Vanessa Romo
Stories
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Internet decor legends redefine the Christmas tree
Marco Zamora and Juan "El Creativo" Renteria, an LA-based creative pair, have created a spiral sculpture that gives the illusion of floating in the air.
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National
Who is 'Fat Leonard' and how did he end up as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap?
The infamous Malaysian businessman Leonard Glenn Francis is being extradited to the U.S. Here's everything you need to know about the bribery scandal that brought down dozens of Navy officials.
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National
6 years after the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, Las Vegas mourns anew
For students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wednesday's campus shooting was a stark statement on the prevalence of gun violence — and a fresh reminder of the city's tragic history.
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National
Executions are on the rise in the U.S., even as public support wanes
Twenty-four executions have been carried out in 2023 — five more than last year, the Death Penalty Information Center says. Meanwhile, 50% of Americans say the death penalty is applied unfairly.
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Holy Mole-y: A sniffer dog helps rediscover a rare mole
The De Winton's Golden mole was last spotted in 1936. But with the help of a mole-sniffing dog and new environmental DNA analysis, researchers are taking it off the most wanted lost species list.
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National
A car-sized tumbleweed made quite a scene on a California highway
A person shared video of "the mother of all tumbleweeds" on social media this week. That got us thinking about where tumbleweeds come from and their propensity for taking over roads and neighborhoods.
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National
Judge says evidence shows Tesla and Elon Musk knew about flawed autopilot system
In the decision, a Palm Beach County judge noted Tesla's glowing marketing strategy and Musk's public statements about the self-driving software. The decision means a trial against Tesla can proceed.
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World
Remembering Gazan Dr. Hammam Alloh, killed by an Israeli airstrike
Dr. Hammam Alloh, a 36-year-old nephrologist who practiced at Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in November.
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National
Hawaii governor announces $150 million recovery fund for Maui fire victims
The program means those who lost family members or were injured in the Lahaina fire could receive payments of more than $1 million by the spring. But by participating they'd waive the right to sue.
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National
Leonard Allan Cure, freed after a wrongful conviction, is shot dead in a traffic stop
Cure was exonerated in 2020 after more than 16 years in prison for a robbery he did not commit. He was fatally shot by a Georgia sheriff's deputy after being pulled over for speeding.