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The US is on the brink of its largest electricity black-out in eight years
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The US is on the brink of its largest electricity black-out in eight years

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Stephen

Biden's energy policies hurting US, Europe: Here's the fix The US has long been a leader in the world’s clean energy revolution, the world’s largest market for solar power, boasting of the largest rooftop...

Governor Jerry Brown calls on oil giant Valero to stop its plans to build a new oil refinery in Richmond
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Governor Jerry Brown calls on oil giant Valero to stop its plans to build a new oil refinery in Richmond

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In battle with Big Oil, Newsom rips into Valero's 500% rise in profit amid soaring gas prices Alisa Cantacuzino, The Sacramento Bee A worker gets some relief from hot, noxious gases coming from pipelines...

The Most Shocking News to Come Out of the Super Bowl
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The Most Shocking News to Come Out of the Super Bowl

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Stephen

It's officially over: Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen confirm they've finalized divorce papers, and it's official. According to sources, the couple plan to split on January 17th. (You can read more about the divorce...

The Roshon brothers are charged with conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to use a firearm in furtherance of a crime
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The Roshon brothers are charged with conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to use a firearm in furtherance of a crime

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Federal grand jury indictment reveals new details in attack on Paul Pelosi The new indictment against two brothers in this case expands the number of charges against them to include conspiracy to murder as...

Karen Bass, the first African American woman elected mayor, joins the race for the 48th mayor
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Karen Bass, the first African American woman elected mayor, joins the race for the 48th mayor

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Karen Bass elected mayor, becoming first woman to lead L.A.’s largest municipality Karen Bass will become the city of Los Angeles’ 48th mayor on Saturday morning, when she takes the oath and officially takes...

Los Angeles Zoo is investigating a wild bird case that sickened at least six ducks
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Los Angeles Zoo is investigating a wild bird case that sickened at least six ducks

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First bird flu cases in wildfowl reported in Los Angeles County this year A duck and a hawk flying over the Los Angeles Zoo, March 10, 2012. (JOSH EDELSON / ERIC M. TILT NEWS)...

The Entrepreneur Who Wins $10 Million in a California Lottery
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The Entrepreneur Who Wins $10 Million in a California Lottery

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He used charm, others’ personal tragedies and fake celebrity endorsements. How Christopher LaVoie cast his reality show and reeled in successful entrepreneurs. By now, you know the story of the young entrepreneur who won...

Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova in five sets to reach US Open title
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Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova in five sets to reach US Open title

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Serena Williams begins US Open with a convincing singles win LONDON: Serena Williams, the world’s top tennis player, got off to a shaky start at the US Open, falling to a surprise 6-4, 6-4...

Tesla is at a crossroads
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Tesla is at a crossroads

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Column: Elon Musk takes Twitter exactly where we thought he would — into the sewer: the “noise” of Elon Musk’s tweets will go underground when the Tesla CEO posts his next big reveal. Elon...

How to Become a Supermodel and Support Climate Justice
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How to Become a Supermodel and Support Climate Justice

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Op-Ed: Is smearing food on the 'Mona Lisa' a productive form of climate change protest? (Update: see comments below) Here in our own backyard, we've been debating the most effective way to combat climate...