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Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with 2,980 injured.
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ATF cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has canceled its contract for a surveillance tool that allows warrantless tracking of mobile devices.
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Mediators worked through threats and strikes to broker the US-Iran deal, and challenges remain
The interim peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran last week was the result of weeks of tough diplomacy repeatedly threatened by outbreaks of violence.
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Arts Orange County database of public art answers the question, ‘What’s that?’
It is a colossal task Arts Orange County has taken on, cataloging virtually every public mural, sculpture, painting and installation in a database that can be searched online.
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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
Former national security adviser John Bolton is pleading guilty to illegally retaining classified information. Bolton pleaded guilty to a single count of illegally retaining classified information.
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Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields
A federal judge has blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and…
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HOA Homefront: Tips toward reasonable rules
Unwritten rules are traditions, not “rules,” and are unenforceable.
How lifelong learning helps older adults stay sharp and connected
From poetry classes to crochet groups, older adults are finding that learning new skills can support brain health, build confidence and deepen social connection.
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OC supervisors earmark $500,000 to help residents impacted by Garden Grove chemical threat
Supervisor Nguyen said the county will seek reimbursement from the company for the $500,000 so that it can be restored to her district's discretionary funds.
Movers in Dunedin: Expert Neighborhood Relocation, Technical Logistics, and Efficiency
Relocating to a new residential home, coastal house, or modern apartment within the beautiful Pinellas County region of Florida in 2026 demands strategic planning, efficient coordination, and precise physical execution.…