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A California correctional officer stands at a gate on the grounds of Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, Calif., on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com Part of California ...

As the war in the Middle East continues, so does the drawdown on U.S. commercial and strategic oil inventories. Crude oil inventories fell another 7.2 million barrels this week, according to the ...

Steven Spielberg’s filmography has made him one of our greatest living filmmakers, with so many classics under his belt that it boggles the mind. Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Jurassic Park, E.T. the ...

It’s been more than two months since President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, saying at the time that the two sides were close to a deal. Trump said on social media on April 7 that they ...

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Victor Wembanyama couldn't help the Spurs get over the line in the Game 1 loss Wednesday night. Gregory Shamus / Getty Images SAN ANTONIO — When the game is on the line, where does Victor Wembanyama ...

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Service Good afternoon everyone. Later today, President Trump and the First Lady will welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla for *** state visit here at the White House. First Lady Melania Trump has ...

New questions are being raised about how a shooter got so close to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night, causing President Donald Trump and other high-ranking D.C.

In 1970, a song that had struggled to find its footing finally became a defining hit, thanks to the right voices at the right time. "(They Long to Be) Close to You," performed by The Carpenters, ...

At the end of March, the US Forest Service announced an extensive reorganization that includes closing at least 57 of its 77 research stations across the nation. The agency’s official position is that ...