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California Republican Ken Calvert holds off Dem challenge in Palm Springs area

Calvert defeated Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

California Republican who impeached Trump wins reelection

Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) will win another term representing his House district, a key victory for Republicans trying to keep their narrow House majority, Decision Desk HQ projects. Valadao ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

California Republican who impeached Trump locked in tight race for reelection

A California House Republican who voted to impeach former President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot is locked in a tight race for another term, according to a new poll. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Democrat defeats Republican Rep. Garcia in key California House race

Democrat George Whitesides is projected to defeat two-term Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Whitesides, the former Virgin Galactic CEO who also served as NASA chief of ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Ken Burns on the "incredibly modern" Leonardo da Vinci

In this web extra, filmmaker Ken Burns discusses the subject of his new documentary series for PBS, "Leonardo da Vinci," and how his curiosity and observational genius allowed the 15th century ...

Portrait of a genius: Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci

The acclaimed filmmaker behind the PBS documentary on the 15th century Italian artist and intellectual calls Leonardo da Vinci "one of the most incredibly interesting human beings who has ever ...

Ken Burns on the genius of Leonardo da Vinci

Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, renowned for his documentaries on such topics as the Civil War, baseball, jazz and the Statue of Liberty, has now focused on 15th century Italian artist and ...

Ken Hom: ‘I was petrified of being in front of the camera. Doing TV was a nightmare’

The chef and broadcaster on peeling prawns by the kilo, his bicultural pride and being ‘addicted’ to fish and chips. Ducks don’t like me when they look at me . I’ve cooked countless peking ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Kevin Stefanski hands over offensive play-calling to Ken Dorsey

Jameis Winston at quarterback won’t be the only major change for Cleveland’s offense on Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Ken Jennings apologizes to female contestant after 'problematic' answer on 'Jeopardy!'

"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings called out a "problematic" answer during Monday night's episode and apologized to a female contestant before moving on to the rest of the show.

'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings apologizes after 'problematic' clue

A "Jeopardy!" clue and it's answer prompted a swift apology to a female contestant from host Ken Jennings.

Ken Griffin’s money machine: market maker Citadel Securities

The trading firm is pushing frontiers in markets once dominated by banks — but is not yet regulated like one

Business - Financial Times - November 3

'Jeopardy!' contestant speaks out on 'problematic' clue that Ken Jennings apologized for

A "Jeopardy!" contestant is addressing the "problematic" clue given on the Oct. 28 episode of the show, for which host Ken Jennings then apologized for.

Ken Burns on Leonardo da Vinci: ‘He may be the person of the last millennium’

The legendary documentarian has taken on his first non-American subject for an expansive two-part docuseries. One of the more reassuring aspects of the Donald Trump era has been the emergence of ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Harris wins California

Vice President Harris has won her home state of California, scoring a victory in the Western Democratic stronghold, Decision Desk HQ projects. Harris taking California’s 54 electoral votes was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

California firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters in southern California are making progress against a wildfire that has destroyed more than 200 homes. The Mountain Fire started burning Wednesday morning and has charred more than ...

A Republican Trifecta

With the House, Republicans would have full control of the federal government next year.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Schiff wins California Senate race

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is projected to win his bid for the Senate in California, according to Decision Desk HQ. Schiff, who emerged as one of former President Trump’s chief critics in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Why California Is Still Counting Ballots

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Spielberg, Spike Lee and Queen Latifah among standouts in US arts and humanities honored by Biden

President Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

Biden to honor Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Ken Burns with National Medals of Arts

President Biden will present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts (NEA) on Monday to a group that includes rapper Melissa “Missy” Elliot, film directors Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. to attend Bronny and LeBron James' potential historic debut: 'It's a big deal'

The Lakers open their season against the Timberwolves on Tuesday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers' opener, hoping to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA history

If LeBron James and his son, Bronny, make NBA history Tuesday night by playing in the same game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. will be there to witness it

Sports - ABC News - October 21

The play that changed my life: Jim Broadbent on Ken Campbell’s electrifying epic Illuminatus!

In the 70s, Campbell’s sprawling sci-fi odyssey was a huge education and a hysterical adventure for an eclectic bunch of actors. A teacher at Lamda had recommended early on that I might be suited ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Kevin Stefanski handing play-calling duties to OC Ken Dorsey: How Browns' offensive approach could change

Dorsey was hired as Cleveland's OC last February

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Ken Jennings apologizes for 'problematic' 'Jeopardy!' clue about girls who wear glasses

'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings apologizes to a contestant after the show used the famous Dorothy Parker quote about 'girls who wear glasses' as a recent clue.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Harris, Schiff hold commanding leads in California

Vice President Harris and Democratic Senate candidate Adam Schiff hold wide leads over their Republican rivals in their respective races, according to a new polling. Polling from Emerson College ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

California leads the way on regulation of food additives

Food companies exploit a loophole in the FDA’s rules that let them self-determine an additive’s safety, yielding obvious conflicts of interest.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

California border towns have mixed feelings on immigration

CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is wrapping up his tour of communities along the U.S.-Mexico border with a stop in California. Residents there have differing opinions on immigration.

How a California organization transforms yards to feed communities

In the "CBS Mornings" series, "Rebuilding America," a Los Angeles urban farming program is helping to feed its community. "Crop Swap LA" is an organization that transforms people's yards into ...

California and Nevada voters consider ending inmate 'slavery'

LOS ANGELES — California and Nevada voters are weighing whether to repeal legal loopholes in their state constitutions that allow slavery and involuntary servitude to be used as criminal punishment.

Residents of conservative California county brace for tumultuous elections

‘More and more divided’ Shasta is grappling with baseless conspiracy theories of voter fraud and election denialism. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Residents of one ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

From California to the Caribbean: 5 Sunny New Getaways

Sea, desert, gardens and sun: If you’re looking to escape chilly weather, we have some suggestions.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards

Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Aguilar sails to victory in California House reelection

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (Calif.) is projected to sail to victory in his reelection bid, according to Decision Desk HQ. Aguilar, the third highest ranking Democrat in the House, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

California Mountain fire destroys homes, forces evacuations

Millions in Southern California are under red flag warnings as high winds fuel the flames of the Mountain Fire. NBC News' Morgan Chesky details the damage as the fire has grown to more than 14,000 ...

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