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Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying voters ‘called for change’
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., speaks during a panel at Crooked Con at the Walter E Washington Convention Center, in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2026 (Nathan Howard / Associated Press) Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate Majori...
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Rescue operations underway after building collapses in Brooklyn, New York: FDNY
A three-story building collapsed into an adjacent excavation site, where workers were on scene, according to an FDNY dispatch.
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$177K in CalFresh, CalWORKs benefits stolen: LA DA
Eight people face charges in six Los Angeles County cases for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $177,000 in CalWORKs and CalFresh benefits. The district attorney’s office has filed more than 340 cases this year alleging $4.8 million in losses from public benefits fraud a...
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Massive fin whale dies after washing up on Santa Cruz beach, officials say
A massive fin whale that was found severely emaciated with signs of long-term illness died Thursday morning after washing up on a Santa Cruz beach, the Marine Mammal Center said....
parks
New crack forms on Laguna Niguel cliff as rain approaches
A new crack has formed on a coastal cliff beneath the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel just above a Salt Creek trail.
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Texas man put to death for decapitating his three children
Texas death row inmate John Allen Rubio was executed Thursday by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the 2003 murder of his three young children in Brownsville....
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New details emerge about driver accused in deadly North Hollywood Metro station crash
New details are emerging about the suspected DUI driver accused of killing three people in a crash near the North Hollywood Metro station.
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Embroiled LA County judge is removed from the bench for ‘severe misconduct’
Judge Robert Draper (Courtesy the campaign) In an extraordinary turn of events, the state’s judicial watchdog has removed Judge Robert Draper, 84, from the Los Angeles County Superior Court after 14 years of service. He faced several counts of misconduct prior to losing reelectio...
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Newsom names Nancy Pelosi, Barry Bonds, Robin Williams to California Hall of Fame
The honorees include a total of 18 Californians selected by the governor and his wife because of their contributions to film, viticulture, sports, dining, art, literature, music, education, politics and business....
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California’s 'record-shattering' marine heat wave means threat of coastal flooding will stick around
Flooding inundated coastal communities around Southern California this week, including Orange County's Sunset Beach. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Topline: El Niño is making the California coast much warmer than usual, and scientists are concerned about c...
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Frontier is now offering first-class seats starting at $129
The airline that has made its reputation as a low-fare carrier relying heavily on extra charges aims to deliver "more comfort, choice and connectivity."...
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These part-time professors make big money teaching dozens of classes online. Are students learning?
Students on their laptops in the quad area at Fresno City College on Aug. 13, 2025. (Larry Valenzuela / CalMatters/CatchLight Local) As online classes proliferate, community college professors have found a hack — repackaging similar courses for hundreds of students at a time and ...