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Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Platner’s exit will most likely force a reckoning within the party, which has been divided between its moderate and progressive factions, when it is struggling to unify during this year’s…
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Santa Ana voters to decide whether to keep 1.5% local sales tax for good
Funds from Measure X currently account for roughly 20% of Santa Ana’s general fund and have paid for things such as pothole repairs, graffiti removal, park and playground maintenance, police…
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Traveler with measles arrives at LAX, takes rental car shuttle
A separate potential exposure occurred at a health-care facility, and patients and staff who may have been affected are being notified directly, according to health officials.
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Lake Forest voters to decide on extending term limits for councilmembers
The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to put a measure on the November ballot that would allow future termed-out councilmembers to run again after a four-year break.
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Southern California Planned Parenthood says defunding damage will last for ‘years to come’
Local Planned Parenthood affiliates spent a year scrambling to cover services amid a defunding effort from Washington.
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RHOC20: Housewives share their favorite Orange County restaurants
Bravo’s Real Housewives of Orange County is celebrating 20 seasons and to mark the occasion, we asked the cast what their favorite spots to dine in the area are.
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In a surprise swap, Trump flies back from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the Qatari-gifted jet
President Trump switched to an older Air Force One plane following a NATO summit, raising security questions about the new Qatari-gifted jet.
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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan diagnosed with cyclospora. Health officials are investigating the source of the severe parasitic infection.
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California man picking up beach trash loses hand in homemade firework explosion
A California man cleaning up beach trash lost his hand after a suspected homemade firework exploded. He is recovering from his injuries.
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s Super Bowl-style halftime show. He joins fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and K-pop heavyweights BTS.