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500-Pound Bear Makes Crawlspace Home in Altadena, While Biologists Release a Different Bear

Jonathan P. Miller December 22, 2025

A 500‑pound black bear has made itself at home in the crawlspace of a house in Altadena, California, sparking a wildlife rescue effort that saw...

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US Households Face Higher Heating Costs as Winter Coldens

Sophia A. Reynolds December 22, 2025

A recent NOAA report warns that December temperatures across the U.S. will be 8% colder than the average of the last decade, a drop that could push...

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Erica Kuiper’s TikTok-Famous Candied Cranberries Take Over Holiday Tables

Marcus L. Bennett December 22, 2025

If you’re looking for the next holiday snack that’s both sweet and satisfying, you might want to try TikTok’s latest craze: candied cranberries made...

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Santa Anita Park Postpones Classic Meet Opening Day to Dec. 28 Due to Heavy Rain Forecast

Sophia A. Reynolds December 22, 2025

Santa Anita Park has delayed its highly anticipated Classic Meet opening day, originally slated for Friday, in response to a rain‑heavy weather...

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NFL Sports News

Cleveland Browns Rookie Quinshon Judkins Carted Off with Right-Leg Injury vs. Bills

Amanda S. Bennett December 22, 2025

On Sunday, Cleveland Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins was carted off the field with a right‑leg injury during the second quarter of the 21 Dec 2025...

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President Trump Names Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as U.S. Special Envoy to Greenland

Olivia M. Hartwell December 22, 2025

On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the United States' special envoy to Greenland, a...

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Los Angeles Rallies in Prayer for 1,564 Homeless Lives Lost in 2025

Olivia M. Hartwell December 22, 2025

In a solemn gathering on Sunday night, the Los Angeles community united in prayer to honor the thousands of homeless people who lost their lives in...

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Hollywood Director Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead in Brentwood Home

Ethan R. Coleman December 22, 2025

The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that a man and a woman were found deceased inside the Brentwood mansion owned by director Rob Reiner and his...

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Los Angeles Boosts Security After Sydney Anti-Semitic Shooting

Olivia M. Hartwell December 22, 2025

A deadly antisemitic shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday has prompted Los Angeles officials to increase security at Jewish sites and Hanukkah...

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Actor James Ransone Dies at 46 After Apparent Suicide; Known for The Wire and It: Chapter Two

Daniel J. Whitman December 22, 2025

Actor James Ransone, 46, died Friday from an apparent suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. His death was confirmed by the...