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- Politics
L.A. Councilman Curren Price appears in court on corruption charges, legacy at stake
Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price is facing a preliminary hearing on criminal charges including embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest.…
- World
New Zealand landslide: Hope for survivors fades as rescue mission turns to recovery
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — New Zealand authorities on Saturday ended the rescue mission for six people buried in a landslide at a Mount Maunganui campground, shifting the operation to a search for bodies.…
- Culture
Netflix challenges Paramount in billion-dollar battle with all-cash Warner Bros. takeover
Netflix has revised its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets to an all-cash $72 billion offer, part of an effort to secure shareholder approval and block a hostile takeover from Paramount.…
- Politics
Trump consolidates power with loyalists, facing little resistance in second term's first year
President Donald Trump has significantly expanded his use of executive power during the first year of his second term, meeting far less resistance from his staff, Cabinet, and Congress than he did during his first four y…
- World
US completes WHO withdrawal, ending 78-year membership and leaving $130 million debt
WASHINGTON — Federal officials confirmed Thursday that the United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), terminating a 78-year partnership with the global health agency.…
- SoCal
Los Angeles approves billion-dollar subway linking Valley and Westside, but funding remains uncertain
LOS ANGELES — A Metro transportation committee approved a proposal Thursday for an underground heavy rail subway designed to connect the San Fernando Valley and the Westside.…
- US
Trump administration defended immigration agents’ use of banned chokeholds, ProPublica finds
Federal immigration agents used banned chokeholds in dozens of cases, investigation finds WASHINGTON — Federal immigration agents used chokeholds and other asphyxiation techniques in more than 40 incidents over the past …
- Politics
Tens of thousands strike across the U.S. to protest Trump policies
Tens of thousands of Americans across all 50 states walked out of workplaces and classrooms this week to protest the policies of President Donald Trump’s second term.…
- Tech
New soybean variety helps Michigan dairy farms slash major operating costs
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A specialized variety of soybean is helping Michigan dairy farmers save tens of thousands of dollars per month while significantly boosting milk quality.…
- World
Ukrainian energy workers race to repair power plants ahead of winter
Ukrainian energy crews are working in sub-freezing temperatures to repair power plants damaged by a wave of Russian airstrikes.…
- US
New Tool Uncovers Safety History and Origins of US Generic Drugs
ProPublica has launched a free online tool that allows the public to trace generic drugs back to their original manufacturers and view factory inspection histories for the first time.…
- Tech
CERN secures record $1 billion in private funding for future super collider project
GENEVA — The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has received a record-breaking $1 billion private donation to support the development of its Future Circular Collider (FCC), marking the largest philanthropi…
- US
Historic snowstorm slams US as 16 states and DC declare emergencies
A massive winter storm is threatening more than 230 million people across half the United States, prompting 16 states and the District of Columbia to declare states of emergency.…
- Vietnam
Vietnam hardest hit as Typhoon Bualoi kills over 30 across Southeast Asia
HANOI, Vietnam — The death toll from Storm Bualoi has risen to more than 30 people as heavy rains continue to lash Southeast Asia, with Vietnam reporting the highest number of casualties.…
- US
Border Patrol agent kills Minneapolis nurse, sparking protests and political firestorm
MINNEAPOLIS — A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis man on Saturday during a federal enforcement operation, authorities said. The victim, identified as Alex J. Pretti, was a U.S.…
- Health
US National Institutes of Health faces paralysis, research grants at risk of freeze
WASHINGTON – More than half of the institutes within the National Institutes of Health are on track to lose all their voting members this year, a vacancy crisis that could soon freeze the government’s ability to award ne…
- Culture
From Thich Quang Duc to New York Stages: Self-Immolation Returns to American Art
Recent American cultural works are revisiting the theme of self-immolation, utilizing the extreme act of protest to explore modern political disillusionment and personal despair.…
- US
Trump backs down on Greenland bid as Europe stands firm
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on Greenland, announcing he will not use force to annex the Danish territory.…
- Politics
Trump hints at fourth term, fueling constitutional debate and 2028 succession race
President Donald Trump triggered a wave of debate and constitutional questioning after suggesting a potential "fourth term" in an all-caps social media post. The move appears to challenge the 22nd Amendment of the U.S.…
- Business
Supreme Court Draws Line to Protect Central Bank Independence From Presidential Interference
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it would protect the Federal Reserve’s independence, appearing skeptical of President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.…
- Politics
Ted Cruz leaves Texas again ahead of storm, reviving Cancun controversy
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has left Texas just days before a forecasted winter storm is expected to hit the state, his office confirmed.…
- US
California Gov. Newsom claims White House pressure blocked him from speaking at Davos summit
DAVOS, Switzerland — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office accused the Trump administration of pressuring organizers to cancel his scheduled speaking engagement at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.…
- Health
Low-dose THC may reduce side effects of HIV medication, study finds
SAN ANTONIO — Long-term, ultra-low doses of THC may reduce chronic inflammation and mitigate the harmful side effects of HIV treatments, according to a new study from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute.…
- Health
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97, leaving behind a controversial legacy
James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning American scientist who co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97.…
- Health
'China’s Frankenstein' He Jiankui returns with plans to create hundreds of gene-edited babies
BEIJING — The Chinese scientist who served prison time for creating the world’s first gene-edited babies has resurfaced with a new proposal to use the controversial technology to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.…