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French Open: Andreeva and Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine semifinal clash
Russian Mirra Andreeva sweeps Sorana Cirstea and Marta Kostyuk beats fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in a three-set battle in Paris.
Festering infections to untreated cancer: ICE detainees describe their medical neglect
Hundreds of detainees across at least 33 states allege in federal suits that immigration detention facilities are failing to provide adequate medical care, an investigation by KFF Health News and…
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UK police handcuffed teen who died from stab wound in a case stirring race and policing debate
U.K. debate on policing and race intensifies after video shows officers handcuffing stabbing victim.
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Orange County’s Truly Pizza ranked 4th best pizza in the U.S., according to guide
The South County pizza spot was the only Orange County pizzeria to make this year's list.
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How Southern California doughnut shops stack up in DoorDash’s Top 100
The delivery service compiled a list of independent doughnut shops that are popular with its customers ahead of National Donut Day on June 5.
Argentina’s Messi, Portugal’s Ronaldo and Mexico’s Ochoa highlight final FIFA World Cup rosters
A record 1,248 players representing 48 nations are on the final World Cup rosters released by FIFA. The rosters include Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Guillermo…
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Disneyland construction forces Oogie Boogie Bash to replace Frightfully Fun parade
The new Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake street party joins the 2026 Halloween after-hours event at Disney California Adventure.
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New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan
New York Democrats are wading into the national redistricting wars — just don’t expect a victory before this year’s hotly contested midterm elections.
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Busy Riverside County registrar’s office aims to calm election integrity ‘fears’
Primary comes amid Sheriff Chad Bianco’s criminal probe -- which critics say is baseless -- and continuing public doubts about the handling of ballots.
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Orange County boys athlete of the week: Benjamin Harris, Servite
The junior helped Servite win the CIF State boys team championship in Clovis.