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Boy abducted from California in 1951 at age 6 found alive on East Coast more than 70 years later

OAKLAND, California (AP) — Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland, California park. Now, more than seven decades later,…

John McCarthy September 23, 2024

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A lost cat’s mysterious 2-month, 900-mile journey home to California

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A gray cat living an extraordinary life of visits to the beach and trips to the lake went on his biggest adventure alone: traveling hundreds of…

John McCarthy September 23, 2024

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Methamphetamine disguised as shipment of watermelons seized at US-Mexico border in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A truckload of methamphetamine disguised as a shipment of watermelons was seized at a U.S.-Mexico border crossing in San Diego, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.…

John McCarthy August 26, 2024

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Shark attack victim punched it in the face before he was rescued, friend says

The 46-year-old man was taken to a hospital with bites to his left hand, left arm and his torso. SAN DIEGO — A man who survived being bitten multiple times by…

John McCarthy June 4, 2024

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Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box

SALT LAKE CITY — Galena, a 6-year-old house cat from Utah, likes hiding and playing with cardboard. Earlier this month, the combination of the two made for a stressful trip…

John McCarthy May 2, 2024