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NBA Finals, for most Knicks and Spurs, are a new world
New York and San Antonio kick off their best-of-seven championship series Wednesday with players short on finals experience but with a common love of the game.
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Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump’s mail-in executive order
Trump's order is aimed at ensuring that only citizens vote, but instances of noncitizens casting ballots are extremely rare.
5 convicted of murder in killings at lookouts in Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes
A prosecutor called the crimes 'calculated terror'. The 5 reputed gang members are scheduled to be sentenced on June 18.
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Whittier Christian softball showed unity and confidence to claim CIF title
Softball notes: Whittier Christian began a hot streak in early March and it continued with a victory against Mater Dei in the CIF-SS Division 2 final.
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Clara Adams sues CIF seeking to restore last year’s 400 meters state title
Adams won the 400 meters in 2025, but was disqualified for alleged unsportsmanlike behavior with a fire extinguisher.
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Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide
A surge in extortion and violence, tied to illegal gold mining, has doubled killings across Peru.
3 Congress members decry conditions inside Adelanto ICE facility — while feds say they are misguided
The California Representatives said that the conditions inside the Adelanto ICE facilities are intentionally cruel.
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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.