Baldwin Park, CA|News|
Store Employee Dies Trying To Confront Shoplifters: Reports
The shoplifters struck the man in the head and ran over the worker with a vehicle in broad daylight, his brother told KTLA.
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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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Los Angeles, CA|News|
$40 Hot Dog At Dodger Stadium Is 16 Inches & Comes In A Carrying Case
Is the hot dog a home run or did it strike out? The Los Angeles Times recently weighed in with its 2025 stadium food ranking.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
FedEx To Close 3 Bay Area Facilities, Cut At Least 174 Jobs
Affected workers were notified of the closures several months in advance, according to FedEx.
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Chicago, IL|News|
NBC Chicago Anchor Warns Viewers After Health Scare
"I really wish I would’ve gotten the shot," Allison Rosati said when she announced her diagnosis in March.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: IL Leaders React
Global markets surged on the development, but the precise details of Trump's plans to ease tariffs were not immediately clear.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Goodwill Closing 2 Bay Area Locations, Cutting 90 Jobs
Both locations will close June 7, according to state records.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Police Shoot Man At Downtown Chicago Hotel After Chase: Reports
The man, who was armed with a knife, fled officers into the hotel and was shot, according to police and media reports.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Valley Man Guilty Of Trying To Kill Supreme Court Judge
The man who traveled from California to Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun could face up to life in prison, authorities said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Former Dartmouth Ski Captain Dies From Head Injury At Palisades Tahoe
The 26-year-old died Saturday, according to reports.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Baby, Man Killed In Wrong-Way Overnight Crash: LAPD
A vehicle was speeding north on Western Avenue and veered into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a second vehicle, police said.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
'Visionary' MN Restaurateur Killed In WI Motorcycle Crash
David Burley was the co-founder of the group behind Groveland Tap, Edina Grill, The Lowry and The Blue Barn at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
West Suburban Lawmaker Faces Death Threats Over Bill: Report
Authorities are looking into threats her office has received in response to misinformation about House Bill 2827, according to FOX 32.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Tragedy In The Dells: 1 Dead, 1 Missing For Days After Boat Capsizes
Fast and volatile waters have hampered the search for 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo, while a 75-year-old relative was found submerged.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Body Pulled From River After IL Family's Boat Capsizes In WI Dells
Fast and volatile waters have hampered the search for 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo, while a 75-year-old relative was found submerged.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Dramatic Video Shows Train Hitting Semi In MN
A semitrailer turned in front of the train and was struck in Brown County.
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Orange County, CA|News|
At Least 4 Killed In OC Crash: Police
A speeding vehicle struck a tree in Santa Ana, according to police.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Whale Dies In Long Beach Harbor After Refusing To Leave For Days
The whale had been circling the harbor since at least Tuesday.
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Doylestown, PA|News|
Person In Custody After Armed Barricade In Doylestown: Police
A shelter-in-place order was issued Sunday afternoon in Doylestown due to the armed barricade near a commercial area, authorities said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
4 Girls Stabbed By Relative With Meat Cleaver, Man Shot By Cops: NYPD
There was blood on the floor and walls of the home, according to police, who said the cleaver-wielding man was in critical condition.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Person Shot By Masked Attacker Outside Bar In South Suburbs: Police
The male was shot in the neck outside a bar in Midlothian, police said.
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