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California’s budget deficit is expected to grow to $25.3-billion by June 30, according to a governor’s report
With potential recession looming, California estimates $25-billion deficit next year California is spending an estimated $25-billion more than it receives in revenues in fiscal 2013, according to a governor’s report released Monday. Some legislators...
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Toronto Public Health asks for an open question on the coronavirus response
Toronto Public Health vice-chair questions city’s COVID-19 policy Toronto Public Health vice-chair questions city’s COVID-19 policy “As we speak there are almost 3,000 people [in hospital] with COVID-19, about 10 per cent of those...
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Brazilian man says he’s the ‘shooter’ behind 2017 school shootings in US says he was targeted because of his activism
At least 3 people killed and 11 others injured in Brazil school shootings School shootings and gun violence in US As many as 11 people were killed and dozens were wounded on Friday at...
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Naomi Biden to Beau Willing
Biden announces granddaughter Naomi's wedding, following celebrations at home in Delaware Owen Daniels, center, with wife, Stephanie, left, and their two daughters Hannah and Naomi, right. Joe Raedle / Getty Images Vice President Joseph...
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Federal Government to Fund Flood Recovery in Mississippi
Mississippi capital to receive $35.6M in federal water funds A major metropolitan area in the heart of the Mississippi Delta is being awarded $35.6 million from the federal government to help fund storm-water infrastructure...
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The couple were told to leave their apartment when they heard smoke and started coughing
Teachers and business owner who died of carbon monoxide poisoning at Mexico City Airbnb brought light to those around them, families say María de los Ángeles, 46, and her husband, Manuel, 52, were in...
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The first day of testimony in the wrongful death case resumes Monday
Former Minneapolis officer who helped restrain George Floyd pleads guilty as jury selection set to begin George Floyd’s mother says she is hopeful justice will be served in the murder of her son. (Kevin...
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Weather Forecast for the Week of April 2021
Cooler temperatures — and maybe some showers — headed to SoCal this weekend, along with possible thunderstorms. More cold, damp weather is also on the way, with precipitation expected this weekend and next week,...
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Chris LaVoie, a Licensed Marijuana Salesman, is a Celebrity
Who is Christopher LaVoie? Man behind ‘4 Days’ reality shows has history of run-ins with police, dubious business ventures Chris LaVoie, who helped build the careers of reality TV stars such as “Survivor” and...
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The California Pandemic Is a Problem
Letters to the Editor: The pandemic harmed students. Obsessing over test scores will harm them more. When I was a high-school student, I was one of four Asian-Americans in my graduating class. I had...