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By KEN MORITSUGU BEIJING (AP) — As Canadian leader Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime U.S. ally away from their rival, at least a bit. Related Articles Trump cancels meetings …

By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating how much money is saved in health care costs and preventable deaths avoided from air pollution rules that curb two deadly pollutants. The change means …

By Julie Johnsson | Bloomberg Startup JetZero in Long Beach has raised $175 million from investors to take on the planemaking duopoly of Airbus SE and Boeing Co. with a mid-sized aircraft shaped like a giant manta ray. The Series …

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, whose bloc won the largest share of seats in November’s parliamentary elections, has stepped aside to clear the field for a rival, former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, …

By STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Related Articles Trump …

There are dozens of Little Free Libraries in the San Fernando Valley, found in the front yards of residents, in parks, and at the entrances of local businesses. A Little Free Library contains donated books from the community that are …

“Dilbert” cartoonist Scott Adams is dead at 68. The satirist from Windham, New York, died following a long battle with prostate cancer, according to his ex-wife, Shelly Miles. She announced the news on Tuesday with a statement Adams prepared prior …

By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments. Related Articles Danish foreign minister says …

By JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked Tuesday to at least 2,000 people killed, activists said, even as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time …

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO NEW YORK (AP) — Google said Sunday that it is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual …

Q: Ben Nunnally of Riverside asked for more details about why so many of California’s freeway rest areas are closed. He felt our recent column that discussed rest stops closures didn’t provide enough from Caltrans. “The rest stop issue has …

Roughly two decades after social media started growing in popularity, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory in 2023 raising the possibility that too much screen time might negatively impact a young person’s mental health. Such concerns aren’t isolated to …

By AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump said Tuesday he’s canceled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Related Articles Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly …

By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available, a trend that experts hope will keep downward pressure on U.S. infection rates. Related …

By STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are edging back from their records on Tuesday following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season for big U.S. companies. An update on inflation is meanwhile …

New jobs stats suggest Southern California bosses were cautious about expanding staff as 2025 wound down. My trusty spreadsheet, filled with recently released employment figures from the Employment Development Dept., found 8.1 million at work in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside …

By MATT O’BRIEN and MARC LEVY, Associated Press It won’t be easy for Big Tech companies to win the hearts and minds of Americans who are angered about massive artificial intelligence data centers sprouting up in their neighborhoods, straining electricity …

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation declined a bit last month as prices for gas and used cars fell, a sign that cost pressures are slowly easing. FILE – A cashier rings up groceries in …

By FATIMA HUSSEIN and MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them and their …

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s foreign minister said Tuesday that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will host a meeting with him and his Greenlandic counterpart in Washington this week as tensions spiral over the Trump administration’s desire for control of …

By WILL WEISSERT and COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump will travel to Michigan on Tuesday to promote his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, trying to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that …

By JILL LAWLESS and BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The BBC plans to ask a court to throw out U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster, court papers show. Related Articles Judge: Marital bliss …

By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. Lower courts ruled for the transgender athletes in Idaho and West …

By DAVID McHUGH, Associated Press Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Central bankers from around the world said Tuesday they “stand in full solidarity” with U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, after President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his confrontation with …

Which camcorders are best? Whether you need extra storage, higher video quality or longer battery life, sometimes the camera in your phone simply isn’t enough. That’s when it’s time to buy a camcorder to capture your most important trips and memories. …

SACRAMENTO — Luka Doncic had another big night for the Lakers, but it wasn’t enough to keep them from a second straight loss. DeMar DeRozan had 32 points and six assists, while Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 …

LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Stars edged the Kings, 3-1, on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena, on a late goal from Arcadia native Jason Robertson. Dallas, the NHL’s second-best team by record, had stumbled in seven of its past eight …

INGLEWOOD — James Harden didn’t have another wild scoring outburst, but the Clippers guard still left a big impression on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. The last time the teams played in November, Harden erupted for a season-high 55 …

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Sheldon Rankins returned a fumble by Aaron Rodgers 33 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to highlight a dominant performance by the NFL’s top-ranked defense, and the Houston Texans …

Sierra Canyon’s Jerzy Robinson (5) drives to the hoop as Notre Dame’s Siena Ostick (22) defends during their game at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, CA Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Sierra Canyon’s Cherri Hatter …

Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore said Monday that language in the Palisades fire after-action report was intentionally softened for public release, as internal evaluations were made available to the public for the first time. In a one-on-one interview held …

EL SEGUNDO — Nineteen of the 20 TVs lining both ends of the Chargers’ locker room were tuned to ESPN on Monday afternoon, the network’s hours and hours of NFL playoff programming going on without the men in the building. …

A unifying message at a Jan. 12 business summit gathering was that 2026 is going to be a good year for the San Fernando Valley. About 250 influential voices throughout the Los Angeles region attended the Valley Economic Alliance’s annual …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert looked like a beaten man after the team’s 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night, ending another otherwise stellar season in the AFC wild-card round for the second consecutive season and for the …

LOS ANGELES — A San Fernando Valley man pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges involving his role in a “crime tourism” ring that dispatched thieves from Central and South America to various parts of the United States to shoplift, burglarize …

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — Getting married and allegedly embracing a monogamous lifestyle cannot prove the innocence of a man charged in a conspiracy with his two brothers — both luxury real estate brokers …

By AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government as it continues a violent crackdown on protests that have left …

By EDITH M. LEDERER UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States accused Russia on Monday of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of its nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations …

By CLAIRE RUSH PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The FBI said in a court document made public Monday that it had found no surveillance or other video of a Border Patrol agent shooting and wounding two people in a pickup truck …

Los Angeles Unified School District officials on Monday celebrated the first day of the second semester of the 2025-26 school year, saying that classrooms will remain a safe haven for students and parents. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho touted the district’s success …