America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president

Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady –  Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.

"May Gray" AND sunshine for Mother's Day
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Saturday Evening & Sunday: Heating Up Tonight: Expect the "May Gray" to return as coastal fog and low clouds push into the valleys overnight. You might even see some mist or light drizzle by Sunday morning. Sunday: Clouds will clear out quickly in the morning, giving way to plenty of sunshine. Highs will be a little warmer than Saturday, reaching the mid-80s to low 90s in far inland spots, while the coast stays refreshed in the upper 50s and 60s. Monday: The Peak Heat Monday will be the hottest day of the week across the region. Temperature Ranges: Interior Valleys: Low to upper 90s. Inland Areas: Mid-80s to low 90s. Near the Coast: Low 70s to mid-80s. Heat Risk: Much of the interior is under a Moderate Heat Risk. This can be dangerous for people sensitive to heat, like children, the elderly or those working outdoors. The heat won't last long. Starting Tuesday, temps begin to dip, though they will still be warmer than average for this time of year. Big Shift: Chance of drizzle or light rain midweek!

Funeral held for 8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting

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Betty Broderick, convicted double murderer, dead at 78

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Person hit, killed by Frontier plane after jumping fence at Denver airport

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Kristin Smart case: Evidence of human remains found at home of Paul Flores' mother

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Weekend weather will range from spring chill to summer feel
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A warm and sunny Mother’s Day weekend is ahead for inland communities. However, you may need a light jacket near the coast with cool to mild temps. expected near the shore. Afternoon highs today will range from low 60s at Pacifica to mid 70s in Redwood City to mid 80s in Antioch. 

Weekend weather will range from spring chill to summer feel
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A warm and sunny Mother’s Day weekend is ahead for inland communities. However, you may need a light jacket near the coast with cool to mild temps. expected near the shore. Afternoon highs today will range from low 60s at Pacifica to mid 70s in Redwood City to mid 80s Antioch. 

Hantavirus latest: What’s next for cruise, passengers heading home

The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.