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In the days before the primary election, the race solidified into a three-way contest between Becerra, Steyer and Hilton.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The fighting is less intense than before, but persistent enough to leave all three arenas in an uneasy limbo between war and peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Huntington Beach advances to play the winner of Wednesday’s game between Corona and Chula Vista Eastlake on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The exchange of attacks could complicate continuing U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the conflict between the two countries and might put at risk the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s at the time of day between light and dark when the fairground’s twinkly lights sparkle, and the heat of the day is carried off with the cool breeze of the evening.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam