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LAUSD cell phone ban officially goes into effect

Students entering Los Angeles Unified School District facilities Tuesday were no longer allowed to check their phones throughout the day. Mobile devices are now required to be turned off and put away within school hours — including during lunch and other breaks. The measure, which called for the district to prohibit the use of mobile phones and social media throughout the day, was passed by the LAUSD board in a 5-2 vote last June. Also prohibited are other devices which have access to messaging apps and web browsers. Smart watches and tablets, if they can access the internet, will fall u
LAUSD cell phone ban officially goes into effect
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L.A. breaks rainfall record with 2.8 inches; NWS investigates possible tornado

Southern California was battered by an atmospheric river storm Thursday, bringing record-breaking rain, mudslides and, potentially, a tornado.  Oxnard experienced strong winds, which tore the roofs off of homes at a mobile home park in the College Park neighborhood around 3:30 p.m.  The National Weather Service is investigating the possibility that the damage was caused by a tornado, though straight-line winds were also capable of similar destruction. Crews are expected to inspect the site Friday morning. Tornadoes are rare in California, though they do occur. The L.A. area
L.A. breaks rainfall record with 2.8 inches; NWS investigates possible tornado
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Newsom launches L.A. fire relief efforts with deadline extensions

LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order to streamline Los Angeles fire relief efforts for survivors by reducing administrative barriers and extending critical deadlines for affected residents. The order suspends various regulations and provides regulatory relief to help families access essential services, including childcare, education, rental housing, health care, and tax assistance as they work to rebuild their lives. "As Los Angeles rises, we will continue to remove the barriers that would stand in the way," Newsom said. "This executive order provides targeted
Newsom launches L.A. fire relief efforts with deadline extensions

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Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda

The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline trade polices. At the Commerce Department, Lutnick, who was CEO at the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald, will oversee 50,000 employees who do everything from collecting economic statistics to running the census to issuing weather reports. But he's likely to spend a lot of time — along with Jamieson Greer, Trump's nominee to be the top U.S. trade negotiator — managing the president's aggressive plans to impose import t
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda
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Jurors have reached a verdict at the felony trial of rapper A$AP Rocky

Jurors in Los Angeles reached a verdict Tuesday at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend. The jury of seven women and five men reached their unanimous decision after deliberating for only about three hours after a three-week trial that ended with closing arguments on Friday. The verdict will be read Tuesday afternoon. The hip-hop star is charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. With a conviction, he could be sentenced to as much as 24 years in prison. He and his attorneys are making their
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Leader of cultlike Zizians linked to 6 killings ordered held without bail in Maryland

The leader of a cultlike group connected to six killings in three states was ordered held without bail Tuesday in Maryland, where she faces trespassing and other charges. Jack LaSota, 34, and two others arrested with her on Sunday appeared via videoconference for bail hearings in Allegany District Court. A judge ordered all three held without bail, describing them as dangerous flight risks. Allegany County State’s Attorney James Elliott said during the hearing Tuesday that LaSota has faked her own death in the past and “appears to be the leader of an extremist
Leader of cultlike Zizians linked to 6 killings ordered held without bail in Maryland
Election|Political|US

Trump and allies celebrated court orders against Biden they now claim are ‘tyrannical’

President Donald Trump and top allies who have questioned the constitutionality of recent court orders blocking the administration’s agenda touted similar rulings by federal courts as “great news” and “brilliant” when they paused President Joe Biden’s policies.When a federal judge in Texas halted a Biden administration pause on deportations six days after Trump was inaugurated, presidential aide Stephen Miller took to social media to describe the temporary restraining order as “great news.” When a judge in Louisiana blocked Biden aides from asking social media platforms to remo

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Holocaust survivor Marian Turski dies aged 98

Holocaust survivor Marian Turski, who became a journalist in Poland and headed an international committee of Auschwitz survivors, has died at the age of 98, said the Polish weekly magazine Polityka, where he worked as a columnist.In an article on Tuesday announcing Turski's death, Polityka described him as "an exceptional guardian of memory, an outstanding man whose voice was heard all over the world".Born as Moshe Turbowicz on June 26, 1926, in Druskieniki, in what is now Lithuania, Turski was sent to the Lodz ghetto at the age of 14.In 1944 he was transported to the Auschwitz-Birkenau c
Holocaust survivor Marian Turski dies aged 98
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Hamas says it will release bodies of four hostages, including Bibas children, on Thursday and six living hostages on Saturday

Hamas on Tuesday said that it will release the dead bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday, including the two youngest people held by the group, Kfir and Ariel Bibas.The group will also release six living hostages on Saturday, instead of the three that had been expected, Khalil Al-Hayya, head of the group’s negotiating team, said in a statement.The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed on Tuesday that an agreement had been reached during negotiations in Cairo for “four slain hostages” to be handed over on Thursday and “six living hostages” to be released on Saturday.It add
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US tourists can’t visit North Korea. This American spent six figures on a second passport so he could travel there

For most of the world, the dark days of Covid-19 feel like a distant memory. But not in North Korea, said Justin Martell, who just became the first known American to step foot inside the secretive nation since the onset of the pandemic more than five years ago.Strict health measures, such as mask-wearing and temperature checks, are still routine, and popular tourist sites, including local markets, remain off-limits due to lingering fears of virus transmission.Martell said that pandemic paranoia remains deeply entrenched in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), as North Korea is o
US tourists can’t visit North Korea. This American spent six figures on a second passport so he could travel there
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These are the world’s best beaches for 2025, according to Tripadvisor

Warm, tranquil, sun-splashed beaches? Yes, please.Tripadvisor’s annual compilation of the world’s very best stretches of shoreline, released Tuesday, offers a head start on picking a great beach to visit in 2025.The travel reviews platform has compiled several best of lists, including the global top 25 best beaches, a US-focused list, a 25th anniversary list and a range of regional top 10s.The very best beach in the world? That would be Elafonissi Beach on the Greek island of Crete, according to Tripadvisor.Known for pink sand and warm, crystal-clear waters, this spot on the island’s sou

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Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro charged in connection with alleged coup plot

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro charged in connection with alleged coup plot
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Kansas bans gender-affirming care for minors after GOP lawmakers reverse the governor's veto

Kansas has become the latest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors

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US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data

A judge on Tuesday declined to immediately block Elon Musk's government efficiency department from directing firings of federal workers or accessing

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Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda

Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda
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US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title

The general manager of the U.S. team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday night

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Trump says to introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips

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Executive order banning trans service members has ‘unadulterated animus’ toward members of the community, judge says

Executive order banning trans service members has ‘unadulterated animus’ toward members of the community, judge says
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Trump signs executive order seeking to expand IVF access

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Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data

Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data

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Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' from government

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to study how to expand access to in vitro fertilization and make it more affordable

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Federal judge won't immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or worker layoffs

A federal judge has refused to immediately block Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government data systems or participating in worker layoffs

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Many passengers might prefer not to fly regional jets. But they have little choice

Many passengers might prefer not to fly regional jets. But they have little choice

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A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials and what comes next

Top U.S. and Russian officials had their most extensive high-level engagement since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine almost three years ago

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Supervisor in DC federal prosecutors' office told to resign after dispute over investigation

A top supervisor in the federal prosecutors’ office in Washington said she was forced to resign following a dispute with her boss over a directive that she scrutinize the awarding of a government contract during the Biden administration, according to a letter reviewed by The Associated Press