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Take a ride on some of America's historic roller coasters
Wooden roller coasters have defined American amusement parks for more than a century. And for families across the country, riding them has become the traditional summer experience.
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From SoCal to Milan: Meet the Team USA athletes with local ties
Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Among the Olympians representing the U.S., 12 have lived in Southern California at one point or another. Though most snowboarders have transplanted to the mountains, notable names like Bea Kim and Chloe Kim grew up in the SoCal sun. Some Olympians came to the area for school, including figure skater...
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Critic's Choice Awards 2026: See ‘Hacks' co-stars parody Chalamet and Jenner, among other red carpet looks
Celebrities stunned in designer looks at the Critic’s Choice Awards, but one set of co-stars stood out for their not-so-unique red carpet look.
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What to know about Lyme disease and how to keep safe during a ‘hot tick year'
Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks in the wilderness this summer, but there are plenty of tips to keep you and your family safe from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
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Increasingly hot summers mean sizzling playgrounds and other dangers for kids
Summer has become hotter in most U.S. counties, as much as 5 degrees Fahrenheit in some instances, since 1970. Children are especially at risk.
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Rising temperatures raise risk of stillbirths and preterm births in the U.S.
Climate change has added at least a week of dangerously hot days for pregnant women in every state, raising risks of stillbirths and pre-term births.
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Rising temperatures raise risk of stillbirths and preterm births in California
Climate change has added at least a week of dangerously hot days for pregnant women in every state, raising risks of stillbirths and pre-term births.
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DOGE cuts, tariffs and immigration crackdown: Trump's first 100 days by the numbers
President Donald Trump is marking 100 days in the White House, a tumultuous and divisive start to his second term during which he has been shattering tradition, challenging norms and the courts, upending the world economy and thrilling some Americans while terrifying and infuriating others. Trump is trying to expand the power of the presidency as he transforms the American…
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What federal workers say about DOGE, job cuts and feelings of betrayal
NBC Washington asked government workers and contractors to weigh in on the impact of DOGE cuts. Some said they feel like “a punch in the gut.”
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Can't keep up with all of Trump's directives? Use our tracker
President Donald Trump began his second term with a flurry of executive orders and other measures aimed at remaking the federal government and expanding the power of the presidency. He announced a surprising plan to slash the federal work force with an offer more typical of private companies: Two million employees were told they could resign while continuing to be...
