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Gangsters jailed in India smuggled drugs, orchestrated crimes in California, feds charge

7 July 2026 at 18:55

L.A. and federal authorities arrested and filed indictments against India-based organized crime groups whose leaders are accused of drug trafficking, extortion and the assassination of a prominent Sikh figure.

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Los Angeles, CA - July 07: From right to left: Bill Essayli, First Assistant United States Attorney central district of California speaks as Patrick Grandy, Assistant Director of FBI Los Angeles and Chief Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles Police Department stand next to Essayli during a press conference in regards to federal charges and arrests of alleged members of a transnational organized crime group at Los Angeles FBI Office on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times)

Swanson: Trump's World Cup meddling only made matters worse for rattled U.S. squad

7 July 2026 at 13:00

The last thing the U.S. needed before its lackluster performance in a 4-1 loss to Belgium at the World Cup was President Trump getting involved.

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SEATTLE, WA - JULY 06, 2026: United States of America goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts after losing to Belgium 1-4 at the World Cup round of 16 knock out match between United States and Belgium at Lumen Field on Monday, July 6, 2026 in Seattle, WA. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Even without birthright citizenship, Supreme Court co-signs much of Trump's immigration agenda

6 July 2026 at 13:00

Recent Supreme Court decisions raise significant consequences for immigrants who have made their lives in the U.S.

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Los Angeles, CA - June 07: An anti-ICE protester challenges ICE officers on E Alondra Blvd. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times)
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