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Family Sues After Texas A&M Student’s Death, Rejecting Suicide Ruling

Olivia M. Hartwell January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Parents of Brianna Marie Aguilera, 19, file $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against two Austin organizations > - Police ruled her...

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5-Alarm Queens Blaze Injures 6, Displaces 30 Families

Marcus L. Bennett January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - A five-alarm fire tore through a multi-family home on 1824 Madison Street in Queens early Tuesday > - Six people, including one...

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911 Call From Slain Couple’s Home Surfaced Months Before Murders

Olivia M. Hartwell January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - A woman dialed 911 from Spencer and Monique Tepe's Columbus home on April 15, 2025, citing a "domestic dispute" > - The couple was...

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Pasadena Museum Screens Golden Films for January Fridays

Olivia M. Hartwell January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Four gold-themed films screen each Friday in January at the Norton Simon Museum > - Free with admission to the "Gold: Enduring...

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Ohio Couple Found Dead, Two Toddlers Unharmed in Home

Jonathan P. Miller January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Monique Tepe, 39, and Spencer Tepe, 37, were killed in their Columbus home between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Dec. 30 > - Their...

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Rare Orca ‘Beach Rubbing’ Thrills B.C. Coast

Marcus L. Bennett January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - A pod of Northern Resident killer whales has been seen rubbing their bellies on coastal rocks near Gibsons, B.C. > - The behavior,...

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California Wildfire Devastation: One Year of Cleanup and Rebuilding

Marcus L. Bennett January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - The Eaton and Palisades fires, ignited January 7, 2025, became two of California's most destructive wildfires > - Over 10,000...

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Indiana Dad Charged After Allegedly Shooting Wife in Front of Kids

Amanda S. Bennett January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Cecil Mains, 47, faces murder charges in the Dec. 28 death of wife Jerri Mains, 44 > - The couple's 19-year-old son told 911, "My...

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Every Cat Adopted: Rancho Santa Fe Center Ends Year Empty

Jonathan P. Miller January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Helen Woodward Animal Center placed every adoptable cat into homes by New Year's Day > - 23 cats found families during the final...

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LAFD Chief Admits Palisades Fire Report Was Softened

Sophia A. Reynolds January 7, 2026

> At a Glance > - Chief Jaimie Moore acknowledged the Palisades Fire after-action report was edited to reduce criticism of department leadership > -...