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Lakers Stay Optimistic on Davis-Drummond Tandem, Frank Vogel Says

In the lineups that feature Drummond and Davis, they have played 83 of the 192 possible minutes over those four games. But they have been outscored by 12.6 points per 100 possessions, which is the worst net rating of any pairing to play more than 70 minutes together in the same timeframe.
Mexico's Famed Aztec Temple Damaged in Storm

Mexico's Famed Aztec Temple Damaged in Storm

Mexico's "House of Eagles," the ornate temple complex that once hosted the elite warriors of the Aztec empire, suffered damages after being hit by a storm.
FDA Moves To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars

FDA Approves Biden Administration's Menthol Ban on Cigarettes and Other Flavored Cigars

Based on the Food and Drug Administration, the studies suggest that the ban on menthol would help individuals to quit smoking. The FDA noted that menthol makes tobacco more palatable and the flavor facilitates progression to regular smoking, especially to youth and young adults.
Over $50M Worth of Meth Tied to a Mexican Drug Cartel Seized, Florida Sheriff Says

Over $50M Worth of Meth Tied to a Mexican Drug Cartel Seized, Florida Sheriff Says

Over $50 million worth of methamphetamine linked to a Mexican drug cartel was seized in a months-long drug operation of Florida's Polk County Sheriff's Office.

California Mayors Seek $20 Billion for 5 Years to Address Homeless Crisis

California mayors asked for about $20 billion for five years to address the state's ongoing homeless crisis amid pandemic.
California Surfer Hailed as Hero After Saving a Drowning Man

California Surfer Hailed as Hero After Saving a Drowning Man

After saving a man who was drowning at Sunny Cove beach in Santa Cruz, California, a 17-year-old surfer is now being hailed as a hero.
Ghislaine Maxwell Seen With 'Black Eye' in First Pic From Prison

Ghislaine Maxwell Seen With 'Black Eye' in First Pic From Prison

Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney had released a photo of her in prison with a black eye. It was her first photo released since she was arrested last summer.
Woman Who Returned Lady Gaga's Dogs Is Among 5 Arrested in Violent Robbery

Woman Who Returned Lady Gaga's Dogs Is Among 5 Arrested in Violent Robbery

Five suspects were charged in connection with the theft of Lady Gaga's dogs and the shooting of her dog walker, including the woman who returned the dogs.
U.S. State Department Urges Americans in India to Leave Now

U.S. State Department Urges Americans in India to Leave Now as COVID Deaths Rise Sharply

The U.S. State Department urged Americans in India to leave the country immediately as the COVID-19 crisis continues to worsen.
Texas House Passes Police Reform Bill as Part of George Floyd Act

Texas House Passes Police Reform Bill as Part of George Floyd Act

The Texas House has given an initial green light on three police reform measures, which are part of a set legislation after the murder of George Floyd last year.
Mexico to Receive U.S. Pfizer Vaccines

Pfizer will Begin Shipment of U.S.-Made Vaccine to Mexico

Pfizer will begin their shipment of COVID-19 vaccines to Mexico. The said vaccines will come from the company's Michigan plant.
California Wildfire Allegedly Started To Cover up Murder

California Wildfire Allegedly Started to Cover Up Murder

Officials believed that the California wildfire was started to cover up a murder. The fire additionally killed two people.
California's Current Drought Evident By Low Levels In Lake Oroville

California Drought Pushes to Extreme, Reaches 85% of State Under Severe Condition

The past weekend has witnessed a rain system that came through Southern California and other parts of the state. It moved through, but did not leave much water on the ground.

LAPD Police and a Suspect For Breaking Into His Private Vehicle Engage In Shooting

An off-duty LAPD police sustained gunshot wounds after engaging with a suspect who broke into his private vehicle.
Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi Make History as 1st Women Behind a President at Joint Address

Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi Make History as 1st Women Behind a President at Joint Address

Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made history as the first women to share center stage in Congress during a presidential address.
Ahmaud Arbery: 3 Georgia Men Charged With Hate Crimes Over Killing

Ahmaud Arbery: 3 Georgia Men Charged With Hate Crimes Over Killing

Three Georgia men previously indicted in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery had been charged with hate crime and attempted kidnapping charges by a federal grand jury.
SEC Enforcement Chief Alex Oh Resigns After 5 Days Taking the Job

SEC Enforcement Chief Alex Oh Resigns After 5 Days Taking the Job

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement director Alex Oh stepped down from office after five days on the job.
Stephen Miller's Group Sues Biden Admin Over Discrimination Against White Farmers

Ex-Trump Aide Stephen Miller's Group Sues Biden Admin Over Discrimination Against White Farmers

A legal group founded by ex-Trump aide Stephen Miller has filed a lawsuit claiming Pres. Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan discriminates against white farmers.

California Man Dies After Police Pin Him Down on the Ground

A California man died under the custody of the police. The police method echoes how George Floyd died in the previous year.
Can COVID Vaccine Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?

Can COVID Vaccine Affect Your Menstrual Cycle? Here's What Experts Say

Some women are reporting experiences of temporary changes in their menstrual cycles after taking their dose of the COVID vaccine, according to experts in the medical community.