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Yep, Grenada Hills High won the academic decathlon again. Here’s how they do it

Granada Hills students have won seven academic decathlon titles in nine years. Maybe the Dodgers, Lakers and Rams should pick their brains.

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A run-down mansion, a Getty connection: The tale of the L.A. weapons cache

At a Bel Air mansion linked to the Getty family, the LAPD uncovered the largest cache of weapons in department history. How did all those guns get there?

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Former O.J. Simpson prosecutor leaves Nipsey Hussle case after threats

Chris Darden said he and his children had received threats after he agreed to represent Eric Holder.

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The U.S.-China trade war just got a lot worse. And there’s no quick fix for relations

Analysts from all sides of the spectrum are surprisingly united: Global rivalry between the U.S. and China in coming decades will only grow sharper.

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4 smiling teachers posed with a noose. Now they’re on leave, along with the principal
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Uber fares are cheap, thanks to venture capital. But is that free ride ending?
Uber fares are cheap, thanks to venture capital. But is that free ride ending?

The company has been losing money to keep rides cheap for years. Whether it can keep that up as a public company depends on which story investors believe.

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Dear Hollywood: Georgia's new abortion law means you have to stop shooting there. Now

By criminalizing abortion after six weeks, Gov. Brian Kemp just turned the millions Hollywood saves in tax breaks, and the billions they infuse into the state economy, into blood money.

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Tongva, Los Angeles’ first language, opens the door to a forgotten time and place

The Tongva language stopped being spoken. It recently surfaced, however, and today is taught in a classroom in San Pedro.

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A war is brewing over lithium mining at the edge of Death Valley
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‘Detective Pikachu’: Pokémon, explained
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From Columbine to Aurora, the Denver area is often plagued by gun violence
From Columbine to Aurora, the Denver area is often plagued by gun violence
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Paul Pettit’s legend extends beyond 70th anniversary of 27-strikeout game
Paul Pettit’s legend extends beyond 70th anniversary of 27-strikeout game
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A war is brewing over lithium mining at the edge of Death Valley
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The one gardening mistake you can’t afford to make
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Terry Semel’s Alzheimer’s battle: Inside the family war over the Hollywood titan’s care
Terry Semel’s Alzheimer’s battle: Inside the family war over the Hollywood titan’s care
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California’s population growth is the slowest in recorded history
California’s population growth is the slowest in recorded history
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How John Singleton's 'Boyz n the Hood' shaped the life of one boy from the hood
How John Singleton's 'Boyz n the Hood' shaped the life of one boy from the hood
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Will Newsom end oil drilling in California? Many environmentalists are betting yes
Will Newsom end oil drilling in California? Many environmentalists are betting yes
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As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat
As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat
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Avenatti accused of embezzling nearly $2 million that NBA player paid ex-girlfriend
Avenatti accused of embezzling nearly $2 million that NBA player paid ex-girlfriend
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A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect
A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect
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The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn
The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn
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Avenatti indicted on 36 charges of tax dodging, perjury, theft from clients
Avenatti indicted on 36 charges of tax dodging, perjury, theft from clients
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The Masters’ cellphone ban is a tradition unlike any other: ‘Wonderful, isn’t it?’
The Masters’ cellphone ban is a tradition unlike any other: ‘Wonderful, isn’t it?’
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One of California’s last black enclaves threatened by Inglewood’s stadium deal
One of California’s last black enclaves threatened by Inglewood’s stadium deal
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