Immigration raids pick up in L.A. as federal tactics shift. Arrests happen in ‘as fast as 30 seconds’
At a recent training session for 300 immigration activists in Los Angeles, the main topic was Minnesota and the changes...
‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ highlight 25 movies entering National Film Registry
As if they’d leave “Clueless” off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling’s 1995 teen comedy is one of...
Is there such a thing as a peaceful protest in today’s ICE age? Friday’s planned rebellion will be a test
Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed this month in Minnesota. Silverio Villegas González was shot and killed...
Katie Uhlaender’s quest for record sixth Winter Olympics thwarted by Canada’s questionable ethics
For years, Katie Uhlaender had a goal that few athletes even dare to dream — to compete in both the...
Odessa A’zion drops out of Latina ‘Deep Cuts’ role following backlash
Odessa A’zion has dropped her role as Zoe Gutierrez in Sean Durkin’s “Deep Cuts” following online backlash over the actor...
Trump says he’s instructed U.S. officials to reopen Venezuelan airspace for commercial travel
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Thursday he has informed acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez that he’s going to be opening up all...
Applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, ticked down last week
Applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week, remaining at historically healthy levels despite recent high-profile layoff announcements. Applications...
Costa Ricans support Chaves’ successor in the presidential election as crime remains high
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Despite Costa Rica’s highest homicide rates occurring under outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, Costa Ricans appeared poised to...
EU lists Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization over protest crackdown
BRUSSELS — The European Union agreed Thursday to list Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization over Tehran’s bloody crackdown on...
Situation in U.S. South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi dispatchers are fielding desperate calls for medication or oxygen from people stuck in their homes. Troopers in Tennessee...
U.S. appeals court says Noem’s decision to end protections for Venezuelans in U.S. was illegal
A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that the Trump administration acted illegally when it ended legal protections that gave...
Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as U.S. tariffs reshape global trade
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam and the European Union on Thursday upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level, as...
FBI raid in Georgia highlights Trump’s 2020 election obsession and hints at possible future actions
DENVER — Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection in 2020. But for more than five years, he’s been trying to convince...
Sen. Susan Collins announces end to ICE large-scale operations in Maine after talks with Noem
PORTLAND, Maine — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Thursday that immigration officials have ceased their “enhanced operations” in the state,...
Climate change, electric vehicles and Delta tunnel among the focuses of gubernatorial candidate forum
The schism between Democratic environmental ideals and California voters’ anxiety about affordability, notably gas prices, were on full display during...
