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In this Jan. 10, 2017, file photo, pharmaceuticals billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong waves as he arrives in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump. Soon-Shiong will take over the L.A. Times on Monday.

National

New 'LA Times' Owner Wants To Compete With 'New York Times' And 'Washington Post'

2:29pm June 18, 2018

by David Folkenflik

Patrick Soon-Shiong takes over the Los Angeles Times on Monday. He said he hopes it will be perceived "not just as a regional paper, but indeed a national paper and hopefully an international paper."

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Zillow Data Used To Project Impact Of Sea Level Rise On Real Estate

11:41am June 18, 2018

by Greg Allen

A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists examined how real estate values were affected in 23 coastal states. Florida has the most to lose, according to the research.

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'LA Times' New Owner Plans To Compete With 'New York Times,' 'Washington Post'

10:51am June 18, 2018

by David Folkenflik

The Los Angeles Times has a new owner. Patrick Soon-Shiong takes over the paper, as well as the San Diego Union-Tribune and several community and suburban publications in a $590 million deal.

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Audi's chief executive, Rupert Stadler, pictured at the Annual Media Conference of Volkswagen AG last month, was arrested Monday.

World News

Audi CEO Arrested In Connection With Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

10:20am June 18, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

German prosecutors reportedly said they feared that Rupert Stadler might attempt to suppress evidence. The head of Volkswagen's luxury car brand was taken into custody Monday morning.

Kathy Kraninger, left, is seen in a 2008 photo, during her tenure the as Department of Homeland Security Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy under Director Michael Chertoff, center.

President Trump To Tap Mulvaney Associate To Lead Consumer Bureau

11:11pm June 16, 2018

by Marie Andrusewicz

The White House says Trump plans to nominate Kathy Kraninger to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Under Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, the CFPB has lost much of its watchdog role.

Billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong officially takes control of the Los Angeles Times and The San Diego Union-Tribune as soon as Monday, sources familiar with the deal tell NPR.

National

Tronc's Sale Of 'LA Times' Set To Close, Bringing End To Newsroom Crisis

8:56pm June 16, 2018

by David Folkenflik

The sale of the paper is expected to be finalized this weekend, transferring ownership from troubled parent company Tronc to billionaire California inventor and investor Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong.

A fire at the Husky Oil Refinery on April 26, in Superior, Wis. The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to rescind regulations that would require refineries and chemical manufacturers to disclose information about emergency plans and the root caus

Fear And Frustration Over EPA Move To Kill Chemical-Disaster Protections

9:32pm June 15, 2018

by Rebecca Hersher

The EPA intends to block rules to prevent and respond to leaks, explosions and other disasters at chemical facilities and refineries around the U.S. That scares many people who live and work nearby.

The Iranian team arrives at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport last week.

Sports
Arts

PHOTOS: The World Cup Is A Spectacle Not Only Of Sport, But Of Style

6:46pm June 15, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

You'd be forgiven for confusing airport tarmacs of Russia for the catwalks of Milan: From street-ready kits to swank trophy cases to entire teams in matching suits, the World Cup aims to impress.

Entering the control room at Three Mile Island Unit 1 is like stepping back in time. Except for a few digital screens and new counters, much of the equipment is original to 1974, when the plant began generating electricity.

As Nuclear Struggles, A New Generation Of Engineers Is Motivated By Climate Change

5:35pm June 15, 2018

by Jeff Brady

The number of people graduating with nuclear engineering degrees has more than tripled since 2001. Many say they are motivated by climate change.

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Kellogg's Honey Smacks cereal has been recalled in association with a recent salmonella outbreak.

Health & Safety

Kellogg's Honey Smacks Recalled Amid Salmonella Outbreak Investigation

5:09pm June 15, 2018

by Cameron Jenkins

The Kellogg's Company is playing it safe by encouraging consumers and retailers to get rid of potentially contaminated boxes of cereal.