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Judge to decide if sex abuse evidence will set Menendez brothers free

By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

A judge will decide whether new evidence warrants a re-examination of the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez in the shotgun murders of their parents in their Beverly Hills home more than 30 years ago.

First case of bird flu infection in a U.S. child confirmed in California, officials say

By Mike Stobbe, JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press

The infection brings the reported number of U.S. bird flu cases this year to 55, including 29 in California, the CDC said. Most were farmworkers who tested positive with mild symptoms.

Bomb cyclone pummels northern California with heavy snow and record rain, knocks out power for hundreds of thousands in Seattle

By Janie Har, Christopher Weber, Godofredo A. Vásquez, Associated Press

Forecasters warn that the risk of flash flooding and rockslides will continue through Friday.

A 'bomb cyclone' is bearing down on the West Coast. Here's what that means

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

A bomb cyclone is the rapid intensification of a cyclone in a short period of time, and it can happen during powerful storms such as the one northern California and the Pacific Northwest are preparing for this week.

'Bomb cyclone' with heavy rain and wind threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest

By Hallie Golden, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Heavy rain and winds are set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods.

Lawyer says Hegseth paid woman after allegation of sex assault but he denies wrongdoing

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California, according to a statement released by the city. No charges were filed. His lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, told The Associated…

Crews continue to battle wildfires on both coasts

By Associated Press

New York authorities say they are investigating the death of an 18-year-old state parks employee who was fighting the Jennings Creek Wildfire along the New Jersey and New York border when a tree fell on him Saturday.

Southern California wildfire destroys more than 100 structures, but fierce winds may slow down

By Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Officials in several Southern California counties urged residents to be on watch for fast-spreading blazes, power outages and downed trees during the latest round of notorious Santa Ana winds.

Four western states to close at 11 p.m.

By News Desk

It's nearly 11 p.m. EST when polls will close in California, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. At 54 electoral votes, California has the most of any state. Follow all of our live election results.

L.A. prosecutors set to announce if they favor resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez

By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press

Prosecutors are set to announce whether or not they recommend that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.