Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Train Flattens Garage In Fredericksburg Derailment: Authorities
The five-car derailment damaged a concrete wall, vehicles and garages, completely flattening one, authorities said.
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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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Cheshire, CT|News|
Bear Euthanized After Biting Woman In Cheshire: Reports
The woman was sitting in her backyard when the incident occurred, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
K-9 Who Seized Over 1,000 Pounds Of Drugs During 9-Year Career Retires
California Highway Patrol K-9 Beny celebrated his retirement with a big juicy steak.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
NorCal Sandwich Chain Mr. Pickles Opens First LA Shop
Mr. Pickles serves up stuffed sandwiches, from Italian classics to California mainstays, often on Dutch Crunch bread.
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Across California, CA|News|
Allstate Wants To Hike Insurance For CA Homeowners By 34%
At least one homeowner could experience a rate increase of almost 650 percent, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Amazon Sent A Dirty Diaper To A Woman In CA: Report
A negative review about the experience tanked the seller's business, but Amazon handles resale of returns, not individual sellers.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Among Top 5 States For Olympic Gold Medals: Ranking
The Prairie State has produced more gold medals than most, according to a recent ranking.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Has More Olympic Gold Medals Than Any Other State: Ranking
California has produced the most gold medals, with nearly 60 more than the state with the next-highest count, according to a recent ranking.
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Across California, CA|News|
Schiff Calls On Biden To Drop Out, Citing 'Serious Concerns'
The ranking Democratic lawmaker and frontrunner in the California senate race said it was time for the president to "pass the torch."
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Across California, CA|News|
These 2 NorCal Destinations Among Top 5 Most Luxurious Weekend Escapes
Northern Californians don't have to go far to experience luxury, according to a recent survey.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Early Fall Outlook Released: Can IL Residents Expect Cooler Temps?
Here’s what the next few months look like in Illinois.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
The Year's Best Meteor Shower Is Underway In IL: How To See It
The Perseids are definitely worth a trip away from city lights, and in the Chicago area, you don't have to go far.
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Hugging Robber Steals Jewelry Off Victim's Neck In OC: Police
“As a reminder to our citizens, please remain vigilant and cautious of strangers approaching you for any reason,” authorities said.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Dog Found Dead After Fire At Orange County Home
Residents were evacuated but a dog found inside the house did not survive, according to authorities.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Dog Found Dead After Fire At Laguna Woods Home
Residents were evacuated but a dog found inside the house did not survive, according to authorities.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Shooting At Amazon Fulfillment Center In Matteson: Police
The shooting was likely in retaliation for a fight among employees, according to police, who believe the attack was an isolated incident.
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Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
'The Very Best Of Us': Firefighter Killed In Trump Rally Shooting
Corey Comperatore, a father of two daughters, was killed after he dove in front of his family to save them from the shooter's bullets.
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New Haven, CT|News|
7 Shot In Multiple Attacks Overnight In New Haven: Police
It was a violent weekend in New Haven.
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Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Trump Rally Shooter Acted Alone, But Motive Still A Mystery
Trump was struck in the ear by the shooter and a volunteer firefighter was killed while trying to protect his family, authorities said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Shannen Doherty Dead At 53, Starred On '90210' And 'Charmed'
Her publicist confirmed that the "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed" star died Saturday.
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