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Wall Street inches higher, oil prices fall amid tenuous peace between Iran and US
Wall Street rose modestly and oil prices fell while markets waited to see if the U.S. and Iran would strike a deal to end the war.
Tennessee poised to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are set to vote on a plan to reshape a majority-Black congressional district amid a redistricting push.
World Cup Group A Preview: Co-host Mexico opens tournament against South Africa
The first game of the World Cup will be played in Group A, with co-host Mexico kicking off the tournament against South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.
Housing zoning approved for part of Newport Beach Golf Course, opponents still fighting surf park
A group is suing the city from allowing any surf park on the popular Newport Beach Golf Course. On another parcel, housing may be built.
Newport Harbor swimmer Connor Ohl breaks 20 seconds again in 50 freestyle
Swimming roundup: Ohl blazes a 19.90 in the 50 free and sets the league record in the 100 free with a 44.08 to help highlight the meet.
Corona del Mar, University, Woodbridge earn high seeds for CIF-SS boys tennis playoffs
Corona del Mar, University and Woodbridge top the draw for the CIF-SS Division 1 team playoffs.
Football coach Bob Johnson remembered for impact on players and family
About 500 people attend a memorial service for the Hall of Fame coach, who died last month after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Athletes bike, run, swim through Mission Viejo in sports festival
The annual Orange County Multi-Sport Festival featured several events for beginner and advanced competitors, including an Olympic-length triathlon.
US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwinds
Unemployment applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds.
Dodgers indulge themselves at Astros’ expense, break out offensively in win
Alex Freeland and Kyle Tucker hit home runs in an 8-3 win, ending a six-game stretch during which the Dodgers didn’t hit a home run (their longest since 2014). Four…