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Climate Change and the California Coast
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Climate Change and the California Coast

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Eric

As California droughts intensify, ecosystems and rural communities will bear the brunt of their fury, as the state’s water problems become more acute, climate change-fueled, and the people become more impoverished. A new report,...

Brazil's First Far-Right Candidate Could've Been a Bumbling Fool or Mendacious Crook
europe

Brazil’s First Far-Right Candidate Could’ve Been a Bumbling Fool or Mendacious Crook

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Eric

Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula face off in last debate before vote BRASILIA, BRAZIL – In last Sunday's general election, the world's oldest democracy had one of its closest, most closely fought races for president. A...

Omaha Synagogue Shooter Kills One Man, Injures Seven
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Omaha Synagogue Shooter Kills One Man, Injures Seven

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Eric

1 person killed and 7 others injured in Nebraska shooting at Jewish synagogue Police outside the Chabad House, which was hosting a Chabad-affiliated wedding. This is an archived article and the information in the...

The Dodgers Are the Good Guys
politics

The Dodgers Are the Good Guys

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Eric

Commentary: The excruciating conclusion of the Dodgers' glorious season This is a story about what's wrong with Major League Baseball. It also is a story about how it's not all bad and the Dodgers...

Carlos Alcaraz: I think he is a little selfish.
politics

Carlos Alcaraz: I think he is a little selfish.

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Eric

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Frances Tiafoe at the US Open semifinals in a battle of tennis' rising stars as the American defeated the Australian in a grueling, match that was decided on three of the...

California Gas Prices Drop to $4.05 a Gallon, a Record Low
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California Gas Prices Drop to $4.05 a Gallon, a Record Low

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Eric

Los Angeles gas prices fall for 16th day in a row, likely to keep dropping The average price of gasoline in Los Angeles has fallen sharply in nearly 15 days, likely keeping low prices...

The University of California’s Pay and Pension Laws Are Changing the System
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The University of California’s Pay and Pension Laws Are Changing the System

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Eric

Op-Ed: As a UC professor, I support the strikers. Our schools shouldn't have let it come to this. A lot has changed in just a few short years for the University of California faculty,...

Why Wisconsin Voters Should Be able to Get Out and Vote
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Why Wisconsin Voters Should Be able to Get Out and Vote

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Eric

I'm Mandela Barnes: This is why I want Wisconsin's vote in the midterm election to be secret. As the 2016 presidential election draws near, the state that holds a hotly contested governor's race has...

Calgary Police Service says it has no choice but to arrest protesters outside City Hall
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Calgary Police Service says it has no choice but to arrest protesters outside City Hall

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Eric

Council was told security hired to prevent encampments wouldn’t make arrests. One councillor is questioning why city documents say otherwise. By Up Next By The Calgary Police Service has acknowledged its officers violated the...

Water Towers in San Jose, Calif.
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Water Towers in San Jose, Calif.

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Eric

As drought drives prices higher, millions of Californians struggle to pay for water Updated 3:57 pm, Tuesday, March 1, 2013 Photo: John Storey Image 1of/29 Caption Close Image 1 of 29 A water tower...