Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship
SANTIAGO, Chile — Far-right leader José Antonio Kast was sworn in Wednesday as Chile’s new president, marking the Latin American nation’s most...
Trump says U.S. to get new oil refinery in Texas backed by India refiner
President Trump said the U.S. will get its first new oil refinery in 50 years with the help of investment...
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
BOLTON, Miss. — Longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson won the Democratic nomination for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, beating back a...
Smartmatic says Trump’s ‘campaign of retribution’ is driving criminal prosecution
MIAMI — Voting technology firm Smartmatic is seeking to dismiss a criminal indictment for money laundering, blaming President Trump and his allies...
L.A. will continue to fund eviction defense program
A dispute over the city of Los Angeles’ eviction defense program came to an end Tuesday when the City Council...
Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
WASHINGTON — Jill Biden is breaking her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to abruptly end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure...
400 million barrels of oil to be released from strategic reserves as Iran targets commercial ships
Attacks on multiple commercial ships in the waters around Iran on Wednesday increased global energy concerns, pushed nations to unleash...
Dangerous heat will scorch Los Angeles this week, here’s how long it will last
A potentially dangerous, record-setting heat wave is forecast to scorch Southern California Thursday and Friday, with triple-digit highs possible in...
Documents show that UK’s Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Peter Mandelson
LONDON — Documents released Wednesday by the British government show officials believed there was a “reputational risk” to appointing Peter Mandelson as...
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply
DUBAI — The United States says it has destroyed more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels to prevent any attempt to close...
Uber strikes deal with Amazon’s Zoox for robotaxi rides in Los Angeles
Uber Technologies Inc. will soon let customers hail robotaxis from Amazon.com Inc.’s Zoox in Los Angeles. The ridesharing giant has...
Nearly 40% of California produce contains PFAS pesticides, report finds
A new report shows that nearly 40% of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables tested by California regulators have residues of...
New anti-ICE billboard campaign reminds Angelenos where their tax dollars are going
There are some new billboards in town that want you to know what the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is...
The week’s bestselling books, March 15
Hardcover fiction 1. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (Crown: $28) A lifelong letter writer reckons with a painful past. 2....
Building a more beautiful L.A. in an age of ugliness
In the last five years, California has prudently upzoned big parts of its cities, particularly by unlocking multi-family housing in...
