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Yemen’s separatists announce a constitution for the south
Yemen’s separatist movement on Friday announced a constitution for an independent nation in the south and demanded other factions in the war-torn country accept the move in an escalation of a confrontation that has pitted Gulf powerhouses Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against each other.
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January 03, 2026
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Judge refuses to order release of pipe bomb suspect in D.C.
Ruling concludes the accused poses possible danger no matter the circumstances.
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January 03, 2026
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Grandmother, boy killed in Gaza tent fire
A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire, as thousands of Palestinians battle harrowing winter conditions in flimsy makeshift housing and the humanitarian crisis persists.
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January 03, 2026
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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other food items take effect in 5 states
New waivers prohibit certain groceries for Americans who use the benefits to shop.
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January 03, 2026
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Trump made many tariff threats in 2025. Some didn’t materialize
Here’s what he said in his announcements —and where things stand at this time.
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January 03, 2026
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Faith leaders gird for year of tougher immigration issues
They offer support to anxious migrants who fear president’s wrath in their communities.
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January 03, 2026
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Candles suspected in deadly blaze at Swiss resort
Investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited a fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revelers.
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January 03, 2026
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FBI says it disrupted holiday attack plan in N.C.
An 18-year-old man allegedly targeted a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant.
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January 03, 2026
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Trump takes over public golf courses
The National Links Trust, a nonprofit, has managed the three sites in Washington.
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January 03, 2026
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What we get from newspapers
Re “As newspapers fade, a useful physical object disappears too,” Dec. 29
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January 03, 2026
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State homeowners could qualify for grants for fire safety
Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or to build fire-resistant zones around their properties under a new state law that went into effect Friday.
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January 03, 2026
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Carneiro provides sweet ending for Mississippi in Sugar Bowl
With Trinidad Chambliss making stunning plays at pivotal moments, Mississippi is doing fine without Lane Kiffin.
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January 03, 2026
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Leonard’s 45 points lead Clippers to sixth straight win
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points, James Harden added 20 and the Clippers recovered from blowing a 2l-point lead to beat the Utah Jazz 118-101 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to a season-best six games.
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January 03, 2026
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Rams getting healthy as postseason approaches
Tight end Tyler Higbee is on track to return on Sunday for the season finale against the Arizona Cardinals.
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January 03, 2026
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Plane, simple: How to present at airport
Readers respond to Transportation chief's recent admonitions on fliers' attire, manners.
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January 03, 2026
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Galaxy’s Puig needs second surgery
The Galaxy could be without Riqui Puig for a second straight season, with the team confirming Friday that the midfielder will undergo a second surgery Saturday to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament that caused him to miss all of 2025.
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January 03, 2026
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Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests
President Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after the United States bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June.
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January 03, 2026
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Billionaire tax pitched as lifeline for Medi-Cal
The proposal is already dividing Democrats — and running into California’s aversion to levies
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January 03, 2026
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Winter rains fall, and so do the records
Another major storm is forecast, bringing threats of more flooding and slides.
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January 03, 2026
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Zelensky names head of military intelligence as new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine's military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the U.S. leads a diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly four-year-old invasion.
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January 03, 2026
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Driving 100 mph could cost license
State's pilot program tightens discipline in bid to curb reckless behavior and deaths.
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January 03, 2026
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Farmers learn aid details from president’s $12-billion trade relief package
Soybean growers have been hit especially hard by Trump’s tariff face-off with China.
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January 03, 2026
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‘Stranger Things’ series finale pulls estimated $25 million at box office
The finale of Netflix’s blockbuster series “Stranger Things” gave movie theaters a much needed jolt, generating an estimated $20 to $25 million at the box office, according to multiple reports.
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January 03, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Federal employees seek coverage for gender-affirming care
The Trump administration is facing a new legal complaint from a group of government employees affected by a policy that went into effect Thursday that eliminates coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.
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January 03, 2026
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School sued over student's death after crash in lot
Campbell Hall, the elite K-12 private school in Studio City, is being sued by two renowned artists after their 15-year-old son was fatally pinned between two vehicles in the school’s parking lot earlier last year.
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January 03, 2026
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Tesla trails Chinese automaker in EV deliveries
Musk's company loses ground to BYD in '25, with one expert citing a range of challenges.
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January 03, 2026
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Health insurance costs skyrocket for millions
The change affects a large, diverse group of Affordable Care Act program enrollees.
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January 03, 2026
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Daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, actor
Victoria Jones, the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was reportedly found dead at a hotel in San Francisco on New Year's Day.
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January 03, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Rose Bowl needs to host CFP title game every year
Two unbeatens owned Pasadena on Thursday, two unbeatens who transformed a dreary morning into a startling afternoon, two unbeatens who overcame questions to shine like the poke of the midday sun.
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January 03, 2026
Los Angeles Times
As billionaires, will the Beyoncés and the Taylor Swifts stand up to tyranny?
The reluctance of the 1% to protect democracy has left many of us feeling hopeless
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