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A nonprofit sues to halt Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ repaint of the Reflecting Pool
A Washington-based nonprofit is asking a judge to stop the Trump administration from altering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Missouri’s new US House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistricting
MO's new congressional districts face a legal challenge while Republican lawmakers in Louisiana & South Carolina consider redistricting.
Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon to quit direct Israel talks
Hezbollah's leader urged Lebanon to withdraw from direct talks with Israel. Naim Kassem urged on "indirect negotiations" instead.
Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply
The global maritime industry is facing a looming shortage of bunker fuel that powers ships as the Iran war chokes off the Strait of Hormuz.
Federal prosecutors hand down indictments in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
The March 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge led to the deaths of six.
When natural disasters strike, another crisis hits those recovering from opioid addiction
Doctors have warned many more patients could face obstacles as climate change intensifies.
Rose Center Theater’s tenant could stick around through Dec. 31 in new decision from Westminster council
Local nonprofit Friends of the Rose Center has managed the theater for more than 20 years, delivering musicals and overseeing venue bookings.
La Habra council says Corn Festival ‘has to happen,’ approves funding help
The city will discount by 50% the cost of services for the three-day festival and 100% of the costs toward the parade.
Tiger Woods’ lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods’ attorney and prosecutors are set to argue about whether his prescription drug records should be handed over in the DUI case.
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
Amazon is rapidly opening Amazon Now delivery hubs in dozens of US and foreign cities to fulfill orders in 30 minutes or less.