Joe Hernandez
Stories
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National
Videos of 'flash mob' thefts are everywhere, but are the incidents increasing?
Retailers are implementing new strategies to thwart thieves, such as locking up merchandise and limiting the number of customers. Companies say thefts are on the rise across the U.S.
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Politics
GOP wants Rep. Jamaal Bowman punished after he triggered a fire alarm on Saturday
The New York Democrat says a mistake occurred as he was rushing to get to a vote, but Republicans have suggested Bowman was trying to delay the proceedings.
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National
Dozens of people arrested in Philadelphia after stores are ransacked across the city
Dramatic scenes of large-group smash-and-grabs have been documented across the U.S. in recent years, but it's unclear whether such crimes are actually increasing.
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Science
This week's harvest moon will be the last supermoon of the year
A supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth along its elliptical orbit, which means it can appear larger and brighter to viewers. The last one of the year will be visible Thursday and Friday.
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Science
An annular solar eclipse is coming to parts of the U.S. in October
Residents from Oregon to Texas may be able to glimpse the annular eclipse, when the moon is deep in its orbit and passes in front of the sun, creating a black circle on the star.
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National
Having a hard time finding Clorox wipes? Blame it on a cyberattack
The Clorox Co. — which also includes brands such as Pine-Sol, Brita, Glad and Burt's Bees — says it's operating at a "lower rate of processing" after an August hack on its IT infrastructure.
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National
A black bear on a tree in Walt Disney World temporarily shut down parts of the park
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were working to capture and relocate the bear. The sighting temporarily shut down parts of the Magic Kingdom.
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National
Generac is recalling around 64,000 generators that pose a fire and burn hazard
At least three incidents involving the recalled generators left people with severe burns. Generac is offering a free repair kit to consumers.
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National
How Lehman's collapse 15 years ago changed the U.S. mortgage industry
The global financial crisis of 2008 ushered in a new era of consumer protection, but the future of the housing market is uncertain.
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Science
Australia weighs cat curfews and neutering requirements to rein in feral felines
Tanya Plibersek, Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water, declared "war" on feral cats officials say harm other species and carry disease. Critics say the feline threat is overblown.