Number of homeless residents in Los Angeles County decreases in annual count
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of homeless residents counted in Los Angeles County has dipped slightly, decreasing by about 0.3%…
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US will remove Gaza aid pier due to weather and may not put it back, officials say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the pier built by the U.S. military to bring aid to Gaza is being removed due to weather to…
Continue ReadingPair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two giant pandas from China have safely arrived in Southern California, where they will be cared for as part of an ongoing…
Continue ReadingProsecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial are done presenting their case. The defense is next
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors at the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez rested on Friday after presenting evidence for seven weeks,…
Continue ReadingDriver convicted in deaths of 8 people struck by SUV outside migrant shelter sentenced to 60 years
Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury on Friday found a driver guilty of intoxication manslaughter over the deaths of eight…
Continue ReadingOlympics 2024: How to watch, key dates in Paris and the medal race
The cauldron is lit, and the action is picking up at the Paris Olympics. Simone Biles, LeBron James, Katie Ledecky, Scottie Scheffler and Rafael…
Continue ReadingYellowstone officials: Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth
Associated Press Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on…
Continue ReadingPutin calls for resuming production of intermediate missiles after scrapping of treaty with US
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for resuming production of intermediate-range missiles that were banned under a…
Continue ReadingEuropean Union’s competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh…
Continue ReadingOklahoma chief justice recommends removing state judge over corruption allegations
Associated Press The chief judge of the Oklahoma Supreme Court is recommending the immediate suspension and eventual removal of a state district…
Continue ReadingNebraska regent suggests adding putting fans’ ashes under the field. Her idea was dead on arrival
AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A University of Nebraska regent has proposed a way for football-crazy Cornhusker fans to carry…
Continue ReadingBiden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden worked forcefully Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his…
Continue ReadingA harmless asteroid will whiz past Earth Saturday. Here’s how to spot it
AP Science Writer An asteroid will whiz harmlessly past Earth this weekend. The space rock called 2024 MK will make its closest approach to Earth on…
Continue ReadingIn fight against blight, Detroit cracks down on business owners who illegally post signs
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — William Shaw says he has learned his lesson after repeatedly being cited for illegally posting hundreds of signs…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire teacher who helped student with abortion gets license restored after filing lawsuit
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Department of Education has restored a teacher’s credentials days after she sued,…
Continue ReadingBiden administration extends temporary legal status to 300,000 Haitians, drawing a contrast to Trump
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Homeland Security Department says more than 300,000 Haitians already in the United States will be eligible…
Continue ReadingThe White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disasters
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is seeking roughly $4 billion in additional emergency funding from Congress for costs related to…
Continue ReadingWhat to stream this weekend: Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills, Emma Roberts in space, ‘Bluey’ minisodes
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from country music star Zach Bryan, Eddie Murphy reprising his role as Axel Foley…
Continue ReadingWhat’s left for the Supreme Court to decide? 5 cases remain and here are the major ones
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has just five undecided cases left on its docket. In particular, the justices are still…
Continue ReadingAP picks 2024’s best movies so far, from ‘Furiosa’ to ‘Thelma,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ to ‘Challengers’
AP Film Writers The movie year, jumbled a bit by 2023’s strikes, might feel like it’s only just getting going. The box office is, finally,…
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