Woman fights to keep convicted predator she met on dating app behind bars as release date approaches
Shira Scott Astrof says Matthew Werner attacked her in 2015 after meeting her on a dating app and posing as a professional soccer player.
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Emergency crews responding to vessel collision near Port of New Orleans on Mississippi River
The incident occurred Friday on the Mississippi River.
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Riverboat involved in collision while docked in New Orleans, prompting evacuations
The American Heritage riverboat was involved in a collision while docked in New Orleans, prompting the evacuation of guests and crew, American Cruise Lines said....
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Air quality officials wind down Lineage fire air testing, certify company followed cleanup order
The air quality monitoring process for ammonia and other potentially harmful gases began shortly after the fire started this June. (Andrew Lopez / Boyle Heights Beat) Topline: Air quality officials certified Friday that Lineage has completed all requirements to comply with its or...
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Popular baby monitoring company Owlet warns parents after child dies from loose camera cable
The company behind a popular smart baby monitor is warning parents after a baby's death associated with its product.
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Massive fin whale dies after beaching in Santa Cruz
Officials were working to remove a beached whale from Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz, which previously showed signs of illness on Thursday. Fin whales are the second largest specie of whale, only behind blue whales....
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Several cars stuck on flooded street in Wilmington area
Several cars became stuck along a flooded street near the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the Wilmington area Friday morning.
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Avril Lavigne announces birth of 1st child, a daughter
The “Complicated” singer took to social media to share the first photos of her daughter.
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Taylor Swift to perform at CMAs for 1st time in 13 years
Taylor Swift is returning to the CMA Awards and set to perform at the awards show for the first time in 13 years.
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OC parents plead not guilty in fatal e-moto crash
Vu Thanh Nguyen and Hong Cuc Thi Nguyen pleaded not guilty to child endangerment charges following the fatal Garden Grove e-moto crash of their 13-year-old son, Benson Nguyen....
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Bobby Pulido wins Latin Grammy for best Tejano album days after being elected to Congress
Bobby Pulido, who less than two weeks ago won Texas' 15th Congressional District in the midterm elections, won the Latin Grammy for best Tejano music album....
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Family-owned restaurant in Riverside sees surge in customers after influencer's video goes viral
A family-owned restaurant in Riverside has seen a surge in business after a social media influencer's video about the establishment went viral.
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'Star Wars' announces global year-long celebration for its 50th anniversary
"Star Wars" is turning 50, and Disney and Lucasfilm have a galaxy-sized celebration planned with special screenings, events and merchandise.