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Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary
Dana Williamson entered the plea in court in Sacramento.
Justice Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided America
Thomas said the Constitution remains a shared foundation in a country divided by politics and distrust.
Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash
A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet…
Sparks icon Lisa Leslie to be honored with statue outside Crypto.com Arena
The three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist remains the team’s leader in points, rebounds, blocked shots and a host of other categories. The statue will be unveiled on…
Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana
The meeting was reportedly held to foster political dialogue between the two long-strained adversaries.
From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
Many fear what the rapid adoption of AI will mean for their job prospects.
Taylor Swift, lawsuits and quirky exemptions: How empty homes tax works in other cities
Vacancy home taxes often face legal and political opposition.
2026 California controller candidates weigh in on government audits, divestments and property taxes
It's the controller's job to track public funds and audit state agencies.
Fin whale gives friendly ‘mug’ to nearby boat off Dana Point
There's been hundreds of encounters in recent months with fin whales, the second largest mammal on Earth.
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
This is the second such DOJ allegation against a medical school this month.