Newborn saved after mother gives birth and dies under earthquake rubble
Syria, which has endured 12 years of brutal civil war, is facing particular difficulty after Monday's devastating earthquake.
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Thousands killed as huge earthquake and aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
Chemical Weapons Inspectors Collect Samples From Syria Site
Chemical weapons inspectors collected samples from Syria's Douma on Saturday, two weeks after a suspected gas attack there followed by retaliatory strikes by Western powers on the Syrian government's chemical facilities.
Local Protests Voices Opposition To Military Action In Syria
Around two dozen anti-war protesters gathered at the intersection of 16th and J in downtown Sacramento, chanting and soliciting drivers to honk for their cause.
Trump Claims Success In Syria, But Chemical Weapons Still Remain
President Donald Trump on Saturday declared "Mission Accomplished" for a U.S.-led allied missile attack on Syria's chemical weapons program, but the Pentagon said the pummeling of three chemical-related facilities left enough others intact to enable the Assad government to use banned weapons against civilians if it chooses.
US Launches Strikes Against Targets Associated With Syria's Chemical Weapons Program
President Donald Trump says the United States has "launched precision strikes" on targets associated with Syrian chemical weapons program.
Syrian News Reports Missile Attack; US Denies It Fired Them
Syria's state-run news agency says the military's air defenses have confronted a missile attack on air base in central Syria and shot down eight missiles.
Dozens Dead In Possible Gas Attack In Syria; Regime Denies Allegation
Several Syrian activist groups Saturday reported that a brutal attack on the remnants of the rebel-held city of Douma in Eastern Ghouta left dozens of civilians dead and scores wounded.
Brian Williams Criticized For Calling Images Of US Missile Launch Against Syria 'Beautiful'
Brian Williams is facing online criticism for waxing poetic about what he called "beautiful pictures" of U.S. missiles launching during an attack on a Syrian air base.
10,000 Syrian Refugees Find New Home In US
On Sunday, Nadim Fawzi Jouriyeh participated in a ceremony in Amman, Jordan, to mark the United States hitting its target of taking in 10,000 Syrian refugees in a year-old resettlement program.
Japanese Community Rebukes Mayor's Internment Camp Comparison For Syrian Refugees
"I couldn't believe that an elected official in this day and age, could make such a statement," Marielle Tsukamoto said.
Syrian Refugees In Sacramento Thankful For Opportunity To Come to United States
From inside his home, Muhammad Dawarah and his wife show photos of his brother and his 8-year-old nephew. Both were killed in the Syrian civil war he and his wife fled with their five children.
Texas Joins Alabama In Refusing To Take Any More Syrian Refugees
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health officials in charge of Texas' refugee resettlement program not to accept any more Syrians following the Paris terrorist attacks.
Facebook Works With Germany To Block Anti-Immigrant Content
Facebook will cooperate with the German government to block hateful or offensive posts about refugees fleeing war-torn Syria.
Nicholas Teausant's Mother: 'He's Not A Terrorist.'
A 20-year-old California man has been arrested near the Canadian border in Washington state and charged with attempting to travel to Syria to fight alongside Islamic extremists, federal prosecutors said Monday.
Navy Sailor And Fiancée Married At Reno-Tahoe International Airport
A U.S. Navy sailor married his high school sweetheart on Tuesday in Reno-Tahoe International Airport, just moments after returning from an 11-month deployment off the coast of war-torn Syria.
Former U.N. Inspector Not Optimistic With Syrian Chemical Weapon Agreement
On Monday, inspectors from the United Nations are expected to release their findings from the Syrian chemical attack that killed 1,400 men, women and children.
Obama Cancels Calif. Trip To Focus On Syria
The White House says President Barack Obama has canceled a trip to California to focus on his administration's response to chemical weapons use in Syria.
Sacramento Reaction Mixed On Intervening In Syrian Conflict
Local lawmakers are divided over whether or not the U.S. should get involved militarily in Syria. The debate has also spilled onto the streets of Sacramento.
Syrian American Council Member Living In Sacramento: 'This Is Hell On Earth'
As President Obama seeks congressional support for an attack on Syria, two local Syrian men say they support the president's order to take military action.
UC Davis Professor Shares Syrian Experience, Insight Into Present Conflict
Watenpaugh, an associated professor at UC Davis, spent several years in Syria. He says with millions of people already pushed from their homes, action is needed.
Opinion: A Mad, Personal-Attacking, Interrupting Obama Loses Third Presidential Debate
Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
Opinion: In Clear Victory Obama Shows Romney Isn't Ready To Be Commander-In-Chief
What was most clear tonight, though, is that Mitt Romney has no idea how the world works and the Office of the President is no place for on the job training.
Rally Held In Downtown Sacramento Against Syrian Government
A rally in downtown Sacramento was held today to protest the Syrian government.
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A person was found dead inside a house that caught fire in Elverta Tuesday afternoon, Sacramento Metro Fire said.
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Sacramento International Airport expansion includes new walkway between Terminal B and Concourse B
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Man facing 424 years to life in prison after child sexual assault convictions in Sacramento County
A man is facing life in prison after being convicted on dozens of child sexual assault charges against several young girls in Sacramento County.
Tyre Nichols' funeral includes impassioned calls for police reform
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IRS suggests waiting to file your taxes if you got a special payment from your state in 2022
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New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
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Central California massacre: 2 suspects arrested in shooting that killed 6
Two gang members suspected in the massacre of six people last month in central California were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, the Tulare County sheriff said.
Tax season: extended deadlines for Californians impacted by storms
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Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund
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Brooklyn Nets trade All-Star Kyrie Irving to Dallas Mavericks
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California crews deployed to Turkey to assist with search and rescue efforts
There is a race to rescue the hundreds still believed to be trapped in the rubble from the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
U.S. military seeks to recover debris from Chinese spy balloon
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Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
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FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
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UC Davis announces new institute to study psychedelics
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CalFresh's pandemic-related assistance set to expire
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Why Twitter users are upset about the platform's latest change
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Call Kurtis: Help me return this recliner
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Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
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Call Kurtis: Do you have to pay federal taxes on your gas tax rebate?
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A $24 million settlement has been reached over the massive Dixie Fire with ten public entities agreeing to a deal with Pacific Gas and Electric to pay for some of the damage.
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A new giraffe was born at the Sacramento Zoo
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1 person found dead in Elverta house fire
A person was found dead inside a house that caught fire in Rio Linda Tuesday afternoon, Sacramento Metro Fire said.
Stockton police visit businesses impacted by deadly weekend shooting
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Community reacts to fire at Sam's Hof Brau
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UC Davis wants to increase safety for bicyclists on campus
When it comes to safety, UC Davis police want to see improvements.
This week in politics with Gary Dietrich: Feb. 7, 2023
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