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Driver in Ill. van wreck had license suspension
A New Jersey man behind the wheel of a van that overturned on an Illinois freeway, killing five passengers returning from a California ministry gathering, had his driving privileges suspended last year for administrative reasons, motor vehicle records show.
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Christian Brothers reach deal in US abuse claims
The Christian Brothers have agreed to pay more than $16 million to people who were molested as children by members of the U.S. religious order.
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Officers in Calif. police shooting called heroic
Authorities are calling the four officers who fatally shot a suspect after he killed two Santa Cruz police detectives local heroes.
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NASA head views progress on asteroid lasso mission
Surrounded by engineers, NASA chief Charles Bolden inspected a prototype spacecraft engine that could power an audacious mission to lasso an asteroid and tow it closer to Earth for astronauts to explore.
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State Worker: Senate subcommittee rejects CalHR request for tech funding
A California Senate budget subcommittee delivered a setback to a planned upgrade for the state's job website today by rejecting a proposal to fund it.
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3 held in SoCal gas station fuel theft
Three men have been arrested for investigation of stealing fuel from a Southern California gas station after an off-duty police officer grew suspicious of their activities.
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San Onofre execs made 'Star Trek'-themed video
Managers at the San Onofre nuclear generating plant made a "Star Trek"-themed video stressing safety two years before the plant was shut down in the wake of a radiation leak, officials said.
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Gov. Brown keeps pressing climate change crusade
Gov. Jerry Brown warned scientists and policymakers Thursday that they are losing the war on climate change and urged them to become advocates for the planet.
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SFO baggage handler accused of theft
A San Francisco International Airport baggage handler is facing charges that he stole items from passengers' bags.
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Capitol Alert: Jerry Brown says news media ignoring climate change
Gov. Jerry Brown complained bitterly this morning that the news media ignores climate change, in a speech attended by more than a dozen photographers and reporters.
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Salina resident accused of LA gang activity
California authorities have arrested a 31-year-old woman accused of helping coordinate activities of Los Angeles gang members from her home in central Kansas.




