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At least 1 dead, 15 injured in gas explosion at California home

Southern California Gas Company confirmed that one of its employees died in the blast at the Murrieta home.

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Watch: Underwater music festival fills ocean with sound

The musical performances were ocean-themed, filling the seas with 'Yellow Submarine', 'Fins' and the theme from Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'.

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Jeffrey Epstein had cash, diamonds and a foreign passport stashed in safe, prosecutors say

The judge is expected to rule on Thursday whether the 66-year-old financier and registered sex offender should get bail.

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R. Kelly facing federal charges because his alleged sex crimes involve interstate activity

Analysis: Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities, but Congress has the power to step in when they involve interstate or foreign travel.

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Huge New York power cut leaves Broadway, Times Square in dark

A massive power cut crippled the tourist-filled heart of Manhattan for several hours on Saturday, cancelling Broadway shows and halting subway lines.

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Fear of deportation raids spreads to U.S. citizens

"I've been carrying a passport since the day [Trump] was elected," said the American spokesman for a Latino organization.

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More than 120 dogs, cats in path of Hurricane Barry are flown to safety

The Humane Society evacuated animals that were up for adoption in Louisiana shelters, which helps to increase capacity for dogs and cats that may displaced in the storm.

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'Manhattanhenge': Streets align as New York enjoys spectacular sunset

People in Manhattan got to see a fantastic Manhattanhenge sunset Friday night (12 July 2019) That's when the grid of Manhattan streets lines up perfectly with the setting sun.

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Sea lion pup makes its debut at Illinois zoo

A California sea lion pup has made its public debut at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois. The male pup named Charger was born on June 10 to a 9-year-old sea lion named Josephine.

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'No shower, no shower!': Migrants shout at U.S. border camp

The vice president saw detainees packed into their holding areas surrounded by chain-link fence.

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Security camera captures dog chasing bear from garden

A backyard camera in Hewitt, New Jersey recorded a black bear knocking over a bird feeder and eating the bird food only to be chased away by a fast-moving dog.

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R. Kelly's federal charges say he took underage girls over state lines for sex

Once Kelly had convinced victims to be with him they "were not permitted to leave their room" without permission "including to eat or go to the bathroom," one of the indictments says.

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Watch: Sotheby's to hold first sneaker auction

"What we've been seeing is the evolution of culture, that it's all starting to evolve and intertwine together. We see fashion. We see art. We see luxury all playing in the same field."

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Uranium, rattlesnake and whiskey found during Oklahoma traffic stop

The uranium was not weapons-grade, according to authorities. It is unclear why it was in the vehicle or how it was obtained.

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US World Cup champions celebrate in jubilant parade

Joined by New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, and New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, a triumphant US Women's National football team sailed through the streets of lower Manhattan on Wednesday, hailed as champions by fans.

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UK's ambassador to the US resigns after row over leaked Trump emails

"The current situation is making it impossible for me to carry out my role as I would like," Darroch wrote in his resignation letter.

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'Men in Black' and 'Larry Sanders' actor Rip Torn dies at 88

Rip Torn, his real name, had scrapes with fellow artists and the law in a career during which he was nominated for nine Emmys, an Oscar and a Tony.

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Ex-US presidential candidate Ross Perot dies at 89

The billionaire twice ran as an independent for president.

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US state not doing enough to fix earthquake-vulnerable buildings

"I don't want to frighten people," one expert said. "But I think it's important to be transparent. This is a real issue."

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Woman who encouraged boyfriend's suicide, appeals to Supreme Court

Lawyers for Carter argued that her conviction violated her constitutional right to freedom of speech.

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