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By SAMYA KULLAB, VASILISA STEPANENKO and EVGENIY MALOLETKA POKROVSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — A dire shortage of infantry troops and supply routes coming under Russian drone attacks are conspiring against Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk, where decisive battles in the nearly three-year war …

As Angelenos begin the long process of rebuilding after recent devastating wildfires, a program created in the aftermath of the Watts Riots in the 1960s may prove critical to California homeowners. In August 1965, long-simmering racial tensions provided the perfect …

By Saleha Mohsin and Paige Smith | Bloomberg Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is now the acting head of the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, signaling a potential shift away from the aggressive enforcement and regulatory approach under Rohit Chopra. It …

By JACK BROOK NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After a New Year’s Day attack struck at the heart of the French Quarter, officials in New Orleans say they are confident in the security plans they have in place for the Super …

This week’s Daily News boys basketball Top 10 rankings. BOYS BASKETBALL TOP 10  (Records through Sunday, Feb. 2) 1. Harvard-Westlake (25-1) The Wolverines concluded their regular season with a 59-52 win against St. Francis on Saturday at the Intuit Dome. …

Boeing executive Mark Nappi had been the face of the company’s Starliner program during its beleaguered Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station that ultimately left its crew of two NASA astronauts behind when the spacecraft returned to Earth …

Construction walls have gone up throughout Universal CityWalk as the outdoor shopping mall next to Universal Studios Hollywood begins a sweeping transformation that will see nearly a dozen locations change operators. Several CityWalk stores closed in January adding to the …

By BERNARD CONDON NEW YORK (AP) — For Elon Musk fans, it’s the half a trillion-dollar bet. Related Articles Business | Tesla sales decline in California with Model 3 plunging 36% Business | Which industries are hiring in Southern California? …

By KATE BRUMBACK Two days after nonprofit groups sued the federal government over a stop-work order targeting programs that provide information and guidance to people facing deportation, the U.S. Justice Department reversed course and ordered that funding to the programs …

Tariffs are taxes. The Constitution gives only Congress the power to raise taxes. There is no “national emergency” giving Trump the power to raise taxes on his own. A 25% tax on Canadian imports will do nothing to solve fentanyl …

Although mendiants are a Christmas tradition in France, these free-form chocolate rounds are so appealing and easy to prepare, they make delicious Valentine’s Day treats. Silver dollar size, the chocolates can be adorned with endless embellishments. I like to top …

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and MEG KINNARD WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of senior officials put on leave. Thousands of contractors laid off. A freeze put on billions of dollars in humanitarian assistance to other countries. Over the last two weeks, President …

By MARIA CHENG and JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization chief asked global leaders to lean on Washington to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency, insisting in a closed-door meeting with diplomats last …

By CHRIS MEGERIAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is working for President Donald Trump as a “special government employee,” according to a White House official, solidifying his controversial role in the administration but sidestepping some disclosure rules that are typical …

By BASSEM MROUE AL-HOL, Syria (AP) — Ahmad Abdullah Hammoud was lucky to have some food stored to feed his family after a U.S.-funded organization abruptly suspended its aid activities at the sprawling tent camp in northeastern Syria where they …

By Kara Carlson | Bloomberg Tesla registered fewer cars in California in all four quarters of 2024, as sales of its second-most important model plunged 36% for the year. The electric-vehicle maker’s sales in by far the biggest EV market …

I read part of Chris Hayes’ book “The Sirens’ Call” while watching an NBA game. I wrote this story in short bursts, often stopping to check my email, read texts, do Wordle or read about Major League Baseball free-agent rumors. …

Pacific Coast Highway reopened Monday morning, nearly a month after it was closed when flames from the deadly Palisades Fire ripped through hillside Los Angeles neighborhoods, destroying properties all the way down to the beach. Traffic along the scenic shoreline …

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development were instructed to stay out of the agency’s Washington headquarters, and yellow police tape and officers blocked the agency’s lobby on …

A man was shot and killed on a residential street in Sunland on Sunday night, Feb. 2, and Los Angeles police were searching for two suspects accused of firing shots at him, authorities said. The victim was walking in the …

By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department were put on paid administrative leave in response to President Donald Trump’s order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government, according to a …

By JOSH FUNK and JULIE CARR SMYTH EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — A lawsuit alleging for the first time that people died because of the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment has been filed ahead of Monday’s second anniversary of …

Love will be in the air for Valentine’s Day and for many true love will be celebrated with a fine meal as several restaurants offer special dinners in romantic settings. So for those making dinner plans, here are a few …

By JOSH BOAK and FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum put their planned tariffs on hold Monday for a month to give time for further negotiations, and Mexico said it …

Southern California had record employment as 2024 ended, but not every industry was in a hiring mood. My trusty spreadsheet, filled with state job figures that aren’t adjusted for seasonal swings, found an all-time high 8.1 million jobs in December …

By JIM MUSTIAN and BRETT MARTEL, Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As New Orleans church leaders braced for the fallout from publishing a list of predatory Catholic priests, they turned to an unlikely ally: the front office of the …

Angels pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training on Feb. 11. As we count down the days until camp begins, we are going through the various position groups to give a breakdown of where the roster stands. …

Dodgers pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report for spring training on Feb. 10. As we count down the days until camp begins, we are going through the various position groups to give a breakdown of where the roster stands. …

By SETH BORENSTEIN, Associated Press Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal disaster aid is nearly everywhere. About 94% of Americans live in a county that has gotten Federal Emergency Management Agency help for disasters since 2011. But disaster aid — …

In practical terms, Donald Trump’s attempt to nullify birthright citizenship by executive decree, which ran into immediate legal trouble last week, is probably the least significant element of his immigration crackdown. But it is telling as an indication of the …

After leaving SiriusXM, where he spent nine years talking about rock ’n roll, Nik Carter was taking a break. “I had offers, some of them very intriguing, but none of them seemed right,” he told me. Stations in Boston, Chicago …

By YURI KAGEYAMA and MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writers Worries about President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hurting U.S. stocks Monday as financial markets worldwide drop on concerns about a potential trade war. The S&P 500 was down 1.4% in …

By LORNE COOK, Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Denmark’s prime minister insisted on Monday that Greenland is not for sale and called for a robust response from her European Union partners should U.S. President Donald Trump press ahead with his …

By DAVID R. MARTIN, MICHAEL R. SISAK and CLAUDIA LAUER, Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Crews were on the scene on the Potomac River on Monday to retrieve the submerged wreckage of an airliner and an Army helicopter that …

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A planned Trump administration freeze on federal funding is heading back to a Washington courtroom on Monday. A judge is expected to consider extending her temporary block on President Donald Trump’s plan …

By Anne LaNova, Guest columnist As we age, prioritizing our health becomes more important than ever. Regular check-ups, managing chronic conditions and staying vigilant against seasonal illnesses like the flu or RSV are all essential to maintaining well-being. But accessing …

By MATTHEW LEE and JUAN ZAMORANO, Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday: Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over …

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada, Mexico and China is ramping up over the production and importation of the opiate fentanyl, along with trade surpluses and illegal border crossings by migrants from across the …

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but it can be challenging for people in long-distance relationships. The distance can seem like more of an issue on special days, and tips to make Valentine’s Day special are often focused on …

Which Orly nail polish is best? Whether you want to look nice for a Valentine’s Day date or want to polish up your everyday look, using good nail polish can make a difference. The various colors, finishes and styles can …