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Dodgers place catcher Will Smith on IL with ‘inflamed disc’ in his neck
Smith tried playing through the pain last week, but he has missed the past five games through Thursday and was moved to the IL. Chuckie Robinson was promoted from Triple-A.
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24 live bands coming to Knott’s Summer Nights
The music and food festival runs June 12 through Aug. 30 at the Buena Park theme park.
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Appeals court says U.S. government can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now
The new tariffs, invoked under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, are set to expire July 24.
Mexico launches its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening…
Boston lemonade stand robbed at gunpoint, police say
Boston Police are investigating two pint-sized hoodlums suspected of putting the squeeze on a children’s lemonade stand in Southie — at gunpoint.
Chicago police investigating burning cross in Grant Park
“I think we need to handle it just like we do a swastika,” said the Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church. “This is a hate crime because it is…
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Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
The USDA is launching a $1 billion plan to stop a screwworm outbreak in Texas, sparking political debate over agency cuts and immigration.
With chants of ‘Viva Mexico!’ LA’s Coliseum comes to life for World Cup Fan Festival
With giant screens and thousands in attendance, the Coliseum transformed into a World Cup festival, where thousands watched on giant screens as Mexico and South Africa squared off on the…
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All-Orange County boys track and field for 2026
The All-County selections include Servite sprinter Benjamin Harris being chosen as the boys athlete of the year after winning a CIF State title in the 100.
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Surfboard shaper Timmy Patterson survives near-death surf session off Dana Point
Patterson had no pulse and wasn't breathing, brought to shore in massive surf by his son, Keone, and met by a longtime lifeguard who arrived just in time to do…