As fires across Los Angeles County start to wind down, health officials are warning about risks related to water systems in the area. Municipal water pipes damaged by fire can …
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Man Who Sent ‘I Raped You’ Messages Is Extradited From France to U.S.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAn American man who was arrested in France on accusations of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 has been extradited to the United States to face charges, the …
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As Governor, Burgum Promised to Manage Conflicts. They Still Cropped Up.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOn the day after Doug Burgum became governor of North Dakota in 2016, he addressed questions about what he would do about all of his wealthy investments. They included extensive …
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With Spotlight on New Orleans, Louisiana Moves Homeless Out of Sight
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn the frigid early morning darkness on Wednesday, Louisiana State Police officers went tent to tent in an encampment that had sprouted beneath an overpass in the heart of New …
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Albania Gives Jared Kushner Hotel Project a Nod as Trump Returns
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe government of Albania has given preliminary approval to a plan proposed by Jared Kushner, Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law, to build a $1.4 billion luxury hotel complex on a small …
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Biden’s Presidential Legacy: An Era of Change, Forever Marked by Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Biden ran for the White House promising to be a transitional figure, then once he got there began thinking of himself as a transformational one. But after a tumultuous …
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Transportation Hearing Will Focus on Aviation Safety and Infrastructure
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSean Duffy, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Transportation, is set to appear before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday where he will …
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California Officials Tackle Housing Speculation, Evictions During L.A. Fires
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGov. Gavin Newsom of California and members of the Los Angeles City Council took steps to prevent property speculation and evictions, as concerns grow that the devastating wildfires will make …
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Pete Hegseth’s four-hour hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday was strikingly contentious. Democrats derided him as unqualified to oversee the Defense Department’s three million employees and $849 …
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First came Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire. Then Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois. Some of the …