the agency.

Los Angeles streetlights in a neighborhood affected by copper wire theft

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Karen Bass hikes taxes 120 percent instead of catching thieves

Posted byby Sean Lorne
2 weeks ago
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2 min

Los Angeles is weighing a proposal for an armed DWP police force after copper wire theft keeps knocking out streetlights and draining millions from the city.

Los Angeles chef Carlos Lool during an ICE arrest after a parole-related tip

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Immigration

Ex-employee’s tip gets popular LA chef arrested

Posted byby Elliot Munch
1 month ago
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2 min

A Los Angeles restaurant owner was taken into custody by ICE after a former employee alerted authorities to a gun that reportedly violated his parole.

Los Altos Vice Mayor Larry Lang amid backlash over 86 47 post

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Politics

Larry Lang faces resignation demands after coded Trump threat

Posted byby Elliot Munch
1 month ago
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1 min

Los Altos Vice Mayor Larry Lang is under fire after posting "86 47" in a reply to a California GOP message. Republicans say the phrase pointed at Donald Trump and are demanding that he resign.

Oklahoma state senate candidate Barry Christian

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Politics

Oklahoma Senate Candidate Found Dead After Vanishing For Two Days

Posted byby Sean Lorne
1 month ago
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2 min

Oklahoma officials said Republican Senate candidate Barry Christian was found dead after being reported missing two days earlier.

Police investigate a downtown Iowa City shooting near the University of Iowa campus

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Education

Downtown Iowa City Shooting Leaves Five Hurt

Posted byby Sean Lorne
2 months ago
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2 min

Five people, including three University of Iowa students, were injured after a late-night fight near campus turned into gunfire in downtown Iowa City.

Bomb squad response at Fort Washington Park in Maryland

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News

More Devices Found in Maryland Park

Posted byby Sean Lorne
3 months ago
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1 min

Five suspected explosive devices were found at Fort Washington Park, and more turned up the next day. The bomb squad, ATF, and park officials are now handling the scene, while the park remains closed until further notice.

Salt Lake City police response near an alley after a violent attack

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Salt Lake Alley Attack Leaves Woman Critical

Posted byby Sean Lorne
3 months ago
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2 min

Police say Jesus Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla attacked a woman in a Salt Lake City alley, leaving her in critical condition with severe neck wounds. Court documents say he admitted to strangling her and slashing her throat, while his immigration status remains unclear.

Hesse K-8 School exterior and police scene

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Teacher Killed During ICE Arrest Chase

Posted byby Elliot Munch
4 months ago
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2 min

A Savannah teacher died after a vehicle collision during an ICE traffic stop. Officials say the suspect fled and struck her vehicle.