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U.S. unveils $10-billion package of arms sales to Taiwan
President Trump's administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, drawing an angry response from China.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'The Housemaid' is the best kind of trash
Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney face off with dirty secrets, all in good soapy fun.
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December 19, 2025
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Prosecutor claims massive Medicaid fraud in Minnesota
He cites ‘staggering’ grift in the state, possibly helping back the president’s claims.
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December 19, 2025
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Trump allies vote to rename Kennedy Center
The legality of the move is unclear, as the venue was established by a federal statute.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Close to home in 'Fire Country'
It’s been a poignant season for the real-life L.A. inhabitants of the CBS firefighter drama.
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December 19, 2025
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Feds target gang linked to Mexican Mafia; 16 arrested
Federal agents arrested 16 alleged members of Puente-13 — a violent San Gabriel Valley-based gang known for carrying out killings “green-lighted” by the Mexican Mafia, kidnapping enemies and trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl, authorities said.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Las Vegas Museum of Art draws from nature
New look at structure reveals design inspired by Nevada canyons and African savanna.
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December 19, 2025
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Dent shows new life in UCLA's win
Guard finally looks like someone who could carry a team against Arizona State.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
In Mexico, 'invisible crime' of extortion exacts heavy toll
A shop owner facing threats shutters the clothing store that had been in his family for generations.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
‘SportsCenter’ host Elle Duncan leaves ESPN for Netflix
ESPN veteran Elle Duncan is leaving the network next year to become the lead host for Netflix Sports.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Partisan plaques join presidential portraits
President Trump has affixed partisan plaques to the portraits of all U.S. commanders in chief, himself included, on his “Presidential Walk of Fame” at the White House, describing Joe Biden as “sleepy,” Barack Obama as “divisive” and Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Russia sends nuclear-capable missiles to Belarus
Oreshnik system will enter combat duty at a precarious time in talks on Ukraine war.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Multiple violations causes for Smith’s firing, records show
Brian Smith was fired as Ohio University’s head football coach for multiple violations of his contract, including an extramarital affair with an undergraduate student, according to records obtained Thursday by the Associated Press through a public records request.
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December 19, 2025
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Nickerson makes history as JSerra’s new football coach
Verbum Dei graduate is first Black leader in Trinity League since its formation in 2008.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Noise machines at Home Depot worsen the stress for day laborers
A pair of blue and yellow earplugs dangle on Jose’s neck while he waits for work as a day laborer outside the Home Depot in Cypress Park.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Storm could deliver white Christmas, soak Southland
The peak of the incoming atmospheric river system will probably start Tuesday, say meteorologists, who are also monitoring for possible risks
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Lifeline extended to county homeless programs
Nearly $11.5 million in agency funds could help keep at-risk tenants off the streets.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Hollywood's big new player? Saudi Arabia
The oil-rich kingdom, a pariah not long ago, spends lavishly to entice studios, stars.
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December 19, 2025
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Reiner slayings rattle small-town Brentwood
Celebrity enclave gets unwanted spotlight as it mourns
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December 19, 2025
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Seeking green card, she was taken by ICE
Longtime Long Beach restaurateur garners support as lawmaker calls for her release.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Pickleball? NFL? They can be Christmas
Movies from Lifetime and Hallmark put a niche spin on holiday comfort viewing.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
TRANS CARE TARGET OF BILL
House passes GOP measures to end gender-affirming treatment for minors.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Government admits liability in a deadly crash over Potomac
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilots played a role in causing a collision in January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation’s capital, killing 67 people.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Pope’s hometown pick for New York archbishop
Bishop Ronald Hicks, a fellow Chicagoan, will succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Walmart's $115,000 base pay gets women to go distance as truckers
Amid an industrywide shortage of drivers, the retailer has spent more on recruitment.
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December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
The financial engine behind millennial and Gen Z malaise
Younger Americans are now on the hook for $73 trillion in unfunded obligations
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Americans are feeling Grinchy in Trump's economy
THE HOLIDAYS have arrived once again.
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December 19, 2025
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Inflation slows, but Americans don't feel relief
Consumer price index last month rose just 2.7%, possibly due to the federal shutdown.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
L.A. council member hit with $138,000 fine in gift case
Ethics Commission issues maximum penalty for John Lee, who vows to fight it.
4 min |
December 19, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Watchdog to audit federal energy funding cuts
An independent federal office is launching an investigation into the U.S. Department of Energy after it canceled $8 billion in funding for clean energy projects in California and other Democratic-leaning states.
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