Washington DC|News|
Uber Cracking Down On Rider Verification
Starting in 2024, Uber will confirm account details against trusted data sources or an identification document.
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Anna Schier, Patch Staff
- Saint Paul, MN
Anna is a breaking news editor for Patch and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She started her career in journalism at Patch in 2011, before going on to work for several local news organizations in the Chicago area, including the Chicago Tribune and The Herald-News of Joliet. Anna returned to Patch in 2019 and spent three years reporting on communities in Connecticut. She now covers breaking news for Patch across the western and midwestern U.S.
To contact Anna, email anna.schier@patch.com.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Police Officer Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver, Taken To Hospital: CPD
A gold sedan hit the on-duty officer and fled the scene, according to police.
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San Diego, CA|News|
Brush Fire Closes Interstate Ramp In San Diego
"Please use caution when driving in the area," the San Diego Fire Department said in a social media post.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Hundreds Of Protesters At South Bay Facility Demand Ceasefire In Gaza
The demonstration included vandalism but no violence, according to police.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Vehicle Crashes Into Home, Causing Fire: Authorities
A male was injured in the incident, authorities said.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Pedestrian Killed In I-75 Hit-And-Run: Police
A 41-year-old from Clearwater was struck by an unknown vehicle in Marion County, police said.
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Canton, MA|News|
Pedestrian Killed By Semi On I-95: State Police
The incident occurred in the area of the Interstate 93 interchange, police said.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Six-Vehicle Crash In Seminole County Injures At Least 2: Authorities
One of the victims was a child, authorities said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Body Found In Crissy Field Parking Lot: Police
The FBI is investigating after a person was found dead early Sunday in the lot, according to police.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Mom, Son And Grandson Killed In Brooklyn Fire; 14 Injured: Authorities
The three generations lived together in the Crown Heights building, police said.
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New York City, NY|News|
FBI Probing Whether Adams Pressured FDNY On Turkish Consulate: Report
The latest news comes after electronic devices, including the mayor's phones, were seized by FBI agents last week.
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Across California, CA|News|
Massive CA Reservoir Fast-Tracked By Newsom
If constructed, the $4 billion reservoir could hold enough water to serve 3 million households’ annual needs.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Anoka Accused Of Discriminating Against Tenants: DOJ
Anoka violated the Americans with Disabilities and Fair Housing acts through its “crime-free” housing program, authorities said.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Voters Disapprove Of Newsom, Poll Finds
The results marked the first time a significantly larger proportion of poll respondents disapproved than approved of the governor.
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Across California, CA|News|
Thousands Forced To Switch Insurance As Yet Another Provider Leaves CA
The company has started sending non-renewal notices to its California customers, with policies set to begin expiring next month.
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La Grange, IL|News|
Shark Pup Hatches Despite Mom Having No Contact With Male
The Brookfield Zoo recently welcomed a baby shark, despite the pup's mother having not lived with a male in four years.
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Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
Meta To Ban Political Advertisers From Using AI Tools: Report
Facebook's parent company has also committed to creating a watermark system for AI content, Reuters reported.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Passenger Killed In DUI Crash; 25-Year-Old Charged: DeKalb Police
The at-fault driver faces several felony charges, according to police.
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Orange County, CA|News|
2 Killed In Orange County Crash: Authorities
The collision occurred along a retail corridor occupied by a variety of businesses, including banks, restaurants and grocery stores.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
SoCal Woman Disappears In Guatemala During Yoga Retreat
Her family has been searching for weeks after the 29-year-old went missing. The FBI and State Department are also probing her disappearance.
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