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Newsletter: Today: It’s Up to You, New York. An Honor After a Tragedy.

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I’m Davan Maharaj, editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Times. Here are some story lines I don’t want you to miss today.

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Immigration Law in the Balance

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It’s been called the last great Supreme Court case of the Obama era. Can the president give a “temporary reprieve” from the threat of deportation and a work permit to immigrant parents of U.S. citizens or lawful residents? It’s possible the court could split 4-4 — and that would mean a defeat for the administration. We probably won’t know till June, but for now, here are the tea leaves we’re all reading.

Devastation in Portoviejo

The damage in Ecuador from the 7.8 magnitude quake is widespread. One of the hardest-hit cities is Portoviejo. Half of its buildings have either collapsed or been heavily damaged, police said. Power lines are down. Looting is widespread. And at every corner, survivors tell stories of personal tragedy.

It’s Up to You, New York

After two solid weeks of buildup, New Yorkers vote in their primary today. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is expected to win, even though Bernie Sanders has been outpolling her among younger voters — especially those under age 30. Among the Republicans, Donald Trump should win, but can he top 50%? Here are five things to keep an eye on.

Asian Americans and Diabetes: The Threat Is Real

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With a relatively low obesity rate compared with other groups in the U.S., people of Asian descent haven’t historically been considered high-risk candidates for diabetes. A growing body of scientific research shows the opposite: Asian Americans are disproportionately likely to develop the disease. Read on to see why doctors are now trying to increase testing and treatment options.

An Honor After the Tragedy

It was a tragic and heartbreaking event that left 14 people dead — the biggest terrorist attack on U.S. soil since 9/11. Now, The Times’ coverage of the San Bernardino attack and its aftermath has won the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news. The Pulitzer Board also named Steve Lopez as a finalist in commentary for his columns on wealth inequality in Southern California, and one of our critics-at-large, Viet Thanh Nguyen, won the fiction prize for his novel “The Sympathizer.” More winners are here.

CALIFORNIA

-- UC’s president calls for stronger steps in faculty sexual harassment cases.

-- Why USC’s president is teaching a class about the Greek classics.

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-- Two groups are suing the Antelope Valley school district over atheist scholarships.

-- Lawmakers look to tighten oversight of the bullet train, suggesting growing concern about the project.

NATION-WORLD

-- A Taliban-claimed suicide bombing in a high-traffic area of Kabul on Tuesday left dozens dead and injured hundreds of others.

-- Has the war on drugs failed? A U.N. session will examine alternatives.

-- Islamic State overruns parts of a refugee camp in Syria where civilians face starvation.

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-- Like your presidential politics edgy, but need a break from the Trump-Cruz-Kasich-Sanders-Clinton circus? Then cast your gaze to the Philippines.

-- Dinosaurs were in decline long before the Chicxulub asteroid finished them off.

-- Michael Hiltzik: Saudi Arabia is threatening to sell $750 billion in U.S. assets. Talk about an empty threat.

HOLLYWOOD AND THE ARTS

-- Doris Roberts, the Italian mamma on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” has died at age 90.

-- TV review: “The Night Manager” is worth checking out for its high-end British star power.

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-- Oscar Isaac on “Star Wars: Episode VIII”: “It feels like we’re making an independent film.”

-- The musical “Hamilton” has won the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

-- Theater review: Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home From the Wars” is an entrancingly intimate drama.

-- How Amazon is taking on Netflix.

BUSINESS

-- As people wait for Takata air bag repairs, some are having trouble getting rental cars.

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-- Bothered by robocalls? A proposed law would rein them in.

-- Sport Chalet’s closing shows the perils of today’s sporting goods business.

SPORTS

-- Moving the Rams from St. Louis to Southern California was no easy task.

-- Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood hopes to show a thing or two to his old Atlanta Braves teammates.

OPINION

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-- California’s presidential primaries matter this year, and too many voters may miss out.

-- Border skirmishes: Migrants stranded in Greece and Macedonian troops face off.

WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE READING

-- As children are killed in Miami’s violence, some are being remembered with funerals featuring princesses and superheroes. (Miami Herald)

-- Inside the shadowy market for ancient artifacts. (Der Spiegel)

-- When Japanese gangsters reform, she makes fake fingers for them. (The Guardian)

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ONLY IN CALIFORNIA

San Francisco marked the 110th anniversary of the great 1906 earthquake and fire on Monday. It also marked the first time the city had done so without any of those who lived through the disaster. The two last-known survivors died over the last year. Read on to see how San Franciscans still came out to pay their respects.

For the record: As some eagle-eyed readers noticed, due to a production error, the introduction of yesterday’s newsletter incorrectly stated it was New Year’s Eve. We resolve to have no more glitches.

Please send comments and ideas to Davan Maharaj.

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