Thanks to social media, tanning makes an unfortunate comeback among teen girls

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Scores of emergency responders gathered outside the collapsed shopping center, eager for a respite from the days of...

Happy Birthday, America! You’ve weathered another rough year

Happy Birthday, America! You turned 250 on Saturday and, honestly, you don’t look a day over 249. (Ha ha.) Seriously,...

Some beachgoers are creating living rooms with a view on the sand. Cities are cracking down

Greg Viviani has seen some elaborate beach setups in Orange County. They range from lavish celebrations on the sand with...

Fans scram: Fireworks head into the stands at BMO stadium after Angel City FC match

A post-game fireworks show went awry at BMO Stadium on Friday night, when fireworks set off on the playing pitch...

Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump’s America 250 speech

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s plans to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary of independence with a rally on the National Mall were complicated on...

Four more Dodgers players selected as National League All-Stars

The Dodgers have four more 2026 All-Stars joining Shohei Ohtani on the National League squad. Center fielder Andy Pages claimed...

On America’s 250th birthday, U.S. soccer team of immigrants embodies founders’ dreams

James Wilson, one of just six men who signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, never could have...

Paul Pelosi faces possible hit-and-run charge in Napa County crash

Paul Pelosi, husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, could face prosecution for his alleged role in a hit-and-run...

England faces Mexico, altitude and potent Azteca Stadium with World Cup glory at stake

England famously found itself on the wrong side of World Cup history at Azteca Stadium, surrendering Diego Maradona’s iconic “Hand...

America at 250: A day to celebrate country and trying to avoid politics

America marked its 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in a manner fitting with the times in 2026. Military jets buzzed...

Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

TEHRAN, Iran — Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a days-long funeral on Saturday for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating...

Torrance’s Iva Jovic chases win over Jessica Pegula in all-American Wimbledon match

LONDON — During a weekend that celebrates life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Wimbledon offers an American variation in the pursuit...

Letters to Sports: Mixed emotions over LeBron James leaving Lakers

1 p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> I will miss watching the greatest maestro and savant in the history of basketball, LeBron James. He...

Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread