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As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages
Farmers and cities are bracing for potential cutbacks in their water allocations from rivers that have less to give.
Tom Steyer’s hedge fund past complicates his run as California’s anti-billionaire billionaire
His fossil fuel, private prison investments face scrutiny in California governor’s race.
Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
Researchers found two new mutations in ancient proteins from 400,000-year-old teeth.
Orange County scores and player stats for Tuesday, May 12
Scores and stats from Orange County games on Tuesday, May 12
Angels drop Zach Neto in lineup shuffle
Manager Kurt Suzuki moves the leadoff hitter down to the No. 6 spot to take some pressure off him, elevating Vaughn Grissom to the top spot in the order.
Republican resistance to Iran war grows in the Senate as Murkowski flips
Senate Republicans have again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Yet the number of GOP senators voting against the war grew in the roll…
Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work
The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the man as Zakaria Qadis.
FDA chief’s resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation’s health department
Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Russia fires about 800 drones at Ukraine despite recent talk by Putin and Trump of possible peace
Wednesday's targets included the cities of Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa.
Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force
A lawsuit filed on Wednesday in federal court in Tennessee targets the Memphis Safe Task Force.