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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are hanging around their records, while oil prices swing on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in early trading Tuesday and …

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on Monday said he’ll sue to force the Trump administration to restore his security clearance, which it revoked Friday after claiming he had disclosed sensitive information about the …

By GHAITH ALSAYED and SAMAR KASSABALI DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year …

By DAVID FISCHER MIAMI (AP) — Prosecutors want social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in federal custody, arguing Monday that the brothers are a flight risk and a danger to the community, as they fight extradition to …

By ASTRID SUÁREZ, MANUEL RUEDA and MEGAN JANETSKY BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts resumed Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake left over 3,000 missing, with many trapped …

The smallest paychecks in the job market covering Los Angeles and Orange counties would barely cover typical rents, leaving little for other bills. My trusty spreadsheet looked at a curious federal study of employment and wages across 22 occupations, regardless …

For decades, in critically acclaimed novels such as “Native Speaker” and “On Such a Full Sea,” Chang-rae Lee avoided writing autobiographically. Then a bit of his own story crept into “My Year Abroad.” And now, with the poignant and moving …

This is the last week for the OC Fair. Here are some things to know. General information • Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. • General …

Is the theme park industry having a good summer or a bad one? The answer is … yes. The nation’s top four theme park companies have issued their latest financial reports, with two companies reporting higher attendance for the past …

The ex-wife of a doctor who was gunned down outside his Woodland Hills clinic in an alleged murder-for-hire plot pleaded not guilty on Monday. Ahang Mirshojae, 54, of Calabasas, is charged with murder along with the alleged gunman, Evan Hardman, …

By ROB GILLIES and JAMIE STENGLE Canada put its military on standby Monday to help battle deadly wildfires in British Columbia as a local mayor warned that one of the blazes had wreaked huge destruction on his community. A woman …

With tickets selling out days in advance for a horror convention that brought more than 50,000 people to Long Beach this past weekend, organizers of Midsummer Scream had a tough choice to make. It came down to deciding whether to …

By BERNARD CONDON NEW YORK (AP) — The president’s media company posted a massive loss in the second quarter and announced plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views. Trump Media …

Following the filing of felony charges against a Los Angeles police officer for recording his co-workers’ derogatory remarks, District Attorney Nathan Hochman is facing criticism from Mayor Karen Bass about that decision. Officer Daniel Flores, 43, faces 16 felony counts …

A 47-year-old man who shot a driver during a road rage confrontation south of Corona while his child sat next to him was sentenced Monday to 17 years to life in state prison. Luis Orlando Quiroz of Corona pleaded guilty …

The Angeles National Forest has a new boss. Jamahl Butler, 47, began as the new supervisor of the vast Angeles National Forest on Friday, moving into the permanent spot after serving as acting supervisor since March 8, the USFS reported. …

By JULIE CARR SMYTH and THOMAS BEAUMONT COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller is staying in the race for his Ohio congressional district, defying voices within his own party who urged him to step aside as he …

ANAHEIM — Yusei Kikuchi is moving closer and closer to his return to the Angels. Kikuchi made his third rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Salt Lake and pitched 3⅓ innings, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk …

When does a “citizen” initiative cease being a citizens’ initiative? That’s a question we’ve been asking since 2017 when the Supreme Court’s decision in California Cannabis Coalition v. City of Upland suggested that if citizens put a measure on the …

The most important consequence of Abdul El-Sayed’s closer-than-expected win in Michigan’s Senate primary has nothing to do with El-Sayed – or whether he beats Republican Mike Rogers in November. Indeed, it is what his victory, and Francesca Hong’s likely victory …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday, cementing the command of President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer at a Department of Justice that Trump …

By JACK BROOK and SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Associated Press/Report for America Congressional Democrats said they are investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to deport military service members and their families after The Associated Press found more than 50 active-duty troops’ spouses and …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission helped secure approval for the $400 million ballroom …

A 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old daughter died, and 12 people needed rescuing, including the woman’s partner and father of her baby, when their boat capsized in the waters off lower Manhattan near Liberty Island, and the captain has been …

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination. The announcement comes a few weeks after Taylor Farms voluntarily …

By Paula Span, KFF Health News Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo. “I want to stay here,” she vowed. “And die here.” She might pull that off. In …

By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writers U.S. markets are pointing to a mixed open on Monday as oil prices climb due to a seeming stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz. Futures for the S&P rose 0.2%, while …

By BILL BARROW Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is freezing her eggs as she decides her next political moves ahead of the 2028 presidential election campaign. “This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of …

By JESSICA HILL LAS VEGAS (AP) — The case of rap icon Tupac Shakur’s killing has been unresolved for decades; now the man charged in his 1996 killing in Las Vegas is going to trial. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, …

TORONTO (AP) — A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was canceled last week after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up, forcing the plane back to the terminal and delaying it past the airport’s runway closure. Related …

EL SEGUNDO — Wide receiver Tre’ Harris broke from the line of scrimmage at the snap of the ball. He sprinted several yards from his spot on the right side of the Chargers’ formation, cut toward the middle of the …

PHOENIX – It’s the ultimate luxury. Over the next two days, the Dodgers will start two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal (on Monday) followed by two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (on Tuesday). According to MLB statistician Sarah …

Magic Mountain will bring the elaborate death sequences from the Final Destination films to Fright Fest as the Six Flags park continues to build upon its lineup of haunted mazes based on blockbuster horror franchises in its growing Halloween showdown …

PHOENIX – Maybe it’s beneath a two-time defending champion to panic over an August losing streak or a division lead that has shrunk from double digits. But it might be time for some real concern. Saturday’s precarious victory might have …

Midsummer Scream closed out its first decade of horror-themed celebration on Sunday, Aug. 9. The three-day event took over the Long Beach Convention Center, featuring star-studded panels, walk-through haunts, horror cosplayers, musicals and more. Fans pose in front of scary …

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie, suffering from anemic-like conditions for unknown reasons, continued to be treated at an Ojai raptor center Sunday, Aug. 9, after 24 hours described as “incredibly difficult.” The eagle “remains critically ill, and her condition is …

The sign outside Heart’s Coffee Shop in the San Fernando Valley is seen on the restaurant’s final day of business after nearly five decades. Yuk and Sue Wong opened Heart’s in 1979, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (Photo by Mark Savage, …

SAN BERNARDINO — Sweetwater Valley Little League used every bit of its experience from last week. Seven days after claiming the Southern California championship with a 9-0 win at Al Houghton Stadium on Aug. 2, SVLL scored in bunches to …

An evil clown turned serial killer from the Terrifier slasher film franchise will terrorize visitors who travel on the Universal Studios tram to check out the Halloween Horror Nights haunted mazes on the movie studio backlot. Art the Clown will …

A 15-year-old girl seeking revenge against everyone who has ever wronged her will settle the vendetta during her deadly coming-of-age quinceanera in a new Halloween Horror Nights haunted maze at Universal Studios Hollywood. Killceanera: Music by Slash joins the lineup …