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In the era of primetime coverage, the State of the Union offers a rare opportunity for a president to address — and for members to be seen by — a truly national television audience.
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In the third part of our series on the Red Scare, we discuss the rise of Tsien Hsue-Shen, a promising aeronautical engineer who went from being on Caltech's radar to the radar of the FBI.
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The speech represents a chance for Biden to address the nation on where he thinks the country stands, where it is headed and what his priorities are ahead. You'll be able to watch and listen live starting at 6 p.m.
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The city of L.A. established “no-vending zones” in tourist areas. L.A. street vendors are fighting back.
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Two couples were hoisted off the mountain by helicopter in mid-December after realizing they weren't prepared for the icy conditions.
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Not all are from COVID-19, but the virus may still have played a significant role.
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Critics slam SoCal air regulator for adopting weak emissions rules for the potent carcinogen ethylene oxide.
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