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Senior Venezuelan gang member captured in Colombia

The alleged leader of Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua’s armed wing has been captured in a joint operation involving Colombia, the US and the UK. Colombia’s National Police said…

Here’s the design of the latest issued California driver’s license

California driver’s licenses are getting yet another redesign with new security measures — but motorists don’t have to race to their nearest DMV office to update theirs. Starting Wednesday, newly…

Prosecutors won’t pursue battery charge against Dolphins’ Ryan Crow – NBC Los Angeles

Prosecutors in Broward County, Florida, will not pursue charges against Miami Dolphins assistant coach Ryan Crow, who was arrested and accused of battering his girlfriend in August. Crow, 37, has…

Six hospitals in San Diego County make honor roll for substance use treatment – San Diego Union-Tribune

Six San Diego County hospitals are among 33 statewide named the highest achieving in substance use disorder treatment by Cal Hospital Compare, a nonprofit organization that grades medical center performance…

Hayley Williams: Morgan Wallen is song’s ‘racist country singer’

Hayley Williams is happy to confirm that Morgan Wallen is the “racist country singer” she is referring to in her song “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.” During a recent…

Hamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understands

Mediators have made contact with the head of Hamas’s military wing in Gaza, who has indicated he does not agree to the new US ceasefire plan, the BBC understands. Izz…

Government shutdown means 90% of EPA staff won’t be working

The shutdown of the U.S. government could have ripple effects for human health and the environment as an already weakened Environmental Protection Agency will see nearly all of its staff…

Where does USC go from here with its struggling secondary?

After an inconsistent start to the season for USC’s secondary, the defensive coordinator stood in front of a cadre of cameras and didn’t mince words. There were too many coverage…

7-story development approved for downtown Oceanside cinema complex

Oceanside’s City Council unanimously approved a seven-story building with 326 apartments, retail stores and restaurants Wednesday to replace the 2.7-acre Regal Cinema complex that opened as a downtown centerpiece in…

Essay: Inside the history of Lucumí: Afro-Caribbean spirituality as survival

One Friday afternoon in February, Francisco Álvarez León loaded his white pickup with a basket of honey, a bottle of beer, and a bundle of yellow flowers. He turned on…