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LOS ANGELES — The DFA train never stops. The Dodgers claimed outfielder Michael Siani on waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday. The Yankees designated Siani for assignment just days after claiming him on waivers from the Dodgers – who designated him for assignment after adding free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker to their 40-man roster.…
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — A deal was reached between lawyers for victims of Jeffrey Epstein and the Justice Department to protect the identities of nearly 100 women whose lives were allegedly harmed after the government began releasing millions of documents last week, a lawyer told a federal judge…
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By FRED SHUSTER | City News Service USC radiologists unraveled some of ancient history’s mysteries recently when they conducted full-body CT scans of two Egyptian mummies whose bodies have been preserved for more than 2,200 years. Keck Medicine of USC medical imaging experts normally use computed tomography (CT) scanners to diagnose and treat patients’ diseases…
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By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, DAVID A. LIEB and MORGAN LEE Federal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities. Related Articles Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says House lawmaker raises new concerns over FDA’s ultra-fast…
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Peet’s Coffee recently closed a handful of stores in Orange and Los Angeles counties as part of a broader effort to cut expenses. The news comes after soft drinks giant Keurig Dr Pepper announced it was buying JDE Peet’s, the European parent company of Emeryville-based Peet’s Coffee, for $18 billion. The deal is expected to…
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I didn’t know much about First Lady Melania Trump before Monday when I bought a ticket to watch her new documentary “Melania”. The documentary was produced by Amazon and directed by Brett Ratner who was accused of multiple sexual assaults in 2017 and who appeared to have been friends with Jeffrey Epstein. Do the Trumps…
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN PURCHASE, NY (AP) — PepsiCo is cutting prices on Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos chips this year to win back customers exasperated by years of price hikes. Related Articles Briefly: Walmart’s new CEO asks workers to air complaints Walmart’s new CEO asks workers to air complaints in first memo The wealthy ramp…
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While police chiefs say they won’t enforce the state’s new ban on masks for law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, California lawmakers say there’s another way to penalize officers who conceal their identities. Senate Bill 627, known as the No Secret Police Act, can be enforced through the court system, creating a civil penalty…
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By CHAN HO-HIM HONG KONG (AP) — China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla’s electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year. Related Articles Briefly: Walmart’s new CEO asks workers to air complaints PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slips With caviar McNuggets…
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In his second term, Trump is clearly focused on building his legacy. He is building a large new ballroom in the White House to leave his mark on the historic building. Similarly, he renamed the Kennedy Center after himself. The president was also clearly angling for a Nobel Peace Prize last year and threw a fit when he didn’t…
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