Cynical Trump, Who Wants Death Penalty for Drug Offenders, Pledges to ‘Save’ Silk Road Drug Market Founder
Reuters/Brian SnyderDuring his final weeks in office in 2020, President Donald Trump considered granting clemency to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the internet’s best-known drug market, the Silk Road. On Wednesday, the former president upped the ante and said he would personally “SAVE” the dark web impresario, who is serving a life sentence.“I WILL SAVE ROSS ULBRICHT!” he wrote, in an all-caps post on his financially embattled Truth Social network.Ulbricht, who used the online handle “Dread Pirate Roberts,” was convicted in 2015 on seven counts including selling narcotics and money laundering, as well as running a “continuing criminal enterprise”, a charge usually reserved for kingpins like Gangster Disciples leader Larry Hoover and Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Chiefs star's mother eyed as possible package thief at apartment complex after son's injury
The mother of Rashee Rice was caught on camera allegedly stealing a package of Chappell Roan records from a neighbor's front door, shortly after her son's injury.
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The Capitals added six new skaters. They’ve fit in ‘seamlessly.’
Last season, Capitals Coach Spencer Carbery changed his lines frequently, constantly searching for new combinations that would provide a spark. That hasn’t been the case this preseason.
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Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on housing
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Your guide to California's U.S. Senate candidates’ views on immigration and border security
Democrat Adam B. Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey share their approaches to border issues that affect the state and nation as they race to be California's next U.S. senator.
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Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on abortion
Here is where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump stand on a federal ban, the Supreme Court and other issues related to abortion.
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Your guide to the LAUSD District 5 school board race: Griego vs. Ortiz
Jackie Goldberg, a political force, is retiring from the LAUSD board. Each of the two largest unions has a favorite as two district employees vie for the office.
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Paso Robles goes chic: 17 new things to do in the postcard-worthy town this fall
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English Premier League fans finding plenty of reasons — and places — to cheer in L.A.
Restaurants and bars around Los Angeles are opening early on Saturday and Sunday mornings to cater to a surging English Premier League fan base.
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Your guide to California's Assembly District 40 race: Gipson vs. Schiavo
In the race to represent the northwestern L.A. County swing district in the state Assembly, Patrick Lee Gipson aims to flip Democrat Pilar Schiavo's seat back to Republicans.
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Letters to the Editor: Hurricane Helene destruction shows the economic cost of climate inaction
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Your guide to California's state Senate District 23 race: Mueller vs. Valladares
Democratic lawyer Kipp Mueller and former Assemblymember Suzette Valladares, a Republican, face off in blue-leaning Santa Clarita Valley for one of the most targeted state Senate seats.
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Cut the palm trees and Hollywood sign. For the 2028 Olympics, what's the real L.A.?
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Your guide to California's 31st Congressional District race: Cisneros vs. Martinez
Gil Cisneros, a Democrat who served one term in Congress in another district, is running against Republican Daniel Martinez to succeed longtime Democratic Rep. Grace F. Napolitano.
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Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on tax policy
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump have clearly divergent tax proposals, though both candidates' plans are short on detail.
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Your guide to California's Assembly District 57 race: Elhawary vs. Martinez
Democrats Sade Elhawary and Efren Martinez are facing off to succeed Democratic Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, who is forced out by term limits.
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Your guide to California's state Senate District 35 race: Chambers vs. Richardson
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As RV camps fill neighborhoods, new law is aimed at reducing them in L.A.
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Your guide to Charter Amendment ER: Revamping L.A.'s Ethics Commission
After a string of City Hall corruption scandals, a ballot measure would strengthen the Ethics Commission by boosting its budget, increasing penalties for wrongdoing and giving it the power to hire its own lawyer.
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Your guide to California's U.S. Senate candidates' views on energy, the environment
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Your guide to Charter Amendment HH: Clarifying L.A. city business
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To renovate an apartment — and not jack up the rent: These property owners have found a way
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Your guide to L.A. Unified district's Measure US, a $9-billion school bond
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Your guide to California's 47th Congressional District race: Baugh vs. Min
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What to know about DMV vigils, events and rallies planned around Oct. 7
Jewish groups are hosting events to mourn those Hamas killed on Oct. 7, and pro-Palestinian groups are marking the start of Israel’s military response in Gaza.
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Your guide to California's 49th Congressional District race: Gunderson vs. Levin
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Stop the insanity. Our national debt now tops $35 trillion...
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Charlamagne Tha God praises Trump ad on Harris supporting funding migrant, inmate sex changes: 'That was nuts'
Radio host Charlamage Tha God calls Trump campaign ad "effective" for highlighting Kamala Harris supporting taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender inmates.
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Some help is finally set for residents in Palos Verdes' landslide crisis. They hope it's not too late
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Letters to the Editor: This isn't 2020. Don't worry about the overthrow of the U.S. government
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How to vote in California's Nov. 5 election
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Your guide to California's 27th Congressional District race: Garcia vs. Whitesides
The race for California Congressional District 27 between GOP Rep. Mike Garcia and former NASA chief of staff George Whitesides will be crucial in determining which party controls the U.S. House.
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Your guide to California's 41st Congressional District race: Calvert vs. Rollins
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Your guide to Charter Amendment DD: Taking redistricting away from L.A. politicians
The drawing of new boundaries for the City Council's 15 districts has resulted in power plays, self-dealing and even some score-settling at City Hall.
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New California law aims to protect free movement of mountain lions and other wildlife
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Your guide to California's 40th Congressional District race: Kerr vs. Kim
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Child care burst into the national spotlight at the Vance-Walz debate. Here’s why.
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Head of O.C. agency that is blamed for starting Airport fire quietly leaves his job
The head of Orange County Public Works left his job weeks after his department was found to have started the devastating Airport fire.
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Your guide to the L.A. County district attorney's race: Gascón vs. Hochman
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Donald Trump turns on a firehose of lies as the election nears. It matters
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Ultimate English Premier League bar guide: Where to watch your favorite team
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This California bill is why people hate Sacramento under Democratic rule
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Your guide to L.A.'s 2nd City Council District race: Burgos vs. Nazarian
Adrin Nazarian, former state Assembly member and onetime aide to outgoing Councilman Paul Krekorian, is up against Jillian Burgos, a business owner and NoHo Neighborhood Council member.
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Your guide to Charter Amendment FF: Should L.A.'s lesser-known police get better pensions?
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Your guide to California's 30th Congressional District race: Balekian vs. Friedman
Democrat Laura Friedman squares off against Republican Alex Balekian in the race to replace longtime Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank.
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New laws close gap in California on deepfake child pornography
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Your guide to the LAUSD District 3 school board race: Chang vs. Schmerelson
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The fate of magic mushrooms in California is unclear. Some wellness businesses are using them anyway
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