NOAA: Global greenhouse gases continued steady climb in 2023
1 of 2 | The three most common greenhouse gases blamed for Earth's warming climate continued their steady rise in the atmosphere during 2023, according…
8-year-old lone survivor among 45 dead in South Africa bus crash
An 8-year-old was the lone survivor after 45 people died in a bus crash in South Africa. Photo by Tidimalo Chuene/EPA-EFE March 28 (UPI) --…
White House selects ‘EGGucation’ as Easter Egg Roll theme for third straight year
President Joe Biden and First lady Jill Biden greet guests at the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April…
Joni Mitchell is back on Spotify after protesting Joe Rogan
Joni Mitchell can look at Spotify from both sides now: before and after her 2022 boycott. The prolific “Both Sides Now” singer, 80, reinstated her…
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro indicted over alleged Covid-19 vaccination fraud
In short: Brazil's federal police say the country's former president Jair Bolsonaro inserted false Covid-19 vaccine information to enter the US. Bolsonaro told Reuters the world knows he "didn't…
Hundreds of Cubans protest lack of food, reliable electricity
Hundreds of Cuban Americans gather in Miami on Sunday evening to support the weekend protests in Santiago, Cuba, and elsewhere on the island. Photo by…
Latino political power in Los Angeles: A history
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Feb. 27. I’m Gustavo Arellano, a metro columnist for The Times, which means I’m allowed to share my opinions, like this:…
Dodger Stadium gondola project claims early-season victory
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Feb. 25. I’m Andrew J. Campa, your host. Here’s what you need to know…
Across the river from North Korea, a laser light show for peace
1 of 9 | The South Korean city of Gimpo held a laser light show and performance across the river from North Korea on Saturday…
Part of $4M in HUD grants will study conversion of office space to residential housing
A homeless man walks across the street in Los Angeles in February 2023. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said it has awarded…
U.S. expands visa restrictions on transportation operators aiding irregular migration
The United States on Wednesday expanded a new vis restriction policy that aims to curb the number of migrants and asylum seekers attempting to illegally…
How COVID shutdowns led San Luis Obispo to boost Newsom recall
Though in-person service came and went at the Paso Robles winery Paix Sur Terre during the pandemic, alcohol consumption skyrocketed, making for winemaker Ryan Pease’s…
Hearing seeks to oust D.A. Fani Willis from Donald Trump election case in Ga.
1 of 3 | Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis acknowledged in a court filing that she and another prosecutor in the election interference case…
As Kamala Harris takes criticism, Democrats in a bind as they look to 2024 and 2028
When Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his running mate last year, some Democrats said they believed he was naming an eventual successor who could…
Ex-Dodger and GOP Senate hopeful Steve Garvey’s complex past
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Chinese music student convicted of stalking pro-democracy activist at Berklee
A flyer posted to a window on the Boston, Ma., campus of the Berklee College of Music in October of 2022. On Thursday, Chinese national…
Online retailer eBay to layoff 1,000 employees
Online retailer eBay said Tuesday that it will be laying off 1,000 employees starting Wednesday. Photo courtesy of eBay Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Online retail…
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces retirement from politics
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, pictured here on election day in May 2022, announced Tuesday that he is quitting politics after 16 years as…
Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race, endorses Trump
1 of 4 | Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed former President Donald Trump. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI…