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The largest airplane ever constructed, and flown only one time, the Spruce Goose represents one of man's greatest attempts to conquer the skies.

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Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton's comparison over Ukraine may have caused a storm but some believe her motives were calculated After quitting her job as the US secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton has stayed mostly silent on current events, even while giving private speeches and fuelling the speculation about her bid for the ... (more)

LONG BEACH >> Black teenagers have been cited and arrested in the city about four times more often than their white counterparts in the past five years, according to data reviewed by the Long Beach Press-Telegram.

Police today were seeking the public's help in identifying two men suspected in the violent assault of a 19-year-old woman at a Long Beach apartment complex.

Living in Orange County is great with so many things to see and do! Why not explore the world of art and enjoy the beauty of the ocean along with some pretty impressive and influential works of art.

This is one part in a weekly series featuring the UC Davis Arboretum "New Front Yard" series, 41 drought-tolerant and beautiful plants well adapted to our region.

Last year scientist announced that a baby born with H.I.V. had been cured of the disease with an aggressive drug treatment started 30 hours after birth.

One benefit of this commitment is that new homebuyers have several options for down payment and closing cost assistance available now.

Though some candidates have been raising money and gathering support since early last year, Friday was the deadline to file for the June 3 primary.

We just learned Mario Andretti will be feted at the annual Road Racing Drivers Club event ahead of the Toyota Long Beach Grand Prix .

The members of a newly formed musical group want their potential new fans to know a few things before their debut concert Sunday.

LONG BEACH >> The couple found dead Thursday afternoon in an apparent murder-suicide in their North Long Beach home have been identified as Kristie and Javier Perez, 43 and 47, respectively, said Los Angeles County Coroner's officials.

You gorged yourself on steak on Tuesday in preparation for this: the first Friday of Lent.

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has confirmed the first two West Nile virus positive dead birds for 2014 were found in Long Beach.

Four activists have been named Citizen of the Year in Los Alamitos, Cypress and Seal Beach, and received Cypress College Foundation's 39th annual Americana Awards.

LONG BEACH >> Homicide detectives were investigating a reported murder-suicide Thursday evening at 59th Street and Rose Avenue in North Long Beach.

Cancer survivor Sherri Griner modes during the 4th annual “Love Your Mentors" Fashion Show & Silent Auction at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.

This is one of the largest events of its kind. The two day celebration will feature inter-tribal dancing, singing, drumming, arts, jewelry, crafts and food.

R Mayor Bob Foster, city clerk Larry Herrera and singer Charles Wright during a press conference.