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UNITED STATES—On Monday, December 19, a federal judge granted a final extension for Volkswagen, U.S. regulators, and attorneys for car owners  to reach a deal for over 80,000 vehicles involved in Volkswagen’s emissions scandal lawsuit. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer granted the request for a final extension until Tuesday, December 20. Judge Breyer stated the negotiation’s complicated details still needed to be worked out,...

GRIFFITH PARK—The iconic Hollywood sign was altered to read “Hollyweed” on New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2017. A prankster managed to change the sign, said Sgt. Guy Juneau of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Security Services Division. An unidentified man used tarps to change the 'O’s' in the sign to 'E’s.' "It now reads 'WEED', escaped, but was captured on security video...

UVALDE, TX—Nineteen children and two teachers were killed during a school shooting that transpired at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24. The shooter has been identified as Salvador Ramos, 18, was shot and killed by police, Texas Governor Gregg Abbot announced during a press conference. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Erick Estrada explained that the...

ATLANTA, GA—On Saturday, August 30, the Atlanta Police Department requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigate an officer-involved shooting. In a press release from the GBI website, it states: "Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 3:00 p.m., while APD officers were investigating a possible vehicle in a parking lot located near 80 13th Street NE. When officers approached the...

CHICAGO—Three more people have been charged for looting in Chicago, including a woman who already appeared in court for another looting incident days before.  According to the Chicago Sun Times, Gabrielle McGriff, 29, arranged to sell a pair of stolen $1400 Brunello Cucinelli boots for $1,100 online, but didn’t realize she was speaking with an undercover officer, who later arrested...

UNITED STATES−For the third time in his presidency, Donald Trump pardoned, granted clemency or commutations to 13 people on Tuesday, February 18. "Today, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Grants of Clemency granting Full Pardons to the following individuals: Edward DeBartolo, Jr., Michael Milken, Ariel Friedler, Bernard Kerik, Paul Pogue, David Safavian, and Angela Stanton. In addition, President Trump signed...

ANAHEIM—Disney disclosed on Friday, May 12 in a blog post that the nighttime attraction Fantasmic! will be re-opening at the Anaheim park this summer with new additions. Along with the other Rivers of America attractions (Mark Twain Riverboat, Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, Sailing Ship Columbia, and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes), Fantasmic! closed on January 10, 2016 for the commencement of Star...

PORTLAND, OR—On Wednesday, August 5, the 70th night of daily protesting, the Portland Police Department declared a riot for the second night in a row. Federal officers left their post at the federal courthouse in Portland on July 29. Between then and August 4, protests downtown showed no need for large-scale police responses. Protests from the past two days have...

UNITED STATES—Congress heard testimony on day two of the impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump on Monday, December 9. Reporter and radio show host Owen Shoryer was arrested and removed for interrupting the proceedings. Shroyer hosts "The War Room." “Jerry Nadler and the Democrats are committing treason, and you can kick me out, but he’s the one committing crimes. You...

SAN FRANCISCO—President Donald Trump arrived by Air Force One on Tuesday, September 17 to the Bay Area for a two-day trip of the coastal state. Trump's arrival marks the President's first visit to the San Francisco area since the inauguration in January 2017. He appeared at three fundraisers in Palo Alto, Beverly Hills, and San Diego to secure financial...