Part of a key firearms law lapsed following a federal court decision. What happens now?

Gun rights groups are celebrating a federal ruling that lifts restrictions on the purchase of silencers, used to lessen the sound of gunshots, and certain firearms. Judge James Wesley Hendrix…

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Blow to Westside child care: UCLA to close infant and toddler centers charging $3,000 a month

Parents said they are scrambling this week after UCLA announced that two university-run child-care centers serving roughly 220 children — nearly all children of UCLA staff, faculty or students —…

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Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski may poach former Pro Bowl pass rusher from Browns team that fired him

Za'Darius Smith was supposedly set to sign with the Cleveland Browns, if one believed the reports coming out of The Land over the weekend. But there is a significant problem…

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House Ethics Committee announces sexual misconduct investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez

The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is investigating Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of Los Angeles for alleged sexual misconduct.The committee said it is investigating allegations that Gomez, 51,…

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Hawaii waterfall’s dramatic boom captured in wild before and after footage following hurricane

A social media post has kicked up a storm. Hurricane Lala has swept through Hawaii, Honolulu and Maui counties, causing massive amounts of damage and leaving thousands without power. In an…

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