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California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, San Bernardino County. The City and County of San Francisco is both the country's second-most densely populated major city after New York City and the fifth-most densely populated county, behind only four of the five New York City boroughs.

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Peruvian ex-president arrested for being drunk in public in California

Peru's former president, Alejandro Toledo, considered a fugitive in Peru, was arrested for being drunk in public in California and released early on Monday, authorities in California said.
Reuters - Published 4 days ago

California governor halts death penalty: 'I couldn't sleep'

By Sharon Bernstein SACRAMENTO (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday imposed a moratorium on the death penalty as the possibility of the first executions in the state in 13 years..
Firstpost - Published 1 week ago

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California Governor Declares Statewide Emergency To Begin Wildfire Prevention Efforts

According to a report by Huffpost, on Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency to immediately begin wildfire prevention efforts across the state. The announcement comes..

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California Pulling National Guard From Border To Wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is defying President Donald Trump and pulling National Guard troops from the border to start working on wildfire prevention efforts in the coming weeks. Huffpost reports..

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Tesla Sues Former Employees For Allegedly Stealing Data

According to Reuters, Tesla Inc filed a lawsuit on Thursday against a former engineer at the company, claiming he copied the source code for its Autopilot technology before joining a Chinese..

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80-year-Old Conman Is Busted

According to Business Insider, the Department of Justice (DoJ) said on Tuesday that an 80-year-old California conman has been charged for stealing more than $250,000 by setting up fake donation..

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Jury: Bayer's Roundup Weed Killer Caused Man's Cancer

A federal jury found Tuesday that the herbicide Roundup caused a man's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Bayer shares slide after latest Roundup cancer ruling

Shares in Germany's Bayer's fell more than 12 percent on Wednesday after a second U.S. jury ruled its Roundup weed killer caused cancer. Francis Maguire reports.

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Bayer Loses Court Battle Over Roundup

A U.S. jury on Tuesday found Bayer AG’s glyphosate-based weed killer to be a “substantial factor” in causing a man’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. According to Reuters, the ruling allows the trial..

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Devin Nunes Sues Twitter Over Online Ridicule

According to Business Insider, congressional representative Devin Nunes is suing Twitter and anonymous users for defamation. Filed in a Virginia state court, the lawsuit is seeking at least $250..

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Rep. Devin Nunes Is Suing Twitter and 3 Users for Defamation

The Republican representative from California filed the lawsuit in Virginia this week.

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New Research Shows Humans May Have Sixth Sense

Mother Nature Network reports that a scientist in California claims to have found evidence that humans are capable of sensing the magnetic fields around them. Joe Kirschvink, a geophysicist at the..

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GOP lawmaker sues Twitter for $250 million

Republican Devin Nunes is suing Twitter and several Twitter users, claiming the site unfairly censored his tweets and subjected him to hateful messages. Zachary Goelman reports.

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USC May Expel Admissions Scandal Students

FILE PHOTO: A sign is pictured on the grounds of University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 13, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (Reuters) - The University of Southern..

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Who Is Devin Nunes?

Republican Congressman for California’s 22nd District is suing Twitter over claims the platform is allowing anonymous accounts to insult him. Nunes is accusing Twitter of negligence and defamation..

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Los Angeles locals wait for royal baby with mixed interest

Fascination, pride and the best royal soap opera in the world has many Americans eagerly awaiting the impending birth of Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle's first child. Rough Cut (no..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:54Published 4 days ago

U.S. Representative Devin Nunes Is Suing Twitter for Defamation and Negligence

Republican Rep. Devin Nunes (NOO’-nehs) of California is suing Twitter and several of its users for more than $250 million, accusing them of defamation and negligence.

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'Poppy Apocalypse' Crowds Descended Upon California City

Some call it a poppy "super bloom." But the mayor of Lake Elsinore, California, calls it a "Poppy Apocalypse." The city had to close Walker Canyon on Sunday due to an influx of tourists. It's open now...

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Peruvian Ex-President Arrested For Being Drunk In Public In California

According to Reuters, Peru’s former president, Alejandro Toledo, considered a fugitive in Peru, was arrested for being drunk in public in California and released early on Monday. Since 2017, Toledo,..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published 4 days ago

O’Rourke raises $6.1M in campaign’s first day

Beto O'Rourke's campaign announced Monday that the former Texas congressman raised $6.1 million in his first 24 hours as a presidential candidate. Yahaira Jacquez reports.

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Beto O'Rourke Announces Massive $6.1 Million Fundraiser Haul, In Just 24 Hours

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke announced a $6,136,763 fundraising haul in the first 24 hours of his campaign, topping the rest of the 2020 field. O'Rourke, who like many candidates has..

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Suspect Found For 17-Year-Old Girls Murdered In 1999

According to newser.com, "Nearly 20 years after they were murdered, two Alabama teens may finally get some justice, and it was partly the case of the Golden State Killer that led to the break in..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:30Published 4 days ago

Furious Mom Sues Huffman, Loughlin For $500 Billion

A California mom is suing Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman, and others allegedly involved in a college admissions scandal. And according to Newser, she's suing them for the tidy sum of $500 billion...

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California Drought Free For First Time In Seven Years

California, plagued by a crippling shortage of rainfall over the past decade, is officially free of drought for the first time in more than seven years, officials announced Thursday.

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