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Des Moines, IA  |  
Des Moines, IA  |  

Democratic Debate: How To Watch Last Showdown Before Iowa Caucus

Six Democrats will appear in the smallest, least-diverse debate of the 2020 election cycle in a final showdown before the Iowa Caucuses.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Roseville, CA  |  
Roseville, CA  |  

'She's Not My Mom': Car Sign Stirs Panic; Kid Thought It Was Fun

The young girl thought it was a "fun thing to do," according to California Highway Patrol.


By Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff

Lisle, IL  |  
Lisle, IL  |  

Likely Serial Killer Identified In 1976 Murder Of Pamela Maurer

Police say they've identified 16-year-old Pamela Maurer's killer, who authorities believe is linked to other murders between 1974 and 1981.


By Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff

North Fork, NY  |  
North Fork, NY  |  

Crafters Join Hearts To Help Animals Injured In Australia Fires

A group teamed up Saturday on the North Fork to create joey pouches and mittens for burned koalas. It's not too late to contribute crafts.


By Lisa Finn, Patch Staff

Newark, NJ  |  
Newark, NJ  |  

NJ Sen. Cory Booker Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race

“I will carry this fight forward,” Sen. Cory Booker said. “I just won’t be doing it as a candidate for president this year.”


By Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff

Across Arizona, AZ  |  
Across Arizona, AZ  |  

Purple Haze In Arizona Sky — And, No, You’re Not High

The sky over Snowflake, Arizona, turned a vivid shade of purple, and it was all because of marijuana.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

San Juan Capistrano, CA  |  
San Juan Capistrano, CA  |  

'Joker' Leads 2020 Oscar Nominations With 11 Nods

As expected period-films "The Irishman," "1917," & "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" were lauded while these snubs surprised Hollywood fans.


By California News Wire Services, News Partner

Bayside-Douglaston, NY  |  
Bayside-Douglaston, NY  |  

Battle Of The Bulge Veteran Martin McAleer Dies At 99 In Bayside

Martin W. McAleer Sr. was a decorated World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge in the 103rd Infantry.


By Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff

Rockville Centre, NY  |  
Rockville Centre, NY  |  

One Of NASA's Newest Astronauts Is Long Island Native

Jasmin Moghbeli will have the chance to fly to the moon, and maybe even Mars, as one of the latest class of astronauts.


By Alex Costello, Patch Staff

Colorado Springs, CO  |  
Colorado Springs, CO  |  

8 Attacked In Random Stabbing Spree In Colorado Springs

A man went on a stabbing spree in Colorado Springs, leaving eight people hospitalized, police said.


By Amber Fisher, Patch Staff

Across America, US  |  
Across America, US  |  

Good News In America: Teacher Gives Kidney, Student Finds Planet

Read these uplifting stories about a fairy-tale proposal, a carpenter's frantic swim, a baby's homecoming after a heart transplant and more.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Foxborough, MA  |  
Foxborough, MA  |  

Julian Edelman Arrested In California: Report

The Patriots receiver was issued a vandalism citation in Beverly Hills, Calif., according to TMZ.


By Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff

New York City, NY  |  
New York City, NY  |  

No Pants Subway Ride NYC 2020: Here's What To Know

Here's what you need to know to take part in, or avoid, the cheekiest day of the New York City subway's year.


By Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff

Santa Monica, CA  |  
Santa Monica, CA  |  

Neil Peart, Virtuosic Rush Drummer, Dead At 67

Neil Peart, the lyricst and drummer for the Hall of Fame rock band Rush, died from a years-long battle with cancer.


By Paige Austin, Patch Staff

Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI  |  
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI  |  

X-Rated Freeway Billboard Is Work Of 2 Michigan Teens: Police

Electronic billboard hacks like the one that barraged metro Detroit motorists with a 30-minute porn show are happening elsewhere, too.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Santa Monica, CA  |  
Santa Monica, CA  |  

Edd Byrnes, 'Grease,' '77 Sunset Strip' Teen Idol Dead At 87

Byrnes, famous for playing "Kookie" in "77 Sunset Strip" was the rare youth who came to Hollywood and made it against the odds.


By Paige Austin, Patch Staff

Portland, OR  |  
Portland, OR  |  

Congestive Heart Failure Took My Friend, And I Won't Say Goodbye

Art Hillsbery died five years ago this morning. I miss him every day and won't say goodbye.


By Colin Miner, Patch Staff

West Des Moines, IA  |  
West Des Moines, IA  |  

Reporter Writes Own Obituary That You Have To See

Ken Fuson, a gifted storyteller for the Des Moines Register and Baltimore Sun, wrote his own obituary, and you have to read it.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Miami, FL  |  
Miami, FL  |  

Florida Man Accused Of Threatening President Trump On Facebook

A Florida man has been charged with making threats against the president of the United States in a Facebook Live video.


By Paul Scicchitano, Patch Staff

Across America, US  |  
Across America, US  |  

Full Wolf Moon, Eclipse Livestream: Get The Most Out Of Howling

The penumbral lunar eclipse with Friday’s full moon won’t be visible in North America, but moon lovers can still see it online.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Oak Lawn, IL  |  
Oak Lawn, IL  |  

Dad Brings Toddler To Undercover Drug Deal: Cops

“What’s troubling is that he had his 3-year-old daughter in the car during a drug deal," the judge said.


By Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff

Across Colorado, CO  |  
Across Colorado, CO  |  

Man Pretends To Be Police Officer, But Driver Doesn't Believe It

A man flashed a fake badge and motioned for a driver to pull over, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said.


By Amber Fisher, Patch Staff

Port Jefferson, NY  |  
Port Jefferson, NY  |  

$12M Suit Planned After Teacher Compares Kids To Monkeys: Lawyers

The law firm representing the Longwood High School students says a "grossly racist" slideshow compared black students to monkeys.


By Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff

Scarsdale, NY  |  
Scarsdale, NY  |  

Scarsdale High Student Discovers Planet At NASA

Wolf Cukier was interning at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland when he made the find.


By Michael Woyton, Patch Staff

Mineola, NY  |  
Mineola, NY  |  

To Live Or Die: Brothers Fight Over 91-Year-Old Mother's Fate

Two Long Island brothers are battling over whether to keep their elderly mother on life support. "I want to stay alive," their mother says.


By Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff

Lawrenceville, GA  |  
Lawrenceville, GA  |  

Napping Burglar At Gwinnett Taco Bell First Makes Snack: Video

Gwinnett Police are looking for the public’s help in identifying a man who recently prepared food and napped during a Taco Bell burglary.


By Holly Roberson, Patch Staff

Arlington Heights, IL  |  
Arlington Heights, IL  |  

Kenneka Jenkins' Death At Center Of MTV's 'True Life Crime'

Wednesday's inaugural episode of MTV's "True Life Crime" covers the investigation of the 2017 death of Chicago teen Kenneka Jenkins.


By Rebecca Bream (Hughes), Patch Staff

Foxborough, MA  |  
Foxborough, MA  |  

Tom Brady On Instagram: 'I Know I Still Have More To Prove'

The Patriots quarterback's lengthy Instagram post could certainly be construed as a declaration of intent to return to football.


By Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff

White House, US  |  
White House, US  |  

Iran Missile Strikes: Trump Says U.S. Ready To 'Embrace Peace'

President Trump said Iran "appears to be standing down" after missile strikes on Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Norfolk, VA  |  
Norfolk, VA  |  

‘Dancing Doctor’ Struts His Stuff Right Into Sick Kids’ Hearts

Physician assistant Tony Adkins, whose spontaneous dance for a sick child made him an internet sensation, brings his medicine to Norfolk.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Across America, US  |  
Across America, US  |  

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Is Hiring, State Visits Planned

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is hiring ‘Hotdoggers’ to travel the country and spread the gospel to hot dog fans everywhere.


By Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff

Rivertowns, NY  |  
Rivertowns, NY  |  

Is It Bad That My Child Doesn't Have Many Friends?

On a recent playdate, it became clear that my son doesn't have as many friends as others. At 4 years old, should I be concerned?


By Ilana Donna Arazie, Patch Contributing Writer

West Palm Beach, FL  |  
West Palm Beach, FL  |  

‘Help Me!’: How Florida Parrot Solved Mystery Of A Frantic Cry

A Florida guy was working on his wife’s car when county deputies suddenly showed up to ask about someone reportedly screaming “help me.”


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

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