Los Angeles Times
China's exports find non-U.S. markets
China’s exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, even though growth in its global exports hit a six-month high.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Death toll from torrential rains in Mexico rises to 64
The death toll from last week's torrential rains in Mexico jumped to 64 on Monday, as searches expanded to communities previously cut off by landslides.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Famous ex-Jesuit artist faces abuse trial at Vatican
The Vatican took the unusual step Monday of announcing that it had named judges to decide the fate of a famous former Jesuit artist whose mosaics decorate basilicas around the world and who was accused by more than two dozen women of sexual, spiritual and psychological abuse.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
D.C. delegate scrutinized amid Trump moves
Even her allies say Norton has not pushed back against federal intervention.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Chinese ships ram Philippine vessel
Chinese coast guard ships fired powerful water cannons Sunday and rammed and slightly damaged an anchored Philippine government vessel off an island inhabited by Filipinos in the disputed South China Sea, the Philippine coast guard said.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Halloween shops dusting off old costumes amid China tariffs
With Halloween on the horizon, Chicago Costume is stuffed. Packaged costumes, including superheroes and Japanese animation characters in both kid and adult sizes, dangle near colorful wigs and bottles of fake blood. Downstairs, vintage clothes from the 1970s beg for one more boogie night.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump declares 'inflation defeated' even as prices rise
Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago, when it helped sink then-Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Yet you wouldn't know it from listening to President Trump or even some of the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Authorities devalue the law when they hide behind masks
This is basic stuff to us law enforcement professionals. California is right to ban masks for federal agents.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
This is 'a test,' Obama says of the U.S. under Trump
Former President Obama, speaking on stand-up comedian Marc Maron's final podcast on Monday, said the Trump administration’s policies are a “test” of whether universities, businesses, law firms and voters — including Republicans — will take a stand for the nation’s founding principles and values.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump's ultimatum to USC? It gets an F
Considering portions of the treatise aimed at academic excellence are plagiarized, it probably shouldn’t even be graded.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. alert systems are broken
LOS ANGELES County officials dismissed their recent after-action report on the January wildfires as \"inadequate.\" For me, the McChrystal Report is a precise, comprehensive account of failure, revealing the nation's system for alerting the public as little more than paper, pencil and prayer.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Long shutdown is predicted
House speaker says he 'won't negotiate' until Democrats pause healthcare battle and reopen government.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Three stabbed at school for autistic pupils
Victims in Torrance attack are staffers. Detained suspect is a former student.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Law meant to ease way for insured fire survivors
After the January fires that destroyed thousands of residences, victims who lost their clothing, furniture and other possessions faced a daunting task: creating a list of itemized losses to submit to their insurers — typically without records to rely on.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
California insurance chief seeks to change law on ‘intervenors’
Ricardo Lara proposes stricter funding rules for consumer groups challenging rate hikes.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Ukraine’s battle to keep Russia out of eastern Donetsk
Moscow sees region as a launchpad from which to threaten other areas of country.
4 min |
October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Nobel economics prize awarded to 3 researchers
Their work helps to better explain how new ideas and inventions occur.
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Zelensky will travel to U.S. this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he will travel to the United States this week for talks on the potential U.S. provision of long-range weapons, a day after President Trump warned Russia he may send Kyiv long-range Tomahawk missiles
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
EARLY CLASSES FOR VISION-IMPAIRED
Center provides child care and specialized education to help kids navigate their environment, avoid development delays
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October 14, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Myanmar town left battered
Once-bustling area saw much fighting before falling under government control.
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October 14, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
NJ studio brings joy of movement to young dancers
Enthralled with dance, a 14-year-old girl adopted a new first name, Dancette, and a lifetime love was cemented.
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October 09, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
MTA fare hikes have been declared, but activists still aim to fight them
In a recent public service announcement, hip-hop superstar Cardi B, the new voice of the MTA's subway system, discourages subway surfing. \"Ride safe, keep it cute, and keep it moving,\" she says. In another, she informs people, \"These trains don't move without you, so make sure you pay that fare and keep it real.
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October 09, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Mamdani is guest speaker at NAN's 15th Triumph Awards, Cuomo a no-show
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani turned up as the National Action Network (NAN) celebrated its 15th Annual Triumph Awards, which featured several high-profile honorees in a star-studded event on October 6. His rival candidate, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, while expected, was absent.
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October 09, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Bronx students' U.S. Capitol tour was canceled by government shutdown — then AOC stepped in
Eighth graders from Zeta Charter Schools in the Bronx were scheduled to tour the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday morning when the federal government shut down, placing their tour guide on furlough and leaving the disappointed students with no way to get into the building - but the group soon got an unforgettable civics lesson when Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez offered to step in as a replacement tour guide.
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October 09, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Jazz Notes: Jazz Gallery, Monk Fest, Village Vanguard
The saxophonist and composer Jaleel Shaw has become a dominant force in 21st century jazz as it speaks to America's trying times.
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October 09, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Sheila E. cultivates unity, accepts prom proposal from fan at Lehman Center performance
Grammy Award-winning percussionist Sheila E. stopped at the Lehman Center for Performing Arts in the Bronx on September 27 for an evening of dance, funk, and rhythm.
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October 09, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Pioneering journalist Rob Parker honored by Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University named its sports press box after pioneering journalist Rob Parker at ceremony on Saturday. (Photos courtesy of Rob Parker)
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October 09, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
'The Other Americans' depicts the American Dream turning into a nightmare
At a time when the current presidential administration is targeting Latinx families who are trying to experience the American Dream, it is so appropriate and bold for actor, playwright, and producer John Leguizamo to write and star in \"The Other Americans,\" his new play at The Public Theatre at 425 Lafayette Street.
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October 09, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Alabama State alum Jacory Croskey-Merritt upholds HBCU's NFL legacy
Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was one of his team's outstanding performers in last Sunday's 27-10 road win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Having his college football roots at HBCU Alabama State, he rushed for 111 yards and caught two passes for 39 to help elevate the Commanders to a 3-2 record.
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October 09, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Monroe women's soccer program aims for another national championship
Sophomore forward Adela Odindo and sophomore defender Leticia Williams (No. 33) help spearhead the currently undefeated Monroe women's soccer team.
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