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L.A. Fires: Vegetation 25% Drier Due to Climate Change L.A. Fires: Vegetation 25% Drier Due to Climate Change
Climate Change January 17, 2025

L.A. Fires: Vegetation 25% Drier Due to Climate Change

A new analysis by UCLA climate scientists with wildfire expertise links climate ... more

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LA Sales Tax Rises Again on April 1 —Here’s What You Need to Know LA Sales Tax Rises Again on April 1 —Here’s What You Need to Know
economy March 6, 2025

LA Sales Tax Rises Again on April 1 —Here’s What You Need to Know

Measure A, also known as the "Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Ordinance," ... more

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Tijuana’s Dangerous Water Crisis: Shrinking Colorado River and Aging Infrastructure Tijuana’s Dangerous Water Crisis: Shrinking Colorado River and Aging Infrastructure
News July 7, 2023

Tijuana’s Dangerous Water Crisis: Shrinking Colorado River and Aging Infrastructure

Among the last cities downstream to receive water from the shrinking Colorado ... more

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In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out
News August 23, 2023

In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out

As flames tore through a West Maui neighborhood, car after car of ... more

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McConnell says he won’t retire from Senate before 2026 McConnell says he won’t retire from Senate before 2026
News September 7, 2023

McConnell says he won’t retire from Senate before 2026

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Wednesday he has no plans ... more

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Powerball jackpot rises to $1.2 billion after no big winner in Monday’s drawing Powerball jackpot rises to .2 billion after no big winner in Monday’s drawing
News October 3, 2023

Powerball jackpot rises to $1.2 billion after no big winner in Monday’s drawing

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion after no ... more

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Passport renewals go digital to ease wait times for American travelers Passport renewals go digital to ease wait times for American travelers
News September 19, 2024

Passport renewals go digital to ease wait times for American travelers

Passport renewal is finally joining the 21st Century and going digital, easing ... more

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Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights
News December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights

Former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr., who died on December 29, ... more

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What Americans Think About Trump’s Immigration Actions Early in His Second Term What Americans Think About Trump’s Immigration Actions Early in His Second Term
Immigration February 13, 2025

What Americans Think About Trump’s Immigration Actions Early in His Second Term

There is widespread public support for the ramp-up of deportations. A majority ... more

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Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
News March 16, 2025

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

Pope Francis was photographed at the hospital for the first time since ... more

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Remains of at least 13 bodies found in Mexico’s Veracruz state Remains of at least 13 bodies found in Mexico’s Veracruz state
News August 15, 2023

Remains of at least 13 bodies found in Mexico’s Veracruz state

Police found the remains of at least 13 people packaged in freezers ... more

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Category 4 Hurricane Idalia projected to hit Florida with ‘catastrophic’ storm surge Category 4 Hurricane Idalia projected to hit Florida with ‘catastrophic’ storm surge
News August 30, 2023

Category 4 Hurricane Idalia projected to hit Florida with ‘catastrophic’ storm surge

Hurricane Idalia steamed toward Florida’s Big Bend region as a dangerous Category ... more

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The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico have issued a travel advisory for Americans planning to visit the country The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico have issued a travel advisory for Americans planning to visit the country
News March 19, 2024

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico have issued a travel advisory for Americans planning to visit the country

"U.S. Citizens should exercise increased caution in the downtown areas of popular ... more

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They Call Her ‘La Doctora’: Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico’s President-elect) They Call Her ‘La Doctora’: Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico’s President-elect)
News June 3, 2024

They Call Her ‘La Doctora’: Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico’s President-elect)

Claudia Sheinbaum has made history. For the first time, a woman will ... more

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California Highway Patrol to crack down on drunk drivers over Thanksgiving weekend California Highway Patrol to crack down on drunk drivers over Thanksgiving weekend
News November 26, 2024

California Highway Patrol to crack down on drunk drivers over Thanksgiving weekend

California Highway Patrol officers will be out in full force and on ... more

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Supreme Court Showdown? Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban Ruling Will Take Some Time Supreme Court Showdown? Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban Ruling Will Take Some Time
News February 20, 2025

Supreme Court Showdown? Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Ban Ruling Will Take Some Time

  In a significant legal development, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the ... more

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What is Denim Day? Awareness against sexual violence What is Denim Day? Awareness against sexual violence
News April 26, 2023

What is Denim Day? Awareness against sexual violence

Denim Day is a campaign that takes place annually on the last ... more

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Hurricane Hilary threatens ‘catastrophic and life-threatening’ flooding in California Hurricane Hilary threatens ‘catastrophic and life-threatening’ flooding in California
News August 19, 2023

Hurricane Hilary threatens ‘catastrophic and life-threatening’ flooding in California

Hurricane Hilary headed for Mexico’s Baja California Saturday as the U.S, National ... more

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Francis opens clinic on the first papal visit to Mongolia Francis opens clinic on the first papal visit to Mongolia
News September 4, 2023

Francis opens clinic on the first papal visit to Mongolia

Pope Francis wrapped up the first-ever papal visit to Mongolia on Monday ... more