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Prep basketball roundup: Ontario Christian girls knock off defending state champion Etiwanda
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley shows up to watch Ontario Christian defeat Etiwanda in a battle between two top girls' basketball programs.
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Man arrested on suspicion of molesting girl at Pasadena bus stop
The 12-year-old girl was waiting for a bus to take her to school. The suspect is "well known" to Pasadena police.
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Police seek suspect in killing of Long Beach woman, 21, inside her home
Justice Lopez was approached by a male suspect who shot her before fleeing on foot, detectives said. The motive is not clear.
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Adoptive parents arrested on suspicion of murder, torture in death of 10-year-old Moreno Valley boy
The adoptive parents of a 10-year-old Moreno Valley boy were arrested after the boy was transported to a hospital and later died.
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JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC can't hold back No. 6 Notre Dame in first loss
Despite a 24-point effort from JuJu Watkins, No. 3 USC fades in the second half of a 74-61 loss to No. 6 Notre Dame.
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Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, including Amish and Chabad
Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, but he didn't focus exclusively on large religious voter blocs.
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Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya
Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s now Belize
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16-year-old bicyclist struck, killed in possible road rage hit-and-run in Exposition Park, authorities say
The driver fled the scene after the killing, which took place in a parking lot of BMO Stadium in Exposition Park, investigators said.
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Riverside County school district latest to be roiled by fight over trans athletes
The suit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, also claims that when the girls protested what they perceived as the unfairness of the situation by wearing T-shirts that said “Save Girls' Sports,” school officials compared it to wearing a swastika in front of a Jewish student.
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Putin bans adoption of Russian children to countries that allow gender transition
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal.
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Este es el modo en que los comediantes ayudaron a reelegir a Trump
La era Trump ha coincidido con el auge del podcast de comedia
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Feds will teach LAUSD students how to stay safe online
The cyber security training program led by Homeland Security Investigations agents is part of a push to fight the sexual exploitation of children.
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No. 5 UCLA has spent two years developing depth to keep pace with No. 1 South Carolina
Coach Cori Close said UCLA has improved since losing to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament two years ago and is ready to face the Gamecocks Sunday.
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Tens of thousands of Spaniards protest housing crunch and high rents in Barcelona
Tens of thousands of Spaniards are marching in downtown Barcelona to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination
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Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump's most contentious picks
After weeks working behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill to lobby for Trump Cabinet and key staff picks.
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Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct
Donald Trump has picked several people for Cabinet or key jobs who have been accused of sexual misconduct. Trump has been accused of abusing women. He and all of his picks have denied the claims.
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North Hollywood's Ananya Balaraman wins girls' cross-country title in City
She makes a dream come true after finishing sixth last year, while Griffin Kushen of Tesoro sets a course record at Mt. SAC in Southern Section championships.
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U.N. climate talks dissolve into factions over plan to help developing nations
At COP29, developing nations rejected what they called too little money to deal with climate change. They and United Nations reports say $1.3 trillion is needed.
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Letters to Sports: UCLA-USC rivalry smack talk goes both ways
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on UCLA-USC smack talk, the Dodgers trying to acquire Juan Soto, LeBron James and more.
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NATO head and Trump meet in Florida for talks on global security
NATO says its leader and President-elect Donald Trump have met in Florida for talks on global security. Trump has previously bashed the alliance.
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Israeli strikes without warning in central Beirut kill at least 15 as diplomats push for cease-fire
Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 15 people and injured dozens in central Beirut as the once-rare strikes in the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without Israeli warning.
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Her memoir offers painful observations on growing up. She wants you to laugh while crying
In her new memoir, ‘I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying,’ Youngmi Mayer offers trenchant and often painful observations on growing up mixed race.
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So you voted to overhaul L.A. County government. Now what?
Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Holly Mitchell have different ideas for carrying out Measure G, which will expand the Board of Supervisors and add an elected county executive.
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Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former congressman to lead public health agencies
Trump nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the FDA and an anti-abortion former congressman and doctor to lead the CDC.
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Two rounds of rain expected to hit Southern California: What to know
An atmospheric river storm that dumped record rain in Northern California will bring some precipitation to Southern California.
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At U.N. climate talks, 'sewage beer' from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations
The Singapore pavilion at the United Nations climate talks has been offering attendees free beer with an ingredient surprising to many: treated wastewater.
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Will RFK Jr. 'go wild' on Big Food? Why that could be a good thing
If confirmed as Trump's Health and Human Services boss, could RFK Jr. fix our food system ... or make it worse? Plus, the closing of a beloved Silver Lake diner and is apple crisp more American these days than apple pie? In this week's Tasting Notes.
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The Mexican Mafia’s long reach and longer memory
Samuel Villalba was cast out by the Mexican Mafia and later found dead in a homeless camp.
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Laura Richardson completes a political comeback, winning tight race to represent South L.A. in the California Capitol
Laura Richardson, a former Congress member, will represent Senate District 35 in the California Legislature after a costly and negative election.
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An olive branch to third-party voters
A third-party voter apologia helpfully reminds us that voting is an expression of one's priorities and values more than a strategic act.
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