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UPS driver fatally shot while sitting in parked van, Irvine police say
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The Irvine Police Department said that a man was shot near Chrysler and Bendix streets around 3 p.m. Thursday.
La historia espera a ‘Vaquero’ Navarrete, pero antes tendrá que domar a Berinchyk en San Diego
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El mexicano Emanuel Navarrete espera convertirse en campeón en una cuarta división y hacer historia cuando enfrente a Denys Berinchyk en San Diego.
Prep baseball: North Hollywood's Enoch Yi throws no-hitter in Division I opener
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North Hollywood defeats Wilson 4-0 behind no-hitter from Enoch Yi, who strikes out 10 in a City Section Division I baseball playoff opener Thursday.
After Assembly issues apology for California's role in slavery, some reparations bills die in Senate
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The California Senate killed some reparations bills for Black residents on Thursday amid a budget deficit after the Assembly issued a formal apology for slavery
Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan has season-ending Tommy John surgery
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The Dodgers announced that 24-year-old right-hander Emmet Sheehan underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery.
Iain Armitage was 9 when 'Young Sheldon' began. Now, he's saying goodbye to his biggest role yet
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Iain Armitage, 16, talks about the end of "Young Sheldon," which aired its finale Thursday on CBS, and what's next for him.
'The Big Cigar' dramatizes Black Panther Huey P. Newton's Hollywood ties and escape to Cuba
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The Apple TV+ series looks at the relationship between Black Panther Huey P. Newton and Hollywood producer Bert Schneider as they plan a fake movie to usher Newton's escape.
California bill to scrutinize new electric charge dies in Assembly committee
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A highly watched bill that would have required legislators to study and review a controversial new electric charge has died in committee.
Kevin Spacey gets support from Liam Neeson and others after fresh assault allegations
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Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and Stephen Fry condemn media attention on Kevin Spacey, who has been exiled from Hollywood since sexual assault allegations in 2017.
Latest Lakers intel: Sources view JJ Redick as strong coaching candidate
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The Lakers made the most of the NBA scouting combine, fielding coaching candidate pitches, discussing trade options, evaluating Bronny James and more.
Single-payer healthcare meets its fate again in the face of California's massive budget deficit
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The latest attempt to bring a single-payer healthcare system to California failed in the state Legislature on Thursday, undercut by its steep price tag as lawmakers struggle with a mounting budget shortfall.
Mayor Bass orders police 'surge' on Metro bus and rail routes amid spike in violence
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Amid a spike in violence on trains and buses, Mayor Karen Bass calls in more police patrols. The fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old subway rider put the transit agency on edge last month, as pressure grew to respond.
En ‘IF’, John Krasinski cambia el terror inclemente por la fantasía sentimental
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Esto es lo que puedes esperar de ‘IF’, la nueva cinta familiar que combina acción real y dibujos animados
Haiti's crisis rises to the forefront of elections in neighboring Dominican Republic
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The Dominican Republic to hold elections defined by calls for more crackdowns on Haitian migrants and finishing a border wall dividing the countries.
Chris Pratt mourns his 'Guardians' stunt double Tony McFarr: 'Never forget his toughness'
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Tony McFarr, who was the stunt double for Chris Pratt in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films, was found dead Monday, The Times confirmed. He was 47.
California psychedelics bill that would bring 'magic mushrooms' into the mainstream fails – again
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The legislation called for creating three new government entities to regulate psychedelic-assisted therapy
Congress investigating UCLA over treatment of Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests
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A congressional education committee is calling on the university to turn over documents regarding an "inadequate response to antisemitism and failure to protect Jewish students" amid violent clashes on campus.
'Shōgun' will return for at least 2 more seasons
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FX and Hulu have announced that its acclaimed series "Shogun" has been renewed. The story will continue for "likely" two more seasons.
Meet Raquinho, the raccoon who stopped MLS game and got Topps trading card for antics
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A raccoon scampered around the field during an MLS game between Philadelphia and New York City. He's been dubbed 'Raquinho' and is featured on a Topps trading card.
Violence turns deadly in New Caledonia as France rushes reinforcements to its Pacific territory
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French authorities in New Caledonia and the interior ministry in Paris said five people, including two police officers, were killed during the protests.
Wall Street edges back from records after Dow briefly tops 40,000
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U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights after the Dow Jones industrial average briefly topped the 40,000 level for the first time.
Army reservist's family describes struggle to get him help before mass shooting in Maine
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The family of an Army reservist who killed 18 in a Maine mass shooting said it had been thwarted by law enforcement and the military when trying to get help.
Texas governor pardons man convicted of murder of Black Lives Matter protester
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Texas governor pardons a man convicted of murder of an armed demonstrator during 2020 Black Lives Matter protests; he had faced pressure from conservatives.
Savannah Gankiewicz is sworn in as the new Miss USA amid resignation controversy
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Savannah Gankiewicz steps into the role of Miss USA after Noelia Voigt resigned last week, citing bullying within the organization. Miss Teen USA also resigned.
Will Tiger Woods miss the PGA Championship cut after one-over-par first round?
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Bogeys on the last two holes marred Tiger Woods' first round at the PGA Championship. He'll likely need to improve on the first-round 72 to make the cut.
Todas las miradas están puestas en Coppola en Cannes, otra vez
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Francis Ford Coppola estrenará en el Festival de Cine de Cannes una película en la que lo ha arriesgado todo, una que llega empañada por rumores de turbulencias en la producción.
Sony warns tech companies: Don't use our music to train your AI
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Sony Music Group is sending more than 700 letters to tech companies and music streaming services, calling on them to not use its music to train AI without authorization from the label.
Zach Bryan and girlfriend Brianna Chickenfry were in a 'horrible' car accident, she says
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Zach Brian and podcast host Brianna Chickenfry were in a 'traumatizing side-by-side car crash' during the country singer's Quittin' Time tour, she says.
Ryan Castro se muestra completo en 'El cantante del ghetto'
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Ryan Castro está en una etapa de su carrera en la que puede ir de los escenarios de Coachella a la pista de un salón de baile para moverse al ritmo de la salsa.
Nikki Glaser, 'winner' of Tom Brady's Netflix roast, fires back at NFL star's regrets
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Comic Nikki Glaser says Tom Brady 'does not do anything without doing his research,' just a day after the NFL star said he regretted being the butt of jokes.