The statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands mid-frolic wasn't the first anti-Trump artwork on the National Mall in recent months. But it was the first to be removed, despite having a permit.
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Criminal Justice
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Jurors convicted Routh on five charges, including last year's attempted assassination of Trump as he golfed at his South Florida course. Routh represented himself in court and faces life in prison. -
Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in March by Philippine authorities on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. He is now being held at an ICC facility in the Netherlands. -
President Trump is directing the Justice Department to prosecute his perceived political enemies, upending the career ranks and raising questions about selective prosecution.
Housing And Homelessness
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Experts worry liberal California will be blacklisted from federal homelessness dollars, effectively counteracting recent progress. -
Eligible homeowners are required to ask lenders for forbearance, which could be extended for up to a year. -
Mayor Bass says everyone in encampments needs to go, cites fire risks
Civics And Democracy
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"I've been living in the real world," Calderon says in a new ad featuring his wife and kids. Calderon left the Legislature to focus on his family. -
The City Council will hold a special meeting will be held at 4 p.m. today to discuss the proposal. -
President Trump called off a planned Thursday meeting with top Congressional Democrats to discuss a possible deal to avoid a government shutdown. He called Democrats' demands "unserious." Democrats say he chickened out.
Transportation And Mobility
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The Trump administration wants to redistribute $2.4 billion it pulled from California’s high-speed rail project as part of a new program to boost passenger rail traffic nationwide. -
Officials are aiming to reopen the 7-mile stretch of road by spring. It was closed in 2023 due to landslides. -
Four new A Line stations in the San Gabriel Valley will open to the public on Friday.
Climate And Environment
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Register for California's Earthquake Brace and Bolt program before Oct. 1. Rental properties are eligible this year. -
Door-knocking is common in the solar industry and not well regulated. Being informed can protect you from predatory tactics. -
The famous bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare for the winter.
Health
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The President says pregnant women should stay away from Tylenol due to possible autism link. World health authorities strongly disagree, say the drug is safe in pregnancy. -
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid. -
The president and his deputies tied autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, presented a cancer drug as possible treatment and said the FDA would change labeling. There's little strong scientific evidence for either.
Education
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UCLA and University of California leaders are fighting Trump’s demands for a $1.2 billion settlement over a litany of accusations, including that the campus permits antisemitism. -
The Long Beach Unified School District may soon empower its in-house safety officers to handle low-level offenses. -
Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.
Food
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee. -
The restaurant reopened last month, bringing back the mole, chilaquiles, café de olla and community ties that made it a neighborhood gem. -
European-style beers are being paired with Japanese ingredients like matcha and yuzu to create unique pours.
Arts And Entertainment
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The group of students want to reclaim the narrative about their community as ICE raids hurt immigrant communities across SoCal. -
Kimmel returned less than a week after ABC suspended his show over comments he made about the assassination of right wing activist Charlie Kirk. -
The Walt Disney Company announced Monday that the late-night host will return to the network. Sinclair says they will preempt the show in their markets.
LA History
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The British passenger ship was popular with luxury travelers for decades, but it was also a distinguished wartime vessel. -
These photos had never been seen until a decade ago. The offer a startling look back at the civil unrest that occurred 60 years ago this week. -
A group of miners dug up parts of downtown in search of mythical millions in gold doubloons and tablets.
Orange County News
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A gate tax at Disney? It's a possibility. -
City management said the initial award wasn’t enough to jumpstart the program and couldn’t handle the requirements, but some council members dispute those claims. -
A Thai food fest serves up eats on Santa Monica Pier, Union Station hosts a train extravaganza, One Man, Two Guvnors hits the stage at A Noise Within and more.
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