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L. Francis Cissna, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, sits for a photo in Laguna Niguel, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2019. In an interview, Cissna said immigration officials will train dozens of U.S. border patrol agents to start screening immigrants arriving on the southwest border for asylum amid a surge in the number of families seeking the protection, Cissna said his agency will train about 60 border agents over the next few months to join in conducting the screenings on the U.S.-Mexico border. (AP Photo/Amy Taxin)

US will train dozens of border agents to screen for asylum

By AMY TAXIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2000, Vince McMahon, chairman of the World Wrestling Federation, speaks during a news conference in New York. The XFL is set for a surprising second life, McMahon announced Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. McMahon said the XFL would return in 2020 but offered few other details about the late winter/early spring football league. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey, File) **FILE**

XFL reaches multiyear agreement with ESPN and Fox

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Actor Morris Chestnut, a cast member in director John Singleton's 1991 debut film &quot;Boyz n the Hood,&quot; arrives at a memorial service for Singleton at Angelus Funeral Home, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. Singleton died on April 29 following a stroke. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Ice Cube, others mourn director Singleton at private funeral

By ANDREW DALTON and CHRIS PIZZELLO - Associated Press

Los Angeles City officials at podium on right, Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson, from left, Mayor Eric Garcetti, State Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Los Angeles Urban League President and CEO Matthew Lawson, unveil the Obama Boulevard sign in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 4, 2019. A stretch of road in Los Angeles was renamed after former President Barack Obama during a festival and unveiling ceremony. The Obama Boulevard will replace Rodeo Road, a 3 ½-mile street that runs across the city's historic black neighborhood. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Los Angeles christens Obama Boulevard

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The Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes (15) is greeted by Matt Beaty (45) after scoring the go-ahead run on a single by Max Muncy during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2019, in San Diego. The Dodgers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Barnes, Muncy help Dodgers edge Padres 4-3

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Red Bulls rally to snap Galaxy’s 7-game unbeaten streak

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FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2016, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., about the administration's approach to counterterrorism campaign. A stretch of road in Los Angeles will be renamed after former President Barack Obama during a festival and unveiling ceremony Saturday, May 4, 2019. Obama Boulevard will replace Rodeo Road, a 3 ½-mile street that runs from Culver City to mid-city Los Angeles, passing the city's historic black neighborhood. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Stretch of road in Los Angeles renamed Obama Boulevard

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Pieces of evidence are presented on Friday, May 3, 2019 at a press conference in Wiesbaden, Germany, about European and American investigators breaking up one of the world’s largest online criminal trafficking operations, which was allegedly responsible for the international trafficking of drugs, as well as forged documents and other illegal materials. Three German men, ages 31, 22 and 29, were arrested on allegations they operated the so-called “Wall Street Market” Darknet platform. In Los Angeles, two drug suppliers were arrested and authorities confiscated some $1 million, drugs and weapons. (Silas Stein/dpa via AP)

European, US investigators make major darknet bust

By DAVID RISING - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Goodwin hits tiebreaking homer in Angels’ 4-3 win over Jays

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Evan Longoria connects for a three-run double off Los Angeles Dodgers' Dylan Floro in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 29, 2019, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Longoria’s 3-run double rallies Giants past Dodgers 3-2

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - This July 13, 1991 file photo shows filmmaker John Singleton, who made the movie &quot;Boyz N The Hood,&quot; in Los Angeles. Oscar-nominated filmmaker John Singleton has died at 51, according to statement from his family, Monday, April 29, 2019. He died Monday after suffering a stroke almost two weeks ago. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith, File)

John Singleton found a perfect marriage of movie and moment

By ANDREW DALTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 31, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, left, listens as Los Angeles Olympic Committee leader Casey Wasserman speaks during a press conference to make an announcement for the city to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2028, at Stubhub Center in Carson, Calif. The price tag on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is now $6.88 billion, a $1.36 billion increase that comes mainly because of accounting measures designed to better reflect inflation over the long lead-up to those games. Most key numbers the organizing committee released Tuesday, April 30, 2019, are essentially the same as those submitted in the original bid documents, only adjusted from 2016 dollars to reflect the real value of the dollars at the time they'll be received or spent. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Money games: Revised LA Olympics budget nearly $7 billion

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

FILE - This March 4, 2018 file photo shows John Singleton at the Oscars in Los Angeles. The family for Singleton says the filmmaker will be taken off life support Monday, April 29, 2019, after suffering a stroke almost two weeks ago. In a statement Monday, Singleton’s family said it was “an agonizing decision, one that our family made over a number of days with the careful counsel of John’s doctors.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

John Singleton, maker of ‘Boyz N the Hood,’ dies at 51

By JAKE COYLE and HILLEL ITALIE - Associated Press

Rams grab nose tackle, Last Chance U grad on 3rd draft day

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts to an official's call during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoff series against the Utah Jazz, in Houston, Wednesday, April 24, 2019. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rockets eager for another chance at the champion Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

This Aug. 22, 2018, photo provided by the University of Washington shows Taylor Rapp. Rapp is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.(Scott Eklund/University of Washington via AP)

Tradin’ Rams pick Gurley backup, bolster defense after deals

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2019, file photo, North safety Nasir Adderley of Delaware (23) smiles before the start of the Senior Bowl college football game, in Mobile, Ala. Adderley is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Chargers select Delaware S Nasir Adderley in second round

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 30, 2015, file photo, Jennifer Wonnacott holds her son, Gavin, as he points to a sign showing supporters of a measure requiring nearly all California school children to be vaccinated, at a news conference after the State Bill 277 was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in Sacramento, Calif. State health officials say the number of measles cases in 2019 is up in California with cases stretching across 11 counties and affecting patients from 5 months to 55 years of age. Dr. Karen Smith, director of the California Department of Public Health, says more than 76% of patients were not vaccinated or didn't receive the recommended two doses of vaccine. Fourteen of those infected had traveled overseas to countries including Philippines, Thailand, India and Ukraine. Measles symptoms include high fever, a cough and a rash. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

The Latest: Cal State LA measles quarantine grows to 656

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Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, right, drives the ball against Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams during the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Lou Williams, Clippers force Game 6 against champ Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Wainwright gets 150th win as Cards sweep Brewers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press