Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet
Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared.
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Democrats’ Generational Battle Is Fierce in California’s Capital
Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.
Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor?
Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have …
8 Are Rescued From Texas Roller Coaster Stuck Almost 100 Feet Off the Ground
The riders waited for about four hours, facing up, on the roller coaster at the Pleasure Pier park in Galveston. There were no injuries, the…
4 Takeaways From the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.
Families Settle Suit Over Deaths in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
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3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building
A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. At least four were injured, and firefighters believe they may fin…
In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public r…
J.F.K. Airport to Begin Screening Some Passengers for Ebola
The U.S. has begun rerouting travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda to select airports for enhanced health …
After Traffic Stop for Phone in Right Hand, She Called Out the Problem
The deputy insisted he saw a driver with a phone in her right hand. That turned out to be impossible, and the case was dropped.
Death Toll Rises in Washington Paper Mill Explosion
At least eight are now confirmed dead, and firefighters believe there are three more bodies they have yet to reach, making the crisis the wo…
Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent
The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unawa…