David Hockney, artist renowned for his pool scenes, has died at 88
Artist David Hockney has died. He was 88. His paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art.
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A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means
A surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks & catching foreign spies is set to expire after Congress failed to extend it.
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Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, June 12, 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 Friday,…
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Mark Zeigler: United States coach is ‘different, in a lot of ways’; will his ways work?
Mauricio Pochettino leads the United States into Friday's game against Paraguay in Inglewood.
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College World Series: Upstart Troy joins another SEC-heavy field in Omaha
A record five SEC teams are in the eight-team CWS and the last six national champions hail from the conference, but Troy, which squares off with West Virginia in Friday’s…
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NBA Finals: Spurs still believe, but it’s Knicks who are 1 win from a title
If the statistical history wasn’t already daunting enough, the Spurs will try to climb out of a 3-1 hole after the biggest collapse in Finals history – wasting a 29-point…
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Dodgers beat Pirates but Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski leave with injuries
Wrobleski was struck by a comebacker in the fifth inning. Ohtani homered in the third inning but was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning due to left knee…
The American Dream: World Cup glory
Team USA enters the World Cup looking to shake its reputation as the sport's biggest underachievers.
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Beach hazards continue, big surf expected through next week
Lifeguards are having a busy start to the summer season, with swell slamming the coast likely through the end of the month.
Fire destroys medical equipment warehouse in California and prompts evacuations at nearby facilities
TRACY, Calif. (AP) — A fire at a medical equipment warehouse in Northern California sent thick black smoke pouring into the sky Thursday and prompted evacuations of other nearby facilities…