Rising rap star Lil Poppa dies days after releasing new single

Florida rapper Lil Poppa, signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label, died Wednesday in Fulton County at age 25. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

LA priest delivers letters from kids to Pope
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Children who attend St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church held a sign that said 'Pope Leo we love you — pray for us'. Their priest Father Mario Torres received an invitation to visit the Holy father and took letters from the kids, which he shared with the pontiff.

Lake Tahoe avalanche considered deadliest in state history
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Crews continue to search for one missing skier after an avalanche killed eight near Lake Tahoe. Officials say the slide surpasses the 1982 disaster at Alpine Meadows that killed seven people.

Avalanche victim is spouse of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team member, sheriff says

At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.

Tree falls on couple at Disneyland
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A couple from Las Vegas said they were sitting on benches near Plaza Inn when a tree toppled over them, leaving them with some bruises. 

Arrest made in murder of missing teen
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A 51-year-old man was arrested for the murder of missing 17-year-old T'neya Tovar. 

Steve Hilton leads latest California governor's race poll
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A new poll in the California governor's race has Republican Steve Hilton leading the pack with 17%. Republican Chad Bianco is tied with Democrat Eric Swalwell with 14%. Running on the Hilton ticket for attorney general is Michael Gates, the former Huntington Beach City Attorney. Gates sent an open letter to current AG Rob Bonta challenging him to a series of debates.  

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 people confirmed dead, 1 missing
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Eight people are dead and one is still missing after an avalanche hit near Lake Tahoe, making it the deadliest avalanche in California history, according to the Nevada County Sheriff.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media trial
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand to testify in a trial accusing social media of intentionally being designed to addict children and teens. 

Wind, heavy snow causes tree to crash into home
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A San Bernardino County homeowner is cleaning up a mess after a large tree branch pierced through his roof. 

Concrete falls off Santa Monica channel during storm
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The Santa Monica channel, near Rustic Canyon, is now filled with concrete after swift waters broke off the cement. 

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 18 latest updates

Feb. 18 marks the 18th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives 'highly sophisticated' ransom demand

The note, according to TMZ's report, contains “a highly sophisticated demand" that involves a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, as well as graphic descriptions of the consequences if the ransom is not paid.

Nancy Guthrie: 'Biological evidence' found at her Catalina Foothills home

Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for 18 days after she was taken from her Catalina Foothills home, and in the meantime, the sheriff's department released information Wednesday about "biological evidence" being found at the scene of the crime.

Bradenton’s IMG Academy fined $1.7M for taking tuition from Mexican drug cartel associates

IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators discovered the school spent years taking tuition money from individuals linked to a Mexican drug cartel.

8 skiers found dead near Lake Tahoe
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Eight people are dead and one person remains missing after a California avalanche near Lake Tahoe.