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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — An idea first proposed on social media has bubbled up to the White House and received President Donald Trump’s enthusiastic endorsement: Take some of the savings from billionaire …

U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman led a tour of the Los Angeles River Restoration Project along with members of Congress, project coordinators and journalists on Thursday, Feb. 20, to highlight her concern that President Trump’s proposed federal budget cuts could threaten …

Tesla is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles due to a power steering issue. The recall is for certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The printed …

By AREEJ HAZBOUN, Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge Friday for what he described as a “cruel and malicious violation” of the ceasefire agreement after a body that Hamas released as part of the …

By ALEX VEIGA, Associated Press Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers despite a wider selection of properties on the market. …

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruits. Strawberry tree is a moniker attached to two arboreal species. One of them (Arbutus unedo) is a popular ornamental tree prized for its domed canopy and cinnamon bark. Its pebbly, …

By MARTHA BELLISLE and CLAIRE RUSH, Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires, …

UnitedHealth Group shares tumbled early Friday on a report that the U.S. Department of Justice has started an investigation into the health care giant’s Medicare billing practices. The Wall Street Journal said federal officials have launched a civil fraud investigation …

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City and leading authorities on a five-day manhunt is scheduled to be in court Friday for the …

Q: Now that they have rearranged the pickup locations at Los Angeles International Airport so people in their own vehicles cannot pick up folks from the curb just outside the terminal exit doors, are there special provisions made for disabled …

By SYLVIE CORBET, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said that he intends to tell U.S. counterpart Donald Trump that it’s in the joint interest of Americans and Europeans not to “be weak” in the face of …

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper decided Thursday he could not grant a motion from …

By LISA MASCARO, Associated Press Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the late-night debate encompassed so much more. Democrats used the overnight session that ended early Friday morning …

By TARA COPP, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is visiting troops along the U.S.-Mexico border Friday to assess the military’s progress in fortifying sections of the wall, coming as the …

Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast and Malibu were placed under a wind advisory by the National Weather Service on Friday at 4:41 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. According to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA, …

Los Angeles County was placed under a wind advisory by the National Weather Service on Friday at 4:41 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA said, “Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with …

Which indoor exercise bike is best? It can be difficult to find time to go to the gym, but indoor exercise bikes are an excellent option for exercising at home and achieving your health goals while saving the hassle and …

Which hand blender is the best? From blending creamy soups to mixing up tasty smoothies, a hand blender is definitely one of the most versatile tools you can have in your kitchen. Unlike a countertop blender, you don’t have to …

HOUSTON — Catarina Macario and Ally Sentnor scored goals and the United States beat Colombia, 2-0, in the SheBelieves Cup opener for both teams on Thursday night. The U.S. extended its unbeaten streak to 21 matches since losing to Mexico, …

IRVINE — The Cal State Northridge men’s basketball team is heating up at the right time. The Matadors overwhelmed UC Irvine in the second half of their Big West showdown on Thursday night and ended a six-game losing streak to the …

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Lakers have talked a lot about adjusting and adapting to their new normal with All-Star Luka Doncic now in the fold. But with Doncic in street clothes on Thursday night, sitting out on the second night …

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The USC men’s basketball team spent each half trying to dig out of holes and couldn’t complete a comeback in an 88-71 loss to No. 20 Maryland on Thursday night. Rodney Rice scored 22 points, Ja’Kobi Gillespie …

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON — When they got around to playing the Canadian national anthem for the second time, there were no American fans left in the arena to boo. Instead, the Canadian team stood at the …

LOS ANGELES — A full-strength UCLA women’s basketball team snapped Illinois’ winning streak, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat the Fighting Illini, 70-55, on Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion. Lauren Betts, who sat out Sunday’s 75-69 victory over …

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE — Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench in crunch time, the Clippers couldn’t hold off the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo scored 23 points in his return after missing six games with a strained …

The Chargers have signed defensive back Elijah Molden to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday. The team did not disclose terms of the deal, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that it was a three-year, $18.75 million contract with …

Following President Trump’s executive order to combat anti-Semitism came reports that his administration has opened investigations at five U.S. universities — including at UC Berkeley. There is, unfortunately, plenty to uncover from violent student groups to passive university administrators. But …

LA Metro will close the Van Nuys Metro G Line Station for three years to begin construction of improvements to the station, which is part of Metro’s 18-mile bus rapid transit (BRT) line. The station closes on Friday, Feb. 21, …

A great date is even better when it starts with a great ride; just ask Ashley Rodriguez, an expert on creating fun dates in Southern California and beyond. Her tips and videos on social media as @firstdateguide highlight tasty restaurants, …

A probe into auto insurance fraud across Southern California has led to arrests of 16 people involved in an alleged scheme that preyed on car accident victims in the Inland Empire, and has prompted the California Department of Insurance to …

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and PETER SMITH WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday refused to immediately block the Trump administration’s abrupt halt to funding of the nation’s largest private refugee resettlement program in a setback to the U.S. Conference …

By Kara Carlson | Bloomberg Irvine-based Rivian Automotive recorded its first-ever quarterly gross profit to close out 2024, achieving a long-held goal even as it warned that policy shifts in Washington may weigh on its electric-vehicle sales this year. The …

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, COLLIN BINKLEY and ANNIE MA WASHINGTON (AP) — It was obvious to Christine Smith Olsey that her son was not doing well at school, despite educators telling her to leave it to the experts. The second-grade student …

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Something will look different about Shohei Ohtani when he goes back to pitching in games and it won’t just be the Dodgers uniform. During his first two bullpen sessions this spring, Ohtani has thrown primarily out of …

A longtime member of the Civilian Oversight Commission, which oversees the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, submitted a resignation letter this week after he said Los Angeles County attorneys threatened to report him to the court for “misrepresentation” for filing …

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The Republican attorney general in Texas wants the NCAA to take its transgender policy a step further and require gender testing for athletes who compete in women’s sports. Related Articles Sports | Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani exploring …

Two San Fernando Valley residents and a Long Beach man face a slew of charges in connection with a two-week crime spree across Los Angeles and Orange counties that ended with a doughnut shop employee firing his gun at the …

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are ready to stay up all night, launching a budget “vote-a-rama” late Thursday in a crucial, if dreaded, step toward unleashing a $340 billion package President Donald Trump’s team says …

By FATIMA HUSSEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The layoffs of roughly 7,000 IRS probationary workers beginning this week likely mean the end of the agency’s plan to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collections, experts say. …

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has kept withholding foreign aid despite a court order and must at least temporarily restore the funding to programs worldwide, a federal judge said Thursday. Related Articles National …