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Malibu, CA  |  
Malibu, CA  |  

Kobe Bryant, Daughter, 7 Others Killed In Helicopter Crash

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant was killed along with one of his daughters and seven others in a helicopter crash Sunday morning.


By Nick Garber, Patch Staff

Los Angeles, CA  |  
Los Angeles, CA  |  

Greatness Of Kobe Bryant Remembered As The Sports World Mourns

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant was killed along with eight others in a helicopter crash in California Sunday morning, according to reports.


By Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff

Across America, US  |  
Across America, US  |  

Good News In America: $27,000 Find; Dog Sleepover; ‘Jerk’ Cat

Cop goes above and beyond the call of duty; Tom Brady’s most important job; firefighters free cat from wall; baker’s art takes the cake.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Orange County, CA  |  
Orange County, CA  |  

2 CA Coronavirus Patients Confirmed In Orange, LA Counties

Health officials in Southern California have confirmed two additional cases of the coronavirus from China — the third and fourth in the U.S.


By Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff

Healdsburg, CA  |  
Healdsburg, CA  |  

48,000 Gallons Of Wine Spill Into Sonoma Co. Creek, Russian River

Half the contents of a 97,000-gallon tank leaked into Rieman Creek and some into the Russian River, according to Rodney Strong Vineyards.


By Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff

Chicago, IL  |  
Chicago, IL  |  

Deadly Coronavirus: Illinois Woman Is 2nd Confirmed U.S. Case

The woman reportedly traveled to Wuhan, China, in December and flew back to Chicago earlier this month.


By Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff

Raleigh, NC  |  
Raleigh, NC  |  

North Carolina 9-Year-Old’s Catch Of the Day Was A Live Grenade

A fishing outing took a dangerous turn when a 9-year-old North Carolina boy pulled in a live grenade with his magnetic fishing set.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Across Georgia, GA  |  
Across Georgia, GA  |  

Georgia Chick-Fil-A Owner Offers Apology To Breastfeeding Mom

The apology comes after a mother was asked to cover up while breastfeeding her infant in the dining room of a Chick-fil-A in Evans.


By Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff

Ashburn, VA  |  
Ashburn, VA  |  

Virginia Man Sentenced To 50 Years For 'Sextortion' Of Teens

Joseph Isaiah Woodson Jr. was sentenced to 50 years for overseeing a Snapchat sexual exploitation ring that targeted teenage girls.


By Mark Hand, Patch Staff

Levittown, NY  |  
Levittown, NY  |  

Nassau Dad Saved By CPR; Family Hopes Others Learn Procedure

A family calls it a "miracle" that 71-year-old Gary Peterson​ is walking and talking today. It's also why they want others to learn CPR.


By Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff

Charlotte, NC  |  
Charlotte, NC  |  

Who Wants ‘World’s Worst Cat’ With Soul-Sucking Stare? Everyone

About 100 people want to adopt shelter cat Perdita, who looks like she’d scratch the eyes out of anyone petting her and have fun doing it.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

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

Eli Manning Retires After 16 Seasons With NY Giants

Eli Manning, the quarterback who led the New York Giants to two Superbowl wins in 16 memorable seasons, will retire from the NFL Friday.


By Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff

Libertyville, IL  |  
Libertyville, IL  |  

Naval Station Great Lakes 'Gate Runner' Was Base Employee

The worker "did not follow directions of the gate sentry" at the Naval Station Great Lakes, prompting a lockdown and evacuation.


By Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff

Houston, TX  |  
Houston, TX  |  

2 Dead In Northwest Houston Explosion

Several homes have been damaged in the area and Houston city officials said at least two people have been confirmed dead.


By Feroze Dhanoa, Patch Staff

Seattle, WA  |  
Seattle, WA  |  

Seattle City Leaders Promise Action After Downtown Violence

Mayor Durkan outlined expanded efforts to address violent crime and gang activity after eight people were shot downtown, killing one woman.


By Lucas Combos, Patch Staff

Tucson, AZ  |  
Tucson, AZ  |  

Dissolving Dead Pets: Tucson Vet Offers Alternative To Cremation

For pet owners who are put off by the thought of having their loved one incinerated, Tucson aquamation offers a water-based alternative.


By Sharon Hess, Patch Staff

Los Angeles, CA  |  
Los Angeles, CA  |  

Grammy Awards 2020: Time, Date, Nominees And More

Here's everything you need to know about the 62nd Grammy Awards hosted by Alicia Keys, including nominees, pre-shows and more.


By Beau Behan, Patch Staff

El Paso, TX  |  
El Paso, TX  |  

On Valentine’s Day, Watch Meerkats Eat Roaches Named For Your Ex

Getting even has never been this fun: On Valentine’s Day, the El Paso Zoo will feed cockroaches named after your ex to meerkats.


By Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff

Grayslake, IL  |  
Grayslake, IL  |  

Teens Light Friend's Foot On Fire While Imitating YouTube Video

A 13-year-old boy suffered third-degree burns as a result of the incident in Round Lake Park last weekend.


By Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff

Washington DC  |  
Washington DC  |  

Jim Lehrer, 'PBS NewsHour' Anchor And Co-Founder, Dies At 85

Jim Lehrer and Robert MacNeil founded what became "PBS NewsHour" in 1975, a product of their 1973 coverage of the Senate Watergate Hearings.


By Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff

New Canaan, CT  |  
New Canaan, CT  |  

Judge Places Fotis Dulos Under 'Strict' House Arrest

Fotis Dulos removed items from a memorial to his slain wife, Jennifer Farber Dulos, a move that Judge Gary White called "stupid."


By Alfred Branch, Patch Staff

Seattle, WA  |  
Seattle, WA  |  

1 Suspect Arrested, 2 Others Sought In Downtown Seattle Shooting

SPD has identified two 24-year-old men suspected in the shooting that killed one and injured seven Wednesday night.


By Lucas Combos, Patch Staff

Miami, FL  |  
Miami, FL  |  

Antonio Brown Surrenders On Florida Arrest Warrant

Former NFL star Antonio Brown surrendered to police following an altercation at his Florida home.


By Paul Scicchitano, Patch Staff

Across America, US  |  
Across America, US  |  

Australian Wildfires: 3 Americans Die In Air Tanker Crash

The American crew was fighting a bushfire in the southeast part of New South Wales.


By Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff

Across Washington, WA  |  
Across Washington, WA  |  

Man Diagnosed With Novel Coronavirus Had 16 'Close Contacts'

State health officials have reached out to more than a dozen people who were potentially exposed to the new respiratory virus.


By Lucas Combos, Patch Staff

Miami, FL  |  
Miami, FL  |  

Super Bowl LIV Takes Shape With Help From 6,000 Workers: PHOTOS

The clanging, whirring and screeching sounds of power tools can be heard throughout Hard Rock Stadium as the big game is now only days away.


By Paul Scicchitano, Patch Staff

Seattle, WA  |  
Seattle, WA  |  

1 Dead, 7 Injured In Downtown Seattle Shooting

Seven people were taken to Harborview Medical Center with gunshot wounds, including a 9-year-old boy with serious injuries.


By Lucas Combos, Patch Staff

White House, US  |  
White House, US  |  

Trump Breaks Presidential Record For Most Tweets In One Day

President Donald Trump has tweeted more than 130 times, as the opening day of impeachment arguments draws to a close.


By Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff

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

New York Giants Legend Eli Manning Set To Announce Retirement

Eli Manning will hold a press conference on Friday to officially announce the news.


By Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff

Miami, FL  |  
Miami, FL  |  

FL’s Chilled Iguanas Fall From Trees But Learn To Adapt To Cold

FL's Iguanas may be falling from the trees with this week's cold snap, but they are learning to adapt to the cold as — are the pythons.


By Paul Scicchitano, Patch Staff

White House, US  |  
White House, US  |  

Watch Live: Opening Arguments Begin In Senate Impeachment Trial

The second day of President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate is set to get underway Wednesday.


By Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff

Seattle, WA  |  
Seattle, WA  |  

What Is A Novel Coronavirus? Health Officials Explain

After a Snohomish County man was sickened by a new respiratory virus, health officials are sharing what they know about the illness so far.


By Lucas Combos, Patch Staff

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