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Villanueva’s moves draw concern from some cities that pay for L.A. Sheriff’s patrols

Villanueva’s moves draw concern from some cities that pay for L.A. Sheriff’s patrols

The sheriff faces a crisis over his decision to hire back troubled deputies and his challenging of some policing reforms.

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Suddenly, conservative lawyers are condemning Trump for abuses of power

Is there anyone who can serve as honest referees in this partisan standoff? One answer — don’t laugh — is lawyers. Specifically, Republican lawyers.

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Shaquille O’Neal and former Lakers say give Frank Vogel a chance — and better players

Former Lakers stars Shaquille O'Neal and Robert Horry are in agreement: They think the new Lakers coach deserves a chance.

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Chinese millennials are rejecting dull factory jobs — and transforming the economy
Chinese millennials are rejecting dull factory jobs — and transforming the economy

China's incredible growth came on the backs of its workers, but millennials are turning their backs on soul-destroying factory jobs.

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Pot smuggling arrests at LAX have surged 166% since marijuana legalization

More smugglers are taking to the friendly skies in an effort to escape California’s glutted cannabis market, authorities and experts say.

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Don’t call it breakdancing: ‘Breaking’ tries to bust into the Olympics

Earlier this year, organizers of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris proposed adding it to their program.

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In Death Valley’s ‘Star Wars Canyon,’ fighter jet aficionados have a good feeling
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In Death Valley’s ‘Star Wars Canyon,’ fighter jet aficionados have a good feeling
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Trump loyalist who insulted McCain worries Republicans now that she leads Arizona GOP
‘The Big Bang Theory’ is ending, but we shouldn’t let multi-cam sitcoms die. Here’s why
Dear Hollywood: Georgia's new abortion law means you have to stop shooting there. Now
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Dear Hollywood: Georgia's new abortion law means you have to stop shooting there. Now
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