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Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view as major rulings loom
This exchange comes as the court prepares to release more significant opinions next week.
Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about his guilt
The Utah judge in the murder case over conservative activist's Charlie Kirk’s killing has held prosecutors in contempt of court over comments they made about defendant Tyler Robinson's guilt.
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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
President Donald Trump is threatening a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.
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Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: ‘I knew Jekyll. I didn’t know Hyde’
House lawmakers are questioning billionaire investor Leon Black as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the powerful people around him.
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What’s killing seabirds along California’s coast? ‘Just one damn thing after another’
A massive marine heatwave off the West Coast is the biggest culprit behind this year's mass strandings of pelicans, loons, grebes, cormorants and gulls.
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988’s LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded
The Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ option for youth who contact the 988 crisis intervention hotline, but the group that helped pioneer the idea is being…
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What’s next for Katie Porter after California governor loss?
The former Orange County congresswoman laments how fear has permeated politics — and considers how best to engage in policymaking outside of elected office.
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Mistrial declared in trial against man accused of igniting the Palisades fire
After two weeks of evidence getting present, including testimony by a dozen-plus witnesses, and attorney arguments, the case was handed to the jury on Wednesday.
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Alexander: Life in the NCAA – create a rule, face a lawsuit
Absent friendly legislation in Congress, college sports' main governing body incurs lots of billable hours.
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Fryer: New football coaches at Los Alamitos, Yorba Linda take on big challenges
The new coaches at Los Alamitos and Yorba Linda face big challenges in their new positions.