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Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’
Iran’s military warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response.”
Who’s playing in the World Cup today? TV schedule for July 2
Here's who is playing in the FIFA men's World Cup Round of 32 on TV today.
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World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now
Experts are watching to see if the World Cup will boost U.S. youth soccer participation and help mint new fans for decades to come in the U.S.
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Dodgers scratch Mookie Betts from lineup but expect him back Thursday
Betts received treatment for a sore right wrist on Wednesday and the Dodgers took him out of the lineup as a precaution, but Manager Dave Roberts says the issue is…
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Dodgers’ offense wastes early opportunities in loss to A’s
The Dodgers had three hits and four walks in the first three innings but scored just one run in a 7-1 defeat. Fresh up from Triple-A, Charlie Barnes followed an…
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Ducks kick off free agency with modest moves
The Ducks sign Laurent Brossoit, Nick Jensen and Jeff Malott, while Radko Gudas, Jacob Trouba, Olen Zellweger, Jeffrey Viel and Ross Johnston leave as free agents.
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World Cup: U.S. survives red card, tops Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach Round of 16
Folarin Balogun scores his third goal of the tournament before being sent off in the 64th minute, and Malik Tillman converts on a free kick to give the 10-man American…
Much more than a piece of furniture, the president’s Resolute Desk has echoed through history
The Resolute Desk is one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the White House — and probably in the entire nation. As the president’s desk, it’s been at…
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Buena Park man charged in Fourth of July fireworks blast that killed 8-year-old girl
Earl Decastro, 47, faces involuntary manslaughter and two other felony charges after prosecutors allege he ignited illegal fireworks that malfunctioned, killing 8-year-old Jasmine Nguyen, in 2025.
UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that allowed an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed and killed 15 people last…