Haley, Asked About the Cause of the Civil War, Avoids Mentioning Slavery
December 28, 2023
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Haley, Asked About the Cause of the Civil War, Avoids Mentioning Slavery

Nikki Haley, the Republican presidential candidate and former governor of South Carolina who for years has wrestled with how to approach issues of race, slavery and the Confederacy,…

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At a Filipino-Cuban Nochebuena celebration, cultures blend — but karaoke is a must
December 28, 2023
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At a Filipino-Cuban Nochebuena celebration, cultures blend — but karaoke is a must

At a Nochebuena celebration hosted by Filipino American Archie Cubarrubia and his Cuban partner, T.J. Morales, in their North Hollywood home, karaoke is a must for everyone. That…

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Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests
December 25, 2023
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Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests

Fishing in Serbia’s troubled waters after a contested general election, Russia on Monday accused the West of orchestrating anti-government street protests in Belgrade, the Serbian capital, that flared…

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California is building the bullet train, so let’s make it work
December 25, 2023
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California is building the bullet train, so let’s make it work

SACRAMENTO —  Gov. Gavin Newsom got the Christmas present he desperately wanted from President Biden: the crucial piece of a train set. It’s a relatively small piece that’s vital…

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Jurors Find San Francisco Homeless Man Not Guilty in Pipe Beating
December 23, 2023
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Jurors Find San Francisco Homeless Man Not Guilty in Pipe Beating

A homeless man who beat a former San Francisco city official with a metal pipe was found not guilty of assault charges on Friday, capping a case that…

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Navy awards $6-million contract for cleanup of Tustin hangar
December 23, 2023
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Navy awards $6-million contract for cleanup of Tustin hangar

Navy officials announced this week that a $6-million contract has been awarded to an environmental cleanup firm to remove the debris that were released when an historic 17-story…

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Americans May Be Taking On Too Much Pay-Later ‘Phantom Debt’
December 20, 2023
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Americans May Be Taking On Too Much Pay-Later ‘Phantom Debt’

“Buy Now, Pay Later” loans are helping to fuel a record-setting holiday shopping season. Economists worry they could also be masking and exacerbating cracks in Americans’ financial well-being.…

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Thousands overdosed on Ozempic, Wegovy in 2023
December 20, 2023
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Thousands overdosed on Ozempic, Wegovy in 2023

Some of those taking Ozempic or Wegovy are learning that too much of a good thing is never good. Semaglutide, the medication prescribed under the brand names Ozempic,…

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Pomona church lost to fire that also burned toys set for giveaway
December 18, 2023
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Pomona church lost to fire that also burned toys set for giveaway

When Victory Outreach Church in Pomona went up in flames early Sunday morning, incinerating the church building along with more than 500 toys set to be given away…

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Biden’s Border Negotiations Mark Seismic Shift on Immigration Politics
December 16, 2023
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Biden’s Border Negotiations Mark Seismic Shift on Immigration Politics

On his first day in office, President Biden sent a bill to Congress to “restore humanity and American values to our immigration system.” Nearly three years later, he…

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