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WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is ‘spreading rapidly’ and upgrades risk assessment
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the Ebola outbreak in Congo poses a “very high” risk at the national level.
Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
An advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans.
Have you ever had trouble seeing freeway lane markings? ‘Oreo’ and ‘Tiger’ striping meant to help
Caltrans uses various strategies to make the striping stand out.
Orange County sets new home price record at $1.22 million
Orange County's median is up 21% since the Federal Reserve ended its cheap-money policies four years ago.
AI-powered cameras will be watching 10 Freeway toll lanes in San Bernardino County
The four-month pilot program will be looking out for cheaters using the HOV 3+ lanes even though they have fewer people in their vehicle.
Kyle Busch was more than a villain and the greatest NASCAR driver of his generation
Kyle Busch, who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, died Thursday at age 41. Tributes poured in.
Wall Street up modestly in premarket trading, oil prices climb on uncertainty over the Iran war
Wall Street inched toward modest gains in premarket trading as bond yields steadied but oil prices rose with no signs of ending the Iran war
US says ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks amid uncertainty on whether war will resume
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there's been "slight progress" in talks with Iran, amid uncertainty about a deal or renewed conflict.
Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system
Experts say the IRS' move to suspend probes into President Trump's past tax returns to settle a lawsuit that he brought is unprecedented.
Rubio embarks on another mission to ease tensions with allies during NATO meeting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's latest mission is to assuage US allies in Europe about the Trump administration’s intentions with NATO.