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Heavy rainfall has led to flash flooding emergencies in multiple regions, while a military helicopter crash resulted in two fatalities. Authorities are assessing the damage and coordinating response efforts as conditions continue to evolve.
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As the storm continues, the state is seeing flash flooding and reports of landslides in Los Angeles. Flood watches for other regions, including the Bay Area, Sacramento and San Diego are still in effect as of Tuesday morning.
Authorities could not confirm if the leg belonged to a man or woman, or how much of the limb was found.
Jin Guanghua, a Chinese man being held in Australia, is in custody for his alleged involvement in a tobacco smuggling operation, which reportedly generated $700 million for North Korea. Currently, he awaits extradition to the United States, where he is set to face legal proceedings.
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