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Chance Comanche and his girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, are accused of kidnapping and killing a woman found in the Nevada desert, police said.
A suspect was in custody as of Sunday evening, police said.
One firefighter fell through the floor and was flown to Massachusetts General Hospital, while the others' injuries were less serious.
There will be an increased law enforcement presence in the area as police investigate.
The fire department was collaborating with other agencies to monitor the environment as a precaution.
Heavy wind and rain pummeled Tampa Bay overnight, while Orlando saw record rainfall.
The incident involved a semitrailer and the entrapment of multiple people, authorities said.
The driver was arrested, jailed and faces multiple charges, authorities said.
Divorce is rarely cheap, but in California, it's particularly expensive.
A known whale — Emma — led the charge. She was accompanied by Xena, believed to be her mother, and Liner, likely her brother.
More affordable housing can come at the price of a long commute, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The holidays are especially merry and bright for one Marin County business and for the employees of their Petaluma processing facility.
Ian Snyder was trapped for three days after the fall, authorities said, but he is now recovering.
“God called one of his great ones home,” Mike Love said this week of the band's longtime guitarist and vocalist.
Team owners voted unanimously on the selection Wednesday during league meetings in Dallas.
State authorities will vote on regulations for turning sewage into drinking water across California.
The two-time Emmy winner known for his roles in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Glory" died Monday.
A former Orange County high schooler passed the bar at 17.
The dog was well on his way to recovery and his tail was wagging after the incident, which involved ice rescue suits and a 14-foot boat.
A TikTok user captured his near-miss with a bear at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
