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By ALLEN G. BREED and CHRISTINA LARSON ALLIGATOR RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, N.C. (AP) — Hunters were once the greatest human threat to the country’s only unique wolf species. Today, it’s motorists. That fact was brought home last June, when …

By SERKAN GURBUZ and MARYCLAIRE DALE ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Crews worked Tuesday to try to recover the plane’s cockpit and the rest of the remains of the 67 people who died in last week’s midair collision between a passenger …

By MATTHEW LEE, AP Diplomatic Writer SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that El Salvador’s offer to accept and jail violent American criminals raises clear legal issues but described it as “very generous” and said …

Nut loaf recipes became popular in the United States during World War I, when meat was scarce. They became popular again when food was rationed during World War II. How can you make a vegetarian dish that is meaty? Oxymoron, …

By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO and MELISSA PEREZ WINDER Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed Monday across the U.S. in a loosely organized day of protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Related Articles Business | …

By ZEN SOO, AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — The Chinese government’s move to open an antitrust probe into Google is the latest development in a long and tangled relationship that goes back to the early 2000s. The investigation …

By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) — The first U.S. military flight to deport migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay was set to depart Tuesday, a U.S. official said. It is the first step in …

By MATT BROWN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Doug Collins as secretary of veterans affairs, putting the former congressman and Iraq War veteran at the helm of a department that provides crucial care to …

By LEANNE ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Related Articles National News | First military flight to send migrants to Guantanamo Bay is …

By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents who participated in investigations related to President Donald Trump have sued over Justice Department efforts to develop a list of employees involved in those inquiries that they fear could be …

LONDON (AP) — The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland’s wildlife …

The Angels signed left-handed reliever Victor Gonzalez to a minor league deal, according to the Baseball America minor league transactions page. Gonzalez, 29, has pitched parts of four seasons in the majors, with the Dodgers and New York Yankees. He …

Q: Two questions: First, if the bank fails, how much of my deposits are actually covered by the FDIC? A. G., Manhattan Beach Ron Sokol A: If your federally insured bank fails, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation seeks to keep …

With a roadhouse atmosphere and a pitmaster that made his name at one of the most respected barbecue restaurants in the nation, Texas-style barbecue joint Cork & Batter Roadhouse just opened its doors in Simi Valley. “You’re going to get …

By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Economics Writer U.S. job openings fell in December, a sign that the labor market is cooling but still healthy. Openings fell to 7.6 million, from 8.2 million in November, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. They were down …

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Estee Lauder may trim as many as 7,000 jobs by fiscal 2026, more than 11% of its workforce, after the global beauty cosmetics maker lost money in its most …

Just days after throwing international markets into a panic, President Donald Trump has reportedly halted steep import taxes on goods from Canada and Mexico after speaking with the leaders of both countries. Over the weekend, Trump announced 25% tariffs on …

By MARIAM FAM, Associated Press  There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. What to take and what to leave behind when ordered to evacuate? Will your house still be there? …

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Waffle House restaurant chain is putting a 50 cent per egg surcharge in place temporarily due to the biggest bird flu outbreak in a decade. The Georgia company …

California bosses are battling surging labor costs by giving their workers modestly shorter workweeks. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed state figures on pay patterns dating to 2011 and found the typical California private-sector employee was paid for 33.8 hours weekly in …

OREBRO, Sweden (AP) — Five people were shot at an adult education center in Sweden on Tuesday, police said. The Swedish news agency TT reported, without providing its sources, that the perpetrator died by suicide. Police didn’t immediately confirm that …

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Greenland’s legislature debated Tuesday whether to prohibit political parties from receiving contributions “from foreign or anonymous contributors” after President Donald Trump laid out ambitions for the United States to take over the vast island that belongs …

Universal is looking to shake up the theme park business with a new way for fans to connect with their favorite movies and shows. Last week, Universal Studios Hollywood put tickets on sale for its first Universal Fan Fest Nights. …

By AAMER MADHANI and TIA GOLDENBERG, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday as the Israeli prime minister faces competing pressure from his right-wing coalition to end a temporary truce against …

By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio left El Salvador on Tuesday with an agreement from that country’s president to accept deportees from the U.S. of any nationality, including violent American criminals …

By KEN MORITSUGU and HUIZHONG WU, Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China countered President Donald Trump’s across-the-board tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Tuesday, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade …

By AMANDA SEITZ and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, is set to find out on Tuesday if he has cleared the first hurdle to become the …

There’s a lot of pressure when it comes to making Valentine’s Day plans, but taking your valentine to a posh restaurant isn’t your only option. Spending Valentine’s Day at home can be just as romantic or as fun as a …

Which cheese board is best? If you’re having people over and serving cheese, a cheese board is a beautiful and practical centerpiece for presenting your appetizers. The aptly named cheese board offers an easy solution for serving a variety of …

Which Ultra HD TV is best for watching the Super Bowl? Ultra HD TVs give you significantly more pixels on the screen than HD TVs, resulting in better image quality. (A pixel is one tiny dot on the screen; the …

CAMARILLO — The Oak Park girls basketball team has only six healthy players, but that didn’t stop the Eagles from taking home their third straight undefeated Coastal Canyon League title. Oak Park held it down on defense to beat Camarillo, …

STUDIO CITY — Four Angel City FC stars held a special meet-and-greet event ahead of an intense Mission League girls soccer matchup Monday. Angel City’s Ali Riley, Lily Nabet, Gisele Thompson and Alyssa Thompson met with fans at Harvard-Westlake ahead …

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer NEW ORLEANS — Saquon Barkley got his first taste of Super Bowl opening night. Nick Sirianni received letters, and a kiss from Chad Johnson. Jalen Hurts even cracked a smile or two. Before …

The maxim that “demography is destiny,” commonly attributed to French philosopher Auguste Comte, remains as relevant now as it did in the early 19th century, especially here in the Golden State. Even before the catastrophic fires inflicted billions in damage, as …

With Governor Gavin Newsom’s final term in its final years, attention will soon turn to the race to replace him. Currently, 10 candidates – seven Democrats and three Republicans – have declared their candidacy, but none have yet to separate …

PARAMOUNT – A 34-year-old suspect fatally shot by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in Paramount was identified Monday. The shooting occurred at 12:15 a.m. Thursday in the parking lot of the Paramount sheriff’s substation in 15000 block of Paramount …

PARAMOUNT – A 34-year-old suspect fatally shot by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in Paramount was identified Monday. The shooting occurred at 12:15 a.m. Thursday in the parking lot of the Paramount sheriff’s substation in 15000 block of Paramount …

The fate of a five-story apartment complex in Silver Lake will be decided by the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 5, as officials consider an appeal challenging the project’s environmental approval. The proposed development, backed by New York …

The fate of a five-story apartment complex in Silver Lake will be decided by the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 5, as officials consider an appeal challenging the project’s environmental approval. The proposed development, backed by New York …

By MIKE STOBBE and MIKE SCHNEIDER NEW YORK (AP) — Researchers are in what one described as “a mad scramble” to sort out what public data the Trump administration has deleted from government websites and electronic publications. Related Articles Association …