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Powerball player in Illinois wins $1B lottery jackpot
A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, winning an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, according to the lottery organization....
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Mystery surrounds dozens of dead sharks found at New Jersey beach
The dead sharks were scattered across roughly 10 blocks of beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
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Trump's decoy flight sparked by fears of Iranian cell with shoulder-fired missile: Official
The decision to sneak Trump out of Ankara on separate Air Force jet was driven by intel that an Iranian terror cell had snuck into Turkey with a shoulder-fired missile....
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LAUSD's dramatic decline in enrollment reflects trend impacting schools across California
Student enrollment in the Los Angeles Unified School District, along with many districts throughout California, has been in a steady state of freefall....
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11 arrested in New York in alleged international marriage fraud scheme
Prosecutors allege 11 people in New York arranged sham marriages for foreign nationals trying to obtain legal status in the United States.
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New Jersey mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says
A New Jersey woman died while trying to save one of her daughters during a powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction in Colombia.
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California launches environmental youth council after EPA program lapses under Trump
The EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level....
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Jury selection begins in Oakland as Meta faces federal youth harms trial in CA
Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta's federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and track children in violation of federal law. The trial is scheduled to begin next week and is expected to last six to eight weeks....
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1 killed in fiery crash near Forest Lawn cemetery in Griffith Park area
One person was killed in a fiery crash near Forest Lawn Memorial-Park that also ignited a tree and damaged a traffic light, authorities said.
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We killed off California's grizzly bears over a century ago. Can we resurrect them?
California was once home to about 10,000 grizzly bears. We have since exterminated the bear even though it is still a symbol of the Golden State. Can we bring them back?...
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'Profoundly corrupt': Trump sued in federal court over selling early access to Truth Social posts
A federal lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of violating the First Amendment by selling special advance access to Truth Social posts before they go public....
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2 killed when military helicopter crashes in Central Texas, authorities confirm
The Bell County sheriff's office said it received a 911 call about a helicopter crash after 1:30 p.m., and that it had sparked a grass fire that was "out of control" when deputies arrived on the scene....
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100,000 sign petition to declare US ambassador to Canada persona non grata
A petition to declare U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra "persona non grata" and have him removed from his post has received more than 104,000 signatures....
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WNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league.
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16 hospitalized after lighting strike at Ohio correctional facility
A lightning strike at Grafton Correctional Institution sent 16 incarcerated people to hospital for treatment Wednesday evening
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Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: 'You really have to fight to be here'
For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature's latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale.
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Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll....
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Arellano: Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is
As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma's Revenge, Mexican food's role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable.
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More and more wealthy Californians are seeking 'golden visa' residency outside the U.S.
Out of a fear of future political stability in the U.S. and a general desire to increase their options for travel and residence, an increasing number of wealthy Californians are seeking out citizenship by investment programs....
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Freddie Freeman exits Dodgers-Royals game after scary fall into dugout
Dodgers star Freddie Freeman exited Wednesday night's game after falling into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul ball.
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Ventura County euthanizes dog after appeals fail and emergency motion filed with Supreme Court
A Great Pyrenees mix named Bruce was euthanized following several biting incidents despite an emergency request that reached the Supreme Court.
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Los Angeles mayoral candidates face calls for action on Skid Row animal welfare
Animal welfare has emerged as an issue in Los Angeles’ mayoral race between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
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Heat relief finally moves into SoCal. Here's how low temps will drop
Southern California is experiencing a much-needed cooldown this week, bringing temperatures back down to a near-normal range after weeks of scorching heat....
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California dog named Bruce, accused of four attacks, is euthanized after months of court battles
After months of legal wrangling, Ventura County Animal Services on Wednesday euthanized a 3-year-old dog that they said had attacked and seriously injured four people, including a teen....
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New details shed light on Jackie the bald eagle's final days, unanswered questions
Newly released details from wildlife officials reveal the medical timeline, key treatments, and legal protocols surrounding the death of Big Bear's famous bald eagle, Jackie....
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LA City Council approves deal with LA28 on Olympics spending. Huge financial risks remain
The L.A. City Council has approved an overdue agreement with the private Olympic organizing committee LA28 on financial responsibilities for the upcoming Games. (Myung J. Chun / Getty Images) The City of L.A. is still on the hook for a potentially infinite amount of money if the ...
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Building fire near Fullerton Municipal Airport temporarily halts operations
A building fire near Fullerton Municipal Airport temporarily halted airport operations as firefighters worked to contain the flames.
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Angels host 800 kids for annual back-to-school event
Angels Baseball Foundation hosted 800 kids at Angel Stadium to get students ready for the upcoming school year with school supplies, new clothes, and shoes....
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A surprise credit after an overseas purchase: Tariff refunds now flowing through shippers
If you bought something from an overseas vendor last year, it might be time to check your bank account. Shippers including FedEx and UPS that acted as customs brokers for imported packages and received tariff refunds from the U.S. government have started to pass on those refunds ...
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LAPD drone program assisting in pursuits, locating missing persons
One year after introducing its "Drone as First Responder" program, the LAPD reports that drones have been dispatched over 9,800 times, beating patrol officers to the scene 73 percent of the time....
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First day attendance was strong at Boyle Heights schools, even as fire clean-up questions remain
Parents and students head inside Christopher Dena Elementary in Boyle Heights on the first day of school in the L.A. Unified School District on Aug. 12, 2026. (Mariana Dale/LAist) On Wednesday morning, Los Angeles Unified School District students returned to campuses for the firs...
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Family still seeks answers 9 years after aspiring rapper killed in South LA shooting
Nearly nine years after aspiring rapper Antonio Wilson was fatally shot in South L.A., his family and detectives say they are still searching for the gunman....
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L.A. reaches deal on cost recovery for 2028 Olympics, amid warnings about financial risk
The City Council, on a 10-4 vote, signed off on an agreement aimed at ensuring the city is reimbursed for services provided during the Games.
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Teddy the poodle, missing for a month, is pulled from drain in video. Owner gets surprise reunion
San Diego County Animal Services climbed down a manhole and rescued a female poodle named Teddy on Monday morning in the town of Spring Valley.
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What air quality sensors around Boyle Heights warehouse are telling us
Officials say air quality in the neighborhoods surrounding the site of the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights is safe. Scientists and community members continue to report health effects. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) With kids headed back to classro...
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ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals....
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Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer
Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final....
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Back-to-school shoppers finding buried treasures at local thrift stores
When every dollar counts, professional thrifters and students alike said they've found incredible deals on the brands you know and love.
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Palm Springs woman charged in broader criminal case against Southern Poverty Law Center
Heidi Beirich, a former Southern Poverty Law Center official, speaks during a hearing in Washington, D.C, in 2020. She was named in an indictment unsealed Wednesday in an ongoing case involving her former employer. (Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images) A former Southern Poverty Law Ce...
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Verizon offers $25K reward for information in vandalism case that caused widespread SoCal outage
Verizon is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for cutting fiber cables over the weekend, causing a widespread outage across SoCal....
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Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to buy Lakers for $12.5 billion, ESPN reports
The Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
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Court weighs options as LA and Trump administration face off over homelessness funding
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter walks on a tour of the VA's West LA facilities in August 2024. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times / Getty Images) A U.S. District judge will soon decide who controls hundreds of millions in federal funding meant to address L.A.’s homelessn...
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Mexican immigrant women find ways to start businesses amid federal raids and rising prices
Carlos González Gutiérrez, right, Mexico's Consul General in Los Angeles, hands a certificate to a participant who completed the office's Consular Entrepreneurship Program for Mexican Women Abroad. (Adolfo Guzman-Lopez/LAist) Many immigrants come to Southern California to start b...
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Irvine considers more job protections for grocery workers. Here’s what the proposed law would do
Under a proposed ordinance, workers at some smaller grocery stores in Irvine would gain short-term job protections in the event of a sale. (Jordan Madrid / Getty Images via iStockphoto) The city of Irvine is one step closer to adopting an ordinance to protect grocery workers from...
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Boyfriend arrested in connection with death of 17-year-old girl in Garden Grove
An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with his girlfriend’s death in Garden Grove, police said Wednesday. Ethan Vidal was taken into custody for attempted homicide after investigators said he was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend, 17-year-old Janely Guiterrez...
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Fullerton warehouse fire briefly shuts down nearby municipal airport; No one hurt
Crews are battling a warehouse fire in Fullerton that broke out around noon Wednesday.
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Monterey Park residents debate Flock camera use, privacy concerns at community meeting
Residents in Monterey Park raised concerns during a community meeting on Tuesday about the city's use of Flock Safety cameras and who has access to the images they capture....
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Thousands of LAUSD students return to class Wednesday with new screen-time rules in place
Summer break ended for Los Angeles USD students on Wednesday, with new limits on screen time and the use of digital devices for elementary students.
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Student arrested for having gun on campus at South LA high school
A student was arrested for having a gun at a high school in South L.A. on Wednesday -- the first day of school for LAUSD students.
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Allegedly armed Santee High School student taken into custody
A student was taken into custody Wednesday for allegedly possessing a firearm following an altercation at Santee High School in Los Angeles, prompting the campus to go on a temporary lockdown, officials said. The school at 1921 South Maple Ave. was placed under a temporary lockdo...
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Long Beach will soon restore a piece of its hip-hop history, and they want your advice
The VIP Records sign. (File photo / Long Beach Post) Long Beach is taking feedback on its plans to enshrine a major symbol of the city’s contribution to hip-hop . Anyone interested in the look and feel of the future VIP Records Park is being asked to participate in a workshop at ...
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Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century
Across a wide band of northern and central Spain and Portugal, millions of people enjoyed some of mainland Europe's best views of the eclipse. It also passed over slivers of Greenland and Iceland....
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Magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattles Stevenson Ranch
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon at 1:56 p.m. Pacific time less than a mile from Stevenson Ranch, Calif.
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Luigi Mangione plea discussion expected Friday in federal case: Sources
Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Luigi Mangione's federal case are expected to discuss a possible plea deal during a conference scheduled for federal court on Friday....
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One lucky winner hits the $1 billion Powerball jackpot
A single ticket purchased at a gas station in Quincy, Illinois, hit the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning numbers were: 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with a red Powerball of 9. A flurry of last minute ticket sales pushed the jackpot to just over $1 billion ahead of Wednesday’s dr...
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3 adults, 1 child dead in triple murder-suicide in Hopkins, Burnsville
Two people and one child were found dead in an incident at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota Wednesday morning.
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Dozens evacuated after suspect barricades inside Westminster building
Dozens of people were evacuated from a building Wednesday in Westminster after a suspect barricaded themselves inside, prompting a standoff and lockdown that lasted several hours, officials said. The Los Angeles Police Department was tracking a wanted felony suspect when the susp...
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Heading to Hawaii this weekend? Tropical storm could dampen your travel plans
A developing tropical system approaching Hawaii could bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and dangerous surf to portions of the islands this weekend....
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Trio of thieves cause $15K in damages to Anaheim neighborhood market
Police in Anaheim are searching for the thieves who caused an estimated $15,000 in damages after breaking into a family-run grocery store. Surveillance footage captured a trio of men breaking into La Reina Market near the intersection of East and Sycamore Streets early Monday. Th...
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Lindsay Clancy trial focus turns to medications prescribed before she killed her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy messaged one of her caregivers less than two months before she killed her three young children in 2023 that she was having "intrusive thoughts I never had before."...
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