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New federal caps on graduate school loans send students and colleges scrambling latimes.com/california/story…

New federal caps on graduate school loans send students and colleges scrambling

New federal caps sharply restrict graduate school student loans. Learn how the strict limits impact tuition, college costs and low-income students.

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14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections latimes.com/california/story…

14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections

In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.

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Woman killed, several injured in Fourth of July fireworks incidents across SoCal latimes.com/california/story…

Fireworks-ignited explosions and raging fires injure several across SoCal over July 4 weekend

Fourth of July fireworks sparked dangerous explosions and raging fires across Southern California, leaving several injured and displacing families.

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Humans, machines or nothing: Case will decide future of California court transcripts latimes.com/california/story…

Humans, machines or nothing: Case will decide future of California court transcripts

California's Supreme Court will decide whether to allow electronic recordings of most civil court proceedings. A ruling in favor could fix a crisis but have unintended consequences.

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Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into 'uncharted territory' for heat latimes.com/california/story…

Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into 'uncharted territory' for heat

Scientists are raising alarms over the planet's warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers.

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'We lost with a lot of honor.' Mexico falls to England and is ousted from World Cup latimes.com/sports/soccer/st…

'We lost with a lot of honor.' Mexico falls to England and is ousted from World Cup

Mexico players and coaches were disappointed they could not give thousands of fans a win, instead falling 3-2 in a spirited match at rowdy Azteca Stadium.

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'I wish she was alive.' Eliezer Alfonzo has emotional day as Dodgers lose to Padres latimes.com/sports/dodgers/s…

Eliezer Alfonzo has emotional day as Dodgers lose to Padres

Eliezer Alfonzo goes 0 for 2 in his major league debut, but there were more important things for the Dodgers catcher to think about.

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L.A. County heat advisory: When will high temperatures peak in SoCal? latimes.com/entertainment-ar…

L.A. County heat advisory: When will high temperatures peak in SoCal?

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory, as parts of Los Angeles County could experience temperatures between the 80s and low 100s in valleys and away from the coast.

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After losing her parents, Jessica Gonzalez wanted to explore things that brought her joy. Her Happy Organics line of produce-inspired candles is a start. latimes.com/lifestyle/story/…
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Jackie and Shadow fled during Big Bear fireworks but returned to nest and eaglets the next day latimes.com/california/story…

Jackie and Shadow fled during Big Bear fireworks but returned to nest and eaglets the next day

Fireworks can frighten animals and send them scattering, but Jackie and Shadow's eaglets apparently are made of sterner stuff.

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California woman killed by Florida alligator. Family calls it 'a completely bizarre accident' latimes.com/california/story…

California woman killed by Florida alligator. Family calls it 'a completely bizarre accident'

A 31-year-old Sacramento woman died after being mauled by an alligator in Florida last Sunday. "Never in a million years would we have seen this nightmare come about," said her boyfriend, who...

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Fireworks and fights: Hundreds arrested at Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach latimes.com/california/story…

Fireworks and fights: Hundreds arrested at Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach

Eyewitness footage shows police charging into beach crowds — which appear to be made up of mostly teens.

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After the Fourth, SoCal's hot weather is making a bad air-quality situation worse latimes.com/california/story…

After the Fourth, SoCal's hot weather is making a bad air-quality situation worse

It's so hot, even the fallout from the fireworks is sluggish.

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Lakers' Adou Thiero hoping to learn and lead with Cameron Carr this summer latimes.com/sports/lakers/st…

Lakers' Adou Thiero hoping to learn and lead with Cameron Carr this summer

Adou Thiero is embracing a leadership role playing alongside rookie Cameron Carr for the Lakers in the NBA Summer League, but he hopes it will also be a learning experience.

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Unlike our stingy semiquincentennial, in 1976, the NEA observed the bicentennial by commissioning six major U.S. composers for six orchestras. latimes.com/entertainment-ar…

When, unlike our upcoming 250th anniversary, a bicentennial mattered to orchestras

Unlike our stingy semiquincentennial, in 1976, the NEA observed the bicentennial by commissioning six major U.S. composers for six orchestras.

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Inside the all-star America250 concert at the L.A. Coliseum latimes.com/entertainment-ar…

Inside the all-star America250 concert at the L.A. Coliseum

Chris Stapleton was the headlining act at a Fourth of July benefit concert that also featured Smashing Pumpkins, Chaka Khan, Maren Morris and Queen Latifah.

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Some beachgoers are creating living rooms with a view on the sand. Cities are cracking down latimes.com/california/story…

Some beachgoers are creating living rooms with a view on the sand. Cities are cracking down

Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and other Orange County towns are cracking down on elaborate shade coverings, citing safety issues.

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L.A. sued over police shooting of dog wearing Knicks T-shirt latimes.com/california/story…

L.A. sued over police shooting of dog wearing Knicks T-shirt

Attorneys for Marie Marseille filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles seeking damages for what the suit contends was undue use of force in the fatal shooting of her dog, Jameson.

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Fireworks-ignited explosions and raging fires injure several across SoCal over July 4 weekend latimes.com/california/story…

Fireworks-ignited explosions and raging fires injure several across SoCal over July 4 weekend

Fourth of July fireworks sparked dangerous explosions and raging fires across Southern California, leaving several injured and displacing families.

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'Minions & Monsters' tops the box office, but with a lower-than-expected haul latimes.com/entertainment-ar…

'Minions & Monsters' tops the box office, but with a lower-than-expected haul

Universal Pictures and Illumination's animated "Minions & Monsters" movie opened this weekend, continuing a strong run for animated flicks in theaters.

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