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Nine charged over looting in LA fires: prosecutor

Nine charged over looting in LA fires: prosecutor

Nine people have been charged in connection with looting in evacuation zones around huge fires burning in Los Angeles, the area's chief prosecutor said Monday.

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Colombia star Rodriguez leaves La Liga for Mexico

Colombia star Rodriguez leaves La Liga for Mexico

Colombia captain and ex-Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has joined Mexico's Club Leon after a brief and unsuccessful stint with La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, the clubs announced on Monday.

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Timberwolves' Edwards fined again for 'obscene gestures'

Timberwolves' Edwards fined again for 'obscene gestures'

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was fined $50,000 for making "obscene gestures toward a game official," the NBA said Monday.

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Lazio fire far-right falconer after online penis posting

Lazio fire far-right falconer after online penis posting

Lazio fired the far-right sympathiser who handles their eagle mascot on Monday after he posted online a series of videos and pictures of his erect penis.

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'Mommy, what's happening?': Young families left traumatized by LA fires

'Mommy, what's happening?': Young families left traumatized by LA fires

As deadly flames swept closer and smoke poured into their Los Angeles home, Zahrah Mihm tried to calmly wake her two young children in the middle of the night.

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Under-fire Wales boss Gatland accepts change likely unless results improve

Under-fire Wales boss Gatland accepts change likely unless results improve

Wales coach Warren Gatland said on Monday he knows his job is on the line after naming a Six Nations squad he hopes will end the national side's record-breaking losing streak.

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California governor spars with Musk over wildfire 'lies'

California governor spars with Musk over wildfire 'lies'

California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of spreading "lies" about the state's response to deadly wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, escalating their online row over swirling misinformation.

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Grammys still set for February 2, will support LA fire relief

Grammys still set for February 2, will support LA fire relief

The Grammys, slated for February 2, will "proceed as planned" despite the devastating fires scorching Los Angeles, the Recording Academy said Monday.

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Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate

Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate

The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games.

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Glitzy Oscars nominees' lunch cancelled after LA wildfires

Glitzy Oscars nominees' lunch cancelled after LA wildfires

The body that awards the Oscars said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees' luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with enormous wildfires that have crippled the city.

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