National Guard 'employed' in the greater Chicago area -- including Broadview -- but no 'official reports' of activity
National Guard members were spotted early Thursday at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Broadview, hours before a federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the ...Read more
Israel government approves Gaza hostage deal, PM's office says
JERUSALEM — Israel’s government approved a deal that will see Hamas release any remaining hostages held in Gaza in exchange for more than 2,000 prisoners, another major step toward fulfilling the terms of a peace ...Read more
Why are Josh Shapiro and others talking about abortion in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court race?
Josh Shapiro's top argument for retaining Pennsylvania's Supreme Court justices is reproductive rights.
This week a super PAC supporting the retention bid for three of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court justices began running ...Read more
LAFD thought the Jan. 1 fire was out. They didn't use thermal imaging to confirm
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles firefighters did not use thermal imaging technology to detect lingering embers underground after a New Year’s Day fire in Pacific Palisades that flared up days later to become one of the most ...Read more
Trump predicts China would resume buying US soybeans
U.S. President Donald Trump predicted China would resume purchases of American soybeans after meeting President Xi Jinping, though a cabinet official said federal relief for beleaguered farmers will have to wait until the ...Read more
California tightens leash on puppy sales with new laws signed by Newsom
LOS ANGELES — Brooke Knowles knew she wanted the black puppy posted on the Facebook page of a self-described home breeder of Coton De Tulears. He looked like he’d have an outgoing personality.
She put down a ...Read more
Trump, Pulte threats fuel $19.5 billion homebuilders rout
President Donald Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte are fueling a deeper selloff in already struggling homebuilder stocks.
A series of social media posts, from the US president over the weekend ...Read more
Ford joins GM in dropping scheme to extend EV credit
Ford Motor Co. on Thursday said it won't file for federal plug-in vehicle tax credits for transactions after the program's deadline, following a similar decision by General Motors Co.
The Dearborn automaker will continue ...Read more
Testy hearing on whether Trump can send National Guard troops to Portland
A court hearing on the legality of President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon became contentious on Thursday, as a panel of federal appellate judges heard arguments on whether a lower court ...Read more
Celebrations erupt over Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel — After two years of devastating war that killed tens of thousands of people, left millions displaced and pulverized much of Gaza into an apocalyptic moonscape, Israelis and Palestinians celebrated a ...Read more
Letitia James, NY attorney general, indicted on fraud charges by DOJ; slams Trump for 'political retribution'
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Virginia, marking a major escalation in President Donald Trump’s mission to seek retribution against his perceived political enemies, sources ...Read more
US Military to play role in Gaza transition, officials say
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military command responsible for the Middle East will play a role in Gaza’s transition once a peace deal is finalized, though American troops aren’t intended to be deployed on the ground in Gaza...Read more
Prince Harry makes surprise NYC appearance to highlight men's mental health
Prince Harry unexpectedly popped up in New York City this week, making a surprise visit to further his mental health advocacy work.
The Duke of Sussex, who took the trip with his wife, Meghan Markle, arrived in town to ...Read more
Kylie Jenner to star in Charli xcx's The Moment
Kylie Jenner is set to star in Charli xcx's new film.
The 28-year-old make-up mogul - who is dating Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet - will appear alongside Charli, and the likes of Alexander Skarsgard, Rachel Sennott, ...Read more
Bayer considers an end to Roundup after Missouri high court affirms $611 million verdict
ST. LOUIS — German life sciences giant Bayer is plotting its next moves after a big loss last month when the Missouri Supreme Court declined to reconsider a $611 million Roundup verdict against the company.
Its options ...Read more
Maryland Gov. Moore announces nearly $37 million investment in affordable housing
BALTIMORE — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Thursday that the state will invest $36.8 million to build and preserve affordable housing across the state. The funding will support 13 projects expected to create or ...Read more
All 13 Boston protesters hit with new charge: 'Promotion of anarchy'
BOSTON — Prosecutors are accusing the group behind the violent pro-Palestine rally at Boston Common of intending to cause “destruction and disruption,” as the activists advertised the event with an image of a burning...Read more
Letitia James, NY attorney general, indicted for fraud by DOJ; slams Trump for 'political retribution'
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Tish James was indicted Thursday for bank fraud in Virginia, marking a major escalation in President Trump’s mission to seek retribution against his perceived political enemies, ...Read more
The biggest name in the House right now hasn't been sworn in yet
WASHINGTON — Adelita Grijalva was out to eat at her favorite sushi spot in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday when an image of Speaker Mike Johnson came on a screen in the restaurant.
The CNN chyron ...Read more
California physicist and Nobel laureate John Martinis won't quit on quantum computers
A California physicist and Nobel laureate who laid the foundation for quantum computing isn't done working.
For the last 40 years, John Martinis has worked — mostly within California — to create the fastest computers ...Read more
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