In recent months, the iconic ticking stopwatch of the CBS News magazine “60 Minutes” began to sound like a time bomb. The explosive detonated Tuesday as the prestigious program’s most …
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If Pratt holds off Raman, the L.A. mayor’s race could be a holy war
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesL.A. Mayor Karen Bass made what sounded like a victory speech Tuesday night. Councilmember Nithya Raman made what sounded almost like a concession speech. And former reality TV star Spencer …
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Hilton and Becerra lead California governor’s race; Steyer faces elimination
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs election officials continued tallying ballots Wednesday, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra continued to lead in the unsettled race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom, with billionaire Democrat …
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In race for Pelosi’s seat, her famed political influence was a factor — but just one
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEven on her way out, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) — 86 and retiring — held sway. Last month, in the final stretch of the race to replace her, Pelosi …
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Conservative Sonja Shaw leads California State Superintendent race;
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSonja Shaw — a Trump-aligned conservative Republican whose public profile rose as she became identified with culture-war causes, including banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports — has emerged as the …
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LAUSD school board incumbents ahead in early returns in races devoid of pro-charter money
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLos Angeles Unified School District incumbents — Rocio Rivas, Kelly Gonez and Nick Melvoin — surged strongly ahead in early returns Tuesday night for three seats on the Board of …
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, under intense grilling at a Senate hearing Tuesday, refused to commit to abiding by federal court orders. Mullin also conceded that his predecessor as secretary, …
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Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Tuesday, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s …
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If the last few weeks have shown us anything, it’s that the gubernatorial primary is an unexpectedly close race among a trio unlikely leaders: MAGA Republican Steve Hilton, and Democrats …
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Louisiana Supreme Court rules against exoneree whose office was abolished
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW ORLEANS — A sharply divided Louisiana Supreme Court on Monday signed off on abolishing an elected office won by a New Orleans exoneree who had spent nearly 30 years in prison …