Trump's axing of LA federal prosecutor part of broader war on perceived legal enemies
LOS ANGELES — When the White House fired a federal prosecutor last week in Los Angeles, it could’ve been dismissed as an isolated case, with the administration targeting a one-time Democratic congressional candidate ...Read more
Trump sows confusion as huge tariffs loom on 'Liberation Day'
President Donald Trump sowed confusion Tuesday as he continued to threaten hefty tariffs on imported goods even as White House advisers admitted they don’t know the details.
With what Trump has branded “Liberation Day...Read more
1 dead, another injured after fall from border wall
SAN DIEGO — One person died and another was injured Monday night after falling from a border barrier in San Diego, Border Patrol officials said.
Border Patrol agents found two people “who appeared to have fallen from ...Read more
Review: 'Sunny Afternoon' at Chicago Shakespeare chases the soul of Ray Davies and the Kinks
CHICAGO — The story and music of the Kinks belong on Broadway. No question. We’ve had “Jersey Boys,” “The Who’s Tommy,” Beatlemanias, the Doors and “Stereophonic.” Ray Davies’ band was a poetic paradox ...Read more
DC funding fix runs into abortion concerns in House
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are likely to amend the Senate-passed bill that would allow the District of Columbia to avoid a $1.1 billion budget cut to make clear that a legacy anti-abortion rider is still in effect, ...Read more
What to stream: Follow Paul Walter Hauser's journey from supporting actor to leading man
Actor Paul Walter Hauser has carved out a unique niche for himself, a character actor who has transcended to that leading man status with his unique persona and ability to straddle comedy and drama effortlessly. With his ...Read more
RFK Jr. axes top officials in bid to overhaul US health agency
WASHINGTON — First came Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ouster of a top official at the Department of Health and Human Services’ vaccine division. Then, the HHS chief axed the people overseeing new drug reviews and tobacco, ...Read more
Bipartisan legislation aims to address housing crisis in Georgia
Ashley Rodriguez loves living in Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood. Her two children can play in nearby parks, she can walk to her favorite restaurants, and it feels pretty safe.
“The people that live here are great ...Read more
California farmers fear tariff trade war losses in billions, uneven bailouts
As a potential trade war looms, a coalition of California agricultural organizations is urging the state’s Congressional delegation to protect them from becoming another casualty in the battle over tariffs.
A letter ...Read more
Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum could squeeze Chicago apartment developers, leading to higher rents
New tariffs on steel and aluminum could force Chicago apartment developers, already affected by elevated interest rates and soaring labor costs, to further delay breaking ground on new projects.
The White House began ...Read more
Casey DeSantis' Hope Florida charity not complying with state laws, Florida House analysis says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ key programs reshaping how the state handles welfare for Floridians has not been complying with state laws governing its oversight, ethics and fundraising, according to an ...Read more
Ford sales slip in first quarter despite March bump
Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales fell 1.3% in the first three months of 2025, concluding the period with March when sales grew 10% year-over-year.
The Dearborn automaker sold 199,672 vehicles last month for a total of 501,291 ...Read more
GM sales strong in first quarter but tariffs loom
General Motors Co.'s U.S. sales increased 17% in the first quarter of 2025 on strengths in trucks, SUVs and electric vehicles, but new tariffs loom.
Delivering 693,363 vehicles in the first three months of the year, GM ...Read more
Closing in on cause of Southern California's Eaton fire, activity swirls around Edison lines
LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison crews are scaling tall electrical towers, testing the nearby soil and taking close-up images of electrical equipment, the latest detailed examination to determine exactly what ...Read more
World's largest wildlife crossing reaches critical milestone. Now what?
LOS ANGELES — Monday was momentous for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing although it still looked like a bridge to nowhere from the 101 Freeway, where more than 300,000 vehicles stream endlessly every day.
Nearly ...Read more
Lawsuit alleges Illinois abortion doctor left half a fetus inside Indiana patient, requiring emergency surgery
An Indiana abortion patient has accused a Champaign, Illinois, physician of perforating her uterus during the procedure and leaving half of a fetus inside her body, requiring emergency surgery afterward, according to a ...Read more
Movie review: 'The Luckiest Man in America' goes behind scenes of game show scandal
“The Luckiest Man in America” is an ironic title for the story of Michael Larson, the Ohio man who managed to win over $110,000 on a 1984 episode of the game show “Press Your Luck.” The truth is, luck had nothing ...Read more
Death penalty sought for Luigi Mangione, accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO, DOJ says
NEW YORK — Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday said the Justice Department would seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione for the December killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the first sought since ...Read more
Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
Only one person, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, has ever served more than two terms as president of the United States. This is for two reasons.
First, prior to Roosevelt’s election to a third term in 1940 there ...Read more
Supreme Court to weigh Medicaid cutoff for Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday over South Carolina’s effort to keep Planned Parenthood facilities from receiving Medicaid funding if they perform abortions, part of a dispute that ...Read more
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