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A reader points out that a 405 Freeway sign is in a curious place
A sign telling freeway motorists to take the next exit to get to a state beach isn't providing the best option for many.
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Virginia man in ‘au pair affair’ case to be sentenced in double murder scheme
A Virginia man who was having an affair with the family’s Brazilian au pair is scheduled to be sentenced in the killing of his wife & a man.
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Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience despite the Iran war.
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US set to hold latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Trump administration's push for oil and gas development in Alaska faces a test, with the latest lease sale set for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel
The Senate blocked a procedural vote on extending a key surveillance program used by U.S. intelligence agencies after Bill Pulte pick.
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Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows
A report by Britain's public spending watchdog shows that the former Prince Andrew made money by subletting cottages on his rent-free estate
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Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s settlement fund
The Senate passed legislation to fund ICE and Border Patrol after rejecting efforts to permanently ban President Trump's settlement fund.
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages
Israel's air force struck parts of southern Lebanon, killing six people, and the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums: USA, Mexico and Canada venues
Way reports that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 16 stadiums across the USA, Mexico, and Canada, marking historic milestones for the tournament.
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Orange County all-star softball game announces player selections
The Orange County Softball Coaches Senior All-Star Classic will play host to a pair of all-star games June 10 at Deanna Manning Stadium.