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Marines deployed to LA as Trump says California governor should be arrested
California has sued the Trump administration in a bid to block deployment of the National Guard and the Marines, arguing it violates federal law and state sovereignty.
- Michael Koziol
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Even if you know nothing about US natural wonders, you know this one
Towering granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls, giant sequoia trees – here are seven must-see highlights of one of the world’s most famous national parks.
- Ben Groundwater
Nine reporter caught up in LA protests as governor hits out at Trump
US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was reporting on a situation she said was rapidly deteriorating when she was shot in the leg by a rubber bullet.
- John Gittelsohn and Alicia A. Caldwell
Disneyland is about to turn 70, and it’s pulling out all stops
Almost a billion visitors have walked through the gates of the beloved Southern California park since it opened in 1955.
- Julietta Jameson
The modest shack where Hollywood stars eat before they’re famous
The famous Route 66 ends at a modest cafe that’s been frequented by the likes of Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Quentin Tarantino.
- Paul Chai
This roasting-hot national park may be America’s most underrated
Death Valley is the hottest, driest and lowest national park in the US – and arguably the most visually arresting.
- David Whitley
A $250m renovation raises the bar at Regent Santa Monica Beach
One of the most talked-about US openings of 2024 pushes boundaries for Santa Monica luxe beachfront hotels.
- Kristie Kellahan
The Australian species spreading all over the world and exacerbating bushfires
Eucalyptus trees are grown in plantations in nearly 100 countries and planted as city trees on every continent besides Antarctica.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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- California bushfires
Fresh fire erupts in Southern California prompting new evacuation orders
The Hughes fire broke out near the Lake Castaic area of northern Los Angeles County, two weeks after blazes that claimed at least 28 lives and devastated the city broke out.
- Christopher Weber
This new musical set during the marriage equality debate shines light on a grey time
Set in 2017 during Australia’s marriage equality debate, Bearded follows two queer teenagers as they navigate coming out.
- Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Will Cox, Andy Hazel and Andrew Fuhrmann
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