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Report: NBA interviews Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, adviser in Aspiration case
Leonard and his uncle and business adviser Dennis Robertson have been interviewed by NBA investigators amid the league’s probe into allegations that the team circumvented the salary cap to compensate…
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US military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and struck radar sites after threats to regional maritime traffic.
3 detainees who recently spoke to congressional visitors at Adelanto ICE facility reportedly sent to solitary confinement
Some believe the action against the men amounted to retaliation for speaking out about conditions inside Adelanto
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NCAA Super Regional: Carpentier powers USC baseball past North Carolina
The Huntington Beach High product’s grand slam in the sixth propels the Trojans to a 9-5 comeback win in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. Game 2 is Saturday at…
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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar in Tustin announces closure
Its other location in Newport Beach will remain open.
Woodbridge High School Graduation 2026: Our best photos of the ceremony
Woodbridge High School handed diplomas to its graduating Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 4.
Aliso Niguel High School Graduation 2026: Our best photos of the ceremony
Aliso Niguel High School handed diplomas to its graduating Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 4.
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
Experts say there likely cases that haven’t been diagnosed or reported.
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Those Kars4Kids commercials aren’t going away just yet
A lower court decision ordering the ads off the air relied on 'significant inaccuracies, omissions, and mischaracterizations,' the nonprofit says.
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US attorney opens investigations into California’s elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
The U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles opened election fraud investigations as state officials continue counting mail-in ballots.