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U.S. Troops Killed in IS Ambush Near Palmyra, First Casualties Since Assad’s Fall

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Two U.S. service members and a civilian were killed in an IS ambush near Palmyra, the first U.S. casualties in Syria since Assad's fall. The attacker...

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Brown University Shooting: Two Killed, Nine Injured in Classroom Attack

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A gunman opened fire inside a classroom on the Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island, killing two students and injuring nine...

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Brown University Locked Down After Active Shooter Kills Two, Wounds Nine

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

An active shooter was reported on or near the campus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, Saturday afternoon, according to the...

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UC Santa Barbara Announces 2026 Reading Choice: ‘Crying in H Mart’

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

UC Santa Barbara has announced that its 2026 community‑reading program will feature the memoir 'Crying in H Mart' by Michelle Zauner. The decision...

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Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.1 Billion After 42 Rollovers

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Jackpot Overview The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.1 billion after Saturday’s drawing produced no winner. This new figure...

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Santa Ana Father Saves Family from House Fire

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Hook paragraph The Fire Video from the Orange County Fire Authority shows the two‑story home on South Linda Way engulfed in flames. The fire may...

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Woodland Hills Residents Protest 400‑Home Development on Historic Golf Course

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Dozens gathered at St. Mel Catholic Church Friday to halt a proposed 400‑home development on a historic golf course, citing fire risks and...

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Brown University Shooting: Two Dead, Nine Hurt as Campus Goes into Lockdown

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Two students were killed and nine others wounded when a gunman opened fire in a Brown University engineering classroom on Saturday afternoon. The...

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Fatal Three‑Car Crash at Panorama City Intersection Claims Three Lives

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

At approximately 9:36 p.m. on Friday, a multi‑vehicle collision unfolded at the intersection of Terra Bella Street and Woodman Avenue in Panorama...

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Rose Parade Floats Amid Fire Tragedy: Pasadena Senior Naira Wadley’s Resilient Journey

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Pasadena senior Naira Wadley will ride a Rose Parade float before the anniversary of the January Eaton Fire that destroyed her home. Her resilience...