Alleged serial arsonist charged with murder after Hollywood house fire that killed 2 sisters

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Maria Del Consuelo Alarcon-Valdez, 76, and Yolanda Honda, 82, died after the Feb. 4 fire.

Source: Alleged serial arsonist charged with murder after Hollywood house fire that killed 2 sisters – CBS Los Angeles

In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?
Psalm 56:4

Rescued sea otters make debut at Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Justice Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for public criticism of immigration opinion

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