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Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump’s power
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and JESSE BEDAYN PLANO, Texas (AP) — Texans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s runoff election, bringing to a close the extended, bitter…
Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12, as Israel calls up more troops there
A deadly Israeli airstrike follows Benjamin Netanyahu's authorization of more intensive strikes targeting Hezbollah across Lebanon.
Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95, his spokesperson said.
Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv warned to brace for possible major barrage
Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight. Russia warned foreign citizens and diplomats to leave Kyiv.
US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
The U.S. military said it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines.
Trump will see doctors for his annual physical. What the public finds out is up to him
President Donald Trump is scheduled to get his annual physical on Tuesday, putting his health back under public scrutiny.
Big blast averted, so far, in Garden Grove, but smaller explosion could pose danger
Fire officials said that they still have questions about what the state of the MMA and what danger it might pose.
Updated map shows Garden Grove chemical threat and reduced evacuation zone
The borders of the evacuation zone around GKN Aerospace was reduced late Monday, May 25, after a potentially catastrophic explosion was averted.
Nine Garden Grove schools cleared from evacuation zone Monday, three remain affected
Garden Grove Unified graduations are expected to go on as scheduled; Westminster School District said all of its schools will be open Tuesday.
Fallen heroes honored in Memorial Day services across Orange County
Those who died while serving our country were honored Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies hosted across Orange County.