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Food Friday
AirTalk host Austin Cross sat down with the chef-owner of Dtown Pizzeria about bringing Detroit's signature pan pizza to West Hollywood.
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Dining out doesn’t have to be high-stakes — these restaurants combine flavor with careful allergy protocols.
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There once was a giant cowboy cutout standing above L.A. at the entrance of The Strip.
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Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue. -
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The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.
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The federal judge's decision continues to block above-ground construction on the $400 million White House ballroom.
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The nomination comes after months of interim leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Davenport, who has been on leave since October, has faced criticism over the controversial payout which was initially kept out of public view.
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The unions representing teachers, support staff and school principals have called off Tuesday’s strike.
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On 'AirTalk''s Food Friday segment, host Austin Cross spoke to two more vendors involved with Ubefest, which takes place this weekend.
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These restaurants are bringing tacos, pupusas and plant-based eats to the desert.
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