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A look at the origin and meaning behind some of America’s most famous symbols
Just creating the Great Seal of the U.S. took six years, two committees and the efforts of 14 men.
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OC Fair 2026 begins 23-day with thrills, competitions and goats
Whether it's to wander the livestock barn or play games on the nearby midway, the OC Fair is expected to draw more than 1 million visitors through Aug. 16.
Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
A hospital statement says there’s no evidence staff were responsible for the switch.
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Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud. Here’s what they really say
The reports showed no evidence of China or any foreign entity manipulating votes.
Milk prices at an all-time high, but most consumer costs slip in June after months of increases
The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, chicken, ground beef, gasoline, electricity and natural gas — and how they are changing,…
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E-bike rider’s ‘car surfing’ death leads to charge against Huntington Beach driver
The pickup driver was traveling 50 mph on Pacific Coast Highway until the e-bike rider, who was being filmed by a passenger inside the truck, fell and suffered fatal injuries,…
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Downtown Disney attracts ‘massive’ crowd of Lorcana fans and resellers
Thousands swamp Disneyland mall for the latest release of the collectible trading card game.
More teens with cannabis use disorder are facing treatment delays, study finds
Some young people who use cannabis regularly develop cannabis use disorder that requires treatment.
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Marvel Comics moving from NYC to Burbank. The reason? Movies and TV
The comic book imprint has been based in New York City since its founding in 1939 as Timely Comics.
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Can cities make deals to lessen data center downsides? A Caltech professor says yes
About 80% of data centers are built in drought regions, including Southern California. With tremendous water needs, does this mean they should be banned locally?