L.A. Times - Middle East

Commentary: Fox loses it when Elmo learns Arabic, but can't find the words for Saudi prince's stake in U.S. media

Lorraine Ali — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:23:05 GMT

Muslims are conservative media's go-to bogeymen, until they finance MAGA. Fox News, like the Republican administration, is cherry-picking what parts of Islam it'll tolerate.

Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance man accused of trying to kill Trump at press gala, to remain jailed until trial

Kevin Rector — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:44:50 GMT

Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate the president, agreed to his ongoing detention during a brief hearing in federal court in Washington on Thursday.

A defiant Sheinbaum refuses to extradite Mexican officials on U.S. drug charges

Patrick J. McDonnell, Kate Linthicum — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:17:48 GMT

Mexican president says she won't arrest officials indicted by the U.S. on drug charges without firm proof.

News Analysis: Mexico's dilemma -- Extradite officials to U.S. or risk angering Trump

Patrick J. McDonnell, Kate Linthicum — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:25:40 GMT

The U.S. indictment of 10 current and former Mexican officials leaves President Claudia Sheinbaum with few good options on how to respond.

Cole Allen case reveals Secret Service failures that could have led to tragedy at D.C. gala

Kevin Rector, Richard Winton — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:15 GMT

New details about alleged gunman Cole Allen's dash into the White House correspondents' dinner attended by President Trump puts the Secret Service in hot seat.

U.S. indicts sitting Mexican governor, senator and mayor on historic drug charges

Patrick J. McDonnell, Kate Linthicum, Steve Fisher — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:26:07 GMT

U.S. brings drug charges against Rúben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, and other members of President Sheinbaum's ruling Morena party.

Supreme Court leans in favor of Trump's bid to end protections for Syrian, Haitian migrants

David G. Savage — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:59:21 GMT

Trump's lawyers say Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security, not judges, the power to end Temporary Protective Status granted earlier.

'Earthquake': Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act in setback for Black Democrats, boost for GOP

David G. Savage, Ana Ceballos — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:00:23 GMT

The ruling in a Louisiana case appears to clear the way for Republican-led states across the South to redraw election maps and eliminate voting districts that favor Black or Latino candidates.

King Charles is the second British monarch to address Congress, but tensions shadow the moment

Ana Ceballos — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:55:06 GMT

King Charles III emphasized in addressing a joint session of Congress that 'America's words carry weight and meaning,' and that its actions 'matter even more.'

Supreme Court will hear Trump's bid to end legal protection for up to 1.3 million immigrants

Andrea Castillo — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Since President Trump returned to office last year, his administration has repeatedly revoked or sought to deny the extension of temporary protections for immigrants from numerous countries.

Commentary: A cheat sheet for the California governor debate: Here's what to watch for

Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak, Anita Chabria — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Candidates in California's race for governor meet Tuesday for the second of three planned debates. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria weigh in.

Torrance man charged with attempt to assassinate Trump; records detail alleged 'manifesto'

Ben Wieder, Kevin Rector, Michael Wilner — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:32:44 GMT

The suspect in the White House correspondents' dinner shooting faces numerous counts related to his alleged attempt to assassinate numerous Trump administration officials.

Supreme Court wary of barring police from phone searches to find crime suspects

David G. Savage — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:33:41 GMT

A divided Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the police use of phone tracking data violates the Constitution's protection against "unreasonable searches."

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes for not alerting police about Canada shooting suspect

Queenie Wong — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:08:59 GMT

OpenAI is facing more scrutiny over how mass shooting suspects are using its chatbot ChatGPT to plan violent attacks.

Adidas stomps Nike: Landmark under 2-hour marathon by Sabastian Sawe includes an intriguing footnote

Steve Henson — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:01:03 GMT

Adidas beat Nike in the "footrace" to develop the shoes worn by the first person to break the two-hour barrier, accomplished by Sabastian Sawe at the London Marathon.

Billionaire-tax backers say they have enough signatures to qualify for ballot

Seema Mehta — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:13:39 GMT

The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West launched the effort to counter massive healthcare funding cuts that President Trump signed last year.

We were there: Hearing gunfire and ducking for cover at the D.C. dinner shooting

Gavin J. Quinton, Andrea Castillo — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:08:03 GMT

The Times had six reporters at the dinner, seated at a table near the right side of the stage. Here's what happened when the shooting started.

Shooter's path to White House press gala prompts security questions

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:31:42 GMT

The incident raised immediate questions about the night's security protocol. Trump called the hotel "not a particularly secure building," but also said the room was "very, very secure."

Trump was set to 'let it rip' with the press. Then came shots, chaos and a call for unity

Ana Ceballos — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:11:29 GMT

Trump said he would like to reschedule the event within the next month, adding that he will make an "entirely different speech" — one that he said will be focused on "love."

From tuxedos to trenches: How media's biggest black-tie party became a violent story

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:53:33 GMT

Cameras were out after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton and the year's biggest party turned into a work night for journalists.

U.S. may soon target Mexican politicians in anti-corruption campaign

Steve Fisher — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:47:09 GMT

U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson signals a Trump administration anti-corruption campaign targeting Mexican officials allegedly linked to organized crime.

D.C. gala gunman wrote 'manifesto,' traveled from California before attack, officials say

Kevin Rector, Alene Tchekmedyian, Connor Sheets, Tony Briscoe — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:08:19 GMT

The man accused of breaching security to attack a Washington press gala wrote an anti-Trump "manifesto" and traveled from California, officials said.

Critics slam Trump's purge of National Science Board: 'Wholesale evisceration of American leadership in science'

Jenny Jarvie — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:48:29 GMT

With Trump purging the National Science Board, and the NSF director seat vacant, scientists warn of a shift away from fundamental research toward a narrow focus on AI.

Colombia hosts talks on exiting fossil fuels as global energy crisis deepens

Fabiano Maisonnave — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A gathering in Colombia reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global climate negotiations. Countries first agreed at COP28 in Dubai in 2023 to "transition away from fossil fuels," but made little progress on it.

Sexual misconduct scandals in Washington spark scramble for reforms, expedited investigations

Ana Ceballos — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scandals and resignations have reignited a debate about whether Washington's rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the unfolding misconduct.

Barabak: The congressional landmine stirring fears about the midterm election — and a Trump power grab

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A constitutional provision allowing Congress to determine its makeup has some worried a Democratic victory could be nullified. Skepticism abounds, but Trump has repeatedly breached long-standing norms.

National parks brace for summer surge as Trump administration proposes more staff cuts

Justine McDaniel — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The push to cut the park system even further has underscored ongoing questions about how smoothly parks can operate as warm weather and summer vacations draw tourists.

Trump rushed off stage after shooting at White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner

Gavin J. Quinton, Justine McDaniel, Ruben Vives — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:12:57 GMT

The president was hurried out of the room and his security detail responded with weapons drawn after a disturbance at the event in Washington. Trump said he is safe and, according to the Secret Service, a person is in custody.

While California's tourism rallied, L.A. faced its worst year since the pandemic

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Travel spending shrank slightly in Los Angeles County last year as local crises drove away tourists and national policy alienated foreign visitors.

Bed Bath & Beyond is back in California after vowing never to return

Itzel Luna — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:01:02 GMT

The chairman previously said the state is overregulated and risky. The home goods retailer will merge with The Container Store locations, including 12 storefronts in California.

Justice Department drops criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh

Ben Wieder, Gavin J. Quinton — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:40:22 GMT

The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his likely successor, Kevin Warsh.

California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low, putting 'black cloud' over summer travel

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California's jet fuel reserves.

Democratic governors, including potential presidential candidates, attend major L.A. fundraiser

Seema Mehta — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democratic governors, some eyeing 2028 presidential bids, gathered in Los Angeles for a big-dollar party fundraiser.

The mystery of two CIA agents' deaths in Mexico — and what it reveals about America's shadow war

Patrick J. McDonnell, Kate Linthicum — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:31:52 GMT

Revelations about the presence of CIA agents at a drug raid are causing an uproar in Mexico

'They knew who she was': Why journalists accuse Israel of deliberately killing a reporter

Nabih Bulos — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:08:06 GMT

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in Israeli strikes while covering the ceasefire. Critics say Israel targets journalists. Israel denies the accusation.

House Oversight chair says some members support a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon

Ben Wieder, Ana Ceballos, Justine McDaniel — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:03:39 GMT

Rep. James Comer told Politico that "a lot of people" support the idea of Maxwell receiving a pardon from President Trump in exchange for her cooperation in the committee's investigation.

Top candidates for California governor spar over wealth, experience and race in fiery debate

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:39:19 GMT

The debate took place at a critical moment in the gubernatorial race. Ballots will start landing in mailboxes in less than two weeks, and voters are split by a crowded field of candidates.

Cartel war takes surprising turn as CIA involvement in Mexico surfaces

Steve Fisher — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:20:32 GMT

According to sources familiar with the operation, the raid of a clandestine drug lab involved four CIA agents, raising questions about the scope of the agency's activity in Mexico.

Trump maintains blockade as Iran's factions struggle to unite

Gavin J. Quinton — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:06:18 GMT

Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, only hours after President Trump announced he would extend a tentative ceasefire with Iran.

Jury awards $2.25 million to Riverside County sergeant forced to resign after reporting harassment

Clara Harter, Seema Mehta — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:26:25 GMT

Riverside County has been ordered to pay $2.25 million to a former sergeant who said he was pressured into early retirement in retaliation for reporting workplace harassment by a superior.

U.S. troops may sue military contractors for their injuries, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:09:43 GMT

Justice Clarence Thomas is joined by the liberals in refusing to shield negligent military contractors, even in combat zones.

Commentary: Tucker Carlson says he didn't intentionally mislead people with his support of Trump. Really?

Lorraine Ali — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tucker Carlson apologizes for supporting Trump. 'I do think it's a moment to wrestle with our own consciences,' Carlson said.

How a Trump-endorsed Republican could become California's next governor

Jenny Jarvie — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Steve Hilton's sudden rise in California politics comes a decade and a half after he pitched the U.K. Conservative Party with a very different idea: Britain could learn a lot from the Golden State.

Workers protest at Carl's Jr. in North Hollywood for protection from violent customers

Itzel Luna — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

North Hollywood Carl's Jr. workers detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company refused to provide safety training.

FBI probes cases of missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

Ben Wieder — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:15:37 GMT

President Trump told reporters last week that he had been briefed on the missing and dead scientists, which he described as 'pretty serious stuff.'

Gunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramid was obsessed with Columbine massacre

Kate Linthicum, Patrick J. McDonnell — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:05:04 GMT

The gunman who opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramid, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring more than a dozen others, admired U.S. school shooters and Hitler, authorities said.

Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race

Seema Mehta — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:02 GMT

In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic Party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.

Gunman kills tourist and wounds 6 others on Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramid

Patrick J. McDonnell — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:38:52 GMT

A gunman opened fire on a pyramid in the famed Mexican archaeological site of Teotihuacán, killing a Canadian tourist and wounding 6 others.

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:22 GMT

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots. Former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra surges, and former state Controller Betty Yee drops out.

Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing

Steve Henson — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:15:01 GMT

Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds.

Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of the governor's race

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:33:57 GMT

Yee, lacking financial resources and voter recognition despite being elected to statewide office twice, dropped out of the 2026 governor's race.

Cuba's collapse: From Obama's historic opening to Trump's crippling embargo

Kate Linthicum — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The hope felt when President Obama visited Cuba in 2016 has given way to despair as the island struggles under the oil embargo ordered by President Trump.

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Sonja Sharp — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A legal maneuver once reserved for death row inmates and suspected terrorists has become the only recourse for immigrant detainees, who have flooded federal courts in California with thousands of petitions for freedom.

Supreme Court weighs phone searches to find criminals amid complaints of 'digital dragnets'

David G. Savage — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Does the 4th Amendment's ban on unreasonable searches extend to your smartphone and its tracking data?

A renewed threat to JPL as the Trump administration tries again to cut NASA

Justine McDaniel — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The cuts, proposed in the Trump administration's 2027 budget request to Congress, would pose further challenges to the venerable La Cañada Flintridge facility and its space missions.

'We've lost our way': Clifton's operator gives up on downtown Los Angeles

Roger Vincent — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The proprietor of Los Angeles' legendary Clifton's has given up on reopening the shuttered venue.

Mexico's Sheinbaum travels to Barcelona for 'progressive' confab, tension-easing talks with Spain

Patrick J. McDonnell — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

End to diplomatic freeze between Spain and its former colony?

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Blanca Begert — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Los Angeles homeowners proceed with rebuilding from the 2025 fires, a new trend is emerging across the Palisades and Eaton burn areas. Emergency orders allow "like-for-like" replacements; some residents are moving toward all-electric home rebuilds.

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

Ben Wieder, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:14:59 GMT

California donors helped Democrats in key Senate races outraise their Republican opponents, according to latest campaign filings.

Outlines of a deal emerge with major concessions to Iran

Michael Wilner — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:38:38 GMT

President Trump and Iran's foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels.

Hegseth recites 'Pulp Fiction' speech at Pentagon prayer service

Gavin J. Quinton — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:18:13 GMT

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recited dialogue drawn from the film "Pulp Fiction" at a Pentagon prayer service, using it to frame the war in Iran as an act of divine justice.

Calmes: Pay attention to the deficit, even if Trump won't

Jackie Calmes — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:12:00 GMT

President Trump said he would balance the federal budget "overnight." In reality, debt is now approaching the highest level in U.S. history.

This Long Beach startup says it has a patch for California's power problems

Nilesh Christopher — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This long beach startup powers California's industries using off-grid power

Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:14:44 GMT

The California Supreme Court ordered attorney and former law school dean John Eastman disbarred Wednesday for his role aiding the Trump administration's attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Xanax from West Virginia-based company recalled nationwide. What you need to know

Karen Garcia — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:55:16 GMT

U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues a recall notice of an allotment of Xanax over dissolution failure.

Ceasefire or escalation? Trump weighs Iran talks amid troop surge

Michael Wilner — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:21:27 GMT

Tehran has floated an extension of the two-week ceasefire, set to expire Tuesday, that is under active consideration by the U.S. side.

Snap is cutting 1,000 workers in the latest tech layoff

Queenie Wong — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:57:12 GMT

Snap Chief Executive Evan Spiegel told employees that the company is trying to cut costs and cited AI tools.

In 1960, fears over papal influence. In 2026, a president attacks a pope

Gavin J. Quinton — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV flips history from fears presidents would be loyal to a pope to openly fighting with one.

Swalwell scandal sparks fears of deeper rot on Capitol Hill

Michael Wilner, Justine McDaniel, Ana Ceballos — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:47:58 GMT

Former lawmakers across the political spectrum have warned for years of a hushed congressional bacchanal marked by inappropriate revelry and sexual misconduct.

Sheinbaum orders increased scrutiny of ICE detention centers after deaths of Mexicans in custody

Patrick J. McDonnell — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:57:10 GMT

At least 15 Mexican nationals have died in ICE custody or during U.S. immigration enforcement actions.

Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California's hot mess of a governor's race

Anita Chabria, Mark Z. Barabak — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:06:33 GMT

Eric Swalwell's exit gives the also-rans a chance to surge into contention alongside Katie Porter and Tom Steyer. Will uninspired voters finally take interest?

Mexico's new top diplomat: A gay millennial with deep knowledge of the U.S.

Patrick J. McDonnell, Cecilia Sánchez Vidal — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mexico's new foreign secretary brings to the post a deep understanding of the U.S., a key skill in the age of Trump.

Arellano: Pope Leo isn't afraid of President Trump. We shouldn't be, either

Gustavo Arellano — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hearing Leo's simple smackdown of the president, at a time when too many people insist we must sink to Trump's lows to beat him, is like receiving a sacrament I never knew I needed.

Lopez: Trump says his social media post depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus. A Catholic school alum weighs in

Steve Lopez — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:13:53 GMT

The president and the pope are feuding, and neither is backing down.

Swalwell resigns seat in Congress ahead of expulsion threat, citing 'mistakes'

Ana Ceballos, Ben Wieder — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:44 GMT

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned his congressional seat under intense pressure from lawmakers of both parties after several women accused him of sexual misconduct.

The longer a species stays in the wildlife trade, the more likely it can spread disease to humans. Study explains why

Meg Tanaka — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:49:42 GMT

For every decade a species remains in the illegal global wildlife markets, the risk of interspecies disease increases, according to a new study.

Trump slams Pope Leo as 'weak,' but the U.S.-born pontiff stands firm on peace

Gavin J. Quinton, Justine McDaniel — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:35:45 GMT

U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV defended the Vatican's calls for peace and reconciliation against President Trump's attacks, saying the appeals are rooted in the Gospel.

After Artemis II, here's what's next for NASA's return to the moon

Noah Haggerty — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:50:35 GMT

There are several more steps NASA must take between Artemis II and a planned moon landing in 2028. Here's what the space agency expects to do before embarking on an ambitious lunar pit stop to Mars.

California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor

Nicole Nixon, Seema Mehta — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:46:26 GMT

Republican candidates for governor Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco court delegates in San Diego as they battle for the party's endorsement for the June primary.

News Analysis: Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade risks clash with China

Michael Wilner — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:37:39 GMT

It is a high-stakes moment ahead of a closely watched summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.

War has turned this African capital into a city of graves

Nabih Bulos — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With cemeteries inaccessible during Sudan's bloody civil war, residents of Khartoum resorted to burying their dead in just about any spare plot of land.

DHS advised immigrant children to self-deport until a California judge stepped in

Andrea Castillo — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A federal judge in California ordered the government to stop using "blatantly coercive" language to persuade immigrant children to self-deport.

Artemis II astronauts safely splash down off San Diego coast after historic moon mission

Noah Haggerty — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:18:12 GMT

The Artemis II crew slammed into the atmosphere at more than 30 times the speed of sound, creating a fireball half as hot as the surface of the sun, before splashing down safely off the coast of San Diego.

Barabak: Eric Swalwell's bid for California governor is over. Let the political scrambling begin

Mark Z. Barabak — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:26:33 GMT

The Democrat has yet to own up to the obvious end of his campaign. The implosion of Swalwell's candidacy, amid allegations of sexual assault, makes an unsettled contest even more wide open.

Swalwell accused of sexually assaulting female staff member; N.Y. prosecutor investigating

Seema Mehta, Dakota Smith, Nicole Nixon — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:08:02 GMT

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic front-runner in the California governor's race, was urged to drop out of the race by supporters after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by four women in reports published on Friday.

Vance warns Iran not to 'play us' ahead of diplomatic mission in Pakistan

Gavin J. Quinton — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:25:52 GMT

Vance is tasked with negotiating a lasting peace between the United States and Iran, which have failed to keep promises made days ago in a delicate last-minute ceasefire.

Kamala Harris says she 'might' run for president in 2028

Justine McDaniel — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:12:31 GMT

Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, offered the clearest signal yet that she could seek to lead Democrats back to the White House in 2028.

How to watch NASA's moon mission splash down off San Diego today

Noah Haggerty — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:08:16 GMT

Southern Californians likely won't be able to see reentry or splashdown in person, but NASA will livestream it. Here's what you should know.

Arellano: Pope Leo's brave stance against Trump

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rather than cower before a despot who makes the Pharaoh in the Old Testament seem as stable and kind as St. Francis, the first American pope has resisted Trump like a protester at a "No Kings" rally.

Chabria: Wipe out a 'civilization'? Minor stuff compared with what just happened in AI

Anita Chabria — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A real strike on civilization as we know it occurred in Silicon Valley, where a new AI super-brain was locked up because it's too powerful — and unpredictable.

GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate

Seema Mehta — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Republicans, who last won the California governor's office in 2006, angrily spar in their best opportunity to win the seat in two decades.

U.S. talks with Iran uncertain as ceasefire tested in Lebanon

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner, Nabih Bulos — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 22:06:00 GMT

The ceasefire U.S.-Iran deal became even more fragile Thursday as Iran said Israeli strikes in Lebanon overnight violated the agreement.

Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes

Ana Ceballos, Ben Wieder — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:02:17 GMT

Reading an extraordinary statement at the White House, she denied any association with Epstein and said, "My attorneys and I have fought these unfounded and baseless lies with success."

For 40 minutes, the greatest solitude humans have known

Noah Haggerty — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:14:51 GMT

Speaking from space, the Artemis II astronauts described drifting past the far side of the moon, unable to communicate with Earth.

Calmes: We're stuck with an unchecked mad king until January

Jackie Calmes — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:01:00 GMT

America has a president who lately has piled on the evidence that he is mentally unstable, unfit for the office.

'It's killing everything.' California's truckers are buckling under country's priciest diesel

Nilesh Christopher — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Record diesel prices are crushing California's truckers, forcing them to adjust to avoid losses as they grapple with the most expensive pump prices in the country.

A cracked heat shield rattled NASA after Artemis I. Now, Artemis II will put the fix to the test

Noah Haggerty — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When Artemis II reenters earth's atmosphere, NASA will test out a new trajectory, calculated after the heat shield for its moon rocket was damaged during a test mission.

Jim Whittaker, first American climber to scale Mt. Everest, dies at 97

David Colker — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 03:46:30 GMT

West Coast climber Jim Whittaker reached the highest point on Earth on May 1, 1963. He later turned recreation co-op REI into a business success story.