Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
Putin’s call with Trump lasted just under an hour, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, who briefed reporters afterward.
Trump celebrates turning 80 with a UFC cage-fighting event while big issues loom over his presidency
Trump has found himself boxed into an unpopular and costly war he helped start in Iran. An agreement to end the conflict could be close, but the crucial details are…
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Iran, New Zealand meet with much at stake in World Cup group opener
Iran faces plenty of distractions ahead of itsmatchup in Inglewood Monday.
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Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, June 14, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday,…
More megachurches want to be your alma mater
Some of the nation’s biggest megachurches are getting into the college business.
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UC Irvine experiment helps prisoners and professors feel hope
The school's LIFTED program is part of a broad expansion of education behind bars. For at least one inmate graduate, the result is a new self-image.
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What’s next for Chad Bianco after losing California governor’s race?
The Republican could seek reelection in 2028 or pursue other political paths.
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Nestory Irankunda helps Australia spoil Turkey’s World Cup return
Irankunda becomes the Socceroos’ youngest World Cup goal scorer, Connor Metcalfe adds another goal and Patrick Beach makes eight saves in a 2-0 victory in Group D.
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Kelsey Plum’s career night lifts Sparks past Mercury in OT
Plum scores a career-high 43 points, offsetting Kahleah Copper’s career-best 41, as the Sparks beats Phoenix, 111-102, for its third straight win and improves to 3-2 in Commissioner’s Cup play.
José Soriano, Angels shut down AL-leading Rays for 4th straight win
Soriano pitches five innings and the offense erupts for 15 hits in an 8-0 victory over Tampa Bay, which owns the American League’s best record. The Angels have won five…