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The Times Podcast: Paul Bresciani
The Times podcast: Coyotes go urban; humans freak out in Texas The Times' podcast with my colleague, Paul Bresciani, is a continuing commentary on the world around us and the events that shape our...
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The Los Angeles City Charter is a partisan issue
Letters to the Editor: L.A. needs city charter reform. Nury Martinez and her colleagues show why L.A. residents should support the most recent version of a charter revision as they prepare next month to...
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Why the U.S. Supreme Court Should Allow the California Law for Animal Care and Treatment
Op-Ed: The Supreme Court shouldn't meddle with California's standards on meat and eggs In this Op-Ed, the National School Boards Association's Chief Counsel for Legal Affairs Steve Kopin explains why the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Brazil’s presidential election Brazil votes — A photo of Fernando Haddad
Guns, God and fake news dominate Brazil's presidential race A young girl dressed in traditional dress to demonstrate her support for rival Fernando Haddad's presidential bid. The presidential race saw a sudden spurt of...
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The Patriots’ Tom Brady
Tom Brady Has Passed for 100,000 Yards. Sort Of. Most of us have probably seen at least a few NFL games in which Tom Brady has been the hero. The Patriots tight end has...
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The X Factor: The Acts is Renewing for a Third Season
Here's the best of the original song contenders in a curated Spotify playlist. This year, The X Factor: The Acts has been renewed for a third season and will premiere on ITV3 on June...
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Arora wants to build a $500 million agricultural research center on his campus
Beverly Hills billionaires give UC Davis $50 million to build agricultural research hub Share this: Photo: Courtesy of The University of California A major donor to The University of California’s groundbreaking new Agricultural Research...
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Trump Will Be in a Hard Spot for his First State of the Union Address
Pelosi says Trump isn't 'man enough to show up' for Jan. 6 testimony WASHINGTON -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned President Donald Trump that he’d be in a tough spot for his first State of...
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The Electric Car Transformation
Majority of voters favor gasoline-car phaseout. But all-electric goal faces tough opposition. Voters should not have any illusions about the looming electric-vehicle transformation. After all, President Obama’s plan for a million EV sales a...
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University of North Carolina Can Continue Using Race in Admissions
Private papers reveal the tactics that helped SCOTUS uphold the use of affirmative action in higher education. A federal appellate court has sided with the University of North Carolina, ruling in a 5-3 vote...