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Doswell, VA

Margaret Minnicks

This time of the year we see twinkling Christmas lights and beautiful decorations almost everywhere. We also hear the sound of Christmas music playing just about everywhere we go. Here is a place where you can see lights and hear beautiful Christmas music at the same time.

The longest drive-thru synchronized Christmas lights display is in Doswell, Virginia

Anaheim, CA

Garden Grove, CA

The Orange County Tribune

A 48-YEAR-OLD woman died when struck by a car in Garden Grove early Monday morning(Shutterstock). Police are investigating a traffic accident that claimed the life of a woman early Monday in Garden Grove.

Traffic accident kills woman

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Eagan, MN

Limitless Media

EAGAN, MINNESOTA - Following a request for more information from the Eagan Police Department, we have learned that back on the morning of Thursday, November 16, 2023, around 7:15 AM, Officers with the Eagan Police Department were called out to the area of Nicols Road and Eagan Outlets Parkway near the Eagan Outlet Mall for suspicious activity. When Officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased male. The Eagan Fire Department was also dispatched to the call.

Man Found Dead in Eagan, MN

Randolph, MN

RANDOLPH, MINNESOTA - Dakota County Sherriff Joe Leko released a statement late this morning about a fatal accident in the City of Randolph, Minnesota. According to the press release, around 8 AM this morning, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the Dakota County Sheriff's Office and Minnesota State Patrol responded to an accident on Highway 56 near Dakota County Road 88. A 17-year-old driver and the vehicle's lone occupant were traveling north on Highway 56 near Dakota County Road 88 when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled. He was ejected from the car during the rollover and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident.

UPDATED: Fatal Accident on Hwy 56 in Randolph, MN

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

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Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

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Standard, IL

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

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Winter Haven, FL

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

On January 8, 2011, Charles Pierre-Gilles ran into some bad luck and called on his friend, Christina Voltaire, for help. The friends lived in the same Berkshire Apartments complex in Winter Haven, Florida, but Charles's car broke down while out. He had to walk home but stopped by Christina's apartment to ask if he could borrow her vehicle. This was the last time anyone saw Christina Voltaire since that day.

Christina Voltaire, 22: Florida Woman Disappears Less Than An Hour After Talking To Friend In 2011

Concerns rise as Chicago implements strict limits for migrants in shelters with first evictions to begin in January. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new 60-day stay limit for migrants residing in city-run shelters. Aimed at freeing up space and expediting the transition to permanent housing, the policy has sparked concerns among dedicated volunteers who have been assisting migrants for several months.

Chicago Volunteers Fear New Migrant Policy May Jeopardize Vulnerable Families During Winter

Amidst disillusionment, migrants depart Windy City return to Venezuela in search of better lives. Migrants who sought refuge in Chicago are choosing to leave the city in pursuit of a better life. Chicago has become so unpleasant for migrants who resent being housed in shelters and being refused the top paying jobs that they are fleeing back to Venezuela,

After Night of Cold Temperatures in Chicago, Some Migrants Are Returning to Venezuela

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A man who owns property next to the Comfort Inn where Denver migrants are being sheltered said children frolic on his property, “riding on scooters unaccompanied” and climbing up buildings to play on the roof.

Denver migrant mayhem: ‘Kids on roofs, kids riding scooters unaccompanied’

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Storm Tracker Forecast - Heavy Rain, Strong Wind And Mountain Snow Tonight And Tuesday

Another round of this atmospheric river weather pattern is set to bring heavier rain and snow along with stronger wind to northern California tonight and Tuesday....

Storm Tracker Forecast - Heavy Rain, Strong Wind And Mountain Snow Tonight And Tuesday

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