The California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake
By TERRY TANG, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and JAE HONG ALTADENA, Calif. (AP) — The sight of celebrity mansions and movie landmarks reduced to ashes can make it seem like the wildfires roaring ...
Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war ...
Incoming Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about their loyalty
Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, in recent days publicly signaled his intention to get ...
Country star Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump’s inauguration
NEW YORK (AP) — Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next ...
High School Sports Roundup: Winter teams return to action after holiday break
Here’s how Bishop’s, La Jolla High and La Jolla Country Day did in the past week in boys and girls basketball and boys soccer ...
Fiery, competitive Chris Kroesch has set standard for girls basketball success in San Diego
Mission Hills girls basketball coach has won five CIF titles, four in the Open Division, and has put together 11 straight ...
Some Israeli soldiers refuse to keep fighting in Gaza
A growing number of Israeli soldiers are speaking out against the Israel-Hamas war. They say they did or saw things that ...
Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
The oil and gas companies appealed to the Supreme Court after Hawaii’s highest court allowed the lawsuit against companies, ...
Many Democrats don’t think they’ll see a woman become president, poll finds
An increasing number of Democrats are questioning whether their party’s commitment to diverse candidates, especially women, ...
Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive
Biden’s call with family members of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi took place in the waning days of his administration.
Hegseth could lead troops who’d face getting fired for actions he’s done in the past
Some current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline in the ranks.
Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — ...