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By MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a fraud charge related to duping donors who gave money to a private effort to build a wall along the U.S. southern border …

Q: “I recently learned that in the state of Wyoming (and perhaps other states), if you are over 70, you do not have to go to a Department of Motor Vehicles office for a vision test when renewing your license. …

Which iPad is the best? iPads are the biggest name in tablets, and for good reason. They’re fast, responsive, easy to use, and have sharp displays. There’s an iPad for you whether you want to casually browse the web and …

By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis issued a major rebuke Tuesday to the Trump administration’s mass deportation of migrants, warning that the forceful removal of people purely because of their illegal status deprives them of their …

SUNNYVALE — A big tech campus in Sunnyvale has been bought for about $15 million, a price that represents a stunning plunge in value from the most recent official estimate for the property. Ellis Partners, acting through an affiliate, has …

By GEOFF MULVIHILL, Associated Press Lawmakers in some states where abortion is already banned are seeking to explicitly bar abortion pills or take a step that most leading anti-abortion groups oppose: punish women who seek to end their pregnancies. It’s …

By DAVID CRARY, Associated Press National Writer More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites and Unitarian Universalists — filed a federal …

By TARA COPP, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed an order Monday restoring the name of a storied special operations forces base back to Fort Bragg. The North Carolina base was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023 …

If you are for religious freedom, you should be against Christian nationalism (the belief that the United States is a Christian nation and that the government should endorse Christianity and enforce its doctrines). I support religious freedom and oppose Christian …

By ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the Arab nation to take in refugees from Gaza …

Donald Trump has never minced his words about immigrants. He calls them “migrant criminals,” “illegal monsters,” “killers,” and “gang members.” He says they’re “poisoning our country” and destroying the “blood of our nation.” So I won’t mince words about his …

Which whipped cream dispenser is best? Whether you’re enjoying an ice cream sundae, a piece of cheesecake or a slice of key lime pie, your favorite dessert is always tastier when you top it with whipped cream. Homemade whipped cream definitely …

By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is hitting foreign steel and aluminum with a 25% tax. If that sounds familiar, it’s because he did pretty much the same thing during his first term. Trump’s …

By SAMYA KULLAB, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry, which could provide a valuable source of …

Chatsworth’s V’Elijah Miller is fouled as he drives to the hoop against Cleveland during their West Valley League game Feb. 10, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Cleveland’s Kamari King during their West Valley League game Feb. 10, 2025.(Photo by …

LOS ANGELES — The tone for Luka Doncic’s first game in a Lakers jersey was set early on Monday night against the Utah Jazz. On the Lakers’ first possession, fellow star playmaker LeBron James drove into the paint while Utah’s …

LOS ANGELES — Before Luka Doncic played his first game as a Laker, he made a charitable donation to assist with relief efforts for the tragedies that occurred before he even moved to Southern California. Doncic, through his self-named foundation, …

Just off Pacific Coast Highway, Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is once again filling with patrons, sitting under palapa umbrellas and enjoying oysters and ocean views for the first time in more than a month. The waterfront restaurant, known by many …

By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of labor unions filed a lawsuit Monday asking a federal court to stop Elon Musk’s team from accessing private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel …

A 16-year-old boy killed in a shooting outside a Woodland Hills house party that left six others wounded was identified Monday. The shooting occurred about 1:30 a.m. Sunday on the 5900 block of Winnetka Avenue, a couple of blocks north …

LOS ANGELES — In approximately one day, or a few days, or a few more, Tom Izzo will go down as the winningest coach in Big Ten men’s basketball history. And it has been more rare than not, in three …

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals are hitting the road this summer for a 15-date tour that will wrap up on Sunday, Aug. 24, at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles show will be the group’s sole …

LOS ANGELES — A 42-year-old Los Angeles felon was charged Monday with throwing an object at a vehicle on the Hollywood (101) Freeway during an immigration protest, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Martin Richard Torres is …

By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY ATLANTA (AP) — Staffers at the nation’s cybersecurity agency whose job is to ensure the security of U.S. elections have been placed on administrative leave, jeopardizing critical support provided to state and local election offices across …

Southern California residents were living with cooler but dry conditions Monday, but forecasters warned that a strong storm system is making its way toward the region that could trigger flooding and debris flows, particularly in recent burn areas. It was …

President Trump’s federal funding freeze has halted two environmental improvement projects in Los Angeles County worth $28 million, preventing the planting of urban trees, including some that were to be used in burned out Altadena. Six nonprofit agencies were awarded …

The dress rehearsal before the Los Angeles Football Club’s 2025 campaign comes Tuesday night when Mexican giant Club América visits BMO Stadium for an exhibition game that will honor people affected by the recent fires and donate a portion of …

The Los Angeles City Controller on Monday announced plans to audit the city’s Comprehensive Cleaning and Rapid Engagement program, which was launched in 2019 to maintain city streets and address encampments. According to City Controller Kenneth Mejia’s office, the performance …

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER NEW YORK (AP) — A top official at the U.S. Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who has cultivated …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — At least one person was killed and others were injured when private jets collided Monday afternoon at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, authorities said. Related Articles National News | Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to …

L.A. Care Health Plan announced on Monday that it has created a $10 million wildfire relief fund to support providers in its network, along with its community partners and employees. “L.A. Care’s emergency response teams have been collaborating with provider …

A group of California lawmakers, joined by top law enforcement officials and county leaders, introduced bipartisan legislation Monday, Feb. 10, that aims to impose tougher penalties on looters and those who impersonate first responders during natural disasters. Co-written by two …

By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is moving to reverse a federal push away from plastic straws, declaring that paper straws “don’t work” and don’t last very long. Related Articles National Politics | US judge keeps Trump …

Ben Simmons, a former No. 1 draft pick, officially signed a deal with the Clippers, the team announced on Monday. Per team policy, the terms of the agreement were not released. Simmons cleared waivers over the weekend after Brooklyn Nets …

By ERIC TUCKER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — In the first three weeks of his administration, President Donald Trump has moved with brazen haste to dismantle the federal government’s public integrity guardrails that he frequently tested …

By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Europe’s Euclid space telescope has detected a rare halo of bright light around a nearby galaxy, astronomers reported Monday. The halo, known as an Einstein ring, encircles a galaxy 590 million light-years …

A ballot initiative asking Californians if they would like to secede from the United States was cleared to gather signatures late last month. According to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the California Independence Plebiscite of 2025, or Calexit, would create “a …

Nestled on the corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and East Calaveras Street lies a modest burger joint with a bright red roof and a mural on the exterior that reads, “Come for the food, stay for the friends.” For nearly …

Royal Custom Designs, a Chino-based manufacturer of high-end furniture to the biggest hotel chains in the United States — including President Donald Trump’s privately held hotels — may shed its entire workforce and file for bankruptcy protection after an Indiana …

Disneyland and Disney World are seeing a growing number of Disney fans not planning to book a return visit anytime soon because of the high cost of tickets and other in-park perks despite aggressive discounts and promotions, according to a …