By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — Another federal judge in Washington has expressed skepticism on the legality of President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting a prominent law firm, saying he was concerned that the clear purpose of the edict was punishment. Related Articles Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek…
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By LEAH ASKARINAM WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia announced on Monday he is stepping down as the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee and will not be seeking reelection next year due to his cancer returning, ending his long career in public life. Related Articles Another federal judge expresses skepticism…
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When Lynn Steger Strong’s “Float Test” opens, Jude, the narrator, is gathering with her three siblings and their father in Florida in the aftermath of her mother’s death. They’re mourning and unsettled, but they were also haunted by her in life. This was a mom who carefully packed delicious school lunches – but with an…
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A couple of weeks ago, Kamala Harris got the full New York Times treatment — a lengthy article speculating whether she would run for governor of California next year or prepare for another shot at the White House in 2028. As the Times is wont to do, the piece was full of quotes and suppositions…
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When the gates closed at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival Sunday night, there was a lot to look back on. The three-day festival was jam-packed with country music and fan frenzies, and one of the fashion themes over the weekend was inspired by Friday Night Lights. Fans at the Empire Polo Club dressed in chaps,…
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By JACQUES BILLEAUD and MORGAN LEE, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The main cause of Gene Hackman’s death was heart disease, but he was also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease and likely had not eaten for a long time, according to a new autopsy report. The report documents the 95-year-old actor’s…
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The median selling price rose in 60% of Orange County ZIP codes in February, according to Attom. Among 84 local ZIP codes, prices increased in the past year in 50 and decreased in 34. Overall, the countywide median of $1,200,000 was up 4% over 12 months. Priciest ZIP? Newport Coast 92657 with a $3,842,375 median.…
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By ROB GILLIES, Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canadians will decide Monday whether to extend the Liberal Party’s decade in power or hand control to the Conservatives. They’ll pick new Prime Minister Mark Carney or populist opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, but the election is also a referendum of sorts on someone who isn’t even Canadian: Donald Trump. The…
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By CHRIS MEGERIAN and CALVIN WOODWARD, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Since President Donald Trump returned to office, every week has been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans that his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises. With a compliant Republican-controlled Congress, Trump has had a free hand to begin overhauling the federal government and…
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The seemingly unstoppable light rock powerhouse KOST (103.5 FM) continued its dominance in the March Los Angeles Nielsen ratings released last week. The station has been at the top of the list all year; for March, it earned a solid 6.3 share compared with second-place KRTH (101.1 FM) at 5.8. KOST sister station My FM…
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