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The Pink Orchid bakery and cafe and the Taste of Tehran restaurant are seen in the so-called "Tehrangeles" neighborhood in the Westwood district of Los Angeles on Monday, May 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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From London to Los Angeles, many Iranians overseas cheer, and fear, after president's death
By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press
Wed,05/22/24-2:11AM , 249 Reads
LONDON (AP) — Among Iranian communities from London to Los Angeles, few tears are being shed over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a weekend
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AP correspondent Mimmi Montgomery reports on the Dutch contender of the Eurovision Song Contest being expelled on the day of the final.

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Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza
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Sat,05/11/24-2:38AM , 479 Reads
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement in support of Israel's Eurovision Song Contest participant after she was booed during rehearsals for her performance in the competition's semifinal.

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For Israel’s contestant, the Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers
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Fri,05/10/24-5:26AM , 302 Reads
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Eden Golan is in Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest, but she isn't seeing much of the country.
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Ukrainian Anastasiya Sereda paints a canvas in an art class for women bereaved by war, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

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Grit, humor, grief and gloom mix as Ukrainians face a dangerous new phase in the war
By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press
Tue,05/07/24-11:20PM , 311 Reads
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Paintbrush in hand, Anastasiya Sereda is working on a painting of a chubby-faced panda in the uniform of a Ukrainian soldier.

Propped on her easel is the reason why – a photo of her boyfriend Bohdan, a burly serviceman with a gentle smile.
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Current Temp

71°F

Cloudy

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 70°F
Feels Like: 74°F
Dew Point: 65°F
Humidity: 76%
Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM

Wind Speed: 10 to 15 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 16 mph
Sky Cover: 79%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 65°F
Moon Rise: 2:21 AM
Moon Set: 11:53 AM

A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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