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Tired of snow, rain in California? It’s not over yet

The new series of storms are arriving, even as parts of California were still digging out from last week’s powerful storm.

 
1,200 catalytic converters found in Phoenix as thefts soar

An Arizona man is facing multiple theft charges after detectives found a huge stash of stolen catalytic converters packed into a storage unit in Phoenix.

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NRA stance: Speakers unshaken on gun rights after school massacre

The NRA had said that convention attendees would “reflect on” the shooting at the event and “pray for the victims, recognize our patriotic members and pledge to redouble our commitment to making our schools secure.”

 
Zelenskyy says West needs more courage in helping Ukraine

The Ukrainian president made a plea for fighter jets and tanks to sustain a defense against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now in its 32nd day.

 
Russia expected to get help from Belarus on Monday, US says

Belarus has been providing support for Russia’s war effort, but so far has not taken a direct part in the conflict.

 
Biden: 1st Black woman on Supreme Court is ‘long overdue’

President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was “long overdue.”

 
Record-breaking storm blasts Northern Nevada, California

A storm in the mountains of Northern California and Nevada closed key highways Monday while recent snowfall has smashed the snowiest December record at Donner Pass in the Sierra.

 
CDC shortens COVID isolation, quarantine recommendations

U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.

 
Capitol police officers give emotional testimony about Jan. 6 riot

“This is how I’m going to die, defending this entrance,” Capitol Police Officer Aquilino Gonell recalled thinking, testifying at the opening hearing of the congressional panel investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

 
CDC eases guidelines on wearing masks outside

U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.

 
San Francisco to strip Lincoln, Washington from school names

The names of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and other prominent figures including California Sen. Dianne Feinstein will be removed from 44 San Francisco public schools, a move that stirred debate Wednesday on whether the famously liberal city has taken the national reckoning on America’s racist past too far.