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Amy Swan / Los Angeles:State Regulators Open Inquiry Into Santa Monica Sober Living Home Where Presley Gerber DiedCalifornia's Department of Health Care Services is reviewing whether Resolutions Living was providing services that require a state license, after a complaint from a rehab reform advocate.

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Jacob Leary / New York:As Climate Disasters Intensify, Funding for Preparedness Programs Is Being CutDeep reductions in foreign aid have shut down disaster-monitoring programs in the Himalayan region and shrunk climate finance just as floods and glacial hazards grow more dangerous.

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Jacob Leary / New York:Prince Harry Tells Clinton Global Initiative AI Chatbots Threaten Children's RelationshipsIn his first major address since moving back to the U.K. last month, the Duke of Sussex argued that AI poses a deeper risk to children than social media because it seeks emotional attachment.

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Amy Swan / Los Angeles:Chargers Fall to Cardinals in Sloppy Season Opener at SoFi StadiumArizona beat Los Angeles 26-14 on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as turnovers, penalties and a porous defense marred the debuts of new Chargers coordinators Mike McDaniel and Chris O'Leary.

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Ken Adams / Chicago:Affordability Dominates Lake County Campaigns as Nov. 3 Election Nears, With Turnout Possibly ClimbingParty leaders in Lake County agree cost of living is voters' top concern, and the county clerk says interest could push turnout well above a typical midterm.

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Aever Bundji / Philadelphia:Eagles Rookie Tight End Eli Stowers Needs Time, and History Suggests Patience Pays OffStowers, a second-round pick from Vanderbilt, has been quiet in training camp, but comparisons with other non-first-round tight ends suggest his breakout could be years away.

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Ken Adams / Chicago:Bears kicker Cairo Santos, already the franchise's most accurate, says he is still improving at 34Entering his 13th NFL season, Santos has added a little range and flexibility work to his offseason while continuing to hold the Bears' records for field-goal accuracy.

Mei Ling / San Francisco:San Francisco's 311 App Is Canceling Drug-Use Complaints, Leaving Residents to Call PoliceHundreds of drug-use reports filed through the city's 311 app have been closed without action, even though officials say 311 is the right place to report them.

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Juan Gonzalez / Phoenix:Ukrainian Drone Campaign Strains Russian-Held Crimea as Shortages MountA sharp escalation in Ukrainian air and sea drone attacks has disrupted power, water, fuel and supply shipping on the Russian-controlled peninsula, though Kyiv says it is not trying to retake it for now.

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Kendra Konchanuk / Houston:Talarico Pitches Populist 'New American Dream' in Pasadena, Targeting Paxton and Billionaire DonorsThe Democratic Senate nominee used a packed San Jacinto College auditorium to push an affordability agenda and tie Republican Ken Paxton to wealthy megadonors, as new polls show him ahead.

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Aever Bundji / Philadelphia:Wilt Chamberlain Set the Template for Living in New York While Starring in PhiladelphiaAs reports float the idea of LeBron James living in New York while playing for the Sixers, friends of Wilt Chamberlain recall how the Hall of Famer commuted by fast car in the 1960s.

Mei Ling / San Francisco:A Year After His First Deadline, Posey's Giants Are Selling AgainWith San Francisco sitting at 47-65, Buster Posey is again trading veterans for prospects, and last year's deadline deals offer a mixed early return.

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Juan Gonzalez / Phoenix:Independent study finds Waymo vehicles crash far less often than human drivers, with caveatsResearchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report that Waymo vehicles were involved in 68% fewer crashes per mile than human drivers, though they say the data has limits and the technology is still early.

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Mei Ling / San Francisco:Lurie Backs Federal Bill to Tighten Emergency Rules for Waymo and Other RobotaxisSan Francisco's mayor is supporting Rep. Kevin Mullin's proposal to require autonomous vehicle companies to meet minimum emergency-response standards after robotaxi breakdowns during the July 4 fireworks and a December blackout.

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