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As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute
A Customs and Border Protection official is set to testify about the government’s plans for refunding billions of dollars in Trump tariffs.
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo.
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Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Army helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump says the two crew members were not injured.
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Judge denies attempt to move Laguna Beach High graduation
The ceremony will be held Thursday at the Irvine Bowl.
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Check out our Register photographers’ favorite images from May 2026
We asked our photographers to pick their favorite moments from May 2026. Here are some of the images they selected.
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Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750
The pilot program will run from July 1 to Dec. 31, according to internal documents.
Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade
This marks the first animal exchange in over a decade as tensions between the two sides run high.
As Ukraine fights off Russia’s invasion, some regions see a rise in premature births
Experts say the reasons for premature births are often complex, but the profound psychological and physical stress the war is inflicting on pregnant mothers is contributing
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2026 Election Results: Measure ER has climbed into the lead as of Monday night results
Measure ER, the half-percentage point sales tax for healthcare services in L.A. County is in a dead heat, with the yes votes gaining ground.
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AP projects Nithya Raman advances to runoff against Bass in LA mayoral race
The AP estimated that roughly 93% of votes had been counted as of Monday afternoon.