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Los Angeles TimesWednesday, 19 August 2026
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Fake L.A. survey deepens distrust of political polls
The results touted by Bass in mayoral race come amid a wave of incorrect predictions.
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TRUMP'S PULLBACK ALARMS ALLIES IN ASIA
Drawdown of military assets leaves vacuum that China and North Korea could exploit.
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ABC alleges retaliation in lawsuit against FCC
Network seeks to halt early TV license review
Stephen Battaglio
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California voters favor progressives
They are split over democratic socialists, poll says. There's also a generational divide.
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