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California: Shootings at multiple sites kill 3, kids at school wounded; shooter shot dead
World | Nov 15, 2017, 01:18 AM ISTA series of shootings at multiple locations in rural Northern California left three people dead and several others wounded Tuesday, including students at an elementary school
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California wildfires now 100-mile wide, death toll climbs to 40
World | Oct 15, 2017, 05:02 PM ISTThe wildfires have left 40 people dead and destroyed at least 5,700 homes and businesses, making them the deadliest in California history.
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California declares emergency amid Hepatitis A outbreak
World | Oct 14, 2017, 02:01 PM ISTCalifornia has declared a state of emergency to deal with deadly hepatitis A outbreak that has taken 18 lives in San Diego County and to combat vaccine shortage.
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California wildfires: Death toll climbs to 23 with hundreds missing, winds whip new terror
World | Oct 12, 2017, 09:23 AM ISTThe wildfires tearing through California claimed 23 lives and destroyed at least 3,500 homes and businesses.
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California wildfire: At least 15 killed, over 200 missing; Trump vows support
World | Oct 15, 2017, 05:47 PM IST15 people have been reported killed while over 2,000 homes and businesses and other structures have been destroyed in California wildfires.
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Massive forest fire raging in Northern California
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At least 10 dead in California wine country wildfire, thousands affected
World | Oct 15, 2017, 05:58 PM ISTAt least 10 people were killed as wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country Monday.
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Sridevi and Jhanvi’s latest pic from California trip will leave you awestruck
Bollywood | Aug 02, 2017, 05:35 PM ISTSridevi and Jhanvi shared smouldering picture from their family trip in California.
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SpaceX launches 10 satellites from California air base
World | Jun 26, 2017, 03:14 PM ISTAbout 7 minutes after liftoff, the rocket's first-stage booster returned to earth and landed on a floating platform on a ship in the Pacific Ocean, while the rocket's second stage continued to carry the satellites toward orbit.
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World’s ugliest dog competition held in California to celebrate man’s best friend’s imperfections
Lifestyle | Jun 23, 2017, 04:41 PM ISTWorld's ugliest dog competition helf in California to embrace the imperfections of a dog
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Indian-Americans unhappy with California school textbooks over portrayal of Hinduism
World | May 20, 2017, 06:49 PM ISTThe textbooks recommended by the board are expected to be adopted by schools starting early next year.
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California, Iowa, Illinois set to become sister states of Andhra Pradesh
India | May 04, 2017, 09:12 AM ISTAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will sign 'sister state' agreements with states of California, Iowa and Illinois during his US visit.
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Woman falls off tallest California bridge while taking selfie
World | Apr 07, 2017, 09:43 AM ISTA woman fell 60 feet from one of the US' tallest bridges while taking a selfie but miraculously survived after landing on a trail below.
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In a first, Indian-American elected as Mayor of Californian city
World | Dec 16, 2016, 10:17 AM ISTFor the first time, an Indian-American woman, Savita Vaidhyanathan, has been elected as the new Mayor of the key Californian city of Cupertino, globally known for its Apple headquarters. "This is definitely a very
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Strong 6.5 magnitude quake strikes off northern California
World | Dec 08, 2016, 09:36 PM ISTA strong earthquake of magnitude 6.5 today struck off the coast of northern California, the United States Geological Survey said.
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Fire tears through California party, up to 40 feared dead
World | Dec 04, 2016, 06:38 AM ISTUp to 40 people were feared dead in a huge fire that tore through a converted Oakland warehouse during a late-night electronic music party on Friday.
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US mosques receive hate letters asking Muslims to leave America or face genocide
World | Dec 01, 2016, 12:12 PM ISTSeveral mosques in the US have received hate-filled letters from California that warn Muslims to either leave the country or face genocide.
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Indian-American Kamala Harris elected to Senate from California
World | Nov 09, 2016, 11:49 AM ISTCalifornia Attorney General Kamala Harris defeated Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez for the coveted US Senate seat once occupied by Barbara Boxer in the nation's most populous state.
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One killed, at least 3 injured in shooting near California polling station
World | Nov 09, 2016, 07:44 AM ISTOne person was killed and at least three others were injured in gunfire on Tuesday near a polling station in the southern California town of Azusa.
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In a US city, father sentenced to 1,503 years in prison for raping teenage daughter
World | Oct 23, 2016, 01:10 PM ISTIn an unusually long prison sentence, a man in Fresno city of California in the United States has been sentenced to 1,503 years in prison for raping his teenage daughter over a four-year period.