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December 5, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Investigators Find Human Remains Buried at a San Diego Home

Prosecutors are looking at potential connections to a former resident, who faces a murder charge in another case.

ICE Arrest Data Shows Many Immigrants With No Criminal Record

In high-profile operations, more than half of those arrested had no criminal record, an analysis shows.

Audio | Newsom Says Trump’s Attacks Are “Not Normal Behavior”

The California governor also criticizes executives he says are engaging in “crony capitalism.”

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A.I. Deal Making Is Getting Faster and Faster

Investors are deciding within 15 minutes whether to shovel millions into A.I. start-ups and taking entrepreneurs weight lifting and rock climbing to get deals done.

LeBron James Says His Assist Was ‘the Perfect Way’ for Scoring Streak to End

James wrote his own ending, wrapping up a streak that began 15 days after Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was born.

San Francisco Mayor Names Derrick Lew as New Police Chief

Mr. Lew is a veteran police officer whose experience includes major operations against drug dealing.

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘The Last Emperor’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ Actor, Dies at 75

The actor, born in Japan, starred in dozens of film and television shows, including Amazon’s “The Man in the High Castle.” His career spanned more than three decades.

Can a California Director Bring His Sunshine to New York?

Before returning to New York to lead Roundabout, Christopher Ashley is concluding his 18-year tenure at La Jolla Playhouse with the new musical “Working Girl.”

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