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In Israel, volunteers fill in supply gaps for the military : NPR
In the underground parking lot at the Expo Tel Aviv International Convention Center, thousands of volunteers help sort and distribute…
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Celebrities sign letter to Biden urging de-escalation and cease-fire in Gaza : NPR
America Ferrera poses for photographers upon arrival at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Tuesday in London. The…
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Paddy Cosgrave resigns as CEO of Web Summit after Israel comments spark backlash : NPR
Paddy Cosgrave, CEO and founder of Web Summit announced on Saturday that he was stepping down after comments he made…
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New law will ban rat poison that was harmful to wildlife
Wildlife advocates are hailing the passage of Assembly Bill 1322, which expands a moratorium on rat poison, as a win…
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2 people found dead in North Hollywood from gunshot wounds
Two people were found shot to death Friday night in North Hollywood in a possible murder-suicide, Los Angeles police said.…
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Los Angeles Metro could make ‘transit ambassadors’ permanent
Aiming to bring Angelenos back to a public transportation system that has struggled with safety concerns and declining ridership, Metro…
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Coachella Valley farmworkers struggle after crops were heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Hilary
Thermal — This time of year, Hilaria Santiago typically picks bell peppers in the California desert. But after a pair of…
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California Republicans in swing districts backed Trump ally Jordan for speaker
WASHINGTON — He built his brand on being a roaring archconservative unafraid to take on liberals. He was a pioneer of…
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Rare case of mosquito-borne dengue diagnosed in Pasadena
A case of locally acquired dengue, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, was detected in Pasadena on Friday, according to the…
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Ghoulish footballfish makes rare appearance on Orange County beach — on Friday the 13th
For the second time in three years, a rare and otherworldly-looking black anglerfish was found at Newport Beach’s Crystal Cove…
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Commentary: A green burial for my mom was nearly impossible in L.A.
To get a sense of how progressive ideals don’t always reflect actual practice, try burying a dead relative in Southern…
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UC Davis condemns professor threatening ‘zionist journalists’ on X
The chancellor of UC Davis condemned a controversial online post apparently made by a faculty member, which threatened “zionist journalists”…
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Egypt-Gaza border crossing has opened, allowing aid to reach Palestinians : NPR
Aid convoy trucks cross the Rafah border from the Egyptian side on Oct. 21, 2023 in North Sinai, Egypt. Mahmoud…
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Trump fined $5,000 for violating gag order in New York civil trial : NPR
Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom with his legal team before the continuation of his civil business fraud…
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Gale-force winds and floods strike northern Europe : NPR
People try to pump water away in a flooded neighborhood in Haderslev, Denmark, on Friday. Claus Fisker/AP hide caption toggle…
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Palestinians are shaken by deadly attacks in the West Bank : NPR
Sisters, wives, mothers, cousins of the community gather and mourn at the Qusra wake for for four of the six…
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Hamas : NPR
A house destroyed by Hamas in the Kufar Aza kibbutz in West Jerusalem, Israel. Tanya Habjouqa / NOOR for NPR…
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New Shasta County public health officer fought COVID vaccine mandates
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors has appointed an outspoken critic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates to be the county’s new…
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4 rare plant species can bloom in San Bernardino forest
Four threatened and endangered plant species growing in the San Bernardino National Forest will have an opportunity to thrive following…
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Danny Elfman is accused of sexual assault by a second woman
A second woman has accused Danny Elfman of sexual assault, alleging in a lawsuit filed this week that the composer…
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Death Valley gleams with water, wildflowers and color
Death Valley is still wet. And only a fortunate few seem to be getting the best of it. Two months…
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Judge rejects no-jail plea deal for L.A. deputy charged in death of suicidal man
A Los Angeles County judge made the rare decision to reject a negotiated plea agreement Friday that would have allowed…
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Newport Beach police investigate swastikas at school as hate crime
Newport Beach police are investigating the tagging of swastikas on a locker at Corona del Mar High School as a…
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Teenage girl suspected in mass shooting in Denver arrested in San Bernardino County
A teenage girl accused of shooting five people outside a Denver club last month was arrested this week in San…
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City council approves West L.A. homeless facility
A homeless housing project in West L.A., backed by Mayor Karen Bass and opposed by some neighborhood groups because of…
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Coronado agrees to support more affordable housing after state pressure
After more than two years of resistance, the city of Coronado, a wealthy island city in San Diego County, has…
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Ex-O.C. school official arrested in $14-million embezzlement case
A former Orange County school official is accused of embezzling more than $14 million over seven years from the district…
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Deputy hit by suspect’s vehicle during car chase in West Hollywood
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was injured this week after getting hit by the vehicle of a burglary suspect…
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Driver plows through Brea tobacco shop, narrowly missing 2
The driver of a BMW plowed through a tobacco shop in Brea on Thursday afternoon, knocking down display shelves and…
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How big are Israel and Gaza? Smaller than you might think
If you haven’t visited Israel or the Gaza Strip or spent much time thinking about their geography, it can be…
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