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- Politics
Katie Britt: From SNL ‘scary mom’ punchline to key Senate bipartisan negotiator
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., is emerging as a pivotal figure in high-level Senate negotiations to overhaul federal immigration agencies as the Department of Homeland Security enters its 11th day of a gover…
- Culture
Record interest for LA28 as over 5 million register for Olympic tickets
LOS ANGELES — More than 5 million people from 194 countries have registered for a chance to purchase tickets for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, organizers announced Sunday.…
- SoCal
Escondido maintains ICE firing range contract despite fierce public opposition
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — The Escondido City Council has voted to maintain a contract allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to use the local police department’s shooting range, despite an outcry from communit…
- World
Cuban Coast Guard kills four on speedboat arriving from Florida
HAVANA — The Cuban Coast Guard shot and killed four people aboard a speedboat originating from Florida after the vessel entered Cuban waters and opened fire, according to a statement from Havana officials.…
- US
Meet Stevie, the Malibu chicken who is convinced it is a dog
MALIBU, Calif. – A Malibu resident is sharing the unusual story of her pet chicken, Stevie, a bird that seems to have forgotten it isn't a dog.…
- Culture
Warner Bros. caught between Netflix and Paramount, leaving HBO and CNN futures uncertain
Warner Bros. Discovery executives highlighted the potential of upcoming projects from Warner Bros. and HBO Max during an earnings call Thursday, while pointedly avoiding any mention of an ongoing bidding war between Netf…
- World
Thailand’s People’s Party split as former MP alleges ‘grand compromise’ with establishment
BANGKOK — A former lawmaker from the People’s Party (PP) has leveled accusations of mismanagement and internal irregularities against the organization, citing a deep ideological rift and her recent disqualification as a …
- Health
UCLA Study: 5-Day Magnetic Therapy Offers New Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression
LOS ANGELES – An intensive, five-day course of brain stimulation therapy is just as effective at treating persistent depression as the traditional six-week regimen, according to a new study from UCLA Health.…
- World
Study warns ChatGPT fails to detect medical emergencies and suicidal intent
ChatGPT Health frequently misses medical emergencies and suicidal intent, study finds A new study published in the journal *Nature Medicine* warns that ChatGPT’s health features frequently fail to recognize medical emerg…
- Politics
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to ban large investment funds from buying single-family homes
WASHINGTON – Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) have introduced a bipartisan bill to ban large investment firms from purchasing single-family homes, a move aimed at tackling the U.S.…
- Houston
Rodeo Houston honors top-rated restaurants and wineries in annual culinary awards
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off with annual wine and food competition HOUSTON – The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officially began Sunday with the annual Rodeo Uncorked! Roundup & Best Bites Competition.…
- Culture
Nuno Santo: West Ham ready for Anfield challenge despite 'difficult' test
West Ham manager Nuno Santo on Friday confirmed that Pablo Felipe remains sidelined ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Liverpool.…
- Politics
FBI fires agents involved in search of former President Trump’s home
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel has fired at least six agents involved in the 2022 search of Donald Trump’s Florida estate, according to reports from NBC News and The New York Times.…
- US
FBI raids home and office of Los Angeles school superintendent
LOS ANGELES — FBI agents raided the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday morning as part of an investigation into his previous tenure in Florida.…
- World
Cuba kills 4 from Florida in 'terror raid'; US lawmaker decries 'massacre'
HAVANA — Cuban border guards shot and killed four people aboard a Florida-based speedboat on Wednesday after an exchange of gunfire in Cuban territorial waters, according to officials in Havana.…
- Vietnam
Vietnam’s Politburo inspects Phu Tho over preparations for 14th National Party Congress
HANOI — A high-level delegation from the Politburo and the Secretariat announced Wednesday a comprehensive inspection and monitoring plan for the Phu Tho Provincial Party Committee scheduled for 2026.…
- World
Congo alarm: Earth’s ancient carbon reservoirs are leaking into the atmosphere
ZURICH — Scientists have discovered that blackwater lakes in the Congo Basin are releasing massive amounts of carbon dioxide, with a significant portion of the gas originating from ancient carbon stored for thousands of …
- US
Iran signals optimism for nuclear deal as U.S. maintains hardline stance
GENEVA – Indirect nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran have resumed in Geneva with Oman acting as a mediator, as a top advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader signaled a deal could be imminent under specific …
- Vietnam
Drunk driver plows into crowd at Da Lat bus station
DA LAT, Vietnam – Police in Lam Dong province have arrested a 26-year-old man after he allegedly drove his vehicle into a crowd at a busy bus station while under the influence of alcohol.…
- Politics
Trump nominates investor with no science background to lead National Science Foundation
President Donald Trump plans to nominate biotech investor Jim O’Neill to lead the National Science Foundation, a White House spokesperson confirmed.…
- Politics
Trump pushes fossil fuels, tells Big Tech to provide own power for AI
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump championed a "drill, baby, drill" energy policy during a 108-minute State of the Union address, asserting that U.S.…
- Houston
Texas sues Austrian organization for mailing abortion pills into the state
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against an Austria-based nonprofit and two medical providers, alleging they illegally shipped abortion pills into the state.…
- World
Bullet hole discovered on American Airlines plane during inspection in Colombia
MEDELLÍN, Colombia — Ground crews discovered a suspected bullet hole in an American Airlines aircraft after it landed in Medellín on Monday, according to airline officials and reports from CBS News.…
- Health
New Nature study decodes the biological mechanisms behind human sinus function
A new study published in the journal Nature reveals that sinuses function as highly dynamic surfaces that regulate fluid movement and monitor immune cell activity in both humans and mice.…
- World
Russia weaponizes winter with fresh strikes on Ukraine’s power grid
KYIV — Russian airstrikes continue to pound Ukraine’s power grid, part of a calculated strategy to weaponize the winter season against the civilian population.…