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L.A. City Council votes against proposal to ban police use of 'less-lethal' launchers

An ordinance that would have restricted the LAPD from using weapons that launch hard foam projectiles and tear gas was defeated 8 to 4, with three councilmembers absent.

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Buffalo man pleads guilty for credit card scam

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty on Tuesday for his role in a credit card scam that carries a penalty of up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Prosecutors said Angel Valentin-Martinez, 34, worked alongside Daniel Plata Miranda to access the credit card accounts of individuals at Synchrony Bank, [...]

Former Radio City Rockette honored in Amherst

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A former Radio City Rockette was honored on Tuesday for her decades-long service in Amherst. Jean Widlicka -- who is also known as “Mean Jean” for her straightforward teaching ways -- was honored for her service to the Amherst Center for Senior Services. Widlicka, 87, has taught at the center for [...]

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Ventura County sanctuary kept a lion-tiger hybrid and other exotic animals without permits, D.A. says

An animal sanctuary in Ventura County was fined more than $50,000 for keeping a lion-tiger hybrid and other exotic animals without permits, according to the district attorney's office.

L.A. County supervisors vote to ban ICE agents from wearing masks

L.A. County supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with an ordinance that would ban ICE agents and other law enforcement officers from hiding their identities with face coverings while on duty.