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Just over seven months after Planned Parenthood affiliates were defunded by the Trump administration, California injected another $90 million lifeline in “reproductive health care” grants to the state’s seven affiliates, among the largest in the United States. The latest funding …

A state lawmaker from Los Angeles County has introduced legislation meant to prevent local law enforcement officers from being “commandeered” into helping federal immigration officials carry out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation program. The Protect California Rights Act, introduced by …

Vem Miller, the man arrested at a Donald Trump rally in Coachella in 2024 after Riverside County sheriff’s deputies confiscated two firearms from his truck, will have a charge of carrying a loaded firearm in public dismissed if he complies …

Jesse Hall can’t remember a time he wasn’t inseparable from the sea. Born and raised in Sonoma County, Hall spent his youth surfing the Marin coast and sailing San Francisco Bay. By his early 20s, he was shaping surfboards in …

By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. …

A snowstorm that started Monday evening in Colorado’s mountains is expected to drop more than a foot of snow on most mountain passes, and more than 2 feet on the state’s tallest summits, according to the National Weather Service. The …

Hundreds of flights headed in and out of Denver International Airport were delayed Tuesday morning as high winds hit Colorado’s Front Range and Eastern Plains. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a wind-based ground delay at DIA early Tuesday morning, which …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Chicago institution who left footprints globally in his ardent advocacy for civil rights, has died. He was 84.  🗞️ Plus: Illinois after-school programs are in limbo after Trump administration cuts, where …

A Metra BNSF train struck a pedestrian in suburban Westmont on Tuesday morning, halting trains in the west suburbs. Outbound train no. 1207 struck the person around 7:13 a.m. in a crossing at Cass Avenue, according to agency spokeswoman Meg …

A 14-year-old boy was shot in his foot Monday evening in the Loop, according to Chicago police. The child was standing outside in the first block of East Washington Street around 8:30 p.m. when someone pulled out a gun and …

The Minnesota Vikings seem to be set on finding a new quarterback to, at the very least provide some quality insurance to, or competition for current franchise signal caller, J.J. McCarthy. The names up until now have all been of …

The Olympic schedule for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, is full of intriguing events. This week, bobsled has taken center stage, while both men’s and women’s hockey is heating up. Today’s schedule includes the United States curling teams taking the ice. …

In terms of NFL lineage, you can’t do much better at linebacker than the Trotter family — legendary NFL All-Pro linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and now, University of Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter. The last of …

The final lap of the 2026 Daytona 500 produced a frantic run to the finish, with multiple contenders fighting for position in the closing seconds. Tyler Reddick emerged from the late scramble to win the race and claim his first …

We might be about to get a true test of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s new powers of influence under 1st year head coach Jesse Minter. Just days after Jackson teased online about a possible reunion with 2019 1st round …

J. Alexander, a former runway coach on “America’s Next Top Model,” has revealed that he had a stroke that left him incapacitated for an extended period of time. He also shared that the show’s executive producer and star Tyra Banks …

NFL player Ronnie Hickman was assaulted by a group of men at a Lower East Side hotel early Monday, a law enforcement source said. Hickman, 24, who hails from South Orange, N.J., and is a safety with the Cleveland Browns, …

Members of the Guthrie family, including Nancy Guthrie’s three children and their spouses, have been cleared as possible suspects in the Arizona woman’s disappearance, officials said Monday. “To be clear … the Guthrie family — to include all siblings and …

Southwest Airlines this fall will add service to Austin, Texas, to its destination offerings from Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), according to airport officials and the airline. Nonstop service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport begins Oct. 3. The flight will …

SANTA CRUZ — A Santa Cruz native and the adult son of a legendary California surfing family was killed last weekend in Costa Rica in what appears to be a homicide, according to early investigative findings. According to multiple media …

“Although towering buildings may advertise to the world the wealth and industry of a city, they also present health and safety menaces and are not conducive to the ‘City Beautiful’ idea, according to members of the City Planning Commission” the …

When most people think of animal shelters, dogs and cats come to mind. But at many shelters, including Marin Humane, there are lots of other critters looking for their forever homes. One of the more misunderstood animals — that makes …

In the midst of all this rain, the first signs of spring are emerging — a bountiful showing of birds. One in three of us enjoy birdwatching, according to state Fish and Wildlife data, but few pursue the hobby like …

As the Kaiser labor strike enters its fourth week, the health care giant is estimating that 40% of its 31,000 union registered nurses and other workers have begun returning to work. On Monday, the Oakland-based company said about 12,400 striking …

A San Diego federal judge has ordered Michael James Pratt, the imprisoned owner of the now-defunct San Diego-based website GirlsDoPorn, to pay $75.6 million in restitution to more than 100 women whom Pratt and his co-conspirators tricked and coerced into …

Denver City Councilman Chris Hinds is frustrated with the city’s $1.5 million council chambers renovation project, which is making mobility and access improvements for people with disabilities. That’s because, despite Hinds being Denver’s first-ever council member to use a wheelchair, he …

Nine weeks after wind gusts estimated at 60-80 mph pummeled the Longmont Climbing Collective, peeling off some of its roof panels and damaging others that remained attached, the massive climbing gym will host its second Ice Climbing World Cup this …

Negotiators from the seven states along the Colorado River blew past yet another federal deadline over the weekend without reaching a compromise on how to share its water — even as this winter’s dismal snowpack could spell immediate disaster for …

After years of advocacy from Colorado sex workers, lawmakers have proposed legislation that would make the state the only one in the U.S. to fully remove criminal penalties for prostitution. Four Democratic lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 97, which would decriminalize …

A 16-year-old boy was shot while attempting to flee from an armed robbery attempt Monday night in West Pullman on the Far South Side, according to Chicago police. Around 11 p.m., the teen was walking in the 12700 block of …

The Boston Celtics were wise not to move Derrick White last offseason when they overhauled the roster — trading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday and letting Al Horford walk — to gain financial relief. That’s because White clearly bleeds green …

Tag you’re it! Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic revealed in a column that “The winds have been blowing in the direction of the Jets tagging [Breece] Hall since the trade deadline, when general manager Darren Mougey resisted overtures from other …

The Denver Broncos may have a realistic path to landing their so-called “dream” free agent. After months of speculation that Denver would be priced out of the market for Devin Lloyd, a new contract projection has completely changed the conversation. …

There is little question what Fernando Tatis Jr. has come to mean to the San Diego Padres. The franchise struggled to climb out of the NL West cellar, stuck in a stretch of 14 consecutive seasons without making the playoffs …

The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking forward to getting a full season out of prized young arm Trey Yesavage this season. The 22-year-old emerged as a late-season call-up and playoff hero. He was a pivotal force in helping the …

The Cincinnati Bengals could be shaping as one of the most logical trade destinations for three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark. Clark’s future with the Dallas Cowboys is unstable, and it has nothing to do with his performance. ESPN’s …

One reason while several coaches, from John Harbaugh to Mike McDaniel, declined to seriously consider the head coaching job for the Cleveland Browns was that the team has, for so long, been in the midst of a quarterback crunch. Rookie …

During his storied NBA career, Shaquille O’Neal reached the pinnacle of success, securing multiple championships and Finals MVP awards. He also played alongside Hall of Famers Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash and LeBron James. So, if anyone is qualified …

The Arizona Diamondbacks had an interesting offseason. From trade rumors involving Ketel Marte to acquiring one of the best third basemen of the last generation, the Diamondbacks are doing all they can to get back into the postseason. Kyle Odegard …

One of the few areas of bipartisanship left in Congress is the agreement that the People’s Republic of China presents an unprecedented, dire threat to the United States. Chinese Communist Party planning documents explicitly state that its goal is undermining …