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Lawsuits claims utility's equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing

Lawsuits claims utility's equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawsuits filed Monday claim utility equipment sparked one of the two deadly wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area while some Pacific Palisades residents believe the other blaze may have started when hurricane-force winds reigni
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A missile fired by Houthi rebels targets central Israel as airstrikes hit displaced area in Gaza

A missile fired by Houthi rebels targets central Israel as airstrikes hit displaced area in Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted central Israel early Tuesday, causing sirens to blare and people to flee into bomb shelters.
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Environmentalists claim 'setback' for species protection in B.C. port expansion case

Environmentalists claim 'setback' for species protection in B.C. port expansion case

A Federal Court judge has thrown out a legal challenge by environmental groups that claimed allowing the expansion of a massive container facility on British Columbia's waterfront would threaten the survival of southern resident killer whales and sal
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James Rodriguez signs with Leon in the Mexican first division and could play in the Club World Cup

James Rodriguez signs with Leon in the Mexican first division and could play in the Club World Cup

MEXICO CITY (AP) — After a brief stint with Rayo Vallecano, Colombia international James Rodríguez' next stop in Mexico's top flight will be eight-time champion Leon, one of three Mexican teams which have qualified for this year's Club World Cup .
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Schauffele withdraws from The American Express for medical reasons

Schauffele withdraws from The American Express for medical reasons

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — PGA and British Open champion Xander Schauffele withdrew from The American Express on Monday for medical reasons, the second highly-ranked player who had to pull out of the third PGA Tour event of the season.
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North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says

North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday test-fired multiple missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, as it continued its weapons demonstrations ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
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Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area's fight against fires

Strong winds forecast to return and threaten Los Angeles area's fight against fires

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Additional water tankers and firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have killed at least 24 peopl
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B.C. man released on peace bond after repeatedly cursing at judge

B.C. man released on peace bond after repeatedly cursing at judge

Joseph Brian Denis Grenon was charged with mischief  uttering threats to two people at a Vancouver library branch Aug. 15, 2024.
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Justin Verlander eager to prove he can still pitch at highest level after injury-plagued 2024 season

Justin Verlander eager to prove he can still pitch at highest level after injury-plagued 2024 season

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For the first time in nearly two decades as a major league pitcher, Justin Verlander didn't take an offseason break from throwing. He needed to keep a baseball in his hand so his shoulder would cooperate.
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New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations.
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