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Qatari Airways to accept US Airways as a carrier for the 2022 World Cup
Pandas sent by China arrive in Qatar ahead of World Cup, as well as other products and services from the country of 11.2m residents Qatar has become the latest destination for products and services...

europe
Tennis star Halep reportedly knew diazepam was a banned substance when she was given it
Simona Halep's former coach says 'no chance' the two-time grand slam champion knowingly took banned substance doped-up to help her prepare for Wimbledon in 2014. Athletic trainer David Ralston said he was unsure whether...

europe
New law would allow retail workers with high hours to get overtime protections
L.A. City Council passes law to give retail workers with erratic hours more stability Share this: A new law in Los Angeles will allow retail workers with a high number of hours outside of...

world
The Ritz-Carlton’s New Theater Company
A Los Angeles Hotel with a Theatrical Flair”. The most recent theatrical production at the Ritz-Carlton was in July, when the show, In The Soup, was staged by the hotel’s hotel resident company, the...

entertainment
The Power of Live News
Column: The best way to watch election night coverage on TV? Don't stream it—just check the newspaper. The New York Times did something rather surprising last year: They actually made a decision to not...

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The Illinois Supreme Court is asking to recuse Tom Girardi
Former State Bar employees must answer questions about Tom Girardi, judge rules. At a hearing today that lasted nearly four hours, a state bar committee will discuss whether to bar Tom Girardi, who was...

politics
The Men on the Flight to Guangzhou
He sold top business minds on a TV show that promised to save the world – and make them famous. They handed over thousands. Then reality set in: He and his crew were no...

health
Paul-Victor Mescal, the father of Blaine, says he’s a big brother to his son
For Paul Mescal, playing a dad was the 'greatest dress rehearsal' for being one. "It was about fitting in and making friends with the people around you," says the actor who plays Dr. Jack...

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Prop. 29: A Simple, Effective Mechanism to Allow Dialysis for Indigent People
Your guide to Prop. 29 on California kidney dialysis centers by John Lott, Esq For the last several years, Prop. 29 has provided a simple, effective mechanism to provide for the necessary changes in...

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The storm is expected to hit Southern California by 2021
Mistaken flash-flood warning sent in L.A. hours before polls close as storm batters Southern California A woman passes a polling place after voting after the storm in West LA. Photo: Daniel Tchek/ Getty Images...