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Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives.
Santa Clarita man who hacked Disney employee’s computer is going to federal prison
The defendant downloaded about 1.1 terabytes of confidential data from thousands of Disney Slack channels, according to his plea agreement.
Here’s how much drug overdose deaths have declined in recent years
Find out how California's Naloxone Distribution Project is helping.
Horse dies after opening race Friday as Preakness weekend begins
Hit Zero collapsed after crossing finish line at Laurel Park, officials say.
Ridership drop, service cuts plague Metrolink as it struggles to define its future
The regional train network faces uncertainty at a time when an influx of passengers is expected for the World Cup next month and the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Nuevo León courts South Korean World Cup fans as ‘Pes-korea’ buzzes near Monterrey
The government in Nuevo León, Mexico, is inviting South Korea fans to Monterrey for the World Cup. There is already a deep connection between the regions. South Korean industry has…
Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book
How American superhero comics, from Spiderman to modern sagas, reflect national character, consumer capitalism and societal fissures.
Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
U.S. military dog tags, first pushed for by a chaplain over a century ago, identify fallen service members and honor sacrifice.
Gustavo Dudamel delivered USC’s 143rd commencement ceremony as students cheered
"From this moment on, you will belong not only to a university, but to a broader community, a city, a country, an entire world stitched together by invisible threads," said…
Goodyear Blimp lands on sand near Huntington Beach Pier
The airship landed on the sand to deliver Pacific Airshow CEO Kevin Elliott and his son Jett to mark the 10th anniversary of the event.