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Obama, in Farewell to U.N., Paints Stark Choices for Unsettled World
Obama, in Farewell to U.N., Paints Stark Choices for Unsettled World
In the last General Assembly address of his presidency, Mr. Obama was focused as much on the American presidential election as on his legacy.
A mere 8% of California youths voted in the last election; CSU will try to change that
A mere 8% of California youths voted in the last election; CSU will try to change that
California college educators, students and the Secretary of State’s office will join forces in hopes of getting more young people to the polls under a new set of agreements, proclaimed Tuesday.
Ahmad Khan Rahami Charged in New York and New Jersey Bombings
Ahmad Khan Rahami Charged in New York and New Jersey Bombings
One day after Mr. Rahami, the suspect in the Manhattan and New Jersey bombings, was taken into custody, investigators on Tuesday were learning more about what might have motivated the attack.
Chef Roy Choi rolls out LocoL food truck
Chef Roy Choi rolls out LocoL food truck
Chef Roy Choi, the man behind the iconic Kogi food truck, has rolled out a new concept – LocoL.
Man Killed by Tulsa Police Posed No Threat, His Family Says
Man Killed by Tulsa Police Posed No Threat, His Family Says
The family of Terence Crutcher said his hands were in the air when he was shot by a Tulsa, Okla., police officer last week.
Federal officials charge suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New Jersey
Federal officials charge suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New Jersey
Ahmad Khan Rahami is facing charges in two states after investigators say he planted a series of bombs in New York and New Jersey, including one that injured 31 people when it blew up on a busy street.
Graduate college in 4 years? CSU officials set new goals to make that happen
Graduate college in 4 years? CSU officials set new goals to make that happen
Cal State University trustees on Tuesday endorsed a four-pronged strategy designed to achieve what school leaders describe as an ambitious improvement in getting students through college in four years. University
UN says 30 more countries to ratify climate deal
UN says 30 more countries to ratify climate deal
Thirty more countries are expected to formally join the Paris Agreement on climate change this week, greatly improving the pact's chances of coming into force just a year after it was negotiated
Warning Issued After Mountain Lion Spotted in Trabuco Canyon
Warning Issued After Mountain Lion Spotted in Trabuco Canyon
A warning was issued in an Orange County wilderness park after a mountain lion was spotted around 6 p.m. Monday, officials said. The big cat was spotted in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park on Trabuco
News Analysis: G.M. Job Shift From Mexico Tests a Trump Premise
News Analysis: G.M. Job Shift From Mexico Tests a Trump Premise
Far from a reversal of globalization, a General Motors deal bringing auto jobs back to Canada from Mexico underscores the primacy of markets.
Son pleads guilty in 2014 murder of parents in San Juan Capistrano
Son pleads guilty in 2014 murder of parents in San Juan Capistrano
An Orange County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to murdering his parents and paralyzing his 8-year-old brother in their San Juan Capistrano home in 2014.
Minnesota Knife Attacker Had Only Infrequent, Minor Brushes With Police
Minnesota Knife Attacker Had Only Infrequent, Minor Brushes With Police
Law enforcement officials were still investigating Dahir Adan’s motive in the attack at a St. Cloud mall, even as much remained unknown about him.
Tessera Technologies to buy DTS of Calabasas for $850 million
Tessera Technologies to buy DTS of Calabasas for $850 million
Tessera Technologies Inc., a San Jose semiconductor company, said it was buying DTS Inc., a Calabasas maker of audio technology, for about $850 million in cash. The deal, announced Tuesday, gives Tessera
California Democrats ramp up their effort to link GOP candidates with Donald Trump
California Democrats ramp up their effort to link GOP candidates with Donald Trump
Essential Politics: Kamala Harris touts higher-ed platform, Gov. Brown signs bill that targets soot pollution Sept. 20, 2016, 5:15 p.m. This is Essential Politics, our daily feed on California government
Looming Transition Ignites Deadly Clashes in Congo
Looming Transition Ignites Deadly Clashes in Congo
At least 25 people from opposing sides of a political divide have been killed in a burst of violence in Kinshasa in the past two days.
Healer Who Sexually Assaulted Client in Massage Sentenced
Healer Who Sexually Assaulted Client in Massage Sentenced
A self-proclaimed Tibetan healer in San Diego County convicted of sexually assaulted a client while giving her a massage was sentenced to state prison.  Vasiliy “Ardi” Galashev, 62,
California Voters Face Choice: End Death Penalty, or Speed It Up
California Voters Face Choice: End Death Penalty, or Speed It Up
Two ballot proposals, Proposition 62 and Proposition 66, accept that the state’s death penalty, which costs an estimated $150 million a year, is broken.
New PBS Documentary Explores Little-Known World War II Rescue Mission By U.S. Minister And His Wife
New PBS Documentary Explores Little-Known World War II Rescue Mission By U.S. Minister And His Wife
PBS tonight premieres a new documentary, Defying the Nazis, co-directed by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky, that explores the little-known mission by an American minister and his wife—Joukowsky’s
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