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By SAFIYAH RIDDLE and VALERIE GONZALEZ As the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement nationwide, a wave of high-profile arrests — many unfolding at private homes and businesses and captured on video — has pushed one legal question into the center …

By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration acted illegally when it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. …

By John Gittelsohn and Maxwell Adler | Bloomberg Stan Kroenke, the billionaire owner of the National Football League’s Los Angeles Rams, first targeted billboards that his lawyers said threaten the prosperity of his $5.5 billion sports and entertainment complex in …

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR’s nearly two-year study into an overhaul of its championship-deciding format concluded Monday with the reveal that in 2026 the stock car series will return to a 10-race version closely …

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER LOS ANGELES — A man accused of steering a U-Haul truck toward a Los Angeles demonstration supporting Iran’s protests was released after being arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and has yet to be formally charged, authorities …

By JESSE BEDAYN A new video shows more of what happened before a federal immigration officer shot and killed a woman during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, adding context to a shooting that has sparked national debate on whether the …

A former chief executive officer of The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit camp for children with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, has been charged for embezzling $5.2 million from the organization, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said on Monday, …

Los Angeles mountain ranges is under an updated wind advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 1:39 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Wednesday Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. “Northeast winds 20 to 30 …

Disneyland needs to change the population sign at the front entrance that’s off by 250 million visitors now that a new attendance milestone has been reached by the Anaheim theme park. Disneyland’s all-time attendance over the past 70 years has …

Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli opened their checkbook for a glitzy new coaching staff this offseason, but thus far all they’ve accomplished is proving that money can’t buy happiness. Or wins. When the Ducks host the Dallas Stars on …

A re-enactment of the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga on Jan. 11 was a fun and free annual event that drew families and history buffs to the historic Campo de Cahuenga Memorial Park in Studio City across from Universal …

Just days after the paintball-induced eviction of a 500-plus-pound bear from beneath an Altadena home, residents of a house about a half-mile away are reporting that a bear has moved into the space under their home. It’s unclear if its …

In “A Private Life,” Jodie Foster plays Lilian Steiner, an American expatriate in France with a comfortable life as a psychoanalyst, a beautiful Parisian apartment, and an ex-husband who still loves her. Then her longtime client Paula (Virginie Efira) dies, …

Tim Sullivan’s screenwriting credits include the films “A Handful of Dust,” “Where Angels Fear to Tread,” and “Letters to Juliet.” He’s also directed TV, including episodes of “Sherlock Holmes.” His series of crime novels, which launched in the U.S. in …

A stretch of Santa Susana Pass Road remains closed on Monday in Chatsworth after a large rockslide near the site of a previous wildfire. The slide was reported Sunday near Redmesa Road, south of the 118 Freeway, according to the …

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Monday nixed a former high-ranking Justice Department official’s attempt to join the team defending ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s defense team, ruling that lawyer …

By COLLEEN BARRY, Associated Press RHO, Italy (AP) — No ice is colder and harder than speedskating ice. The precision it takes has meant that Olympic speedskaters have never competed for gold on a temporary indoor rink – until the …

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration secretly reimposed a policy limiting Congress members’ access to immigration detention facilities a day after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, attorneys for several congressional …

By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas. The …

Charlie Puth is heading back on the road with a new global run. The multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer announced the Whatever’s Clever! 2026 World Tour, a nearly 50-date trek spanning North America, Europe and the United Kingdom. The tour …

Former Rams players Andrew Whitworth, left, and Aaron Donald, right, before an NFL football game between the Rams and the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Former NFL player Andrew Whitworth walks the …

The phrase “flying by the seat of your pants” began in the early years of aviation when pilots had to rely on their instincts and the “feel” of the seat and controls to navigate aircraft. Radios and instruments weren’t widely …

By REBECCA SANTANA and MARK VANCLEAVE, Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal officers fired tear gas Monday to break up a crowd of whistle-blowing bystanders in Minneapolis who showed up to see the aftermath of a car crash involving immigration …

USC men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman pumped his fists, then thrusted them down to his hips. A certified lip-reader wasn’t needed to decipher the words he was mouthing. “Let’s go!” the coach shouted after the final buzzer of USC’s 70-69 …

By TIM REYNOLDS A pair of Russian luge athletes were confirmed Monday as qualifiers for next month’s Milan Cortina Olympics, meaning they will compete against Ukrainian sliders on the sport’s biggest stage. Related Articles Andrea Bocelli will headline the Milan …

By SOPHIE BATES and MIKE SCHNEIDER JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The FBI says that a suspect in the arson fire at a Mississippi synagogue admitted to targeting the institution because of its “Jewish ties.” Stephen Spencer Pittman was charged Monday …

By COLLEEN BARRY, Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli will be among the headline performers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6, joining the previously announced pop diva Mariah Carey, organizers said Sunday. …

The killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent last week sure has prompted a lot of indefensible responses. The right, led by the Trump administration, threw everything they could think …

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Three energy developers are in court this week challenging the Trump administration’s freeze of their offshore wind projects, while President Donald Trump says his goal is to not let any “windmills” be built. Danish energy company Orsted, …

When Gov. Gavin Newsom declared today that the state will likely receive an extra $42.3 billion in tax revenue over the next three years, thus alleviating a stubborn budget deficit, the inimitable Yogi Berra’s famous observation came to mind. “It’s like …

By JACQUELYN MARTIN Lying breathless on the floor next to a pool table, Mary Bocock pulls a stretchy exercise band in tandem with Keely Cashman. Laughing, they encourage each other to keep going. Next to them, Ava Sunshine cycles through …

By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sued the Pentagon on Monday over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders. Kelly, a former Navy pilot, is seeking to block his censure from Defense Secretary …

While most San Pedro locals may be familiar with the Los Angeles Maritime Museum through its displays and historic location — inside the town’s original Ferry Building at Harbor Boulevard at the foot of Sixth Street — the museum also …

The Los Angeles Daily News boys basketball Top 15 rankings for January 12, 2025: 1. Sierra Canyon (15-1): Trailblazers escape St. Francis and Notre Dame in the opening week of Mission League play. Hoophall Classic coming next weekend in Springfield, …

By CARA ANNA and DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) — Iran’s leadership is under incredible pressure as the largest protests in years against the Islamic theocracy shake the country. Government hard-liners have threatened to attack the U.S. military and archrival Israel …

By KEN MORITSUGU BEIJING (AP) — A leader of the Canadian government is visiting China this week for the first time in nearly a decade, a bid to rebuild his country’s fractured relations with the world’s second-largest economy — and …

Versatile main dishes that showcase grains can be rich in taste and kind to your food budget. And if you are trying to eat less meat, get in line you’ve got loads of company. Many are making a concerted effort …

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as president and vice chairman of the tech giant. Related Articles Why the Federal Reserve has …

By THALIA BEATY The Trevor Project, known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, received $45 million from billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025, the organization said Monday. Related Articles Railroads and their regulators thwart safety fixes, …

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