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The Carpaccio
How 'The Menu' got the horrors of high-end fine dining right A few months back, an acquaintance introduced me to a French restaurant of which I’d never heard before. Our first date on this...
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The Republicans and the Democrats are trying to make the government a one-party state
Letters to the Editor: We are a nation of political violence. Thanks, GOP leaders, we are a nation of political violence. Thank you for taking it out on the Obama administration. We are a...
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Kevin de León’s absences as a council staffer will cost him taxpayer money
City Council President Paul Krekorian will not excuse Kevin de León's council absences for his work as a council staffer, after the council's interim mayor said he would not be able to continue working...
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Marco Rubio: We can’t build a better America unless we put real solutions on the table
McConnell defeats Rick Scott to continue leading Senate Republicans in Washington Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL): If McConnell wants to bring us closer together, he should start by bringing us closer to the Constitution -...
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The death of a teacher in Mexico City
Teachers and business owner who died of carbon monoxide poisoning at Mexico City Airbnb brought light to those around them, families say Maria Elena Salas was a teacher in Mexico City The death of...
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The First Reporter, The First City Editor
Speaking to the L.A. Times, Leslie Jordan was always good for a sassy one-liner: "I've been a fan and a friend for over 10 years now. I was hoping to have the chance to...
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The Fyre Festival Was a Farce
‘It was an absolute Fyre Festival.’ Before Miami contestants were enlisted to save the world, another group signed up in Montreal. But where were the cameras? Before this most recent edition of the popular...
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The Stock Market Isn’t Going to Crash
Time to retire? Absolutely, said some. Never, said others. After a year of research, I had my answer. Here’s what I know: 1. The stock market isn’t going to crater. And neither is the...
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The Dems Aren’t Going to Lose the House
Granderson: 'They go low, we go high'? Great plan. But have you seen how low Republicans will go? Great plan. But have you seen how low Republicans will go? By now, it’s pretty clear...
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The Deep Blue Edge: The Deep Blue Edge
Op-Ed: To save the Earth, think like a 'blue water' sailor By Bill McKibben The idea that the ocean as we know it is in trouble is not a new one. But few people...