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ICE Detains Foster Dad, Orphaning Boy Twice

Ethan R. Coleman January 17, 2026

At a Glance A 13-year-old Pomona boy faces losing his second parent-figure after ICE detained his foster dad. The teen's foster mom, his biological...

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Judge Bans LAPD 40mm Launchers After Misuse

Amanda S. Bennett January 17, 2026

At a Glance A federal judge has banned LAPD officers from using 40mm foam baton launchers during crowd control. The order follows evidence of...

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Judge Blocks Feds From Detaining Peaceful Immigration Protesters

Olivia M. Hartwell January 17, 2026

At a Glance A Minnesota federal judge has barred federal officers from detaining or tear-gassing peaceful protesters observing immigration...

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LA Firefighters Push Half-Cent Tax

Olivia M. Hartwell January 16, 2026

At a Glance United Firefighters of Los Angeles City launched a petition drive to place a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot The...

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Judge Asked to Toss Fire Evidence in Palisades Case

Amanda S. Bennett January 16, 2026

At a Glance Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, wants key evidence blocked, claiming warrants lacked probable cause. Defense says 31 witnesses saw fireworks...

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Trump Exempts Athletes From Travel Ban

Jonathan P. Miller January 16, 2026

At a Glance Athletes, coaches and support staff for major U.S. sporting events are exempt from visa bans affecting 39 countries and the Palestinian...

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Sinema Faces $25K Lawsuit Over Affair Allegations

Sophia A. Reynolds January 16, 2026

At a Glance Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is accused of having an affair with her married bodyguard, Matthew Ammel The lawsuit seeks $25,000 under...

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Iran Halts Executions, Reopens Airspace as Trump Weighs Strike

Olivia M. Hartwell January 16, 2026

Iran signaled it would not move ahead with executing protesters and reopened its airspace Thursday, as President Donald Trump left it unclear whether...

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Machado Defies Nobel Panel, Gifts Medal to Trump

Amanda S. Bennett January 16, 2026

At a Glance Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says she handed President Donald Trump her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize at the White House...

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Actor Timothy Busfield Faces 15 Years in Prison

Sophia A. Reynolds January 16, 2026

At a Glance Timothy Busfield, 68, charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor under 13 and one count of child abuse Could face up...