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Inside the hunt for killer of University of North Carolina student found beaten, bloodied

What began as an innocent night out for 19-year-old Faith Hedgepeth ended in a devastating tragedy that shocked the community.

Katherine Langford

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A last-minute voter guide for the Nov. 3 election

A last-minute voter guide for the Nov. 3 election Still need to fill out your ballot? Curious about Measure EE, the “strong mayor” plan, the Oakland school board or transit board candidates? Here’s information for procrastinating voters.

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Meet the school board candidates: Who else are you voting for?

Eight candidates face off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked who else they were voting for. Meet the school board candidates: Who else are you voting for?

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Secret recordings played in Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao corruption trial

Jurors in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao heard secret recordings of businessman David Duong detailing tensions over city housing deals. The recordings capture how frustrated the Duong family had become with Thao regarding alleged broken promises connected to profitable city...

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Savvy Entrepreneurs at 8th SC Children’s Business Fair

Avi Dicarlo, a fourth grader at Stratford School’s Pomeroy campus, had his sales pitch down pat at the 8th Santa Clara Children’s Business Fair at Rivermark’s Live Oak Park on Oct. 17. In fact, Dicarlo won the second-place award for his skill in pitching his product—handmade candles for Diwali...

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Nakase and Valkyries determined to avoid another slow start in WNBA Finals Game 7 against Dream

There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency. Then again, that s what Golden State coach Natalie Nakase thought about Game 6. She was baffled that her team somehow left behind its...

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2 helicopters collide southeast of McMinnville in Oregon, killing 3

Local News 2 helicopters collide southeast of McMinnville in Oregon, killing 3 By Coleman Petit October 29, 2026 / 9:00 PM PDT / CBS Sacramento Add CBS News on Google Two helicopters collided with each other mid-air in Oregon on Thursday, killing three people, according to the Yamhill County...

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The Wire: Dog attacks; county Flock contract; 8th & Harrison encampment ruling

Also: The high cost of housing has driven the all-in price of attending UC Berkeley to above $54,674 this year for new in-state students living in a campus residence hall.

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High tides continue flooding Marin County, filling roads and neighborhoods

Thursday, high tides brought floodwaters onto roads, into parking lots, and through neighborhoods throughout Marin County. Elevated water levels were spotted around the county during and after high tide, just after midday Thursday afternoon. These elevated water levels came on what was otherwise a...

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El Paso civil rights leaders, officials condemn youth in KKK robes and demand school action

El Paso civil rights leaders and city officials gathered at the courthouse to condemn youth wearing KKK robes and demand immediate action on racial harassment in schools.

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Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over illegal gambling

The state of Utah is formally filing criminal charges against online prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing them and two of their executives of promoting illegal gambling.

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2 college students found dead after snowstorm during Colorado mountain hike

article Kaden Matsuda, 19, of Ridgway, Colorado, and Jackson Donlon, 20, of New York. Chaffee County Sheriff's Office. The Brief Two Colorado college students were found dead after being reported missing after a Colorado snowstorm in the mountains. A helicopter crew on Tuesday found a tent...

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Dream defeat Valkyries to force decisive Game 7 in WNBA Finals

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the WNBA Finals Thursday, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday in San Francisco. This is a breaking news story. Updates to come. Golden State Valkyries 49 minutes ago Young girls skip school with their parents to attend...

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