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Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese pays $880 million to 1,353 sexual abuse victims
The agreement escalates the total accumulated by Los Angeles based sexual abuse lawsuits to more than $1.5 billion
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Top Gun: Maverick sinks Titanic as highest domestic-grossing Paramount film, highest earner worldwide
On Wednesday, Paramount announced that the sequel to 1986 cult classic Top Gun had officially brought in $601.9 million at the domestic box office, surpassing the record of the company’s iconic 1997 film, Titanic
Entertainment
Singer Ricky Martin denies accusations of incestuous relationship with nephew
Family member has "deep mental health challenges," singer's lawyer says.
Sports
Olympics committee announces restoration of Jim Thorpe as sole gold medalist from 1912 competition
Athlete had been stripped of medals after his professional sports-playing came to light.
Law Enforcement
100,000 worth of stolen ammunition and weapons found in California subway bunker
An investigation into a commercial burglary incident led police to the bunker
Crime
San Diego border agents confiscate enough fentanyl to kill more than 23 million people
In one traffic stop, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa LPOE in San Diego County confiscated enough fentanyl to kill more than 23 million people.
Entertainment
Dave Chappelle earns two Emmy nominations despite transphobia controversy
Dave Chappelle’s controversial Netflix comedy special was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards this year, despite material that offended the transgender community
Crime
Major bust as border officials seize over 100 pounds of fentanyl hidden in food
CBP officers discovered 46 packages of fentanyl concealed in flour bags, creamer cans, powdered milk cans, and ground coffee cans.
Culture
Report: California has most severe housing deficit in the nation
California has the most severe housing underproduction in the nation, reaching a deficit of nearly 980,000 homes, according to a new report released Thursday.
Entertainment
Judge rejects Amber Heard's request for new defamation trial with Johnny Depp
The actress may still appeal the decision to the Virginia Court of Appeals
Technology
Judge orders discovery phase in social media collusion lawsuit against Biden administration
President Joe Biden, members of his administration and select social media companies must turn over documents and answer questions within the next 30 days during a discovery phase of a lawsuit alleging collusion to suppress freedom of speech, a court ruled. The
