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Devastated family says reaction to pollen triggered teen's fatal asthma attack The family of a teen who suffered a fatal asthma attack after hanging out in a park with friends, says that pollen is to blame for their son's death. Joe Dale died in June 2017 at just 16 years of age, after being diagnosed with Asthma at 5-years-old. After suffering the attack and losing consciousness he was rushed to the hospital and spent six days on life support before his parents took him off it. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/30fywL9

US measles cases still climbing, topping 800 for year U.S. health officials say this year's count of measles cases has surpassed 800, a growing tally that is already the nation's highest in 25 years. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2LOJAvM

Investigation into generic drug industry reveals rampant manufacturing fraud Author of 'Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom' Katherine Eban questions if distant manufacturing plants are being effectively regulated by the FDA. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2WE5rqs

Devastated family says reaction to pollen triggered teen's fatal asthma attack A teen who was celebrating the end of his exams with friends in a park later suffered a fatal asthma attack that his family says was triggered by a severe reaction to pollen. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HhbMCY

Ex-‘Bachelor’ finalist says son’s birthmark mistaken for measles after treatment for rare disorder: 'I cried after that comment' A "Bachelor" finalist whose baby was born with a port wine stain covering half of his face was left in tears when strangers mistook his birthmark for measles. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HfB6tc

Iowa health officials confirm 'multiple cases' of bacterial disease that can spread from dogs to humans "Multiple cases" of a bacterial disease that can be spread from dogs to humans have been confirmed in Iowa, according to health officials. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Q04G8M

Measles case aboard Church of Scientology-owned cruise ship quarantines 28 people A case of the measles was confirmed aboard a Church of Scientology-owned ship in Curacao, leaving 28 people quarantined. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2YlDbcB

Griff Jenkins takes the 'crack cancer' challenge! Catherine Zimmermann, Claire Hughes and Courtney Billings explain how they came up with the idea to raise money for cancer. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2JfUB6X

Tucker: Homelessness has no obvious solution 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' investigates the nation's homeless crisis and the decay of American cities. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2YsD0fQ

Gutfeld on social media tattletales This story contains everything I hate about modern life: call out culture, company cowardice and people eating on subways. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2vWPOPq

Paul Batura: Doris Day’s life was more than ‘Que Sera, Sera’ -- Because our ultimate future is ours to see Doris Day’s rise to worldwide fame may never had happened at all but for a literal bad break when she was just 14-years-old. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HfJRDj

Gutfeld on social media tattletales Author may lose book deal after shaming metro worker for eating on the train. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Hm5r86

Dan Gainor: Yes, Google censors conservatives -- Even liberal journalists now admit it Google picks liberal sites five times as often as ones it considers conservative. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HgcosC

Howard Kurtz: Why the single-digit candidates are losing the spotlight 'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in on how Joe Biden's surge in the polls is forcing other Democratic presidential candidates to modify or reboot their campaign. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Hk8u0G

Douglas MacKinnon: Trump's taxes bring out the turncoats -- Let's call it ‘The Art of the Backstabbers' Since first announcing his candidacy in June of 2015, now President Trump has had to deal with a never-ending list of turn-coats. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JErIB4

Gordon Chang: How China's challenge will be met by America is a critical question – and we must answer soon America needs to have a frank conversation about how Communist Party racism plays into its competition with the United States. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Hf3coe

Dingell urges Democrats to go on Fox Party tries recruitment, media training. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2JC4JXg

Liberty Vittert: The opioid crisis is real but don’t punish patients with life-threatening pain Our government is scaring good doctors from making legitimate medical decisions. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2YosupJ

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter broke his hip Monday at his south Georgia home when he fell while leaving to go turkey hunting, a spokeswoman for the Carter Center said. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2W0RNAC

Even though the Roman Catholic Church teaches that all life has dignity and abortion is a moral evil, a Catholic college in Montana is dictating to its Students For Life group how they should criticize Planned Parenthood, both on campus and online.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2E5WI9f

The student government at a private liberal arts college in Texas has voted to ban Chick-fil-A from their campus. Trinity University, who is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, does not have a Chick-fil-A on their campus, but serve its food on a rotating basis in the cafeteria. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2JnOmyj

The red steel and glass wedge sticking out of the Washington, D.C. landscape is the home to some of the best-kept secrets in the world. The new International Spy Museum has just opened its doors to reveal the hidden stories behind global espionage.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Q4gyGY

Pro-life laws are making headlines across the country, and a federal judge just struck down another one of them in Kentucky, setting up a possible national judicial showdown. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Hk3sRU

A controversial bill called The Equality Act is making its way through Congress, and critics warn that if passed into law, the Equality Act will have a devastating effect on the religious liberty of all Americans. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Jgmqfv

A couple in Woodburn, Oregon is suing their school district after they discovered their eight-year-old son was asked repeatedly by his teacher if he was transgender. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Vzcvbu

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Cannabis bill: An article in the May 13 California section about a bill to increase the number of cannabis shops in the state incorrectly described the type of liquor license that the proposed legislation would use to calculate how many pot shops should be allowed. The bill would base the calculation... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/corrections/la-a4-correx-20190513-story.html>

A man was arrested Monday in connection with the death of a 63-year-old woman who was bludgeoned with an electric Bird scooter, Long Beach police said. Authorities say Rosa Hernandez of Long Beach was assaulted as she walked down the sidewalk in the 3100 block of East 64th Street. At one point... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-woman-dies-scooter-attack-20190513-story.html>

Kawhi Leonard had the shot heard ’round the world Sunday night — quite literally. The Toronto Raptors star hit an incredible shot at the end of Game 7 of his team’s Western Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Time had already expired as the ball bounced on the rim four times... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-kawhi-leonard-game-winner-raptors-76ers-20190513-story.html>

Doris Day and Rock Hudson became big stories starring in a series of romantic comedies in the 1950s and ’60s. But perhaps their most influential joint appearance came decades later in 1985. Day was about to host a cable TV show about dogs, and she invited Hudson on as her first guest. By then,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-doris-day-rock-hudson-aids-retrospective-20190513-story.html>

The power was on display before a pitch was thrown at Target Field on Monday evening. Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani,who is limited only to hitting this season as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery, stepped into the cage set up at home plate for batting practice and banged out moonshot... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-shohei-ohtani-tommy-la-stella-home-runs-angels-twins-20190513-story.html>

Candidates who support President Rodrigo Duterte dominated legislative elections in the Philippines, officials said Tuesday, bolstering the power of the tough-talking architect of a deadly anti-drug campaign and a new friendship with China. With nearly 99% of votes counted, a coalition of parties... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-philippines-midterm-elections-duterte-20190514-story.html>

The Angels on Monday placed reliever Luis Garcia on the 10-day injured list because of a lumbar spine strain and recalled right-hander Taylor Cole from triple-A Salt Lake to take his place. Garcia has been dealing with back soreness the last five days, he said at Target Field, where the Angels... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-luis-garcia-injured-list-taylor-cole-promotion-20190513-story.html>

SERIES NCIS The team investigates the killing of a Marine sergeant who was hailed as a war hero. Mark Harmon and David McCallum star in this new episode. 8 p.m. CBS The Village The neighborhood’s residents face their fears while supporting Ava (Moran Atias) on the day of her immigration hearing.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0514-whats-on-tv-tuesday-20190514-story.html>

DIVISION 1 Semifinals, Tuesday, 3:15 p.m. #4 Huntington Beach vs. Harvard-Westlake at O'Malley Field (Encino) #3 La Mirada at #2 Cypress DIVISION 2 Semifinals, Tuesday, 3:15 p.m. Santa Margarita at Redondo Crescenta Valley at Norco DIVISION 3 Semifinals, Tuesday, 3:15 p.m. Yorba Linda at #4 Great... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-baseball-20190513-story.html>

SOFTBALL CITY OPEN DIVISION Semifinals, Tuesday, 3 p.m. #8 Granada Hills at #4 Granada Hills Kennedy #6 El Camino Real at #2 Chatsworth Notes: Championship, Saturday, 3 p.m. at Cal State Dominguez Hills. DIVISION I Quarterfinals, Monday Birmingham 15, Bell 4 Chavez 6, Cleveland 0 Los Angeles Marshall... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-city-softball-results-pairings-20190513-story.html>

Santa Ana Mater Dei High has produced numerous college offensive linemen over the last five years. At least nine Monarchs have continued their football careers at the next level during that time. Tai Marks hopes to be the next and if his performance Saturday at the Opening Oakland regional was... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/la-sp-tai-marks-mater-dei-high-school-recruiting-20190513-story.html>

OPEN DIVISION First round, Wednesday, 3 p.m. #1 San Pedro, bye #9 San Fernando at #8 Birmingham #12 Chatsworth at #5 Cleveland #4 Sun Valley Poly, bye #3 Palisades, bye #11 Carson at #6 Granada Hills #10 Los Angeles Roosevelt at #7 Granada Hills Kennedy #2 El Camino Real, bye Notes: Quarterfinals,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-baseball-pairings-20190513-story.html>

The news is as astonishing now as it was a couple of days ago: the Lakers are hiring Jason Kidd to be an assistant coach. Of all of the confounding decisions the Lakers have made over the last couple of months, this is most baffling, if only because of how completely avoidable it was. The Lakers ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-jason-kidd-lebron-james-lonzo-ball-20190513-story.html>

The Lakers have entered the NBA’s lottery sphere for the sixth consecutive time, the truest ominous sign of how far they have fallen from their once mighty perch among the league’s elite and it is a telling signature for the challenges newly hired coach Frank Vogel faces. On Tuesday, the Lakers... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-nba-draft-lottery-20190513-story.html>

The City Section baseball seeding meeting delivered lots of surprises on Monday, starting with making San Pedro the No. 1 seed for the Open Division playoffs. El Camino Real is No. 2, Palisades No. 3 and Sun Valley Poly No. 4. San Pedro is 27-4 and once had 18-game win streak, but El Camino Real... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-city-baseball-pairings-20190513-story.html>

Los Lakers lo hicieron oficial y el equipo anunció que Frank Vogel se ha convertido en su nuevo entrenador. Vogel, quien llegó a un acuerdo de tres años el pasado sábado, tomará el equipo de los Lakers, que terminó la temporada pasada con un récord de 37-45 y no llegó a los playoffs por sexta temporada... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/espanol/deportes/la-esp-lakersvogelw-story.html>

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday pardoned seven former felons, including two Cambodian refugees the Trump administration wants to deport, in his first acts of clemency since the Democrat took office in January. Newsom adopted a policy of his predecessor, former Gov. Jerry Brown, to use his... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-gavin-newsom-pardon-immigrant-trump-20190513-story.html>

Doris Day, who died Monday at age 97 , appeared on screen as a wide range of characters in an even wider range of costumes from buckskin and bandanas (in 1953’s “Calamity Jane”) to a thigh-grazing, heart-festooned pair of short pajamas (in 1957’s “The Pajama Game”), with a costume warehouse full... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-doris-day-style-appreciation-20190513-story.html>

Doris Day arrived in Hollywood in the late 1940s already a celebrity, a big-band singer on her way to becoming a movie star. She had early success in light musicals, but as they fell out of fashion she modernized herself in a way that probably confused mid-20th century America: With a bubbly screen... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-doris-day-dead-20190513-story.html>

Over the weekend, a father’s report that his daughter was abducted in a carjacking mobilized law enforcement. The Oakland Police Department and the California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert, notified media and posted on their social accounts in an attempt to find the 3-year-old girl. But... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-oakland-father-arrested-false-police-report-20190513-story.html>

The Lakers made it official Monday when the team announced that Frank Vogel is their new coach. Vogel, who agreed to a three-year deal on Saturday , will take over a Lakers team that was 37-45 last season and missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive time. He will be formally introduced during... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-coach-frank-vogel-official-20190513-story.html>

Two months after free agency officially opened, Damion Square finally found a destination Monday. Turns out, he isn’t going anywhere.The veteran defensive lineman re-signed with the Chargers for one year. “Excited to be back home,” Square said. “Excited to be back in that locker room with my guys.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-damion-square-chargers-20190513-story.html>

In the 1960 family comedy, “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies,” Doris Day plays a housewife married to a drama critic. As she tries to dress up for a Broadway opening, domestic chaos explodes: The kids are running amok, the dog is barking and time is running out. The scene is a tour de force of comedic... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-doris-day-appreciation-20190513-story.html>

BOYS' TENNIS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL Quarterfinals, Friday at Claremont Club #4 Mira Costa vs. #5 San Diego Canyon Crest, 10:45 a.m. #2 Harvard-Westlake vs. #7 Palisades, 10:45 a.m. #1 Irvine University vs. #8 Fresno Clovis North, 12:15 p.m. #3 San Diego Torrey Pines vs. #6 Palos Verdes, 12:15... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-tennis-pairings-20190513-story.html>

Vandalism and graffiti charges were filed Monday against a 22-year-old Fullerton woman accused of posting what prosecutors characterized as Nazi propaganda posters at Newport Harbor High School and Fullerton College. Grace Elisabeth Ziesmer is charged with one count of vandalism and two counts... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-nazi-posters-orange-county-20190513-story.html>

One man was killed as mobs targeted mosques and Muslim shops, weeks after the Easter Sunday attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YoRRI3

A man and two women were shot with arrows in a Bavarian hotel, then more dead women were found. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JBzlrH

Footage obtained by the BBC gives a rare insight into life in the conflict-hit city of Taiz. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q3FbmR

Sudan charges ousted President Omar al-Bashir over the killing of protesters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30geuQx

A Californian couple said the glyphosate-based product Roundup had caused their cancer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VWn08h

Jacinda Ardern replies to an 11-year-old girl who sent her a $5 'bribe' to fund dragon research. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Yopl9x

Attorney General William Barr orders an examination into the origins of the investigation, reports say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q84owI

An American explorer finds plastic waste on the seafloor while breaking the record for the deepest ever dive. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vRN4mi

China says it will raise tariffs on some US imports from 1 June, extending a mutual trade war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VUTjo0

The singer turned movie star enjoyed success in such films as Calamity Jane and Pillow Talk. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VYdGk9

Officials say the 38-metre slide has closed pending safety checks a day after opening to the public. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Q4rrZm

Heatwaves, housing and a turbulent leadership - what will drive Australian voters next weekend? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VgGRdL

A look at how the elite part of Venezuela's capital is coping in the political and economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JCeK6B

Sudan's protesters remain defiant during the Muslim fasting month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Jk2lot

Polish police turned up at an activist's home at 6am and charged her with offending religious feelings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Hhfo7U

How virtual reality tech is finally beginning to fulfil its potential for business. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YrliJG

Nine films to look out for at this year's Hollywood-tinged film festival. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HhJdFJ

Victor Vescovo descended almost 11km in a submersible to the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vYnJqA

The experiences of giving birth on either side of Atlantic can be very different. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Jgcwux

The Hollywood legend and singer has died aged 97. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Yo6jQv

Nigerian athlete Amon Okechukwu dreams of breaking the world high jump record in para-sport. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30j3cew

Three stories of what happens when false information is spread about you on social media sites. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HeYpTM

The Faroe Islands declared themselves shut down as foreign volunteers came to take part in sustainable tourism. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PYAUBn

TSA officers stop passenger at airport carrying sword cane A passenger traveling through LaGuardia Airport in New York City was stopped last week for trying to bring a cane concealing a sharp blade inside. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/30iIdbC

Easyjet passenger removed from flight after alleged sexual harassment incident: 'The lady in the cabin crew was in floods of tears' A witness aboard the plane said the passenger was part of a larger group of men who were being disruptive and had “definitely” been drinking prior to takeoff. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HeWH4J

'Beer train' to tour Napa Valley this summer Cheers! via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Q0Audy

Disneyland's new Flex Pass comes with a catch Disneyland is offering a new annual pass that they hope will help control the massive crowds that visit the park every year. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Je0RMN

Ryanair passenger tries to open door mid-flight: 'I will kill every one of you' A passenger on a flight from Manchester to Gran Canaria reportedly tried to hit a stewardess with a fire extinguisher and threatened to kill everyone on the flight. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2HfxFCz

Myanmar passenger jet lands safely after landing gear fails A Myanmar National Airlines plane has made an emergency landing at Mandalay International Airport using only its rear wheels after the front landing gear failed to deploy. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Ysav1H