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Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

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NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says

Read full article: NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says

The NBA is not rushing its investigation into whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to bypass salary cap rules.

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Judge pauses California's request to bar Trump administration's ongoing use of National Guard troops

Read full article: Judge pauses California's request to bar Trump administration's ongoing use of National Guard troops

A federal judge who ruled last week that the Trump administration broke federal law by sending National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area says he will not immediately consider a request to bar the ongoing use of 300 Guard troops.

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California Gov. Newsom says Trump has a 'relentless, unhinged' obsession with the state

Read full article: California Gov. Newsom says Trump has a 'relentless, unhinged' obsession with the state

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling out President Donald Trump for a “relentless, unhinged California obsession” in his State of the State address.

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Clippers owner Ballmer welcomes NBA probe, tells ESPN he wasn't involved in Leonard endorsement deal

Read full article: Clippers owner Ballmer welcomes NBA probe, tells ESPN he wasn't involved in Leonard endorsement deal

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer welcomes the NBA's investigation into alleged salary cap rule violations.

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Attorneys general warn OpenAI and other tech companies to improve chatbot safety

Read full article: Attorneys general warn OpenAI and other tech companies to improve chatbot safety

The attorneys general of California and Delaware have expressed serious concerns about the safety of OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, especially for children and teens.

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A deadly crash, a divided nation: Why Sikh truckers are now in the crossfire

Read full article: A deadly crash, a divided nation: Why Sikh truckers are now in the crossfire

Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric.

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Where states stand in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps

Read full article: Where states stand in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps

Lawmakers in Missouri are the latest to try to draw a new U.S. House map for the 2026 election that could enhance the Republican Party’s numbers in Congress.

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Racing pilots never saw each other before their midair collision at 2023 championships

Read full article: Racing pilots never saw each other before their midair collision at 2023 championships

Investigators have concluded that two experienced racing pilots deviated from their expected flight paths and never saw each other before a fatal midair collision in 2023 at the National Championship Air Races.

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NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal

Read full article: NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal

The NBA says it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre.

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Washington, Oregon and California governors form alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Read full article: Washington, Oregon and California governors form alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

The Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon and California have created an alliance to safeguard health policies, believing the Trump administration is putting Americans’ health and safety at risk by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

Read full article: Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion after yet another drawing passed without a big winner.

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1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows

Read full article: 1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows

As parades and other events celebrating the contributions of workers in the U.S. are being held for the Labor Day holiday, experts say President Donald Trump’s stepped-up immigration policies are impacting the nation’s labor force.

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Missouri is next to answer Trump's call for redrawn maps that boost GOP in 2026

Read full article: Missouri is next to answer Trump's call for redrawn maps that boost GOP in 2026

Missouri’s Republican governor is calling a special legislative session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts.

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Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules

Read full article: Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.

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Texas Gov. Abbott vows to approve GOP-leaning congressional voting map

Read full article: Texas Gov. Abbott vows to approve GOP-leaning congressional voting map

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans maintain their slim majority in Congress.

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California's long-delayed bullet train slated to run in the Central Valley by 2032, report says

Read full article: California's long-delayed bullet train slated to run in the Central Valley by 2032, report says

California's long-delayed high-speed rail project is slated to be operating in the Central Valley by 2032, according to a report released Friday by the High Speed Rail Authority.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's national profile soars with latest Trump fight, but there are risks

Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom's national profile soars with latest Trump fight, but there are risks

Gavin Newsom is having a moment.

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AP analysis shows Texas and California redistricting efforts could mess with rare partisan balance

Read full article: AP analysis shows Texas and California redistricting efforts could mess with rare partisan balance

Moves by Texas Republicans and California Democrats to redraw their U.S. House districts could disrupt a rare partisan balance in American politics.

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A timeline of the Menendez brothers’ double-murder case

Read full article: A timeline of the Menendez brothers’ double-murder case

Lyle and Erik Menendez have both denied parole after serving decades in prison for killing their parents.

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Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

Read full article: Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.

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Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections

Read full article: Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections

Texas’ House of Representatives is approving a new map that creates up to five new, winnable congressional seats for the GOP.

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What is gerrymandering?

Read full article: What is gerrymandering?

Here's all you need to know about gerrymandering and redistricting.

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Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism

Read full article: Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism

Oklahoma will require applicants for teaching jobs from California and New York to pass an exam that the state’s top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.”.

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Federal agent fires weapon during immigration stop in Southern California, officials say

Read full article: Federal agent fires weapon during immigration stop in Southern California, officials say

A federal agent fired three shots at a moving vehicle after the driver sped off following an immigration stop in Southern California.

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California Democrats' push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline

Read full article: California Democrats' push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline

The California Legislature comes back from a summer recess and is slated to vote on a partisan plan to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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Coastal communities restoring marshes, dunes, reefs to protect against rising seas and storm surges

Read full article: Coastal communities restoring marshes, dunes, reefs to protect against rising seas and storm surges

Coastal communities nationwide are ramping up efforts to restore and protect their shorelines as climate change causes more intense and destructive storms and leads to sea-level rise that puts tens of millions of people at risk.

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Searing heat draws visitors to California's Death Valley, where it's tough to communicate the risks

Read full article: Searing heat draws visitors to California's Death Valley, where it's tough to communicate the risks

In California’s Death Valley National Park, one of the hottest places on Earth, summer temperatures can soar into the 130s F.

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The next steps in California Democrats' plan to counter Texas Republicans' redistricting push

Read full article: The next steps in California Democrats' plan to counter Texas Republicans' redistricting push

California is stepping into a national redistricting battle after President Donald Trump urged Texas Republicans to redraw maps to maintain their U.S. House majority.

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A $200 million endowment focused on Black Americans is taking shape

Read full article: A $200 million endowment focused on Black Americans is taking shape

The Black Freedom Fund plans to expand to a $200 million endowment.

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California rushes to plan a still unscheduled election in US House seats standoff with Texas

Read full article: California rushes to plan a still unscheduled election in US House seats standoff with Texas

California Democrats are rushing to schedule an election to remake U.S. House districts to counter plans to boost Republican seats in Texas.

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What states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps

Read full article: What states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps

A redistricting battle for partisan advantage in Congress is spreading across states.

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Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

Read full article: Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

More than 800 structures are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California.

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Trump's redistricting fight could broaden and last a while with Texas and California as epicenters

Read full article: Trump's redistricting fight could broaden and last a while with Texas and California as epicenters

Texas and California are at the center of a national political power struggle that could reshape Trump's second presidency.

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California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas' move to pad Republican margin

Read full article: California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas' move to pad Republican margin

California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground districts.

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Post to Coast: New York Post plans a California newspaper

Read full article: Post to Coast: New York Post plans a California newspaper

The New York Post is launching a California tabloid newspaper and news site next year.

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Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

Read full article: Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

Hundreds of remote homes are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California.

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Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons requests trade and says team won't negotiate

Read full article: Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons requests trade and says team won't negotiate

Micah Parsons has requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys while suggesting the club has refused to negotiate a new contract for the star edge rusher.

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2026 race for California governor goes into new gear and directions with Kamala Harris out

Read full article: 2026 race for California governor goes into new gear and directions with Kamala Harris out

The race to become California’s next governor has kicked into a new gear.

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A tiny California city prone to tsunamis saw the highest waves in continental US after quake

Read full article: A tiny California city prone to tsunamis saw the highest waves in continental US after quake

Officials are warning people to stay away from beaches and waterways in a small California city near the border with Oregon that has recorded dozens of tsunamis, including one that turned deadly more than 60 years ago.

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Democrats and advocates criticize Trump's executive order on homelessness

Read full article: Democrats and advocates criticize Trump's executive order on homelessness

Homeless advocates are criticizing an executive order President Donald Trump signed this week to restore order.

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A science journal pulled a controversial study about a bizarre life form against the authors' wishes

Read full article: A science journal pulled a controversial study about a bizarre life form against the authors' wishes

A scientific journal has retracted a controversial study that hinted at the possibility of a bizarre life form.

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US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border

Read full article: US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border

The United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps, funds and a timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches.

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Intel cuts back spending, workforce as struggling chip maker mounts comeback

Read full article: Intel cuts back spending, workforce as struggling chip maker mounts comeback

Intel Corp. is shedding thousands of workers and cutting expenses as its new CEO works to revive the struggling chipmaker's fortunes.

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8 who died when boat capsized on Lake Tahoe were not wearing life vests, investigators say

Read full article: 8 who died when boat capsized on Lake Tahoe were not wearing life vests, investigators say

An initial report finds none of the eight people killed when a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe last month were wearing life vests.

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Giant trolls built from trash want to save humans from themselves

Read full article: Giant trolls built from trash want to save humans from themselves

Danish artist Thomas Dambo creates giant wooden trolls from recycled materials to promote environmental awareness.

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Brother of late NFL star Pat Tillman arrested after fiery crash at San Jose post office

Read full article: Brother of late NFL star Pat Tillman arrested after fiery crash at San Jose post office

The brother of late NFL player-turned-soldier Pat Tillman has been arrested after a car crash ignited a fire at a San Jose post office.

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Suspect arrested after car crashes into post office and catches fire in San Jose, California

Read full article: Suspect arrested after car crashes into post office and catches fire in San Jose, California

Authorities say a suspect was arrested after a car crashed into a post office in San Jose, California, causing the building to go up in flames.

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3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status

Read full article: 3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status

Three Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs because of significant budget concerns.

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LA fires charred homes into piles of metal and concrete. By recycling them, they're given new life

Read full article: LA fires charred homes into piles of metal and concrete. By recycling them, they're given new life

After the Palisades and Eaton fires scorched entire neighborhoods, the Army Corps of Engineers set up operations to recycle concrete and metal from mostly fire-damaged homes.

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Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids

Read full article: Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids

The removal of 21 children from a Los Angeles-area couple has put a spotlight on the practice of using surrogates to build a family.

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Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California's bullet train project

Read full article: Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California's bullet train project

The Trump administration has revoked $4 billion in federal funding for California's long-delayed high speed rail project.

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Authorities take custody of 21 kids in California while surrogate moms claim couple misled them

Read full article: Authorities take custody of 21 kids in California while surrogate moms claim couple misled them

More than 20 children are in the custody of a California child-welfare agency while authorities investigate a Los Angeles-area couple and whether they misled surrogate mothers around the country.

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America's only rare earth producer gets a boost from Apple and Pentagon agreements

Read full article: America's only rare earth producer gets a boost from Apple and Pentagon agreements

MP Materials, the operator of the only rare earths mine in the United States, has signed a $500 million deal with Apple.

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Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon

Read full article: Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon

A group of several dozen Indigenous youth from across the Klamath Basin recently emerged victorious after a month-long journey paddling the Klamath River.

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Shane van Gisbergen dominates on another road course, wins at Sonoma to extend streak

Read full article: Shane van Gisbergen dominates on another road course, wins at Sonoma to extend streak

Shane van Gisbergen extended his winning streak to two straight and three victories in the last five weeks with yet another dominating run on a road course.

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'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms

Read full article: 'Beautiful' or 'Ugly,' Trump's big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms

Debate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package is over on Capitol Hill.

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California farmworker who fell from greenhouse roof during chaotic ICE raid dies

Read full article: California farmworker who fell from greenhouse roof during chaotic ICE raid dies

A farmworker who fell from a greenhouse roof during a chaotic ICE raid this week at a California cannabis facility has died.

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Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California

Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California.

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Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare laws

Read full article: Trump administration sues California over egg prices and blames animal welfare laws

The Trump administration is suing California over its animal welfare laws, claiming they unconstitutionally raised egg prices.

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Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies

Read full article: Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies

President Donald Trump's administration has sued the California Department of Education for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.

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Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fears

Read full article: Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fears

President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day.

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Julian McMahon, actor who appeared in 'Fantastic Four' films and TV show "Charmed," has died

Read full article: Julian McMahon, actor who appeared in 'Fantastic Four' films and TV show "Charmed," has died

Julian McMahon, an Australia-born actor who performed in the “Fantastic Four” series of films and appeared in popular TV shows such as “Charmed,” “Nip/Tuck” and “Profiler,” has died.

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Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged

Read full article: Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged

Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split.

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Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection

Read full article: Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection

Del Monte Foods is filing for bankruptcy protection.

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20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials

Read full article: 20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials

The Trump administration has violated federal privacy laws when it turned over Medicaid data on millions of enrollees to federal deportation officials last month, says California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

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Trump administration says California must bar trans girls from girls sports

Read full article: Trump administration says California must bar trans girls from girls sports

The Trump administration says California must change its policies allowing transgender girls to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

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California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes

Read full article: California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes

The Trump administration has found that the California Department of Education and the state’s high school sports federation violated civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams.

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to release EV charger funding in 14 states

Read full article: Federal judge orders Trump administration to release EV charger funding in 14 states

A federal judge has partially granted a preliminary injunction that sought to release funds for the build out of electric vehicle chargers in more than a dozen states.

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Padres star Tatis sues Big League Advance in attempt to get out of future earnings deal

Read full article: Padres star Tatis sues Big League Advance in attempt to get out of future earnings deal

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is suing Big League Advance in an attempt to void the future earnings contract he signed as a 17-year-old minor leaguer that could cost him about $34 million.

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Last body found after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in sudden storm, bringing death toll to 8

Read full article: Last body found after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in sudden storm, bringing death toll to 8

The body of the last person missing from a boat that capsized on Lake Tahoe in California during a sudden and powerful weekend thunderstorm has been found, bringing the death toll to eight.

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“Traditional Medicinals” set to bring over 50 jobs to Franklin County

Read full article: “Traditional Medicinals” set to bring over 50 jobs to Franklin County

Dozens of new jobs are coming to Franklin County after a bit of a delay.

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6 reported dead and 2 missing after a boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in California

Read full article: 6 reported dead and 2 missing after a boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe in California

Officials say six people were confirmed dead and two others were missing after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe in California.

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Musk's X sues New York over requirement to show how social media platforms handle problematic posts

Read full article: Musk's X sues New York over requirement to show how social media platforms handle problematic posts

Elon Musk’s X has sued to try to stop New York from requiring reports on how social media platforms define and handle problematic posts.

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Why thousands of NCAA athletes might wait over a year for share of $2.8 billion settlement

Read full article: Why thousands of NCAA athletes might wait over a year for share of $2.8 billion settlement

The attorney who negotiated the $2.8 billion legal settlement for the NCAA says thousands of former athletes due to receive damages could have to wait months or maybe more than a year to get paid while appeals play out.

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Immigration raids on California farms seen threatening businesses supplying America's food

Read full article: Immigration raids on California farms seen threatening businesses supplying America's food

Federal agents have rounded up dozens of California farmworkers in large-scale raids at packinghouses and fields that farm bureaus say threaten businesses that supply much of the country’s food.

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Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' rallies

Read full article: Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' rallies

After a week of protests over federal immigration raids, about 200 Marines have moved into Los Angeles to guard a federal building and personnel in the city.

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GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says

Read full article: GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says

The Republican tax bill approved by the House would cost the poorest Americans roughly $1,600 a year while increasing the income of the wealthiest households by an average of $12,000 annually.

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Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars

Read full article: Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars

President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

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Trump’s deployment of troops to LA protest divides US governors

Read full article: Trump’s deployment of troops to LA protest divides US governors

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called President Donald Trump's military intervention in Los Angeles an assault on democracy.

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Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California

Read full article: Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order that directed President Donald Trump to return control of National Guard troops to California after he deployed them there following protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids.

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Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules

Read full article: Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

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Trump administration says he has the authority to cancel national monuments that protect landscapes

Read full article: Trump administration says he has the authority to cancel national monuments that protect landscapes

Lawyers for President Donald Trump’s administration say he has the authority to abolish national monuments meant to protect historical and archaeological sites.

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Silicon Valley city makes homeless people eligible for arrest if they refuse 3 offers of shelter

Read full article: Silicon Valley city makes homeless people eligible for arrest if they refuse 3 offers of shelter

The City Council of San Jose, California, has voted to make homeless people eligible for arrest if they reject three offers of housing.

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The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids

Read full article: The Latest: Newsom asks court to block Trump’s use of military in LA immigration raids

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency motion in federal court to block National Guard members and Marines from assisting with immigration raids in Los Angeles.

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Trump authorizes additional 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, US officials say

Read full article: Trump authorizes additional 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, US officials say

President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard members to help respond to protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids.

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Los Angeles leaders impose curfew as protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continue

Read full article: Los Angeles leaders impose curfew as protests against Trump's immigration crackdown continue

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is “pulling a military dragnet” across Los Angeles during a brief public address on Tuesday.

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Trump says he will 'liberate' Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army

Read full article: Trump says he will 'liberate' Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army

President Donald Trump called protesters in Los Angeles “animals” and “a foreign enemy” in a speech at Fort Bragg as he defended deploying the military on those protesting his immigration enforcement.

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How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid

Read full article: How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid

Financial aid fraud is exploding, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence.

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Trump and Newsom escalate fight as feds intervene in Los Angeles protests: In their own words

Read full article: Trump and Newsom escalate fight as feds intervene in Los Angeles protests: In their own words

The public fight between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump keeps intensifying, with name calling, insults and accusations traded over television and social media networks.

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Judge blocks administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders

Read full article: Judge blocks administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders

A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders that LGBTQ+ rights organizations say are unconstitutional.

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After tear gas and street fires, an Los Angeles community cleans up as National Guard troops arrive

Read full article: After tear gas and street fires, an Los Angeles community cleans up as National Guard troops arrive

Local residents in one Los Angeles-area community cleaned up streets and erased graffiti while expressing dismay at the damage caused during violent clashes between protesters and immigration authorities over the weekend.

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What to know about the protests over Trump's immigration crackdown in LA and other cities

Read full article: What to know about the protests over Trump's immigration crackdown in LA and other cities

President Donald Trump is thanking an appeals court for freezing an order that he return control of National Guard troops to California.

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Power bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutions

Read full article: Power bills in California have jumped nearly 50% in four years. Democrats think they have solutions

California lawmakers advanced several reform measures this week to rein in utility profits, slash electricity bills and potentially save consumers billions of dollars.

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From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English

Read full article: From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English

New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home.

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Napa Valley town that once rode out emergencies with diesel gets a clean-power backup

Read full article: Napa Valley town that once rode out emergencies with diesel gets a clean-power backup

When the threat of wildfires has forced power to be cut in the tourist town of Calistoga, California, on the edge of Napa Valley, it’s meant firing up a bank of noisy, polluting diesel generators.

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Schwarzenegger tells environmentalists dismayed by Trump to 'stop whining' and get to work

Read full article: Schwarzenegger tells environmentalists dismayed by Trump to 'stop whining' and get to work

Arnold Schwarzenegger has a message for environmentalists who despair at the the approach of President Donald Trump’s administration: “Stop whining and get to work.”.

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Trans athlete wins 2 girls events at California track and field finals

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A transgender athlete has won two girls events at the California high school track and field championship.

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Mexican band Grupo Firme cancels US show, saying their visas were suspended by Trump administration

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The popular Mexican regional music band Grupo Firme has announced that it's cancelling a performance in a music festival in California over the weekend after the Trump administration decided to suspend the musicians’ visas.

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US defender Naomi Girma returns to the USWNT after an eventful year

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It’s been an eventful year for defender Naomi Girma, who not only moved to a new country but also dealt with an injury before winning a pair of trophies with Chelsea.

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California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success

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The California high school track-and-field championship has kicked off to a relatively quiet atmosphere.

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