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Take Two® FOR June 21, 2016

Heat wave safety, a look at Trump's campaign strategy, Copa América check-in

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How tree die-off could impact California's wildfires

40 million trees have died in California's Sierra Nevada since 2010. CalFire director, Chief Ken Pimlott explains what this means for wildfires in the state.
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Heat wave: How to stay cool, save energy and recognize health risks

Los Angeles saw records fall for both temperatures and power demand on Monday, and it's going to be hot throughout the forecast. Here are some safety tips for handling the heat.
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Fish Fire evacuee describes leaving home behind

Liz Reilly lives in Fish Canyon and is a Duarte City Councilwoman. She left her house with her daughter and two dogs Monday afternoon.
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'When the Bough Breaks' doc on postpartum depression

The new documentary "When the Bough Breaks" tells the stories of women with postpartum depression and their paths to recovery.
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New music from Charlie Parker, Ruby Friedman Orchestra and The Low Anthem

As record companies have mined the vaults to release everything "legacy" artists ever recorded, the results have been unsatisfying, but this Charlie Parker album is different.
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Mexican government and teacher's union tension leads to violence

Violent clashes broke out over the weekend in Southern Mexico between the police and members of the teachers’ union and protests have continued into this week.
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Venezuelans are starving because of a food and economic crisis

Millions of Venezuelans are starving as food sources dwindle
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Was a jeep's faulty gear shift behind Star Trek actor's death?

What may have malfunctioned in the car leading to Anton Yelchin’s death and a look inside the process of recalling cars with possible mechanical or electrical issues.
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Can U.S. defeat Argentinians in the Copa America Centenario soccer tournament?

The final four squads in the Copa America Centenario soccer tournament are the US, Argentina, Colombia and Chile. 
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Muhammad Ali and the fight that may have inspired MMA

Muhammed Ali was probably the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time, but in 1976 there was an unusual match that some say sparked the sport of MMA.
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