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En ‘Rita’, Jayro Bustamante le rinde homenaje a las niñas heroicas pero estigmatizadas de Guatemala
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El director de ‘La Llorona’ retoma el cine de terror para hablar de otro hecho hecho histórico vinculado a su país
Newsom promotes his economic plans in conservative parts of California
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The Democratic governor characterized California's economic might as "cold comfort" to regions that feel like they don't fully participate in the state's muscular output.
Most Valuable Ever! Shohei Ohtani wins MVP with best season in L.A. sports history
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Shohei Ohtani winning National League MVP was a foregone conclusion after the Dodgers star put up the best season by any L.A. athlete ever.
Want to see the Menendez brothers' hearing? You'll have to enter the lottery
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Just 16 public seats are available for the hotly anticipated hearing of the Menendez brothers, who are hoping a judge will downgrade their charges from first-degree murder to a lesser charge.
Father of teen accused in Georgia school shooting pleads not guilty to murder, manslaughter
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The father of a teen accused of a deadly Georgia school shooting has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.
He led a darknet drug trafficking market dubbed 'rickandmortyshop.' Now he's going to prison
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Jerrell Eugene Anderson, who federal authorities allege ran a darknet methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking ring from Santa Clarita, was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison.
LA Galaxy: Tres semanas entre juegos de playoffs es una 'espera muy larga'; va contra Minnesota FC
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El conjunto del LA Galaxy recibe al Minnesota FC en la fase de semifinales de la Conferencia del Oeste en casa. Cuando se juegue el partido de playoffs del domingo, el LA Galaxy tendría 23 días sin actividad, mientras que el Minnesota tendría 21 días.
Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
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Trump named Pam Bondi, former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration.
California voters approve measure aimed at restricting AIDS Healthcare Foundation spending
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California voters have approved Proposition 34, a measure from the California Apartment Assn. that sought to restrict spending by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, a prominent supporter of rent control.
Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins his third MVP award, and first with the Dodgers
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The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani caps off a historic season by winning his third MVP award, joining Frank Robinson as the only players in MLB history to win an MVP in both leagues.
Google could be forced to sell Chrome. Here's what you need to know
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A federal judge is considering ways to restore competition in the online search market. Google says a breakup would hurt consumers.
New coach Lynne Roberts focused on bringing championship culture back to Sparks
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New Sparks coach Lynne Roberts knows turning around the franchise won't be easy, but she's determined to transform the Sparks into winners once again.
Nancy Mace's shameless exploitation of America's first transgender congresswoman
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Transgender people are the vulnerable ones in the halls of power, not a threat as Mace, Marjorie Taylor Greene and others treat them.
Cormac McCarthy's underage 'secret muse' tells her story (and reveals the stories she inspired)
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Cormac McCarthy was deeply private. Now a woman who inspired many of his characters speaks out about their relationship, which began when she was 16 and he was 42.
Gaetz withdrawal as attorney general pick shows GOP can still say no to Trump. What's next?
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, saying he did not want to be a "distraction" for the Trump transition.
Cartel leader's son-in-law faked death to enable 'life of luxury' in Riverside, feds say
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Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa had reportedly been murdered by his father-in-law, the reputed Mexican drug lord known as El Mencho. But authorities arrested him this week in Riverside.
California barber charged with sexually assaulting intoxicated men, his whereabouts unknown
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A Bay Area barber has been charged with sexually assaulting at least two men, one of which involved a kidnapping, according to authorities.
Canada's Trudeau to cut sales tax and send government checks to millions as election looms
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax on a slew of items and send checks to millions of Canadians as election looms.
Advance Auto Parts to close hundreds of stores, shut down West Coast operations
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The auto parts seller is closing hundreds of stores amid waning sales. It plans to shut down four distribution centers on the West Coast.
Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides over alleged 2022 coup attempt
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Bolsonaro and 36 other people are charged with attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 election.
'Doomsday fish' washed ashore in California, but what does that mean?
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A silvery 10-foot long creature, the oarfish has fueled fisherman’s tales of sea serpents — and in some cultures has been a portent of natural disasters.
LAPD internal probe finds no truth to claims officers cheated on test to get promoted
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The department investigated claims that an officer recorded questions from a sergeant's promotional exam using a pair of camera-equipped glasses.
At least 42 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan
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The attack happened in Kurram, where clashes between majority Sunni Muslims and minority Shiites have killed dozens of people in recent months.
L.A. author Percival Everett wins National Book Award for retelling of 'Huck Finn'
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USC professor Percival Everett wins the National Book Award for Fiction for 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn' from the character Jim's point of view.
'Gladiator II,' though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington
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Director Ridley Scott returns to the site of one of his greatest triumphs with a belated sequel that follows the same beats, giving Denzel Washington a forum to scheme.
Jussie Smollett's conviction in false crime case overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
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Jussie Smollett's attorney says 'rule of law was the big winner' after the Illinois Supreme Court decided on Thursday to overturn the actor's false crime conviction.
ESPN to pull the plug on 'Around the Horn' next year after more than two decades on air
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ESPN is cancelling 'Around the Horn.' The show, which often features Times columnist Bill Plaschke among its panel of journalists, will air its final episode next summer.
Mexico's president on Trump deportation plans: Immigrants are not 'criminals'
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Mexico's president said immigrants shouldn't be treated as 'criminals,' but is planning for an influx of returnees if Trump implements mass deportations.
Andy Paley, who produced for Brian Wilson and composed for 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' dies at 72
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The musician was perhaps best known for his work on Brian Wilson's 1988 comeback LP and on the soundtrack to Warren Beatty's big-screen 'Dick Tracy.'
Goodbye 'Simpsons': Pamela Hayden retires from her many roles after 35 years
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Actor Pamela Hayden, a longtime staple on 'The Simpsons,' announced that she's leaving the hit series 'to pursue other creative outlets.'