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US downs Chinese spy balloon off Carolina coast; Biden says he gave the order
The debris landed in 47 feet of water and spread out over roughly seven miles, with the recovery operation including several ships.
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Crime & Public Safety
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Mother allegedly abducts toddler out of Riverside
Police are searching for 3-year-old Elias Cruz and his mother Samantha Hernandez. The toddler was last seen wearing and orange shirt, camouflage pants and a green beanie.
Entertainment
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Melinda Dillon, ‘Close Encounters,’ ‘A Christmas Story’ actor, dies at 83
Dillon, known for her roles as Ralphie’s mom in “A Christmas Story” and Jillian Guiler in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” was 83 years old.
Consumer
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US tells owners to park these old Honda models until air bags are fixed
Honda said it has reached out to the owners more than 18 million times with mailed notices, emails, phone calls and even home visits. The company says repairs are free and parts are available.
Politics
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'Seinfeld' bill would require telemarketers to provide their name, phone number
The bill is real and it's spectacular.
Unusual
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Watch: Venomous snake pops out of hole, surprising golfers
The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.
California News
View MoreThe Issue Is: California lawmakers take aim at concealed carry laws
This week, Elex is joined by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Democratic activist Shane Harris and former Donald Trump advisor John McEntee.
National News
View MoreChina balloon: What we know about suspected spy shot down from the sky
The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blown up on social media.
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View MoreMother allegedly abducts toddler out of Riverside
Police are searching for 3-year-old Elias Cruz and his mother Samantha Hernandez. The toddler was last seen wearing and orange shirt, camouflage pants and a green beanie.
Sports
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LeBron watch: James inches closer to record as Lakers lose to Pelicans
LeBron James needs just 36 points to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record.
Coronavirus
View MoreCalifornia won’t require COVID vaccine to attend schools
California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
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LA council approves one-month grace period for tenants behind on rent
The city council has adopted an ordinance providing tenants who are behind on their rent with a one-month grace period prior to their landlord beginning eviction proceedings.
