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Top candidates for California governor spar over wealth, experience and race in fiery debate

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:39:19 GMT

The debate takes place at a critical moment in the gubernatorial race. Ballots will start landing in mailboxes in less than two weeks, and voters are split by a crowded field of candidates.

Cartel war takes surprising turn as CIA involvement in Mexico surfaces

Steve Fisher — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:20:32 GMT

According to sources familiar with the operation, the raid of a clandestine drug lab involved four CIA agents, raising questions about the scope of the agency's activity in Mexico.

Trump maintains blockade as Iran's factions struggle to unite

Gavin J. Quinton — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:06:18 GMT

Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, only hours after President Trump announced he would extend a tentative ceasefire with Iran.

Jury awards $2.25 million to Riverside County sergeant forced to resign after reporting harassment

Clara Harter, Seema Mehta — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:26:25 GMT

Riverside County has been ordered to pay $2.25 million to a former sergeant who said he was pressured into early retirement in retaliation for reporting workplace harassment by a superior.

U.S. troops may sue military contractors for their injuries, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:09:43 GMT

Justice Clarence Thomas is joined by the liberals in refusing to shield negligent military contractors, even in combat zones.

Commentary: Tucker Carlson says he didn't intentionally mislead people with his support of Trump. Really?

Lorraine Ali — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tucker Carlson apologizes for supporting Trump. 'I do think it's a moment to wrestle with our own consciences,' Carlson said.

Workers protest at Carl's Jr. in North Hollywood for protection from violent customers

Itzel Luna — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

North Hollywood Carl's Jr. workers detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company refused to provide safety training.

How a Trump-endorsed Republican could become California's next governor

Jenny Jarvie — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Steve Hilton's sudden rise in California politics comes a decade and a half after he pitched the U.K. Conservative Party with a very different idea: Britain could learn a lot from the Golden State.

FBI probes cases of missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

Ben Wieder — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:15:37 GMT

President Trump told reporters last week that he had been briefed on the missing and dead scientists, which he described as 'pretty serious stuff.'

Gunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramid was obsessed with Columbine massacre

Kate Linthicum, Patrick J. McDonnell — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:05:04 GMT

The gunman who opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring more than a dozen others, admired U.S. school shooters and Hitler, authorities said.

Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race

Seema Mehta — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:02 GMT

In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic Party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.

Gunman kills tourist and wounds 6 others on Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramid

Patrick J. McDonnell — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:38:52 GMT

A gunman opened fire on a pyramid in the famed Mexican archaeological site of Teotihuacán, killing a Canadian tourist and wounding 6 others.

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:22 GMT

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops out.

Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing

Steve Henson — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:15:01 GMT

Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds.

Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of the governor's race

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:33:57 GMT

Yee, lacking financial resources and voter recognition despite being elected to statewide office twice, dropped out of the 2026 governor's race.

Cuba's collapse: From Obama's historic opening to Trump's crippling embargo

Kate Linthicum — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The hope felt when President Obama visited Cuba in 2016 has given way to despair as the island struggles under the oil embargo ordered by President Trump.

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A legal maneuver once reserved for death row inmates and suspected terrorists has become the only recourse for immigrant detainees, who have flooded federal courts in California with thousands of petitions for freedom.

Supreme Court weighs phone searches to find criminals amid complaints of 'digital dragnets'

David G. Savage — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Does the 4th Amendment's ban on unreasonable searches extend to your smartphone and its tracking data?

A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA

Justine McDaniel — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The cuts, proposed in the Trump administration's 2027 budget request to Congress, would pose further challenges to the venerable La Cañada Flintridge facility and its space missions.

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Blanca Begert — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Los Angeles homeowners proceed with rebuilding from the 2025 fires, a new trend is emerging across the Palisades and Eaton burn areas. Emergency orders allow "like-for-like" replacements; some residents are moving toward all-electric home rebuilds.

Mexico's Sheinbaum travels to Barcelona for 'progressive' confab, tension-easing talks with Spain

Patrick J. McDonnell — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

End to diplomatic freeze between Spain and its former colony?

'We've lost our way': Clifton's operator gives up on downtown Los Angeles

Roger Vincent — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The proprietor of Los Angeles' legendary Clifton's has given up on reopening the shuttered venue.

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

Ben Wieder, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:14:59 GMT

California donors helped Democrats in key Senate races outraise their Republican opponents, according to latest campaign filings.

Outlines of a deal emerge with major concessions to Iran

Michael Wilner — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:38:38 GMT

President Trump and Iran's foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels.

Hegseth recites 'Pulp Fiction' speech at Pentagon prayer service

Gavin J. Quinton — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:18:13 GMT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recited dialogue drawn from the film "Pulp Fiction" at a Pentagon prayer service, using it to frame the war in Iran as an act of divine justice.

Calmes: Pay attention to the deficit, even if Trump won't

Jackie Calmes — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:12:00 GMT

President Trump said he would balance the federal budget "overnight." In reality, debt is now approaching the highest level in U.S. history.

This Long Beach startup says it has a patch for California's power problems

Nilesh Christopher — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This long beach startup powers California's industries using off-grid power

Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:14:44 GMT

The California Supreme Court ordered attorney and former law school dean John Eastman disbarred Wednesday for his role aiding the Trump administration's attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Xanax from West Virginia-based company recalled nationwide. What you need to know

Karen Garcia — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:55:16 GMT

U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues a recall notice of an allotment of Xanax over dissolution failure.

Ceasefire or escalation? Trump weighs Iran talks amid troop surge

Michael Wilner — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:21:27 GMT

Tehran has floated an extension of the two-week ceasefire, set to expire Tuesday, that is under active consideration by the U.S. side.

Snap is cutting 1,000 workers in the latest tech layoff

Queenie Wong — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:57:12 GMT

Snap Chief Executive Evan Spiegel told employees that the company is trying to cut costs and cited AI tools.

In 1960, fears over papal influence. In 2026, a president attacks a pope

Gavin J. Quinton — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV flips history from fears presidents would be loyal to a pope to openly fighting with one.

Swalwell scandal sparks fears of deeper rot on Capitol Hill

Michael Wilner, Justine McDaniel, Ana Ceballos — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:47:58 GMT

Former lawmakers across the political spectrum have warned for years of a hushed congressional bacchanal marked by inappropriate revelry and sexual misconduct.

Sheinbaum orders increased scrutiny of ICE detention centers after deaths of Mexicans in custody

Patrick J. McDonnell — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:57:10 GMT

At least 15 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody or during U.S. immigration enforcement actions.

Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California's hot mess of a governor's race

Anita Chabria, Mark Z. Barabak — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:06:33 GMT

Eric Swalwell's exit gives the also-rans a chance to surge into contention alongside Katie Porter and Tom Steyer. Will uninspired voters finally take interest?

Mexico's new top diplomat: A gay millennial with deep knowledge of the U.S.

Patrick J. McDonnell, Cecilia Sánchez Vidal — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mexico's new foreign secretary brings to the post a deep understanding of the U.S., a key skill in the age of Trump.

Arellano: Pope Leo isn't afraid of President Trump. We shouldn't be, either

Gustavo Arellano — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hearing Leo's simple smackdown of the president, at a time when too many people insist we must sink to Trump's lows to beat him, is like receiving a sacrament I never knew I needed.

Lopez: Trump says his social media post depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus. A Catholic school alum weighs in

Steve Lopez — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:13:53 GMT

The president and the pope are feuding, and neither is backing down.

Swalwell resigns seat in Congress ahead of expulsion threat, citing 'mistakes'

Ana Ceballos, Ben Wieder — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:44 GMT

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned his congressional seat under intense pressure from lawmakers of both parties after several women accused him of sexual misconduct.

The longer a species stays in the wildlife trade, the more likely it can spread disease to humans. Study explains why

Meg Tanaka — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:49:42 GMT

For every decade a species remains in the illegal global wildlife markets, the risk of interspecies disease increases, according to a new study.

Trump slams Pope Leo as 'weak,' but the U.S.-born pontiff stands firm on peace

Gavin J. Quinton, Justine McDaniel — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:35:45 GMT

U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV defended the Vatican's calls for peace and reconciliation against President Trump's attacks, saying the appeals are rooted in the Gospel.

After Artemis II, here's what's next for NASA's return to the moon

Noah Haggerty — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:50:35 GMT

There are several more steps NASA must take between Artemis II and a planned moon landing in 2028. Here's what the space agency expects to do before embarking on an ambitious lunar pit stop to Mars.

California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor

Nicole Nixon, Seema Mehta — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:46:26 GMT

Republican candidates for governor Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco court delegates in San Diego as they battle for the party's endorsement for the June primary.

News Analysis: Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade risks clash with China

Michael Wilner — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:37:39 GMT

It is a high-stakes moment ahead of a closely watched summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.

War has turned this African capital into a city of graves

Nabih Bulos — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With cemeteries inaccessible during Sudan's bloody civil war, residents of Khartoum resorted to burying their dead in just about any spare plot of land.

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in

Andrea Castillo — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A federal judge in California ordered the government to stop using "blatantly coercive" language to persuade immigrant children to self-deport.

Artemis II astronauts safely splash down off San Diego coast after historic moon mission

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:18:12 GMT

The Artemis II crew slammed into the atmosphere at more than 30 times the speed of sound, creating a fireball half as hot as the surface of the sun, before splashing down safely off the coast of San Diego.

Barabak: Eric Swalwell's bid for California governor is over. Let the political scrambling begin

Mark Z. Barabak — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:26:33 GMT

The Democrat has yet to own up to the obvious end of his campaign. The implosion of Swalwell's candidacy, amid allegations of sexual assault, makes an unsettled contest even more wide open.

Swalwell accused of sexually assaulting female staff member; N.Y. prosecutor investigating

Seema Mehta, Dakota Smith, Nicole Nixon — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:08:02 GMT

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic front-runner in the California governor's race, was urged to drop out of the race by supporters after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by four women in reports published on Friday.

Vance warns Iran not to 'play us' ahead of diplomatic mission in Pakistan

Gavin J. Quinton — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:25:52 GMT

Vance is tasked with negotiating a lasting peace between the United States and Iran, which have failed to keep promises made days ago in a delicate last-minute ceasefire.

Kamala Harris says she 'might' run for president in 2028

Justine McDaniel — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:12:31 GMT

Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, offered the clearest signal yet that she could seek to lead Democrats back to the White House in 2028.

How to watch NASA's moon mission splash down off San Diego today

Noah Haggerty — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:08:16 GMT

Southern Californians likely won't be able to see reentry or splashdown in person, but NASA will livestream it. Here's what you should know.

GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate

Seema Mehta — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Republicans, who last won the California governor's office in 2006, angrily spar in their best opportunity to win the seat in two decades.

Arellano: Pope Leo's brave stance against Trump

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rather than cower before a despot who makes the Pharaoh in the Old Testament seem as stable and kind as St. Francis, the first American pope has resisted Trump like a protester at a "No Kings" rally.

Chabria: Wipe out a 'civilization'? Minor stuff compared with what just happened in AI

Anita Chabria — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A real strike on civilization as we know it occurred in Silicon Valley, where a new AI super-brain was locked up because it's too powerful — and unpredictable.

U.S. talks with Iran uncertain as ceasefire tested in Lebanon

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner, Nabih Bulos — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:06:00 GMT

The ceasefire U.S.-Iran deal became even more fragile Thursday as Iran said Israeli strikes in Lebanon overnight violated the agreement.

Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes

Ana Ceballos, Ben Wieder — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:02:17 GMT

Reading an extraordinary statement at the White House, she denied any association with Epstein and said, "My attorneys and I have fought these unfounded and baseless lies with success."

For 40 minutes, the greatest solitude humans have known

Noah Haggerty — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:14:51 GMT

Speaking from space, the Artemis II astronauts described drifting past the far side of the moon, unable to communicate with Earth.

Calmes: We're stuck with an unchecked mad king until January

Jackie Calmes — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:01:00 GMT

America has a president who lately has piled on the evidence that he is mentally unstable, unfit for the office.

A cracked heat shield rattled NASA after Artemis I. Now, Artemis II will put the fix to the test

Noah Haggerty — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When Artemis II reenters earth's atmosphere, NASA will test out a new trajectory, calculated after the heat shield for its moon rocket was damaged during a test mission.

'It's killing everything.' California's truckers are buckling under country's priciest diesel

Nilesh Christopher — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Record diesel prices are crushing California's truckers, forcing them to adjust to avoid losses as they grapple with the most expensive pump prices in the country.

Jim Whittaker, first American climber to scale Mt. Everest, dies at 97

David Colker — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 03:46:30 GMT

West Coast climber Jim Whittaker reached the highest point on Earth on May 1, 1963. He later turned recreation co-op REI into a business success story.

Netanyahu says ceasefire doesn't include Lebanon. Then 50 Israeli jets drop 160 bombs

Nabih Bulos — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 20:44:07 GMT

Israel continues attacking the militant group Hezbollah, saying Lebanon is not included in the U.S.-brokered truce with Iran.

Davey Lopes, part of Dodgers' historic infield and World Series winner, dies at age 80

Steve Henson — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:02:24 GMT

Davey Lopes rose from a rough-and-tumble Rhode Island upbringing to become the Dodgers' leadoff batter and second baseman as part of a historic infield from 1973-1981.

Iran ceasefire deal frays as attacks continue; Trump's peace terms remain unclear

Ana Ceballos, Gavin J. Quinton, Justine McDaniel — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 18:49:13 GMT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the White House sought to project confidence, warning Iran to keep its end of the bargain or face the consequences.

Swalwell denies claims that he behaved inappropriately with young congressional staffers

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon, Dakota Smith — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:13:52 GMT

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday rebuffed claims that he had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers.

Iran attempting cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure, officials say

Michael Wilner — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:27:46 GMT

The Iranian cyber activity comes as President Trump threatens to target Iran's critical infrastructure, particularly its bridges and power plants.

Trump delays Iran infrastructure strike by 2 weeks after threat to level 'whole civilization'

Ana Ceballos — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:31:48 GMT

Hours before pausing the attacks on vital infrastructure, Trump had threatened that a "whole civilization will die" if Iran did not meet the deadline.

'We just want to stay home': A Lebanese village under Israeli occupation

Nabih Bulos — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Israeli military leaders repeatedly vow to invade all of south Lebanon and expel hundreds of thousands of Shiite residents they consider to be Hezbollah supporters.

Trump holds fast to Tuesday deadline, threatening Iran's bridges and power plants

Ana Ceballos, Gavin J. Quinton, Nabih Bulos, Michael Wilner — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:39:27 GMT

Trump said he was optimistic about the prospects of working with a newly installed Iranian government. But Tehran dismissed the diplomatic overtures as "unrealistic."

An emotional Artemis II crew flies past moon, traveling farther than any humans in history

Noah Haggerty — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:41:52 GMT

NASA's Artemis II crew described the far side of the moon in eloquent detail, named a crater after Cmdr. Reid Wiseman's late wife and spoke of their immense love for Earth.

Mexico report downplays 'disappeared' crisis. Human rights activists call it a cover-up

Patrick J. McDonnell, Cecilia Sánchez Vidal — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An estimated 130,000 people have gone missing in Mexico, mostly victims of organized crime. Now the government insists that number is inflated includes tens of thousands who may be alive.

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hedge fund founder Tom Steyer, among the top Democrats running for governor who has spent more than $100 million of his money on his campaign, faces questions about how he made his wealth.

President Trump endorses Steve Hilton in the California governor's race

Seema Mehta — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 07:31:06 GMT

President Trump endorses conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial contest. Hilton and fellow Republican Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County, have been leading polls in the state.

After daring rescue inside Iran, bellowing threats from Trump

Michael Wilner, Nabih Bulos — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 15:34:16 GMT

President Trump threatened to escalate strikes if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. Details emerge of a U.S. airman's rescue in Iran.

Trump loses across courts in bruising week of immigration and legal setbacks

Gavin J. Quinton, Andrea Castillo — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trump suffered an onslaught of court losses this last week on immigration, Jan. 6 liability and the White House ballroom.

Chabria: Bondi and Noem were incompetent. But that's not the only reason they're gone

Anita Chabria — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It was another 'quiet, piggy' week in an administration that is increasingly openly hostile to women in power.

Inside the Pentagon, fears of a disrupted war effort after Army chief's ouster

Michael Wilner — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The forced departure of Randy George in the middle of a war created yet another blow to morale inside the Pentagon, where officials expressed dismay over the state of the department's leadership.

At Easter time, Iranian Christians pray for a new government and freedom of worship as war rages at home

Angie Leventis Lourgos — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 22:19:03 GMT

Iranian Americans at a Chicago-area church pray for a change in government and for religious freedom, supporting the war in their homeland, even as Pope Leo and other Catholic leaders denounce it.

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

Kevin Rector — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

House Democrats will hold informal hearings in California on midterm election security, following multiple threats of intervention in state-run voting by the Trump administration.

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor

James Queally, Brittny Mejia, Kevin Rector — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

While other appointees have been forced out by judges, Bill Essayli has been allowed to lead the L.A. office under the title of 'first assistant U.S. attorney.'

Amid blackouts and distress, a Havana couple keep their weekly dance night alive

Kate Linthicum — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Amid an energy crisis sparked by a near-total blockade on U.S. shipments, some Cubans keep dancing.

Trump asks Congress for $152 million to start rebuilding Alcatraz prison

Justine McDaniel — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 22:18:56 GMT

The president's new budget requests funding from Congress to convert the historic site into a working "state-of-the-art" prison.

'Abysmal': Trump's budget cites L.A. homelessness agency as he proposes housing cuts

Ana Ceballos — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 21:47:44 GMT

Trump's proposed budget attacks L.A.'s homelessness agency in push to eliminate a federal program that funds housing and services for homeless Americans.

Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

Hayley Smith — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 20:31:57 GMT

The proposal from Trump's Office of Management and Budget includes several key changes to climate and environment programs that would help further the administration's efforts to thwart the so-called green agenda.

President Trump bashed State Farm on social media: Why it didn't come out of the blue

Laurence Darmiento — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:45:14 GMT

There's a backstory to President Trump's Truth Social post and it stems from a controversial visit by administration officials to Los Angeles in February.

Commentary: The Cuban Americans who want to normalize relations between the U.S. and Cuba

Suzy Exposito — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 16:36:52 GMT

Now is the time to 'end the economic war on Cuba,' say Cuban Americans for Cuba, an emerging collective that joined the recent convoy to Havana.

2 U.S. aircraft downed as Iran war escalates; both pilots rescued, one crew member missing, officials say

Gavin J. Quinton, Nabih Bulos, Michael Wilner — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:28:47 GMT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has maintained for weeks that the U.S. has crippled Iran's air defense systems.

Downtown L.A.'s cratering real estate market is changing — rich renters are buying their buildings

Roger Vincent — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:02:00 GMT

Companies are buying their buildings instead of renting them as office values bottom out around Los Angeles.

What would the New York Philharmonic, Met and Armory do without L.A. artists?

Mark Swed — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Gustavo Dudamel prepares to leave L.A. for NYC, Los Angeles invades the New York performance scene with major projects by Dudamel at the NY Philharmonic, Yuval Sharon at the Met and LA Dance Project at the Park Avenue Armory.

Microplastics and pharmaceuticals named a priority threat in drinking water by health, environment officials

Susanne Rust, Ian James — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:40:21 GMT

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said they plan to study microplastics and pharmaceuticals in U.S. drinking water.

Trump fires Pam Bondi after tumultuous 14-month term as attorney general

Ana Ceballos, Kevin Rector — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 16:24:25 GMT

The announcement follows months of scrutiny over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation that made Bondi the target of angry conservatives even with her close relationship with Trump.

Trump speech on Iran war, recent remarks on oil, NATO, daycare costs land with a thud

Kevin Rector — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 16:18:14 GMT

Trump's meandering speech did little to assuage U.S. allies and world markets concerned about the conflict's ongoing disruptions to the global oil supply.

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Nilesh Christopher — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The blue-collar jobs to build AI infrastructure are moving outside of California

In major speech, Trump says Iran war will be over 'shortly' but offers little clarity

Ana Ceballos, Kevin Rector — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 01:39:31 GMT

Trump's remarks were his first formal address to the nation since the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28.

NASA launches humans to moon for first time in half-century

Noah Haggerty — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:44:48 GMT

NASA launched the Artemis II mission, which will carry humans to the moon for the first time since 1972.

Hundreds rally outside Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship against Trump's executive order

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:41:28 GMT

Inside the building, justices heard arguments over a Trump executive order which aims to end birthright citizenship.