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Corona del Mar man accused of defrauding bank of nearly $100 million
Federal prosecutors allege that Mahender Makhijani falsified title policies related to a multi-million dollar loan.
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At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
With the World Cup about to start, security is heightened and there’s a zero-tolerance policy for drones over or near stadiums in US cities.
Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has been blunt about American soccer talent.
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Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero
Omar Artan, the soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US for the World Cup, has returned home to a hero's welcome.
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USMNT’s Folarin Balogun eager for World Cup debut
The 24-year-old forward, born in New York with the possibility of representing three countries, looks to carry momentum from his 18-goal season with AS Monaco.
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Knott’s Scary Farm offers sneak peek during preview event
Tickets go on sale June 19 for the preview event at the Buena Park theme park.
Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
The earthquake has been followed by more than 2,100 aftershocks including a few that ranged up to 6.4 magnitude.
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Southern California World Cup fans: You don’t need a pricey ticket to bask in all the hoopla
There will be viewing parties, concerts, festival and more.