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Democrats say money from Trump’s tax bill is paying for White House ballroom project
More than $350 million from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has been quietly directed to White House security.
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Senator urges FAA to reject any pressure from Trump to approve triumphal arch over aviation safety
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth has urged the Federal Aviation Administration to reject pressure from President Donald Trump to approve a 250-foot triumphal arch, citing concerns over aviation safety.
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World Cup: Switzerland’s bench is key to topping Bosnia and Herzegovina
After nearly 75 minutes in a scoreless tie, Switzerland rapidly scores four goals in Inglewood for key Group B victory.
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World Cup: U.S. faces Australia with chance to advance
The USMNT hasn't won its first two group-stage games since 1930, but it might have to do so with a knockout-round berth on the line without Christian Pulisic.
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All-CIF Southern Section softball teams 2026
The complete list of players selected for All-CIF honors in Divisions 1-8.
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Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
The criticism from within Trump’s own party — though hardly unanimous — comes as he is trying to bring an end to the unpopular war fewer than five months from…
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5 suspected gang members get long sentences tied to 3 deaths at lookouts in Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes
Four of the five defendants received life sentences without the possibility of parole, while the fifth was given 30 years to life.
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Meet the locals sitting with (or in) Pasadena Unified School District trees marked for removal
Here are the small team of tree advocates who have sat in and chained themselves to Pasadena Unified School District trees to prevent them from being cut down.
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Check out relics of saints, Abraham Lincoln’s signature and more in the Diocese of Orange’s new traveling exhibit
'Faith, History & Heritage: An Archives Exhibition' showcases an expansive collection of church records and Orange County history.
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Horse racing: Los Alamitos opens 3-week thoroughbred meet Friday
Trained by Phil D’Amato, Shea Brennan returns to familiar ground at the Orange County track to start his 4-year-old season in Saturday’s Bertrando Stakes.