Science

By MATTHEW BROWN BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department on Friday canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction, the latest step by President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle key …

By BERNARD CONDON NEW YORK (AP) — America’s first billionaire president may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform. Donald …

By JOSH KELETY A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jersey’s bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional. This is the first time a federal appeals court has struck down a …

By SARAH RAZA SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota cannot enforce its abortion advertising ban against a reproductive health nonprofit, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler issued a preliminary injunction blocking South Dakota from …

ANAHEIM — For all of the excitement that Jared Grindlinger expressed when the Angels drafted him last weekend, it became even more real on Friday. Grindlinger passed his physical exam, signed for a bonus of just under $5.9 million, and …

Police sought the public’s assistance on Thursday July 16 in identifying three people in the armed robbery of an off-duty Long Beach police officer, who fired several shots at the assailants. Officers responded at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday to Bixby …

A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to make immediate changes to improve the health and safety of detainees at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Southern California’s High Desert. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit alleging …

Anxious fans eager to climb aboard the oft-delayed Montezooma roller coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm that was days away from reopening will have to wait a little longer now that the ride’s return has been postponed yet again after four …

The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education on Thursday, July 16, approved legal action to protect the district’s controversial soil-remediation work while also voting to exempt itself from the city’s zoning ordinances, which city inspectors have said justify a …

By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald …

By JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — Andy Burnham promised to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the country’s floundering Labour government as he was officially declared party leader on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to take office as prime …

By LISA MASCARO, AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic members of Congress demanded answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement agents after it was disclosed Thursday that the ICE officer involved in a deadly shooting this …

By JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer As President Donald Trump threatened sanctions for those who didn’t cover his address live Thursday night, the nation’s broadcast and cable news operations wrestled with the thorniest of questions: To air or not to …

By WUFEI YU PHOENIX (AP) — Video footage of two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tackling a man at the airport in Las Vegas drew public outrage and criticism from elected officials. One video posted on social media showed a …

By BILL BARROW ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and …

By BEN FINLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term. The Pentagon confirmed the extension …

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed immediate reforms to a state fund that paid as much as $1,700 weekly to people claiming that such common ailments as allergies, asthma and erectile dysfunction hampered their ability to work. The new law tightens …

By Jackie Fortiér, KFF Health News When Gov. Gavin Newsom, using his executive power, refused to extradite a physician accused of prescribing and mailing abortion pills to a Louisiana woman, he said California would “not ever” allow “extremist politicians” to …

By JACK BROOK, MICHAEL R. SISAK, AMANDA SWINHART and CLAIRE GALOFARO AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental …

Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill with the stated goal to “help expand homeownership, reduce costs, [and] support more affordable housing.” Among other things, California Assembly Bill 179 identifies local development impact fees as barriers to …

California lawmakers are on the verge of resurrecting a long-buried antitrust philosophy—one that once punished consumers in the name of protecting “worthy men.” Assembly Bill 1776, the so-called COMPETE Act, is marketed as a modernization of state antitrust law. In …

Hugo Lloris had admittedly struggled coming off major tournaments during his 14-year career with the French national team. The all-time great goalkeeper retired from international competition a month after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, so he does not …

SpaceX tried to get its 13th suborbital test flight of its Starship and Super Heavy rocket off the ground from Texas on Thursday, but its engines had an automatic shutdown just as they were beginning to fire with the countdown …

LOS ANGELES — UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close has two simple rules every player must follow to avoid being kicked out of practice: be a lifestyle learner and be an intentional giver. The two rules were in effect on …

By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and JOSH FUNK WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sticking to encouraging low-altitude military flyovers after a fighter jet buzzed a Florida beach during a show this week, raising new scrutiny after the Pentagon has …

By Ryan Gould, Vinicy Chan and Paige Smith, Bloomberg News PayPal Holdings Inc. has been working with advisers to review strategic options, people familiar with the matter said, as Stripe Inc. and private equity firm Advent pursue a $50 billion-plus …

By HOWIE RUMBERG NEW YORK (AP) — The anticipation. The chase. The powdery, sugar-coated board of gum! For generations of baseball card fans, there was nothing like scrounging up some change and sprinting to the store to buy a wax …

By JOSH FUNK OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday that his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire …

By PHILIPP JENNE SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth. But they shouldn’t wait too long. The …

SAN FRANCISCO — A memorial service on San Francisco Bay became its own tragedy Tuesday when a three-story boat carrying 20 people capsized in rough waters near Alcatraz Island, killing one person and leaving three others unaccounted for more than …

By SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. During a lengthy podcast interview with Joe Rogan released Wednesday, Vance pointed largely to former Attorney …

By LAURA TURBAY and CLAUDIA LAUER Attorneys for Nolan Wells’ family said they will work with the local district attorney’s office investigating his death to inspect the contents of his cellphone. The family recovered the phone from his friends after …

Following the success of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, Paramount, GEA Live, and Senbla have announced plans to produce a live concert version of the sequel series, “The Legend of Korra.” The new live-to-picture orchestral experience will bring the …

DEL MAR — Bob Baffert has won the past two training titles at Del Mar’s annual summer thoroughbred meeting. But there is a major question facing the Hall of Famer when it comes to a three-peat in the 87th season …

LAS VEGAS — Second-year guard Kobe Sanders had 26 points and five assists to lead the Clippers to a 108-94 victory over the Washington Wizards in their penultimate NBA Summer League game on Wednesday night at the Thomas & Mack …

ATLANTA — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Messi fed a pinpoint ball to substitute Lautaro Martinez …

By John Ainger and Mark Chediak, Bloomberg News Power-hungry data centers have increased supply costs for the largest U.S. electric grid by more than 60%, the system watchdog said. PJM Interconnection LLC, which serves 13 states and Washington, DC, said …

The Ducks signed 2026 first-round draft pick Marcus Nordmark to a three-year, entry-level contract on Wednesday. He was one of two selections in the opening round for the Ducks, who entered the draft with no picks on Day 1 but …

By MICHAEL R. SISAK NEW YORK (AP) — A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a 21-year-old U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet who was working on the vessel as part of the academy’s Sea …

5 Freeway north of LA is the focus of a red flag warning issued at 2:46 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect until Thursday July 16, at 9 a.m. Winds are expected to …