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Trump orders federal agencies to recognize only two sexes that are 'not changeable'
President Trump signed executive orders Monday asserting that the U.S. government recognizes only two sexes that are “not changeable,” and…
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'Drill baby drill': Trump takes aim at clean energy, climate change and the environment on day one
On the day he took his oath of office, President Trump promised to sign numerous executive orders that stand to undercut California’s…
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Trump signs orders to crack down on immigration, send troops to the border
WASHINGTON — President Trump took steps Monday to fundamentally and drastically change how the nation handles immigration, signing…
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Opinion: It's time to relearn the lessons of Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'
The 2024 presidential election painted a dismal picture — a country split red and blue, a near-even divide, reminding us how fractured…
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RFK Jr. wants to improve Americans' health. Here's some advice from the outgoing FDA chief
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called the Food and Drug Administration a “corrupt system” that is waging “war on public health.” He has pledged…
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News Analysis: Once again, the world sizes up a Trump presidency
WASHINGTON — As Donald Trump takes the oath of office Monday for the second time, the world is watching with a mix of fascination,…
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Column: Why's it so hard to do the right thing and honor the true heroes of Jan. 6?
On Monday, Donald Trump will visit the scene of a crime, laying his hand on a Bible and vowing to preserve and protect the Constitution as…
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Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion kills at least 70 people, authorities say
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 70 people have died in north-central Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, the country’s emergency…
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The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban. Here's what happens now
The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be banned in the U.S. on Sunday. The high court on Friday upheld a new law that requires…
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Migration across the U.S.-Mexico border, in 5 charts
WASHINGTON — A historic uptick in migration during Joe Biden’s presidency led to attacks as he ran for reelection, with Donald Trump and…
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Fire lessons from the Australian capital, where a 2003 inferno changed everything
The residents of Canberra might know a little about what Los Angeles is going through. Exactly 22 years ago, a wildfire became a…
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Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations: 'I don't accept there was any abuse'
Neil Gaiman, the bestselling fantasy author behind “The Sandman” comic books, and novels and shows “American Gods” and “Good Omens,” has…
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The FDA knew long ago that red dye No. 3 causes cancer. Why did it take so long to ban it?
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that the much-maligned red dye No. 3 will be banned in the United States because it has…
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The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here's what it would do
WASHINGTON — The Senate this week is considering the Laken Riley Act, a Republican-led bill that mandates federal detention for immigrants…
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Newsom suspends landmark environmental laws to ease rebuilding in wildfire zones
Landmark California environmental laws will be suspended for wildfire victims seeking to rebuild their homes and businesses, according to…
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'This is your Hurricane Katrina': Former FEMA heads describe long road ahead for L.A.
Craig Fugate, who led the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Obama administration, has seen a lot of natural disasters. He knows…
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After faulty cell alerts during fire emergency, L.A. County overhauls its system
Los Angeles County’s top emergency manager said Saturday the county’s overhaul of its emergency notification system is nearly complete…
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Column: 'Are you OK?' Thank you for asking about us in fire-ravaged L.A.
Questions abound around the wildfires still burning their way across Los Angeles, obliterating entire neighborhoods with an unfathomable…
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More than 100,000 people displaced in eastern Congo since the start of the year, UN says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — More than 100,000 people have been displaced since the start of the year in eastern Congo as a result of a new…
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Karen Bass: Los Angeles Mayor Goofs Up as She Directs People to Get Help at 'URL' as Wildfires Ravage Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing backlash after being labeled the "most incompetent politician in America" for botching up a fire…
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German prosecutors indict three people alleged of spying for China
German prosecutors have indicted three people of spying for China by obtaining information about military technology on behalf of China's…
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A long, freezing wait for a few hushed moments: a people's farewell to Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON — First came the public pomp, in dying hours of winter daylight: a horse-drawn caisson bearing the flag-draped casket,…
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Strong earthquake in China kills scores of people in Tibet
BEIJING — A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook…
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A very different Jan. 6 as Congress gathers to certify the 2024 election results
WASHINGTON — Four years after a violent mob stormed the Capitol, a full Congress is set to gather to certify the 2024 election, formally…