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Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor
Former Biden administration Health Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday became the latest Democrat to join the crowded field seeking to become California’s next governor, a contest that could be dramatically reshaped if former Vice President Kamala Harris becomes a candidate. The Stanford Law School graduate enters the race with a lengthy resume of government service, including stints as California attorney general,...
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Woman is reunited with her beloved cat two months after the Palisades Fire
A woman who lost her cat during the Palisades Fire is reunited with her beloved pet two months after.
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Police officer and gunman killed in shootout during hostage situation at Pennsylvania hospital
A gunman and a responding officer were killed after shots were fired Saturday at a hospital in central Pennsylvania.
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Facing backlash over $500K salary, LA's wildfire recovery czar agrees to work for free
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Soboroff, a longtime fixture in Los Angeles civic life who is now serving as chief recovery officer for the city’s wildfire comeback, won’t take a salary after facing backlash over plans to pay him $500,000. He would have been paid through charitable donations, not with taxpayer money.
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Federal worker ‘deferred resignation' program temporarily blocked
Federal employees have through Thursday to decide whether to take what the Trump administration calls its “buyout” or “deferred resignation” offer.
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Federal employees face ‘deferred resignation' deadline amid legitimacy questions
Federal employees have through Thursday to decide whether to take what the Trump administration calls its “buyout” or “deferred resignation” offer.