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Man gets life for 2023 hate crime stabbing on LA bus
A Los Angeles judge sentenced a man to life in prison plus seven years for stabbing another passenger on a Metro bus in 2023, calling it a hate crime.
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76ers' Embiid 'extra motivated' with LeBron, Brown added
Joel Embiid says he is healthy and motivated as the Philadelphia 76ers integrate LeBron James and Jaylen Brown into a revamped roster.
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US, Iran, Oman near Hormuz deal to resume shipping
A 60-day agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls is under final review, with US and Iranian officials indicating a deal could be announced within days.
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Buccaneers rule out Vita Vea trade after rumors
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Thursday there are no plans to trade Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea.
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California Teamsters sue state over self-driving truck rules
The lawsuit claims state agencies failed to conduct required economic studies before approving self-driving truck regulations that could affect 400,000 jobs.
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Disney profit beats forecasts as streaming plans expand
Disney's third-quarter profit exceeded Wall Street estimates, driven by theme parks and box office hits, while the company explores a free streaming tier to attract more viewers.
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UK approves $110B Paramount-Warner Bros merger
UK regulators approve the Paramount-Skydance takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, but the deal still faces a U.S. antitrust trial in California.
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Ford names new electric truck 'Fathom' at $28,350
Ford announced its first midsize electric truck, 'Fathom,' priced at $28,350 with a planned release in fall 2027.
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Taddeucci Wins Gold in the Women's 5-Kilometer Race at the European Championships
Italy's Ginevra Taddeucci won gold in the women's 5-kilometer open water event at the European Swimming Championships in Paris, while Barbara Pozzobon took bronze.
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Giants trade Robbie Ray, Heliot Ramos at deadline
San Francisco Giants sent starting pitcher Robbie Ray to San Diego and outfielder Heliot Ramos to New York in separate deadline deals.
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Armed man arrested near Trump golf course ahead of visit
Jeanine John Taele, 38, was detained Sunday after deputies found a loaded pistol and ammunition in his vehicle near Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Armed man arrested near Trump golf course in California
Jeanine John Taele, 38, was found with ammunition and a loaded weapon near Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes ahead of a presidential fundraiser.
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Los Angeles Confirms Electrical Cause of the Eaton Fire
The 18-month official investigation attributes the Eaton fire in January 2025 to a faulty power line operated by Southern California Edison, which claimed 19 lives in Altadena.
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Angels designate Jorge Soler for assignment after deadline
The Los Angeles Angels designated veteran outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler for assignment one day after the MLB trade deadline.
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MLS names Larry Berg as new commissioner next year
Larry Berg will take over as MLS commissioner in 2027, replacing Don Garber and selling his LAFC stake.
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Dodgers debut Tarik Skubal as fans protest trade
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal made his debut on Tuesday, drawing record ticket prices and fan protests in Chicago.
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Falcons give Bijan Robinson record $75M running back deal
Three-year extension makes 24-year-old the highest-paid running back in league history with $75 million total and $37 million guaranteed.
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Los Angeles officials search Linda Blair's home in dog kennel probe
Animal control officials executed a warrant at the residence of actress Linda Blair as part of an investigation into a reported kennel operation housing over 100 dogs.