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A US-led effort to bring aid to Gaza by sea is moving forward. But big concerns remain

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While satellite photos show major port construction, aid groups are making it clear that they have broad concerns about their safety and reservations about how Israeli forces will handle security.

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Robber shot by police tried to re-enter Fullerton bank with apparent explosive, body-worn camera footage shows

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After collecting the money, 57-year-old Scott William Thompson instructed a teller to unlock the back door where he would make his exit.

Federal review slams Redlands Unified’s failures to address sexual abuse complaints by students

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U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found the district violated the federal Title IX law in its handling of abuse complaints.

Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally by comparing it to campus protests over Gaza war

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Donald Trump blamed President Joe Biden for student protesters who have set up encampments as they call for a cease-fire in the war Israel launched after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.

Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren’t convinced

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But Hamas has also refused to say that it would recognize Israel or renounce its armed fight against it. For many, that's proof that Hamas is still bent on destroying Israel.

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30th anniversary: A look back at President Nixon’s funeral

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It was the first time that five U.S. presidents and their first ladies attended the funeral of another president.

‘Duplex’ law allowing 4 homes on a lot struck down for California’s charter cities

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A Los Angeles County judge ruled that Senate Bill 9 doesn't apply to Redondo Beach and 120 other charter cities in California.

Thursday, Apr 25

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USC cancels ‘main stage’ graduation ceremony amid protests, valedictorian controversy

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One day after nearly 100 people were arrested following pro-Palestinian protests on campus, USC administrators have canceled the "main stage" commencement ceremony next month, citing "new safety measures."

Four Orange County teams reach CIF-SS girls beach volleyball semifinals

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Capistrano Valley Christian, Crean Lutheran, Huntington Beach and JSerra will compete in the CIF Southern Section semifinals Saturday at Long Beach City College.

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Trump to convene donors, vice president hopefuls in Palm Beach

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The weekend will provide a change of pace for Trump, who has spent much of his last two weeks in a Manhattan courtroom over alleged hush-money payments to an adult film actress.

Some campuses call in police to break up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while others wait it out

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Although many students will soon leave for the summer break, school officials worry that any ongoing protests could disrupt May commencement ceremonies.

FTC chief says tech advancements risk health care price fixing

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Price fixing removes competition from the market and generally makes goods and services more expensive.

It’s long past time for California to abolish the death penalty

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The death penalty is a stain on our values as Californians, and we must finally stop perpetuating cycles of punishment and violence and instead invest in healing and rehabilitation.

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Former Enquirer publisher testifies about scheme to shield Trump from damaging stories

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The efforts relied on a "catch-and-kill" scheme prosecutors allege amounted to interference in the 2016 presidential campaign.

EPA says its new strict power plant rules will pass legal tests

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The EPA announced a series of actions to address pollution from fossil fuel power generators.

Boeing prosecutors aim to decide criminal charge by early June

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The U.S. Justice Department could decide by the first week of June whether to tear up its controversial deferred-prosecution agreement with Boeing Co.

Southwest Airlines pulling out of 4 airports amid growth stall

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It will end operations in Houston, Bellingham, Wash., Syracuse, New York and Mexico’s Cozumel International Airport on Aug. 4.

Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

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The judgment comes as Trump sits in another courtroom – this time, a criminal one – awaiting another jury of regular New Yorkers to decide his fate on charges that he falsified business records to cover up an affair ahead of the 2016…

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TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What’s the legal outlook?

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The newly minted law could face an uphill battle in court. Critics of the sell-or-be-banned ultimatum argue that it violates TikTok users’ First Amendment rights.

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Cal Poly Humboldt closed through the weekend as student protests continue

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Wednesday marked the third day students continued to occupy Siemens Hall at Cal Poly Humboldt. Barriers were reinforced, more tents went up and students collected gear to face tear gas.

Israel-Hamas war: Has Hamas bet correctly?

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What to say about the widespread pro-Hamas protests? Protesters block the highway leading to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Protesters stop traffic on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

What does Orange County’s presidential primary data suggest about Biden and Trump’s chances?

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More voters picked Donald Trump than Joe Biden in March — but primary elections bring out a different group of voters than the general.

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Northern California teacher makes no-contest plea for ‘unlawful sex’ with 14-year-old boy

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Evidence obtained by Gridley police alleged that Michelle Christine Solis followed the 8th grader on social media, sent him messages and explicit photos of herself, then had sex with the boy on graduation day.

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Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 NY rape conviction overturned due to ‘egregious errors’

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New York’s highest court ruled that the judge prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.

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Man likely headed to state mental facility after admitting to killing his father in Westminster

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Johnson Loc, 38, admitted to voluntary manslaughter in the killing of 66-year-old Thinh Loc.

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California senators demand feds address sexual abuse complaints in LA County juvenile facilities

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Sens. Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler called longstanding allegations of sexual abuse 'deeply disturbing,' saying they raise questions about Department of Justice monitoring.

OC jury to decide whether 2015 quadruple killing was a murder plot or planned deal gone wrong

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Jury deliberations are expected to begin Thursday in the trial of Raul Gastellum Flores. Three men were killed in Orange and a fourth was shot to death on a drive to Fontana.

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Covina man charged with shooting deputy in West Covina

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After the West Covina shooting, Raymundo Duran turned up at the CHP San Onofre Inspection Facility in San Diego County.

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‘Devastating’ wait times at Mexico border strain California small businesses

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Billions in tax dollars are pouring into efforts to reduce the U.S.-Mexico border wait times, yet excessive delays continue. Local leaders say small businesses are struggling in border communities.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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At least 32 dead as flash floods wash over half of Kenya

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The Kenya Meteorological Department warned of “heavy to very heavy” rainfall in parts of the country in an update on Wednesday.