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Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza
Hamas says the son of its lead negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, has died after being wounded by an Israeli strike on Gaza City.
Rose Center Theater’s tenant could stick around through Dec. 31 in new decision from Westminster council
Local nonprofit Friends of the Rose Center has managed the theater for more than 20 years, delivering musicals and overseeing venue bookings.
A quiet memorial on Berlin sidewalks: German artist lays ‘Stolpersteine’ to honor Holocaust victims
They serve as poignant reminders of those who perished.
Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting
Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power. Now, party officials and strategists see warning signs.
In Gaza, some Palestinian children find respite and catharsis in breakdancing
In Gaza, some Palestinian children are finding respite from the harsh realities of life in breakdancing. A school in Nuseirat refugee camp trains them in break dance, gymnastics, and contemporary…
Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case
Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to cancel his upcoming court appearance in North Carolina. He says it's unnecessary because he's already surrendered in Virginia, where he lives, and…
Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn’t completing its reviews, industry group says
A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of over 250 new onshore wind farms by failing to do security reviews.
Justice Department alleges UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions
DOJ officials said its probe showed that, on average, the medical school admitted black and Hispanic applicants with "consistently lower academic qualifications than their white and Asian counterparts."
Cooking with Judy: A nostalgic recipe for a Mother’s Day
Fullerton’s Judy Bart Kancigor is the author of “Cooking Jewish” and “The Perfect Passover Cookbook.”
5 new Orange County restaurants and food spots to put on your radar
Including a pair of ice cream shops battling for frozen dessert supremacy and a seafood buffet taking over a former Rite Aid.