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The death of Josey Paz
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The death of Josey Paz

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Teachers and business owner who died of carbon monoxide poisoning at Mexico City Airbnb brought light to those around them, families say In the room where her husband, Josey Paz, had died from carbon...

The Academic Senate’s strike threat is a blow to the University of California
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The Academic Senate’s strike threat is a blow to the University of California

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Editorial: A strike by UC academic workers would tarnish the prestigious university system The University of California’s Academic Senate has threatened to strike over the past two years. During its first strike in 2012,...

Miah Marie St. Martin, 2, was forced out of her home by her aunt and uncle after she fell down stairs
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Miah Marie St. Martin, 2, was forced out of her home by her aunt and uncle after she fell down stairs

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Ontario Ministry of Health reverses course on guardianship requirement for disabled woman In the wake of last week's shocking story of two-year-old Miah Marie St. Martin and her family being evicted from their home...

Bolsonaro’s silence on campaign trail could set Brazil up for months of political turbulence
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Bolsonaro’s silence on campaign trail could set Brazil up for months of political turbulence

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Billy

Bolsonaro silent after Brazil presidential vote loss BRASILIA (AP) — A day after his surprise triumph, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has yet to appear in public since the election. The normally outspoken president has...

John August talks about the "bizarre" nature of "Good Night Oppy"
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John August talks about the “bizarre” nature of “Good Night Oppy”

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Billy

Review: A herculean human effort plus two cute robots equals triumph for 'Good Night Oppy' When the world's first robot goes on strike, it is not to be the first to do so. When...

The Salton Sea is a Habitat for Whales and Giant Clams
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The Salton Sea is a Habitat for Whales and Giant Clams

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As Salton Sea faces ecological collapse, a plan to save it with ocean water is rejected By Megan Williams 30 September 2019 On August 20, the State of California’s Coastal Commission approved a controversial...

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. — The floods threaten millions of people
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. — The floods threaten millions of people

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Some evacuation orders lifted in San Bernardino County towns hit by debris flows Below: Next story in Disaster relief SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities lifted evacuation orders in San Bernardino and Riverside counties...

The United States of America Is Not a Perfect Nation
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The United States of America Is Not a Perfect Nation

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On the issues: Rep. Young Kim and Asif Mahmood on abortion, inflation and immigration Washington, D.C. – House Minority Whip Young Kim (D-South Korea) testified to a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the Department...

Biden’s challenge to the Democratic Party
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Biden’s challenge to the Democratic Party

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Biden's energy policies hurting US, Europe: Here's the fix WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Vice President Joe Biden is running as a centrist in a race that is shaping up as a battle between moderates...

The Coronavirus Is Spreading
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The Coronavirus Is Spreading

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Billy

Op-Ed: Misleading political TV ads are filling up California's 'news deserts' On Aug. 8, 2011, as part of a public awareness campaign meant to combat the nation's obesity problem, the California Division of Health...