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Trump orders up a plan for more tariffs, even as inflation heats up  CNN

The heartlessness of the deal: how Trump’s ‘America first’ stance sold out Ukraine  The Guardian US

Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce  NPR

The ruling by a Texas judge against a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas could test “shield laws” in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal. (Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump says US, Russia and Ukraine to meet for three-way talks on ending war  BBC.com

NBC News Crew Captures Footage Of Firefighter & Vehicle Swept Off Road And Into The Ocean By Malibu Mudslide  Deadline Southern California dodges worst of mudslide fears as heavy rains hit region  Yahoo Heavy Rain Raises Threat of More Mudslides in Southern

NBC News Crew Captures Footage Of Firefighter & Vehicle Swept Off Road And Into The Ocean By Malibu Mudslide  Deadline Here’s how much rain Southern California has seen from major storm system  ABC7 Los Angeles Watch: California debris flow sweeps emergency vehicle

Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle. (Image credit: AP)

Powerful rainstorm brings mudslides, street flooding, rescues across Southern California  Los Angeles Times SoCal hit by mudslides, flooding as powerful storm slams region  ABC7 Los Angeles California roads buried in mud after powerful storm triggers landslides  USA TODAY Heavy mudslides and flooding shut

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