Brazilian court orders restoration of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s Amazon ghost town
A Brazilian court has ruled that officials must restore and preserve Fordlandia. The city was established by Henry Ford nearly a century ago in the Amazon rainforest.
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Canadian man pleads guilty to selling lethal substances to people who killed themselves
A Canadian man accused of running an online operation selling lethal products in more than 40 countries has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide.
Crews recover another worker after Washington chemical tank collapse as details about victims emerge
Crews recover another victim as the search continues for two missing workers after a chemical tank collapse.
Ex-San Diego sheriff’s deputy sentenced to 12 years for shooting fleeing man in back outside jail
Aaron Russell faced a minimum of 10 years in prison after a jury convicted him of a civil rights violation and a firearms charge in the May 2020 killing of Nicholas Bils
Teen girl stabbed in class at San Ysidro High sues school district, ex-boyfriend
An assailant with his face covered rushed in to her class and attacked, the suit alleges.
Congress to consider new push to award Medal of Honor to fallen San Diego Marine
Efforts to award U.S. Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta the military’s highest honor have failed in the past as debate swirled around evidence of his actions.
US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
The top U.S. commander met Cuban officials near Guantanamo Bay amid escalating U.S. pressure on Cuba.
Pet of the week: Calm 7-year-old Labrador retriever who likes kids and other dogs
Wally, a male Labrador Retriever mix, is ready to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas
Driver killed in East County crash identified as Lakeside resident
Kim Burris, 71, was headed west on El Monte Road Thursday when he veered off the road and struck a tree, the CHP said.
Two dead in wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 near San Diego airport
The crash happened shortly before 3 a.m., just south of Laurel Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.