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Bethania Palma

Bethania Palma is a journalist from the Los Angeles area who started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and has covered everything from crime to local government to national politics. She has written for a variety of publications as a staffer and freelancer, including the Los Angeles News Group, the LAist, LA School Report, the OC Weekly and Raw Story. She earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California at Irvine and an M.A. in history from California State University at Northridge. When researching bizarre phenomena, she's holding out for the day when the conclusion will be, "Aliens did it."

Hot Clothes Caused Dryer Fire?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 10, 2016

Fire authorities disagree over whether it's possible for clothes taken out of and placed on top ...

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'Weed Dealers' Using Pokémon GO to Hook Children on Drugs

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 10, 2016

The claim that marijuana dealers are using the game to sell "weed needles" comes from a satire page.

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Donald Trump Made Donations to NAMBLA?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 9, 2016

The claim that Trump is a member of the North American Man/Boy Love Association is the result of ...

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Number of Americans Who Say They Use Pot Doubled in Three Years

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 9, 2016

According to a Gallup poll, 13 percent of adults surveyed said that they use the drug.

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Parents of Two Benghazi Victims File Wrongful Death Suit Against Hillary Clinton

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 9, 2016

Patricia Smith and Charles Woods are being represented by a conservative lawyer who has in the p ...

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Subway Worker Cleared After Being Accused of Spiking Officer's Drink

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 8, 2016

The worker was arrested but eventually cleared of charges involving putting anything in a police ...

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'Booby Trap' Bras Selling Fast After Joggers Murdered

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 8, 2016

The sports bras can hide various gear to help women running alone defend themselves against pote ...

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Portland Hoteliers Listed as Trump Fundraiser Hosts Without Their Permission

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 8, 2016

Gordon Sondland and Bashar Wali were listed as hosts -- but neither supports Trump.

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FBI, Police Investigate Threat to Decapitate Worshipers at Dallas-Area Mosque

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 8, 2016

The ominous caller claimed to be a Christian threatening "another Crusade."

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Conservative PAC Launches Third-Party Anti-Trump Candidate

Written by: Bethania Palma

Aug. 8, 2016

Anti-Trump conservatives have tapped Evan McMullin, a former CIA operations officer, to launch a ...

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Did a Hungry Homeless Man Who Stole $100 Receive a Far Heavier Sentence Than a White-Collar Thief?

Written by: David Mikkelson Bethania Palma

Oct. 19, 2011

An article contrasted the disparate sentences given to a homeless man and a corporate investor.

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