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- Today in History: August 8, Nixon announces his resignation
- Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City stirs fears for civilians and hostages
- Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war
- California religious leaders launch effort to accompany immigrants to court amid Trump crackdown
- Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’
- Trump administration asks judge to end policy on protections for immigrant children in custody
- Firefighters make progress against blaze that forced thousands to flee north of Los Angeles
- Intel CEO responds after Trump calls for his resignation
- The dangers of raiding reality
- Patient numbers at NIH Hospital have plummeted under Trump, jeopardizing care
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- Education is the topic of the day at Judge’s breakfast
- New lawsuit on Epstein case seeks records of Trump administration communications
- Newsom announces agreements to embed AI products from Big Tech into state colleges, high schools
- Lucerne man facing attempted murder charges granted conditional mental health diversion
- Deepfakes pose an obvious peril in politics, but California’s bans amount to censorship
- Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan shake hands and sign deal at White House peace summit
- California Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel owners
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- Boar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
- A common sight at concerts, nitrous oxide abuse is soaring, prompting health concerns
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- Wall Street clocks another winning week
- US has ‘no plans’ to recognize Palestinian state, Vance says before talks with UK foreign secretary
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- One woman set out to visit every museum in New York City. Here’s what she’s learned so far
- Appeals court tosses judge’s contempt finding against Trump administration in prison deportations
- US at plastics treaty talks is rare international participation under Trump. What’s the goal?
- Justice Department escalates scrutiny of Trump foes with probes of Letitia James and Adam Schiff
- California’s Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout
- Investigation shows chaos of deadly Texas floods through emergency recordings and videos
- College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid
- Here’s what forecasters think the rest of 2025 hurricane season will look like
- What to know about past meetings between Putin and his American counterparts
- Deep staff cuts at a little-known federal agency pose trouble for droves of local health programs
- California rushes to plan a still unscheduled election in US House seats standoff with Texas
- Germany halts military exports to Israel for use in Gaza amid outcry over Netanyahu plan
- What to know about Israel’s plan to retake Gaza City
- Husband suspected wife of poisoning him before she killed 3 relatives with toxic mushrooms
- How closely do congressional delegations reflect how people vote? Not very
- Keeping work from spoiling a vacation takes planning and the right phone settings
- Travel: Switzerland’s zesty Zurich is the gateway to the Alps
- Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97
- Trump administration seeks $1 billion settlement from UCLA, a White House official says
- FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here’s what to know
- Billy Long removed as IRS commissioner, will serve as Iceland ambassador
- ‘Chimp Crazy’ star sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison for lying that primate had died
- Trump executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchers
- Suspected gunman and police officer dead in shooting near the CDC and Emory University, police say
- A man suspected of killing 4 people at a Montana bar is in custody, authorities say
- Former FBI and CIA Director William H. Webster dies at 101
- 3 Sept. 11 victims’ remains are newly identified, nearly 24 years later
- Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote
- Residents in Alaska’s capital city prepare for possible glacial flooding
- Prosecutors may appeal to US Supreme Court on 1979 missing child Etan Patz case
