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November 18, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Trump Administration Asks Court to Block California’s Ban on Masked Federal Agents

The U.S. government says the new law threatens the safety of its agents and argues that states cannot regulate federal agencies.

9 Injured in House Explosion in Southern California

Officials said crews stopped a gas leak at the house but they were investigating the cause of the explosion, which prompted the evacuations of 16 nearby houses.

As Trump Looks for Distraction on Epstein, Justice Dept. Rushes to His Aid

The department was deployed, in effect, as an arm of the president’s rapid-response operation to help him muscle through a damaging news cycle over Jeffrey Epstein, former and current officials said.

They Cashed In. Now, They’re Helping Their Kids.

With decades of equity and their children facing a tough housing market, older homeowners are helping their children buy their first homes.

The Man Yelling ‘Iceberg!’ on the Hollywood Titanic

Matthew Belloni has grabbed the movie industry’s attention by saying they’re about to sink.

How 49ers fans became the NFL’s road warriors: ‘It was our stadium’

The 49ers started leaning into their fans' takeover mentality more heavily this year, resulting in large gatherings in Houston and New York.

Pentagon to Withdraw Some National Guard Troops From Chicago and Portland

The move comes amid court battles and objections by state and local leaders to President Trump’s deployment orders.

4 Dead After Suspected Migrant Boat Overturns Near a San Diego Area Beach

The boat capsized off the coast, officials said. Four people were taken to a hospital and one person was taken into custody.

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