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San Diego woman accused of stealing $8.5 million from Chinese boss in bank scheme

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San Diego woman accused of stealing $8.5 million from Chinese boss in bank scheme

calico 11/22/2023

A San Diego woman working part-time for a Chinese businessman attempted to steal $23 million from her...

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Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders wins Dutch Election

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Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders wins Dutch Election

calico 11/22/2023

Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders has won a massive victory in an election, positioning him to form...

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‘The hardest thing you’ll ever do’: Future Aztec Taj Degourville thrives at one of America’s toughest schools

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‘The hardest thing you’ll ever do’: Future Aztec Taj Degourville thrives at one of America’s toughest schools

calico 11/22/2023

MOUNT PLEASANT, Utah —  With population of 3,754 and elevation 5,924 feet, Mount Pleasant is a map dot...

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Rebel gains in eastern Congo raise significant election security concerns

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Rebel gains in eastern Congo raise significant election security concerns

calico 11/22/2023

A rebel group with alleged links to neighboring Rwanda claimed Wednesday to have seized a key town...

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CEO of San Diego financial management company accused of orchestrating a multi-million dollar loan fraud

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CEO of San Diego financial management company accused of orchestrating a multi-million dollar loan fraud

calico 11/22/2023

The CEO of a La Jolla-based financial firm was arrested last week in connection with federal fraud...

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Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in National City

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Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in National City

calico 11/22/2023

NATIONAL CITY  —  A pedestrian was hit and killed while walking early Tuesday on a street in...

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After budget woes, North County homelessness nonprofit lands $5 million from Amazon founder

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After budget woes, North County homelessness nonprofit lands $5 million from Amazon founder

calico 11/22/2023

A prominent homelessness nonprofit in North County is getting millions of dollars for its new family shelter...

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52-year-old man shot in chest during argument in Bay Terraces

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52-year-old man shot in chest during argument in Bay Terraces

calico 11/22/2023

SAN DIEGO  —  A 52-year-old man was shot in the chest early Wednesday when the man he...

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CBP officers seize over $125K in unreported currency at Gateway to the Americas Bridge

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CBP officers seize over $125K in unreported currency at Gateway to the Americas Bridge

calico 11/22/2023

“It is important to acknowledge the efforts of our CBP officers who continue to maintain law and...

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SDSU student sues fraternity alleging sexual assault at house party

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SDSU student sues fraternity alleging sexual assault at house party

calico 11/22/2023

SAN DIEGO —  A San Diego State University student is suing a fraternity at the school, alleging she...

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