By David Klepper | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has “low confidence” in its own conclusion. The finding is not…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Standings for the Orange County girls basketball leagues through Friday, Jan. 24. Trinity League League Overall Mater Dei 3-0 22-2 JSerra 2-1 13-9 Santa Margarita 1-2 16-7 Orange Lutheran 0-3 12-9 South Coast League League Overall San Clemente 4-0 19-5 San Juan…
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A young dead female humpback whale washed ashore in Huntington Beach early Saturday morning. The 20-foot whale washed up at around 5:30 a.m. around lifeguard tower #5, just south of the pier, said Marine Safety Battalion Chief of Huntington Beach’s lifeguard unit Doug Leach. The morning high tides helped strand the dead animal further on…
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LOS ANGELES — Chae Campbell won the all-around and came in clutch when she was needed most in No. 8 UCLA gymnastics’ 197.200-194.700 win over Illinois on Saturday afternoon. Campbell scored 39.400 across all four events. The graduate student tied for first in vault with Jordan Chiles in the Bruins’ home opener and second Big…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Standings for the Orange County boys basketball leagues through Friday, Jan. 24. Trinity League League Overall Mater Dei 5-1 18-5 St. John Bosco 5-1 21-3 JSerra 5-2 19-5 Santa Margarita 3-2 17-5 Orange Lutheran 1-6 13-11 Servite 0-7 12-11 South Coast League…
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The Los Angeles wildfires decimated communities, destroyed billions of dollars in property, and took the lives of more than two dozen Angelenos. But the catastrophe of the past week also revealed an enormous rift between the American public and their government. Absent politicians, failed evacuation routes, a bloated regulatory environment, and communication failures are just…
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WASHINGTON — What did President Donald Trump learn during his four-year hiatus from the White House? For one thing, he seems to have learned how to listen. But also, to judge by the first week of his second term, Trump 2.0 seems more focused, mission-driven and prepared to get things done at warp speed. Here’s…
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The world according to Jim: • Before you ask, no, I was not the Hall of Fame voter who didn’t vote for Ichiro Suzuki. (More on that later.) … • USC and UCLA play in men’s basketball Monday night at Galen Center, and if something about that statement seems off – well, it is. ……
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY – A man suspected of attacking a Fountain Valley police officer was fatally shot in the city by another officer. A man was fatally shot by police Friday in Fountain Valley. Authorities say he had attacked another officer. (Photo by OC Hawk) A man was fatally shot by police Friday in Fountain Valley. Authorities say he…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Bills and Chiefs have met seven times over roughly four years, building such an intense, competitive rivalry that Kansas City safety Justin Reid admitted that the Super Bowl champs just assume they’ll see Buffalo twice a year. Once in the regular season and once in the playoffs. So, the Chiefs…
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