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A man waves a Mexican flag as smoke and flames rise from a burning vehicle during a protest against federal immigration sweeps.

LA’s Trump-inspired chaos exactly what President warned of

DAVID WOIWOD: It’s not only the San Andreas fault that threatens to transform Los Angeles. It’s the political tremors out of Washington that have residents bracing. 

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Los Angeles police have launched a formal investigation after one of its officers opened fire on an Australian reporter

Major development after LA cop fires on Aussie TV reporter

Vision of the frightening incident in which an officer appears to deliberately swing their gun, take aim and then shoot at the reporter has gone viral and sparked worldwide condemnation. 

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SEIU members and supporters gather in front of the federal building in LA for the release of SEIU President David Huerta, who was detained by ICE last week.

Arrested development: Trump wants State governor detained

 The relationship between Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom has hit a new low

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A jury foreperson in Harvey Weinstein's trial spoke to the judge about a "not very good" situation.

Jurors in Weinstein retrial ‘fighting amongst themselves’

Just after the New York jurors returned to court, the foreperson sent a note saying he wanted to speak to the judge ‘about a situation that isn’t very good.’

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to support ICE amid ongoing protests in the nation’s second-largest city.

‘Deliberate chaos’: Trump’s call for more troops slammed

US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angles to support ICE amid ongoing protests in the nation’s second-largest city.

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Protesters gathered in LA’s downtown area and the nearby cities of Compton and Paramount in response to a series of deportation raids, sparking an ‘unprecedented’ reaction from the Trump Administration.

City on edge: What you need to know about LA protests

Protesters gathered in LA’s downtown area and the nearby cities of Compton and Paramount in response to a series of deportation raids, sparking an ‘unprecedented’ reaction from the Trump Administration.

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Hundreds of Marines are preparing to deploy to Los Angeles to protect federal buildings, American media outlets reported.

500 Marines sent to LA as state governor sues Trump: reports

The deployment of 500 active-duty soldiers would mark an escalation of an already-tense situation in America’s second-largest city.

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An activist holds a sign as cars burn during protests sparked by immigration raids in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Trump is playing with fire, which is just how he likes it

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Each new day brings us fresh evidence of a deeply troubling trend — America is no longer a stable country, and it is growing less stable by the day.

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JACKSON HEWETT: Is Donald Trump doubling down on another policy of economic self-harm?

Why Trump’s migrant crackdown hides looming economic shock

JACKSON HEWETT: Is Donald Trump doubling down on another policy of economic self-harm?

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Authorities in the US continue to search for wanted murder suspect Travis Decker.

New images of monster dad accused of killing three daughters

Authorities have released new images of Travis Decker, who is wanted on suspicion of murdering his three daughters, as a massive manhunt intensifies on the US-Canada border.

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ared Leto is facing a wave of misconduct allegations from multiple women.

Hollywood star facing allegations of ‘hitting on teen girls’

Jared Leto is under scrutiny following a detailed report that includes claims of inappropriate behaviour with underage women.

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An Australian journalist has been shot during the LA riots.

Aussie reporter shot during LA riots

An Australian TV reporter has been shot as she stood relaying news on the immigration protest riots that have engulfed Los Angeles.

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An Arizona family is speaking out after their 19-year-old daughter died from a deadly online trend known as “dusting".

Teen girl dies from shocking social media trend

A 19-year-old girl lost her life after trying a viral social media trend. Now her family is speaking out to warn others before it’s too late.

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The LGBTQI march through Washington marks the culmination of the weeks-long WorldPride celebration.

Rally for gay rights to convene at historic US site

As Pride celebrations peak, activists gather at the Lincoln Memorial to protest Trump’s anti-LGBTQI policies and rising transphobia.

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A protester places debris in a fire as Border Patrol personnel in riot gear and gas masks stand guard outside an industrial park in the city of Paramount, California.

The Trump-California conflict risks getting out of control

AARON PATRICK: For the first time in 60 years, a President has federalised the National Guard without the support of a State Governor. Violence could follow.

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