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California ranked nation’s No. 3 spot for natural disaster risks
The frequency and damage of calamities was weighted against population and geographic size to create the state scorecard.
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SoFi Stadium has new look — and name — for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The "Los Angeles Stadium" has changed more than just its name to accommodate FIFA's strict regulations for international soccer matches.
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World Cup: Jonathan David’s hat trick leads Canada to historic rout of Qatar
Canada earns its nation’s first Cup win, 6-0, and all but secures a spot in the knockout round but loses Ismaël Koné to a broken leg. Qatar was reduced to…
Christian Pulisic trains separately for 4th straight day and could miss next US World Cup game
Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates on Thursday for the fourth straight day because of his left calf injury, and it is unclear whether he will be available…
Canada’s Koné to undergo surgery after gruesome injury against Qatar
Canada's historic first World Cup victory is overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné. He injures his left leg after a tackle from Qatar's Assim Madibo, who is…
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U.S. Open: Wyndham Clark builds 4-shot lead before 1st round is suspended
Taking advantage of the gentler afternoon conditions, Clark pulls away to reach 6-under par through 16 holes at Shinnecock Hills, giving him a four-shot lead over seven players. Rory McIlroy…
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Angels can’t dig out of early hole against Gage Jump, A’s
Ryan Johnson gives up five runs – including two homers – in the first inning, and the Angels’ offense is held to one hit over seven innings by former JSerra…
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Angels’ Mike Trout placed on IL with right hamstring strain
The three-time AL MVP, who hasn’t played in more than 130 games in a season since 2019, says he doesn’t have a timeline for his return but that he’s hoping…
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World Cup: Johan Manzambi snaps Switzerland and fans out of slumber
The 20-year-old Swiss midfielder subs in late and jumpstarts a scoreless snoozer with a brace in a 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Inglewood.
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First look inside San Clemente’s Miramar Food Hall
After years in the making, San Clemente's new food hall as arrived just in time for summer.