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Online seller eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion takeover offer
EBay is rejecting an unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer from GameStop, calling the proposal “neither credible or attractive.”
Ex-Dodgers pitcher admits lying in Rebecca Grossman crash death case
"I knew it was wrong," Scott Erickson told a jury while explaining that he was attempting to avoid liability in the crash that killed two brothers in Westlake Village.
Dodgers acquire Alek Thomas from Diamondbacks in minor trade
Thomas, who was a regular in the Diamondbacks' outfield three of the past four seasons but hitting just .181 this season, is expected to report to Triple-A.
Recipe: Tasty dessert is just right for this warm spell
Ice cream sandwich treats can be made in no time, even ahead of time for a party
OC mom ‘anguished’ after 14-year-old son on e-motorcycle allegedly killed veteran
Tommi Jo Mejer -- one of several parents facing criminal charges for their children's e-motorcycle use -- appeared in court but did not enter a plea.
US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them. The American Hotel & Lodging Association recently released a report that found room bookings…
Ducks’ Pat Verbeek named NHL General Manager of the Year finalist
The GM, whose team made the postseason for the first time in since 2018, is up against Minnesota's Bill Guerin and Colorado’s Chris MacFarland for the award.
Orange County softball Top 25: Fullerton, Orange Lutheran lead entering playoffs
Fullerton and Orange Lutheran are No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the Orange County softball rankings going into the CIF-SS playoffs.
85-year-old French widow caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown describes her detention
The 85-year-old French widow of a U.S. military veteran shares her experience in U.S. immigration detention amid Trump's crackdown.
Trump FDA chief is leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head. The surgeon and health researcher's tenure had drawn complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists and other…