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Thousands marched from the Israeli Consulate in West Los Angeles to the Federal Building in Westwood on Saturday, Oct. 14, forcing the temporary shutdown of part of the 405 Freeway as demonstrators called for Palestinian rights and Israel prepared for a large-scale, coordinated attack against Hamas in the Gaza strip. The protesters joined planned demonstrations…
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By JULIA FRANKEL and JOSEPH KRAUSS JERUSALEM — While the world is focused on the war in Gaza, tensions have risen in the occupied West Bank, where 55 Palestinians were killed over the past week in clashes with Israeli troops, arrest raids and attacks by Jewish settlers. U.N. monitors said it was the deadliest week…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The top performances from the Orange County high school football games in Week 8. Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to OCVarsity. WEEK 8 LEADERS Passing yards Alonza Esparza, Los Alamitos          346 Jaden O’Neal,…
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The strong community ties of two north Orange County cities were on display Saturday. Crowds lined streets in La Habra and Placentia for beloved community parades and then gathered in nearby parks for festivals. Marching bands, a convoy honoring veterans, floats and community members paraded down Kraemer Boulevard in Placentia before cheering residents. The parade…
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SILVERADO — There were no major surprises in the premier races at the Orange County Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Oak Canyon Park. Evan Noonan of Dana Hills, the county’s top-ranked boys runner, added another highlight to his stellar season with a first-place finish in the Varsity Boys Sweepstakes Race, crossing the finish line…
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Breed: Siberian husky Age: 3 years Gender: Neutered male Size: 66 pounds River’s story: River is full of energy and has a playful personality. He has been at the shelter for more than a year and has spent the time making friends with other dogs, learning tricks and becoming a favorite of staff and volunteers. River…
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COSTA MESA — The Chargers entered the bye week with victories in consecutive games, evening their record after starting the season with consecutive defeats that ignited a flurry of second-guessing, head scratching and overall disgust inside and outside of a fanbase that expected so much more. So, what’s changed with the Chargers exiting the bye…
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Niclas Füllkrug and Jamal Musiala scored three minutes apart early in the second half, and Germany rallied to beat the United States 3-1 in an exhibition Saturday as Gio Reyna played under American coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time since their family feud erupted. Christian Pulisic put the 11th-ranked U.S.…
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LOS ANGELES — Actress Piper Laurie, best known for her haunting turn as an abusively devout mother in the 1976 horror classic “Carrie,” died in Los Angeles Saturday at the age of 91, according to multiple media reports. Laurie had been ill for some time, her manager Marion Rosenberg told reporters. Rosenberg called her “one…
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LOS ANGELES — The Lakers want the identity of their team to be based on what they do defensively. Their success on the defensive end of the floor is what led them to last season’s Western Conference finals. But through four preseason games, it’s clear the team’s biggest improvements have come offensively – a welcomed…
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