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Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out
The justices granted emergency requests from makers of mifepristone, who are appealing a federal appeals court ruling that would require women to see a doctor in person and halt delivery…
Horse racing: Preakness pick isn’t easy, but here’s how to iron it out
Iron Honor, with jockey Flavien Prat, can improve on a troubled last race and fits a pattern for trainer Chad Brown going into a race without a clear favorite.
Fryer: OC athletes ready to compete for titles at CIF-SS track finals
Orange County track and field athletes could garner many medals at the CIF Southern Section Championships on Saturday at Moorpark High School.
What to know about a Tennessee man known for making racist videos now charged with attempted murder
Dalton Eatherly posted audio to social media on Wednesday admitting to shooting a man who he says hit him.
Ducks forced to shuffle Game 6 lineup with Ryan Poehling out
The third-line center suffered an upper-body injury when he was illegally checked in Game 5 by Vegas' Brayden McNabb, who has been suspended for tonight's game.
CIF-SS boys tennis: University, San Clemente play in the finals Friday
A look at the CIF-SS boys team tennis championships involving University and San Clemente on Friday.
Family of 18-year-old man shot, killed by Santa Ana police officer files lawsuit
The federal suit, filed on behalf of Victor Lopez's girlfriend and infant son, includes claims of excessive force, wrongful death and negligence.
New round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues
Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington. Lebanese officials hope these negotiations will lead to a new ceasefire and address issues like Israeli troop…
Sparks’ Kelsey Plum remains optimistic ahead of Toronto game
All-Star Kelsey Plum sees the team's potential as the Sparks try to pick up the team's first victory of the season against Toronto Friday.
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel’s Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial
Exclusive government emails reveal Kash Patel took a controversial "VIP snorkel" at the USS Arizona, a hallowed site and military cemetery.