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Some L.A. pensions are so huge they exceed IRS limits, costing taxpayers millions
Some L.A. pensions are so huge they exceed IRS limits, costing taxpayers millions

Lavish pensions forced the city to establish an 'Excess Benefit Plan' to pay what the pension system cannot legally cover, using money that could otherwise fix sidewalks, fight homelessness or hire more cops.

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Sierra Nevada snowpack on track to shrink up to 79% by the end of the century, new study finds
Sierra Nevada snowpack on track to shrink up to 79% by the end of the century, new study finds
By Deborah Netburn
Artist Shepard Fairey will insist on removal of his own mural if LAUSD paints over controversial artwork
Artist Shepard Fairey will insist on removal of his own mural if LAUSD paints over controversial artwork
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After nearly two years in the White House, Trump’s lies start catching up with him

Both in court and in the wider realm of policy, Trump's untruths have begun showing real consequences.

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New report on Russian disinformation shows the operation's scale and sweep
Trump says he'll review case of Matt Golsteyn, a veteran facing a murder charge
White House moves toward government shutdown, vowing 'whatever is necessary' to secure money for a border wall

The Trump administration signaled that it would not compromise to avert a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.

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Patient who broke out of his restraints steals ambulance and leads officers on pursuit
Patient who broke out of his restraints steals ambulance and leads officers on pursuit
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They left their jobs at a law firm and digital ad agency to create hoodies that fold into plushies
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