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Young Kim and Ken Calvert projected to face off in Republican-on-Republican battle for California’s 40th Congressional District
That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California's 40th Congressional District.
Ex-Taliban commander gets 42 years in prison in killings of US soldiers and journalists’ kidnappings
Haji Najibullah’s sentencing Tuesday capped a daylong proceeding in Manhattan federal court.
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Suspect in Silver Lake Trader Joe’s shooting convicted of 40 counts — but not murder
He was convicted of attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm on a peace officer, fleeing a pursuing peace officer's motor vehicle while driving recklessly, attempted carjacking and mayhem.
The perfect spot for a farm? Vacant office buildings in downtown Chicago.
Farm Zero is selling vegetables to several companies in the Loop and looking to build more vertical farms in the city.
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Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
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Therapy dogs help kids fall in love with reading
The OC Animal Allies’ Helping Kids Canine Literacy Program aims to provide children with a safe space to practice reading while interacting with the calm and attentive pups.
Why Toyota RAV4s are suddenly the most coveted used cars in America
Most cars lose value when they leave a dealer’s lot. The RAV4 hybrid gains it.
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It’s not just the Knicks: Trump’s attendance at big games often spells trouble for the home team
President Donald Trump seems to bring bad luck to home teams when he attends big games.
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A week after Election Day, Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton address ballot-counting concerns
It was the tale of two gubernatorial candidates in LA County, one to thank voters for their support; the other to pitch voter ID reform.
Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets
The reforms come following multiple incidents of prediction market traders using insider information to profit off events.