TORONTO — Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday as the country deals with President Trump’s trade war …
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Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Air Force fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near President Trump’s Florida home Sunday, bringing the number of violations to more …
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Trump downplays business concerns about tariffs, higher prices
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his planned tariffs on a range of American trading partners and the prospect of higher prices, …
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FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Michael Duncan was adjusting the screen on his front door when he paused recently to consider what he wants from California’s next governor. Duncan admittedly hadn’t given the matter …
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8 injured after angry customer crashes into Inglewood car dealership
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEight people were injured Saturday afternoon after a disgruntled customer drove his vehicle into the showroom of a car dealership in Inglewood, police said. The crash occurred soon after 2 …
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House Republicans offer bill to avoid partial government shutdown
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain to spark a major confrontation …
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L.A. County’s budget is taking hit after hit. Trump could make things worse
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from my colleague David Zahniser, giving you the latest on …
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California lawmakers urge congressional leaders to continue federal wildfire aid
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — California’s lawmakers urged their leaders in Congress on Friday to continue funding federal aid in the wake of the L.A. fires, amid a congressional budget battle and questions about possible …
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Newsom stymies implementation of landmark California plastic law
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGov. Gavin Newsom this week stymied implementation of landmark state environmental legislation that would have limited the amount of single-use plastics sold and distributed in California — drawing outrage from …
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Canada to name a new leader while dealing with Trump trade war
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTORONTO — Canada looks set to pick a measured former central banker to deal with the threats President Trump’s tariffs pose against a pillar of Western free trade. Mark Carney, 59, could …