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Birmingham, AL

Los Angeles, CA

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Los Angeles, CA (LAI) — In a significant crackdown, federal authorities have charged 23 individuals, allegedly affiliated with a transnational street gang, for their involvement in a widespread methamphetamine trafficking operation. This announcement was made by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The operation led to the apprehension of 17 individuals, with four already in state custody and two still being sought.

Federal Charges Against 23 Suspects in Major Meth Trafficking Operation Linked to Transnational Gang

Phoenix, AZ

Chandler, AZ

Greyson F

Some restaurant space remains vacant for months, if not years at a time, while other openings are flipped, renovated, and rented out by new establishments in the blink of an eye. If you haven’t driven by a particular restaurant for a few weeks you might suddenly see something completely new. That is exactly what happened for one downtown establishment in greater Phoenix. After all, when the majority of major sports are in full competition mode, it represents a prime opportunity for casual eateries.

Downtown Restaurant Closed, New Restaurant Already Opened in its Place

Georgia State

Plains, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Eleanor Rosalynn Smith was born in Plains on 18 August 1927 and grew up in this simple Folk Victorian house. Her parents were Edgar (1896-1940) and Allie Murray Smith (1905-2000). Edgar died from leukemia in 1940 and Allie raised their four children on her own, working numerous jobs around Plains.

Rosalynn Carter's Childhood Home

Oregon State

Springfield, OR

Robbie Newport

We learn some interesting things from an Oregon Live article written on Nov. 28 by Maxine Bernstein, such as Kristin Kinkel, the older sister of Kip Kinkel, the 1998 Thurston High School shooter, explaining why she thinks her brother should be let out of prison.

Should 1998 Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel be let out of prison? His sister thinks so

San Jose, CA

India Currents

Divya, a 30-year-old first-generation immigrant from India came to the US in 2015 on a student visa. She studied software engineering and now works with a multinational company in San Jose on an H1-B visa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she started working remotely from home and has continued to work from home since then. Divya is unmarried.

How To Overcome Anxiety

LOS ANGELES (LAI) — An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.0 just hit the Ojai area. Early reports indicate the quake was felt as far south as Port Hueneme Naval Base. No injuries or damage has been reported.

Did You Feel It? An Earthquake Measuring Magnitude 4.0 Just Hit the Ojai Area

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Illinois State

Standard, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Florida State

Orlando, FL

L. Cane

There's arguably much to like about eating at a buffet restaurant. You don't have to choose just one item, you get to try many different things, and if you are going to embrace "all you can eat," then a buffet can be economical.

Large Buffet Chain Is Reportedly Closing Another Florida Store To Make Way For New Development

Chicago, IL

Chicago Mayor signs high priced contract for controversial Brighton Park migrant camp although work already begun. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed a deal to license an vacant industrial lot in Brighton Park as a temporary migrant camp. But many residents strongly oppose the planned tent camp, sparking ongoing tensions.

Chicago Residents Angry, Betrayed Learning Mayor Signed Lease for $91K/Mo for Lot to House Migrants

Virginia State

Fredericksburg, VA

Margaret Minnicks

There is no shortage of classical Christmas towns in Virginia to visit. There are many places to visit to embrace all that the season has to offer including festive parades, hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, holiday craft shows, decorations, gift shops, restaurants, and other exciting things.

What visiting a classical Christmas is like in Fredericksburg, Virginia

New Hampshire State

Claremont, NH

InDepthNH.org

CONCORD — Whatever is in the Claremont Police Department’s internal affairs records that state Rep. Jon Stone is trying to hide from the public, it’s bad, his lawyer told the New Hampshire Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Rep. Jon Stone’s Records As a Cop Are Humiliating, Lawyer Tells NH Supreme Court

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Restoration of the Lyric Theatre

Monday night, Norton Dill's gorgeous documentary explores the rich history of this downtown Birmingham landmark and its restoration 100 years later. A little known fact in...

Restoration of the Lyric Theatre

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