By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was set to vote Thursday on whether to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, a decision that could place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite concerns from Democrats over his qualifications and the prospect that he would do President Donald Trump’s…
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Taco Bell doesn’t usually serve churros, but the fast food giant will be offering them for a limited time. Taco Bell is partnering with Milk Bar on a Birthday Cake Churro. The treat is filled with birthday cake frosting and topped with confetti sprinkles. They sell two for about $2.99 or one for $1.99 at…
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A former Newport Beach gynecologist pleaded guilty Wednesday, Feb. 19, to federal charges for possessing more than 200 child porn images on several electronic devices. Mark Albert Rettenmaier, 72, of Laguna Hills pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana to two counts of possession of child pornography. He is free from custody on…
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LOS ANGELES — The NBA’s All-Star break, and the rest that came along with it, provided the Lakers with something heading into Wednesday that they haven’t had for most of the season: an opportunity to have a rotation with nearly their full roster available. With LeBron James upgraded from questionable to available for Wednesday’s game…
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USC guard JuJu Watkins passes the ball as Michigan State center Ines Sotelo (15) and guard Julia Ayrault, left, watch during the first half of their Big Ten game on Wednesday night at the Galen Center. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh) USC guard JuJu Watkins (12) shoots against Michigan State guard Julia Ayrault and guard Jaddan Simmons…
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CHATSWORTH — The Sierra Canyon girls basketball team made adjustments on offense while staying steady on defense to beat Sage Hill 69-33 on Wednesday night. The fourth-seeded Trailblazers improved to 2-0 in Open Division pool play and next travel to face top-seeded Ontario Christian on Saturday evening. Sierra Canyon player Emilia Krstevski blocks Sage Hill…
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Lakers forward LeBron James looks to drive as Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball defends during the first half on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. (AP Photo/William Liang) Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) shoots while defended by Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025,…
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BUENA PARK – Portola girls basketball coach Brian Barham was asked before his team played Buena Park on Wednesday what the Bulldogs would need to do to win. “We might lose the first six rounds,” he said. “But we’re going to win the final six rounds.” Portola fell behind by double digits early, had a…
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ORANGE — The Edison boys soccer team didn’t score the first goal in its CIF-SS Division 2 quarterfinal match against Canyon on Wednesday. However, the Chargers did score the next three and wound up hanging on for a 3-2 victory over the Comanches. Edison’s Andrew Mosham dives to block a shot by Canyon in the…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now SANTA ANA — Mater Dei’s girls basketball team absorbed another injury to its starting lineup Wednesday but showed plenty of fight to answer a major challenge by Fairmont Prep. Sophomore guard Harmony Golightly came off the bench to sink three 3-pointers in the…
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