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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could…
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Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds
An Associated Press investigation reveals that dozens of children who were separated under the first Trump administration have been re-separated, despite a judge's order to reunite them.
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds trains, urges early reservations for LA World Cup
Beginning June 11 and continuing through July 19, all Pacific Surfliner passengers will be required to have reservations.
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With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war. But he's facing warnings from foes and allies alike that he’s getting boxed in on…
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Lawsuits challenging embryo disposal could hinder IVF
The lawsuit illustrates the divide among many in the anti-abortion movement.
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Beach safety event in Huntington Beach highlights preparations ahead of busy summer
The mock simulation was aimed at showcasing how first responders streamline pediatric emergencies at the beach.
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Adam Silver: Clippers investigation needs to wrap up soon
The NBA commissioner declined Wednesday to put a timeline on the conclusion of the investigation of the team and its potential salary cap circumvention, but he said the time to…
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Levi Reilly leads Los Alamitos boys golf to third place at CIF State finals
Levi cards a 3-under-par 68 at San Gabriel Country Club as the Griffins place third in their first trip to the state championships.
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Shohei Ohtani dominates on mound again as Dodgers shut out Diamondbacks
Ohtani didn’t allow a hit until the fourth inning and only gave up two in six scoreless innings in a 7-0 win. His ERA for the season is down to…
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Villa Park’s Justin Lopez leads South to victory in OC All-Star baseball game
Lopez drives in two runs and earns one of the game's MVP honors. The other MVP was Vaughn Sharp, who had a triple and scored a run for the North.