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The Obama Presidential Center had to overcome many hurdles before coming into existence, including continual protest and two federal lawsuits. The same is true for the parkland the center rests upon, which from the start sparked debate and litigation. Even …

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith came to the Senate at a very different moment for Democrats. Appointed in late 2017 to replace Sen. Al Franken after fellow Democrats demanded his resignation amid allegations of unwanted …

It started as an idea: What if LA Metro had its own police department to better reduce crime? That notion grew out of frustration with coverage from LAPD and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrolling buses and trains, with …

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN ANTONIO — The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common, including that the outcome …

You’re a grand old flag Sunday, June 14 is Flag Day, and the first designs for the Stars and Stripes began in 1776. Congress adopted the red, white and blue flag with 13 stars June 14, 1777. President Harry S. …

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has determined that the mammoth Hollywood media merger is not likely to harm competition in the industry or …

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addresses the media alongside Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka on Friday, June 12, 2026, in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer) Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka speaks …

CHICAGO — A day after setting off alarm bells by leaving a game early, Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers’ lineup on Friday. But Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he was feeling “fine-ish.” Ohtani went for imaging on his …

By GENE JOHNSON SEATTLE (AP) — Ali Abdulla was over the moon when he learned his youth-soccer nonprofit would receive 20 free tickets to the World Cup round of 16 match next month in Seattle. Many of the kids in his African …

By Michelle Edgar For 35 years, dancers from around the world have traveled to North Hollywood seeking something that can’t be taught in a classroom: opportunity. They come to Millennium Dance Complex, a San Fernando Valley institution that has quietly …

It’s been all celebration this past week for rising hip-hop artist Raq Baby. He turned 21 on June 8 ahead of his homecoming performance at the 2026 Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash on Sunday. But for the Englewood-bred rapper, he’s not …

By KEN SWEET, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Treasury Department moved Friday to enlist the nation’s banks more deeply in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, including issuing fresh guidance that lets banks rapidly share information about suspected customers and …

Ducks winger Beckett Sennecke was named to the NHL’s All-Rookie Team on Friday. He finished in third place for the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year behind unanimous winner Matthew Schaefer, a defenseman for the New York …

By JOHN WAWROW TORONTO — Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw …

By REBECCA SANTANA and VALERIE GONZALEZ WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizations that give legal assistance to children who came to the U.S. alone said agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Health and Human Services tried to enter their offices in …