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A 165-page court filing unsealed on Wednesday outlines special counsel Jack Smith's new strategy to cast Donald Trump's actions on January 6 as those of a private citizen and not a…

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Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill to protect tech consumers.

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On Friday, the Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 along partisan lines to require counties to hand-count every ballot cast on Election Day.

Georgia decides to hand-count its ballots. Is that legal?

On Friday, the Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 along partisan lines to require counties to hand-count every ballot cast on Election Day.

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The U.S. continues to take a firm stance on China. When does censorship go too far? Plus, California’s gas inventory may hurt its neighboring state, Nevada.

US legislators harden stance on China, Brazil bans Musk’s X

The U.S. continues to take a firm stance on China. When does censorship go too far? Plus, California’s gas inventory may hurt its neighboring state, Nevada.

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Gov. Newsom signed several AI bills on Tuesday that protect Hollywood actors, and try to prevent voters from being duped by deepfakes ahead of the November election.

New CA laws target deepfakes. Opponents say this violates free speech

Gov. Newsom signed several AI bills on Tuesday that protect Hollywood actors, and try to prevent voters from being duped by deepfakes ahead of the November election.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges today.

‘Not guilty’: ‘Diddy’ on sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges today.

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Chief Justice John Roberts penned three Supreme Court rulings related to January 6 that benefit former President Trump. His role is the focus of a New York Times investigation .

John Roberts’ role in shaping SCOTUS rulings that favor Trump

Chief Justice John Roberts penned three Supreme Court rulings related to January 6 that benefit former President Trump. His role is the focus of a New York Times investigation .

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Did voters learn anything new from the Trump-Harris debate? Are live fact checks useful or fair? Plus, disinformation muddies the discourse on immigration.

Will Trump-Harris debate change voters’ minds?

Did voters learn anything new from the Trump-Harris debate? Are live fact checks useful or fair? Plus, disinformation muddies the discourse on immigration.

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A blistering decision by a federal judge on Friday could lead to housing for thousands of homeless veterans in Los Angeles.

Judge rules West LA VA is ‘turning its back’ on homeless veterans

A blistering decision by a federal judge on Friday could lead to housing for thousands of homeless veterans in Los Angeles.

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The late summer heat waves of Southern California are unpleasant for anyone. But for outdoor workers, they can be downright dangerous.

No AC at work? Use caution in heat wave and know your rights

The late summer heat waves of Southern California are unpleasant for anyone. But for outdoor workers, they can be downright dangerous.

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Election lawsuits in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and other battleground states could complicate the aftermath of a close presidential election in November.

Battleground state lawsuits lay groundwork for contested 2024 election

Election lawsuits in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and other battleground states could complicate the aftermath of a close presidential election in November.

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An Ohio judge ruled that several abortion laws now violate the state constitution — after voters approved an amendment last year guaranteeing the right to an abortion.

Ohio judge rejects abortion laws, citing new constitutional protections

An Ohio judge ruled that several abortion laws now violate the state constitution — after voters approved an amendment last year guaranteeing the right to an abortion.

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Will shifts in the Democratic agenda leave progressives out in the cold? KCRW discusses the DNC. Plus, can labor laws for minors balance safety and opportunity?

As the DNC closes, what’s next for Harris-Trump race?

Will shifts in the Democratic agenda leave progressives out in the cold? KCRW discusses the DNC. Plus, can labor laws for minors balance safety and opportunity?

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Body disposition can have a major environmental impact. That’s partly why 12 states and counting have legalized human composting in the past five years.

Dying harms the planet. So CA legalized human composting

Body disposition can have a major environmental impact. That’s partly why 12 states and counting have legalized human composting in the past five years.

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Former Republican Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft today. It ends a long saga that began before he took office.

Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to fraud, identity theft

Former Republican Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft today. It ends a long saga that began before he took office.

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Orange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.

OC nonprofit stole $10 million to buy homes, lawsuit alleges

Orange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.

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Thousands of California tenants lose their evictions each year because they didn’t file a response in five days. Lawmakers want to give them more time.

Californians must respond to evictions in 5 days — or lose their homes

Thousands of California tenants lose their evictions each year because they didn’t file a response in five days. Lawmakers want to give them more time.

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Every state in the country allows no-fault divorce, meaning you don’t need a reason to get one. But some on the far-right are now trying to change that.

What's behind the push to end no-fault divorce?

Every state in the country allows no-fault divorce, meaning you don’t need a reason to get one. But some on the far-right are now trying to change that.

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The Department of Justice sued TikTok, claiming the popular app allowed children under 13 to create and use accounts, illegally gathered data from them, and ignored parents’ requests…

Justice Department sues TikTok for illegally collecting children’s data

The Department of Justice sued TikTok, claiming the popular app allowed children under 13 to create and use accounts, illegally gathered data from them, and ignored parents’ requests…

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President Biden unveiled his plan for Supreme Court reform today. It includes term limits for justices and a binding code of conduct.

Term limits, binding ethics code: Biden’s SCOTUS reform plan

President Biden unveiled his plan for Supreme Court reform today. It includes term limits for justices and a binding code of conduct.

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