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A succession of storms has been hammering the West Coast, triggering avalanches, mudslides and flooding -- and more weather warnings are in place Wednesday.

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The recent spate of winter storms have brought several inches of rain and snow in parts of California.

"This is an unusual event," said Doug Carlson, spokesman for the California Department of Water Resources, about the recent rainfall. "We haven't had to do anything like this for 10 to 11 years."

"It's shaping up to be one of the five or so wettest wet seasons in California's record-keeping history," he said.

Although the rainfall is a welcome respite from the longstanding drought, recent conditions have created challenges. California, Nevada and other parts of the West are grappling with flooding and heavy snow.

The National Weather Service warned of the "life threatening snowfall with blizzard conditions" in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The blizzard warning in the greater Lake Tahoe area is in effect until 10 a.m. local time Wednesday. About five to 10 feet of snow has accumulated in the area, according to the agency.

A portion of the Interstate 80, the main east-west connector through northern California, has been shut as state workers try to clear an avalanche that fell across the eastbound portion of the road.

The risk of too much rain

Apart from the snow, flash flood warnings have been hoisted as more rain pelted parts of California Tuesday night. Flooding was expected to get worse overnight.

Parts of California have already seen more than 15 inches of rain over the past week, CNN meteorologist Haley Brink said.

Many Western rivers will continue to rise as rain that fell over the weekend keeps flowing down the Sierra Nevada into valleys and other low-lying areas. Another 5 to 10 inches of rain could fall throughout the next week in these already water-swollen areas, Brink said.

The sudden influx has knocked over trees that have weakened from years of drought, into cars, homes and streets.

In San Francisco, a downed tree limb landed on the tracks of BART, the area's subway system. This stranded commuters in the Bay Area for hours during Tuesday's evening rush hour.

Across the state line in Portland, a heavy snowstorm brought the evening commute to a crawl. It led to several schools to close across the city on Wednesday.

Bundle up, Midwest

Meanwhile, another round of arctic air will spread into the northern Rockies and northern Plains into Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

Highs are expected to be 15 to 25 degrees below average, the weather service said.

And the Chicago area will get blasted with fierce winds, even by Windy City standards.

"Winds this strong could cause property damage & will make travel very hazardous for high profile vehicles," the National Weather Service's Chicago office tweeted.

And another quick round of rain and snow will fall in the Midwest on Wednesday, Brink said. But it won't last long because temperatures will rise this week from the Midwest to the East Coast.

Almost balmy in East

Many in the East will be able to shed their parkas by the end of this week.

"By Thursday, much of the eastern half of the US will see high temperatures at 15 to 25 degrees warmer than normal," Brink said.

"Above-average temperatures in the East are expected to persist through at least the middle of January."

CNN meteorologist Tom Sater, Taylor Ward and CNN's Joe Sterling, Samira Said and Jamiel Lynch contributed to this report.

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The recent spate of winter storms have brought several inches of rain and snow in parts of California. "This is an unusual event," said Doug Carlson, spokesman for the California Department of Water Resources, about the recent rainfall. "We haven't had to do anything like this for 10 to 11 years."

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Though not a first-time mom, LaQueena Grover was shocked by her fourth child. He weighed 14 pounds, 1 ounce.

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President-elect Donald Trump said for the first time he believes Russia was behind hacking ahead of the election.

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One man was killed Saturday night in an incident involving Independence Police.

Officers were called to the Independence Ridge Apartments at 18926 E. 37th Terr. S. just before 7 p.m. Sunday to investigate a man with a shotgun threatening suicide.

When police arrived they spoke to the man in question outside of one of the apartment units.

Officers were able to safely remove the other occupants of the apartment to a different location.

Police said as officers were speaking with the man, he pointed a shotgun in the direction of the officers. One of the officers shot the man.

Police said officers on scene provided first aid until medics arrived. That man was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

He has been identified as Carlos A. Cruz, 50, of Independence.

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One man was killed Saturday night in an incident involving Independence Police. Officers were called to the Independence Ridge Apartments at 18926 E. 37th Terr. S. just before 7 p.m. Sunday to investigate a man with a shotgun threatening suicide. When police arrived they spoke to the man in question outside of one of the apartment units.

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Obama revived the spirit and idealism of his 2008 campaign in a nostalgic, sometimes emotional final address to the nation from his hometown of Chicago, 10 days before he cedes power to Donald Trump, his antithesis in personality and politics.

The President stood unbowed and unapologetic after eight tough years, an unrepentant champion of hope and change.

Just as on a frigid morning in Springfield, Illinois, in February 2007 when he announced his White House bid, Obama strode on a walkway to a stage set in a huge crowd to his campaign anthem, "City of Blinding Lights" by U2.

Despite years of partisan gridlock, tarnished hopes that the nation's first African-American president could represent a post-racial age, and the uncertainty of leaving his legacy in the hands of Republicans bent on destroying it, Obama defiantly defended his belief in the capacity of politics to empower transformational social and economic change.

"If I had told you eight years ago that America would reverse a great recession, reboot our auto industry, and unleash the longest stretch of job creation in our history...," Obama said.

"If I had told you that we would open up a new chapter with the Cuban people, shut down Iran's nuclear weapons program without firing a shot, and take out the mastermind of 9/11... If I had told you that we would win marriage equality, and secure the right to health insurance for another 20 million of our fellow citizens -- you might have said our sights were set a little too high."

"But that's what we did," Obama said. "That's what you did. You were the change. You answered people's hopes. And because of you, by almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place than it was when we started."

A speech for history

In a speech that was as much for history as for the moment, Obama essentially argued that America is as great as it has ever been, a beacon of democracy, equality and hope. That was a not-too-subtle contrast to President-elect Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan.

In many ways, Obama's speech was a repudiation of those who said he raised unreasonable expectations with his hope-fueled campaign in 2008 and failed to change the tone of politics as he had promised.

He argued passionately for progressive change, economic and gender equality, a strong social safety net, a health care system like the one set up under his Affordable Care Act, and a tax code that does not overtly benefit the rich.

While its purpose was to say goodbye, Obama's speech also felt more like the kind of campaign address he might deliver today, were he running for the White House for the first time. He spoke with the passion of a candidate, not a bowed lame duck president shuffling off into retirement.

He spoke of threats to America's political system, at a time of dislocation and turmoil across the world, beseeching his supporters not to cede the fight to improve and safeguard their democracy, sounding as though he was worried about what might happen once he has left the White House.

While touting his achievements, he painted a picture of a nation tested by racial, economic and social strains, and in comments that appeared to be a reflection on the fury and division opened by the election in which Trump beat Hillary Clinton last year.

"There have been moments throughout our history that threatened to rupture that solidarity. The beginning of this century has been one of those times," Obama said. "A shrinking world, growing inequality; demographic change and the specter of terrorism --- these forces haven't just tested our security and prosperity, but our democracy as well."

Departure from tradition

Obama's address was a departure from the more traditional farewell speeches given by past presidents - it could hardly have been more different than the cozy, humble speech by President Ronald Reagan in 1989.

Indeed, the grandiosity and highly political tone of the event will likely irk Republicans who argue that Obama opened political divides rather than healing them as he promised in 2008.

The speech was also a reminder of the stylistic differences between the 44th President and the 45th President who will be sworn in next week -- and the sharp divides in the nation which they represent.

Where Trump prefers social media bursts and stream of consciousness tirades, Obama's speech was an illustration of what his supporters see as soaring eloquence, and critics brand as professorial lecturing.

The President only mentioned Trump in recalling his promise to the President-elect to preside over a smooth transfer of power. But much of his comments -- and defense of his own record -- could be taken as an implicit criticism of the man who will replace him in the Oval Office.

He decried the "selective sorting of the facts" that he said plagued modern politics, rejected discrimination against Muslim Americans, lambasted those who deny global warming is real and said "democracy can buckle when we give in to fear."

"Without some common baseline of facts; without a willingness to admit new information, and concede that your opponent is making a fair point, and that science and reason matter, we'll keep talking past each other, making common ground and compromise impossible," Obama said.

Obama became emotional when he paid tribute to his wife Michelle and his daughters Malia and Sasha

"You took on a role you didn't ask for and made it your own with grace and grit and style and good humor," he told the First Lady.

Coming full circle, Obama took his leave by recalling his 2007 campaign launching address -- effectively arguing that everything he had said that day about being a catalyst for Americans to realize their own political change had been validated over the course of his presidency.

"You did change the world," he said.

"I am asking you to believe," he continued. "Not in my ability to bring about change -- but in yours."

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Obama revived the spirit and idealism of his 2008 campaign in a nostalgic, sometimes emotional final address to the nation from his hometown of Chicago, 10 days before he cedes power to Donald Trump, his antithesis in personality and politics. The President stood unbowed and unapologetic after eight tough years, an unrepentant champion of hope and change.

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First lady Michelle Obama put her arm around Malia as the President spoke Tuesday evening.

"Malia," Obama said, gesturing to his eldest daughter, "...and Sasha, under the strangest of circumstances, you have become two amazing young women."

"You are smart and you are beautiful but more importantly, you are kind and you are thoughtful -- and you are full of passion. And bore the burden of years in the spotlight so easily. "

"Of all that I have done in my life, I am most proud to be your dad," he said.

Meantime, the Internet began searching for absent Sasha, using the hashtag #whereissasha.

Among the "theories" advanced, Sasha was on an elite anti-terrorism mission or looking for President-elect Trump's tax returns.

The truth was a little more mundane. A senior administration official says Sasha missed the speech because she had an exam in the morning.

Sasha, 15, is a sophomore at the prestigious DC private school, Sidwell Friends. A link on the school's website indicated a Wednesday morning science exam was scheduled for students.

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First lady Michelle Obama put her arm around Malia as the President spoke Tuesday evening. "Malia," Obama said, gesturing to his eldest daughter, "...and Sasha, under the strangest of circumstances, you have become two amazing young women." "You are smart and you are beautiful but more importantly, you are kind and you are thoughtful -- and you are full of passion.

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Samsung heir-apparent Lee Jae-yong is to be interviewed as a suspect in a corruption scandal surrounding the impeached South Korean president.

The firm is accused of giving donations to non-profit foundations operated by Choi Soon-sil, a confidante of President Park Geun-hye.

The donations were allegedly made in exchange for political support of a controversial merger.

Mr Lee will face special prosecutors on Thursday, officials said.

Samsung declined to comment.

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A friendship too far in Seoul?

Mr Lee is currently vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics. But since his father, Lee Kun-hee, suffered a heart attack in 2014, he is considered de facto boss of the entire Samsung Group conglomerate.

Politicians voted on 9 December to impeach President Park over the scandal - a decision South Korea's constitutional court has six months to uphold or overturn. Until then she remains formally president but stripped of her powers, which are handed to the prime minister, a presidential appointee.

The claims circle around a merger between the electronics giant's construction arm, Samsung C&T, and an affiliate firm, Cheil Industries.

Prosecutors allege that Samsung gave €2.8m euros ($3.1m; £2.5m) to a company co-owned by Ms Choi and her daughter, in return for Ms Park's support for the deal.

Lee Jae-yong has already given evidence to politicians over the scandal, but this is the first time he will be quizzed as a suspect by investigators.

At the parliamentary hearing in December Samsung admitted giving a total of 20.4bn won (£16m; $17.46m) to the two foundations, but denied seeking favours.

And Mr Lee also confirmed the firm gave a horse and money to help the equestrian career of Ms Choi's daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, something he said he now regretted.

Earlier this week two other Samsung executives were interviewed by the special prosecutors, but were treated as witnesses rather than suspects.

Apologies and denials

Ms Park's position began to unravel in October last year when details of her friendship with Ms Choi began to emerge. They included revelations that the president had allowed her old friend - who holds no government role - to edit political speeches.

Since then, hundreds of thousands of protestors have gathered every weekend to demand Ms Park stands down.

Ms Park denies wrongdoing but has apologised for the way she managed her relationship with Ms Choi, who also denies committing criminal offences.

Ms Choi has been charged with coercion and attempted fraud.

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A wooden foot bridge inside a Colombian nature preserve has collapsed, killing at least seven people and injuring 15 others in Villavicencio, southeast of Bogota, according to the city's mayor.

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Colombian risk management authorities said excess weight led to the bridge's collapse Monday.

An eyewitness told local media that some 20 people were on the bridge when the ropes holding up the left side of it snapped. The bridge stood at a height of 10 to 15 meters (32 to 49 feet).

Two days of mourning have been declared for the city.

With Monday a national holiday in Colombia, tourists flocked to the El Carmen preserve. The bridge was privately built and has been privately run since 2004 inside the preserve, according to Villavicencio Mayor Wilmar Barbosa.

In an interview with local radio Blu Blu, Barbosa said the owner of the bridge would charge less than $1 for people to cross it.

Authorities are investigating the accident and said they will hold the responsible parties accountable.

Barbosa added that health personnel is working with the families of the victims and those injured.

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Colombian risk management authorities said excess weight led to the bridge's collapse Monday. An eyewitness told local media that some 20 people were on the bridge when the ropes holding up the left side of it snapped. The bridge stood at a height of 10 to 15 meters (32 to 49 feet).

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Eighteen women and girls have filed a federal lawsuit against disgraced former USA Gymnastics, he sexually assaulted them repeatedly for years during physical examinations.

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Officers were called to the Independence Ridge Apartments at 18926 E. 37th Terr. S. just before 7 p.m. Sunday to investigate a man with a shotgun threatening suicide.

When police arrived they spoke to the man in question outside of one of the apartment units.

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One man was killed Saturday night in an incident involving Independence Police.

Officers were called to the Independence Ridge Apartments at 18926 E. 37th Terr. S. just before 7 p.m. Sunday to investigate a man with a shotgun threatening suicide.

When police arrived they spoke to the man in question outside of one of the apartment units.

Officers were able to safely remove the other occupants of the apartment to a different location.

Police said as officers were speaking with the man, he pointed a shotgun in the direction of the officers. One of the officers shot the man.

Police said officers on scene provided first aid until medics arrived. That man was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

He has been identified as Carlos A. Cruz, 50, of Independence.

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One man was killed Saturday night in an incident involving Independence Police. Officers were called to the Independence Ridge Apartments at 18926 E. 37th Terr. S. just before 7 p.m. Sunday to investigate a man with a shotgun threatening suicide. When police arrived they spoke to the man in question outside of one of the apartment units.

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Convicted killer of 2 in Fort Worth set to die Wednesday

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A man in Louisiana making his final arrangements for a crystal meth deal but he mistakenly messaged a deputy officer about the delivery

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An Arizona woman who allegedly stripped nude while walking down a road before allegedly stealing a police vehicle for a 70-mile joyride says she believes she had been poisoned prior to the incident. The 31-year-old from Mesa told reporters she's used spice and methamphetamine in the past, but "never felt like that before."

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An Arizona woman who allegedly stripped nude while walking down a road before allegedly stealing a police vehicle for a 70-mile joyride says she believes she had been poisoned prior to the incident.

"I've never gone a trip like that," Lisa Luna said in a jailhouse interview with KPHO.

The 31-year-old from Mesa told reporters she's used spice and methamphetamine in the past, but "never felt like that before."

Luna said she believes a relative may have been adulterating her food before a Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy said he found her walking naked down a road last Thursday.

"She had been giving me stuff that had been making me feel really weird," Luna said. "I don't know what it was."

When the deputy first encountered Luna, he said she told him she'd been sexually assaulted, according to an MCSO statement.

"Standing outside his vehicle, the deputy attempted to assist the woman by covering her with a blanket. She then entered his pickup truck on the driver's side and started to leave the scene," the statement reads.

The 70-mile chase that allegedly ensued made news nationwide, but that's not why Luna said she wants to set the record straight.

"I don't know who else she's done this to," she said. "There's a lot to get to the bottom of."

Luna also took the opportunity of her jailhouse interview to thank the deputy whose car she allegedly stole, calling him "a very good man."

"I remember him trying to help me," Luna said. "But there was a lot of stuff I didn't have control over. I just remember just wanting to just let go, not wanting to live. I just felt like my body was just being burned and raped repeatedly. Like it just felt unreal."

Luna remains jailed on suspicion of felony counts of endangerment, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and theft of a means of transportation.
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Her blood is being tested for traces of intoxicants, officials said.

Luna had her first court appearance Monday, when a judge set her bond at $50,000. She's due back in court on January 12.

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An Arizona woman who allegedly stripped nude while walking down a road before allegedly stealing a police vehicle for a 70-mile joyride says she believes she had been poisoned prior to the incident. "I've never gone a trip like that," Lisa Luna said in a jailhouse interview with KPHO.

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A woman in Minneapolis was injured after sheets of ice from a frozen waterfall shattered and landed atop her head.

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Grayson Allen accused of pushing a coach while going for the ball.

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Mr. Kohl - Yesterday, a federal jury sentenced Dylann Roof to death. He’s the white supremacist who shot and killed nine black churchgoers at a Charleston, SC church in 2015.

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Mr. Kohl - Yesterday, a federal jury sentenced Dylann Roof to death. He’s the white supremacist who shot and killed nine black churchgoers at a Charleston, SC church in 2015.