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Autism is soaring— and the ‘medicalization of misbehavior’ bears blame
An autism diagnosis is the path of least resistance when teachers and doctors are confronted with a child's bad behavior — and once parents buy in, they don’t see it as their problem anymore.
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NL West rivals at center of Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
The Dodgers are looking into ace free agents Blake Snell, Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, and word is that assuming they land Roki Sasaki, they’ll try for one more big pitcher.
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Citigroup probed by feds over ties to sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov: report
Kerimov was sanctioned by the US in 2014 and 2018 in response to Russia's actions in Syria and Ukraine.
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Man caught on video bragging about Fairfax County killing sentenced to life
Jordan Cochran was convicted of killing 18-year-old Kebbren Leigh-Gaye and blinding another man in a pair of 2022 Fairfax County shootings.
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Baby boy found dead in the Bronx died of cocaine intoxication: ME
Cops found the victim, little Ariel Gonzalez of Eagle Avenue, unconscious and unresponsive at about 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 10 after someone called 911 for help, the NYPD said Thursday.
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Trump names his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump named his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general.
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Black and Latino families reach tentative settlement with Palm Springs over razed homes
The Palm Springs City Council will vote tonight on the settlement offer. It comes decades after city employees and the Fire Department destroyed an estimated 197 homes on tribal land downtown.
latimes.com
Hvaldimir unmasked: Identity of ‘Russian spy whale’ finally revealed in BBC documentary
The world-famous beluga whale thought to have been trained as a Russian spy and later found dead under fishy circumstances is now starring in his own documentary — which reveals his true identity. “Secrets of the Spy Whale,” which aired this week on BBC Two, tells the story of Hvaldimir — the friendly, 2,700-pound aquatic...
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Trump's Cabinet picks will test Senate independence
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and other high-profile posts will be a test for the new Senate. Will it approve all his appointees or push back?
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The $50,000 dog-cloning business is booming — and has a five-month waitlist
"Cloning is growing as fast as we can effectively manage the growth,’’ said Blake Russell, the president of ViaGen and ViaGen Pets.
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Los actos musicales de la Premiere del Latin Grammy se inclinaron hacia la electrónica
Estos son los artistas que actuaron durante la Premiere del Latin Grammy en Miami
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘A Reason for the Season’ on Hallmark Mystery, In Which A Big City Heiress Finds Purpose And Love In A Small Town Over The Holidays
When a spoiled rich kid's inheritance is on the line, you know something big is about to go down.
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After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
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Co-founder of conservative Federalist site, Benjamin Domenech, slams Matt Gaetz as ‘vile’ sexual predator
“The man is absolutely vile. There are pools of vomit with more to offer the earth than this STD-riddled testament to the failure of fallen masculinity."
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Gwen Stefani aiming to 'protect' her kids despite releasing scathing song about their dad
Gwen Stefani wants to protect her three sons she shares with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, but that isn't stopping her from writing brutally honest music.
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NBA Rookie of the Year odds: 76ers’ Jared McCain favored over Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher
The NBA Rookie of the Year race is wide open.
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Top MLS analyst Taylor Twellman removed from broadcast after physical altercation with producer
The former MLS star was on the air for the second game of the series but was pulled for the deciding game last weekend.
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Tilda Swinton hints at retirement, says ‘Room Next Door’ might be the ‘last film I make’
"I feel The Room Next Door is the last film I make. Let’s see if anything else happens," said Tilda Swinton.
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s bitter winery war heads to trial — but the case could rage through 2026
This month, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge shot down Jolie's attempts to have the case tossed, paving the way for the case to go ahead.
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Craig Melvin held back tears, vowed to represent ‘Today’ show ‘like Hoda has,’ after being named as Kotb’s replacement at NBC
Staffers chanted, "Craig, Craig, Craig!" at a staff meeting when Savannah Guthrie welcomed them to the "Craig era!"
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Putin cuts payouts for wounded Russian soldiers as casualty counts surge
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is slashing payments to Russian soldiers wounded in Ukraine in the face of rising casualties and mushrooming war costs.
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Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures
The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich among its invited guests.
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After Trump's White House visit, Charlamagne asks how Biden went from 'threat to democracy' to 'welcome back!'
Podcaster Charlamagne Tha God spoke once again about President Biden's abrupt change in rhetoric regarding President-elect Trump after the election.
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Trump announces pick to replace federal prosecutor targeting Mayor Adams
President-elect Donald Trump revealed plans Thursday to replace the prosecutor targeting Mayor Adams, announcing he will tap his former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton as the attorney for the Southern District of New York. Jay Clayton That post is currently held by Damian Williams, who has gone after Adams and a number of...
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How Small Businesses Can Help Tackle Climate Change
One way to get past some of the headwinds is to focus on tackling climate change from the ground up.
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‘Disgusting’ Jenny Mollen slammed for getting on a plane with lice
The actress' husband, Jason Biggs, and their two children were also infected with lice.
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Kennedy Could Save Gaetz
Trump doesn’t really care about Kennedy’s issues, but would like to look as if he does.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Emilia Perez’ on Netflix, a Wild, Nutty Musical Melodrama About a Trans Cartel Boss and Her Loyal Lawyer
Karlia Sofia Gascon is extraordinary in the title role.
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Officer suspended after body-cam shows him throwing 71-year-old to ground
The man is still hospitalized with a brain bleed. A community leader says its the latest instance of police mistreating Vietnamese Americans in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City cop is investigated for slamming 70-year-old man to the ground
Lich Vu has been in the hospital since the Oct. 27 incident that left him with a brain bleed and a broken neck. The altercation with the police officer involved a dispute over a traffic ticket.
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Influencer slammed for complaining her flight was canceled after volcano eruption: ‘People are literally dying’
An influencer living in Bali has been shamed for complaining on social media that her flight to Australia had been canceled and she needed to get back for a hen’s party on the weekend.
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India's capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal
To combat worsening air quality, India's government has banned non-essential construction and encouraged residents to avoid burning coal for heating.
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New Senate bipartisan border bill introduced in wake of Trump election victory
The Border Smuggling Crackdown Act raises federal penalties based on the number of people smuggled and severity of harm, aiming to deter organized human smuggling.
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Jayden Maiava poised to become the first Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
Jayden Maiava knows he will be setting an example for others when he becomes the first Polynesian to start at quarterback at USC Saturday.
latimes.com
U.S. ambassador bashes Mexico's security efforts. Mexico's president pushes back
The diplomatic dustup comes amid threats from President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs, deploy U.S. troops to go after cartels and conduct mass deportations.
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Former Marine misused a combat technique in fatal chokehold of NYC subway rider, trainer testifies
A former military combat instructor says a fellow Marine veteran misused a combat move when he fatally choked a homeless man on the New York subway.
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Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts
Credit card interest rates stand near a record high.
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Josh Brolin uses nicotine pouches 24 hours a day
Actor Josh Brolin admitted he will sleep with nicotine pouches in his mouth and once had seven cavities due to using nicotine lozenges too often.
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Daily Hezbollah strikes begin to dwindle as Israel closes in on cease-fire deal: officials
The number of daily Hezbollah rocket strikes against Israel have fallen by nearly half as officials say they are as close as they'll ever be to reaching a cease-fire deal in Lebanon.
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Chicago radio rivals at odds over explosive Caleb Williams-Bears report
Hosts at rival Chicago sports talk radio stations have a very difference sense of what's going on at Halas Hall.
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Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo made a no-drama pact on‘Wicked’ set
If you’re gonna be a diva, you better be a diplomat too. Vocal powerhouses Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande made a “pact” before filming the “Wicked” movie to prevent any drama between them. Page Six Senior Reporter Carlos Greer is revealing why they made this agreement. Subscribe to our YouTube for the latest on all your favorite...
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John Tesh is playing hardball with NBC over ‘Roundball Rock’ theme song
John Tesh is reportedly complicating negotiations with NBC to bring back his famous theme song "Roundball Rock" when the NBA's new media rights deals begin in the 2025-26 season.
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After more than 20 years of study, scientists are ready to say what they found off Monterey's coast
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute used underwater technology for two decades to gather more information on a mysterious sea slug.
latimes.com
Breast cancer vaccine update from Cleveland Clinic: ‘A new era’
A breast cancer vaccine could be closer to reality, according to Cleveland Clinic, as its researchers have announced some encouraging results. Researchers and doctors weigh in.
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