Richard Riordan | 1930-2023
As mayor, Riordan shepherded Los Angeles’ rebound from the 1992 riots, expanded its police department and masterminded its recovery from the Northridge earthquake.
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Mexico's AMLO
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Fox News case
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The Lakers’ star forward had only 13 points and eight rebounds in the Game 2 loss to the Grizzlies.
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