Ukraine’s own ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back on for a special episode with wartime heroes
KYIV, Ukraine — Before the war, Ukraine’s own “Dancing with the Stars” was a cherished and popular television show, dazzling the audiences...
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
WASHINGTON — Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people...
Flu is hitting California early. Why doctors worry this year will be especially hard on kids
Fueled by a new viral strain, flu is hitting California early — and doctors are warning they expect the season...
Last night’s Powerball created several new millionaires, but no billionaire winner
For the 46th consecutive drawing, no one matched all six numbers of the Powerball lottery on Monday, although several new...
Israeli settlers forcibly enter Palestinian home and kill sheep in latest West Bank attack
JERUSALEM — Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian home in the south of the Israeli-occupied West Bank overnight, breaking in and killing sheep,...
Lindsey Vonn continues to turn back the clock, qualifying for the Winter Olympics at 41
It’s been one surprise after another lately from Lindsey Vonn. And the announcement that the 41-year-old slopes queen has qualified...
He risked his life for American soldiers in Afghanistan. Would America let him in?
CHICAGO — Barely half an hour had passed since the flight landed at O’Hare International Airport, and the Army combat veteran’s palms...
Trump announces plans for new Navy ‘battleship’ as part of a ‘Golden Fleet’
WASHINGTON — President Trump has announced a bold plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship that he is calling...
Russia launches major drone and missile attack on Ukraine, striking homes and power grid
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during...
Why Gen Z and Gen Alpha are feasting on TV comfort food
John Campbell is a senior vice president at Walt Disney Co. who oversees streaming ad sales solutions. He also coaches...
Economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% last quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in...
An amateur codebreaker may have just solved the Black Dahlia and Zodiac killings
When police questioned Marvin Margolis following the murder of Elizabeth Short — who became known as the Black Dahlia —...
As he sat in ICE detention, a teen dreamed of finishing his senior year of high school in L.A.
The baby-faced teen called his mom for the fourth time that November day. He was homesick, but he wanted her...
A looming question confronts California counties: How will they pay for the uninsured?
In 2013, before the Affordable Care Act helped millions get health insurance, California’s Placer County provided limited healthcare to some...
Strangers needed help near Mt. Whitney’s summit. Would we share our tent on a stormy night?
It was August 2013, and we were clambering up the majestic and regal unrealness that is Mt. Whitney, a mountain...
