Former Marine held in Russia said to be gravely ill
BOSTON — A former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges is gravely ill and at...
Colombia’s president to take office, vowing hard line against armed groups
BOGOTA, Colombia — Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella will be sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday under heavy security in Cali, a...
Meta ordered by New Mexico judge to pay $567 million in landmark child safety case
In another major blow to Meta, a New Mexico judge ordered the social media giant pay $567 million and take...
DOGE overstated savings on federal ‘receipts’ website, auditors find
WASHINGTON — Some of the savings touted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency are incorrect or lack supporting evidence, according to...
Heat deaths top 25,000 in Europe as scorching weather persists
Extreme heat has killed more than 25,000 people across Europe this year, according to the latest available data compiled by...
Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400-million ballroom at the White...
Ex-gubernatorial candidate pleads not guilty to threats in model ex-girlfriend’s case
Stephen Cloobeck — a one-time California gubernatorial candidate ensconced in Democratic political circles — pleaded not guilty to witness tampering...
Lounging mountain lion shuts down road in San Dimas
A mountain lion lounging on the sidewalk under the shade of a tree has shut down a street in San...
Earth, Wind & Fire postpones concert with Lionel Richie because of ‘medical emergency’
For San Francisco fans of Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, the party at Chase Center ended before it...
Still didn’t get a 2028 Olympic ticket time slot? There’s still hope
Forget high prices or website glitches. With more than 12 million people registering for 2028 Olympics tickets, even getting a...
Undrafted Panthers rookie quarterback Haynes King was star of Hall of Fame game. Can he make the team?
Haynes King is an NFL star. That is, the Carolina Panthers undrafted rookie quarterback is an NFL star in early...
California’s instant EV rebates are now available for these three brands
First time electric vehicle buyers in California can now snag a $3,500 instant rebate on new EVs made by Tesla,...
One key element is missing from the Israel-Gaza peace deal
The world is celebrating a possible breakthrough for Gaza, but the details still hinge on Israel’s decisions. Hamas agreed last...
Some oppose plan to move historic LGBTQ+ bar into their L.A. community
Every school day, Vilma Armas watches her 16-year old daughter walk to Miguel Contreras Learning Complex from their apartment near...
Sound familiar? Kawhi Leonard tied to a secret sponsorship deal with Intuit Dome scoreboard maker
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had a second lucrative undisclosed sponsorship agreement with a company doing business with the team, Pablo...
