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Iran ceasefire is 'over,' Trump says, and orders additional strikes

Nabih Bulos, Ana Ceballos — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:37:27 GMT

Iran has targeted American military sites in the gulf after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales.

Chabria: UC could go back to using the SAT and ACT for admissions. Here's why that doesn't add up

Anita Chabria — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

UC is not Harvard, and was never meant to embody that type of self-perpetuating exclusivity disguised as a meritocracy.

Black mold and $1 wages: Settlement forces immigrant detention centers to protect workers

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A settlement announced this week now affirms that private immigrant detention facilities are subject to California's workplace safety and health requirements.

Platner's collapsing campaign in Maine adds new midterm pressures for Democrats nationwide

Justine McDaniel, Iris Kwok — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 21:57:23 GMT

Platner had entered the race as an outsider and was seen as riding a progressive, anti-establishment wave of support.

DHS buys two California immigrant detention centers for $1.5 billion

Andrea Castillo — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 19:28:09 GMT

The purchase comes as the Department of Homeland Security has moved to scale up its capacity to detain immigrants without relying as heavily on private prison corporations.

Gangsters jailed in India smuggled drugs, orchestrated crimes in California, feds charge

Brittny Mejia, James Queally — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 15:55:07 GMT

L.A. and federal authorities arrested and filed indictments against India-based organized crime groups whose leaders are accused of drug trafficking, extortion and the assassination of a prominent Sikh figure.

Swanson: Trump's World Cup meddling only made matters worse for rattled U.S. squad

Mirjam Swanson — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The last thing the U.S. needed before its lackluster performance in a 4-1 loss to Belgium at the World Cup was President Trump getting involved.

From first lady to first partner: The changing role of gender and power

Jenny Jarvie — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Siebel Newsom signaled she wanted to break down gender stereotypes by taking on the title "first partner" rather than "first lady," but this could open her up to criticism too.

Trump heads to NATO as tensions simmer with Europe

Michael Wilner — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:34:29 GMT

President Trump's grievances with several European governments over their refusal to join the U.S. war with Iran have cast a pall over the summit.

FIFA's reversal of red card after Trump phone call prompts international uproar

Ana Ceballos — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:48:05 GMT

Trump frequently pushes the boundaries of long-standing norms. He also has a history of using phone calls to pressure officials to reach an outcome he wants.

Even without birthright citizenship, Supreme Court co-signs much of Trump's immigration agenda

Andrea Castillo, Ana Ceballos — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Recent Supreme Court decisions raise significant consequences for immigrants who have made their lives in the U.S.

14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections

Iris Kwok, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.

'¿Y si sí?' A new rally cry is inspiring Mexico during its World Cup run — and beyond

Eduard Cauich — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A viral phrase that translates to "What if we do?" in English is being used by Mexican soccer fans and players dreaming about seemingly impossible wins.

L.A. firefighters helped rescue Venezuela quake victim buried for 8 days

Mery Mogollón, Patrick J. McDonnell — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. County firefighters helped an international team rescue a man trapped for eight days under a collapsed building after devastating Venezuela earthquakes.

Want an AI-proof job? New research says you may be safer at companies embracing the technology

Nilesh Christopher — Sat, 4 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As workers around the world worry about being replaced by artificial intelligence, two recent studies have shown how humanity's competition and collaboration with bots in the office are evolving.

Mexican officials vow new safety protocols after World Cup celebrations turn deadly

Kate Linthicum — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 19:44:06 GMT

After a World Cup celebration turned deadly, Mexican officials vowed to strengthen safety protocols ahead of their team's Sunday match against England.

Trump refashions America's 250th as a celebration of himself

Michael Wilner — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Historians say the nation's 250th anniversary has become a politicized spectacle, a celebration of an imperial presidency.

First recorded Tesla Semi crash kills two people in Nevada

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 21:04:37 GMT

An electric Tesla Semi struck two passenger vehicles outside of Reno on Sunday, leaving two dead and sending one to the hospital.

How Roberts led a fractured Supreme Court to wins for the right and defeats for Trump

David G. Savage — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 19:37:40 GMT

In President Trump's second year back in the White House, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and the court punctured his claim to have power with no limits.

Facing setbacks and resistance, Trump presses bid to reshape elections on multiple fronts

Ana Ceballos — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 17:19:00 GMT

President Trump has spent months waging an unusually aggressive campaign to reshape how states run elections.

Trump wants to show off D.C. for the Fourth. His construction is in the way

Justine McDaniel — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trump has fixated on making changes to the nation's capital in his second term.

As Trump reports $2.2 billion in 2025 income, ethics experts raise alarms

Jenny Jarvie — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:23:24 GMT

Critics described President Trump's money-making ventures as "bribery" and "corruption." The White House denied any conflicts of interest.

Trump administration sues California over 'Glock ban' law targeting machine gun pistols

Gavin J. Quinton — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 20:31:14 GMT

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over a state law that took effect Wednesday restricting sales of pistols that can be illegally converted into machine guns with a device called a 'Glock switch.'

Chabria: Birthright citizenship ruling was a win for democracy — and a warning about erasing history

Anita Chabria — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:20:18 GMT

Birthright citizenship narrowly prevailed at the Supreme Court. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinion reads as a warning for what comes next: a fight to rewrite history to serve political aims.

Inside the California ICE detention boycott over $18 coffee grounds, $21 tampon boxes

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:15:47 GMT

More than 300 detainees are estimated to have signed grievance letters sent to facility administrators, according to advocates with the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice.

When three presidents died on the Fourth of July, Americans saw the work of God

Melissa Etehad — Tue, 4 Jul 2017 10:00:00 GMT

On July 4, 1831, James Monroe died from heart failure and tuberculosis at his daughter's house in New York City.

His family trapped in Venezuelan quakes, he turned to social media for help

Mery Mogollón, Patrick J. McDonnell — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:01:31 GMT

After deadly twin quakes in Venezuela, survivor Rubén Darío Sillie used social media to beg for help amid a severely delayed and criticized government response.

Supreme Court will decide a gun-rights challenge to blue-state bans on assault weapons

David G. Savage — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:49:40 GMT

California's long-standing ban on semiautomatic assault rifles could be struck down by the Supreme Court.

Deported to Venezuela, then trapped beneath quake rubble

Kate Linthicum, Cecilia Sánchez Vidal — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:42:01 GMT

More than 100 people deported from the U.S. were staying at a shelter in Venezuela that collapsed during two deadly earthquakes.

Skaters from Russia and Belarus cleared to return as neutral athletes amid Ukraine war

Steve Henson — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:33:01 GMT

The International Skating Union lifted a ban on Russian and Belarusian skaters in place since the 2022 military invasion of Ukraine. They may compete as neutral athletes.

Supreme Court strikes down Watergate-era limits on campaign funds for political parties

David G. Savage — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:13:38 GMT

The Supreme Court ruled again that campaign funding is free speech protected by the 1st Amendment.

Supreme Court rules that states may ban trans athletes from girls' sports teams

David G. Savage — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:53:59 GMT

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said the federal Title IX law envisioned separate teams for girls and boys based on their biological sex at birth.

Supreme Court rejects Trump's plan to limit birthright citizenship

David G. Savage — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:48:28 GMT

The justices said Trump may not revise the Constitution and change citizenship laws in an executive order.

News Analysis: Inside the fraught Israel-Lebanon accord that critics say was built to fail

Nabih Bulos — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A peace pact between Lebanon and Israel calls for Hezbollah to give up its arms, but that's a non-stater for the Lebanese Shiite militant group.

Family of Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo killed by Venezuelan earthquakes

Carlos De Loera — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:51:30 GMT

Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo's wife and two children were killed as a result of last week's powerful Venezuelan earthquake. The news was announced Sunday after days of rescue teams digging through rubble to find the missing trio.

Supreme Court limits police use of cellphone data to find crime suspects

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:35:17 GMT

Unwary crime suspects could be tracked by investigators who had access to their phone location records.

California leaders cheer Supreme Court ballot ruling while eyeing other ways to speed count

Kevin Rector — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:22:14 GMT

California officials cheered a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting mail ballots postmarked by election day but received after, even as they work to find their own ways to speed vote counts.

Supreme Court turns away Alan Dershowitz's defamation suit against CNN

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:36:57 GMT

Justice Clarence Thomas says the court should 'reconsider' past rulings that protect press from libel suits.

Supreme Court: Trump may fire heads of independent agencies, but not the Federal Reserve

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:18:24 GMT

The court's conservatives said the president had the authority to remove all officials who wield executive authority, even if the agency officials had fixed terms set by law.

Supreme Court allows late-arriving mail ballots, leaving California's system unaffected

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:21:49 GMT

In a surprise decision, a 5-4 majority rejected Republicans' bid to restrict balloting by mail.

Supreme Court refuses Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll's $5-million sexual abuse verdict

David G. Savage — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:46:31 GMT

Trump says he was wrongly accused of a pattern of sexually abusing women based in part on his own words.

SoCal sends rescuers, supplies to Venezuela after massive quakes as hope battles despair

David Zahniser — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Trey Espy said the situation on the ground in Venezuela was 'very grim.' 'Everywhere you look, everything's collapsed.'

U.S. military searching for Marine missing off San Diego coast

Alene Tchekmedyian — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:02 GMT

Officials say multiple agencies are searching for a U.S. Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the San Diego coast.

Costs of Iran war will linger despite conflict's end, experts say

Justine McDaniel, Michael Wilner — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The effects of the war and other factors driving inflation are likely to stick around for months, experts say, presenting an ongoing challenge to American households.

Before Venezuela earthquakes, engineers warned tall buildings could collapse atop soft soil

Rong-Gong Lin II, Patrick J. McDonnell, Mery Mogollón — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:02:09 GMT

For years, engineers worried about how collapse-prone Venezuela's buildings could be in an earthquake. The big problem, they warned, was the prevalence of tall concrete buildings atop soft soils — the kind that amplify shaking when an earthquake strikes.

Spain weathers early adversity, clinches knock-out round match at SoFi Stadium

Eduard Cauich — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:04:24 GMT

Spain again got off to a sluggish start, but the World Cup favorites held on for a 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Former youth pastor accused of pushing wife off cliff in Zion National Park dies days after arrest

Kori McNair — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:44:18 GMT

A former Las Vegas youth pastor who was accused of pushing his wife off a cliff while hiking in Zion National Park died Thursday — just days after he was taken into custody, authorities said.

Venezuela death toll nears 1,000 as aid workers from L.A. and across the globe arrive

Mery Mogollón, Patrick J. McDonnell — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:45:29 GMT

L.A. County dispatched a 73-person contingent to Venezuela, including search-and-rescue teams, canine units, doctors and structural experts.

Controversial billionaire tax proposal will appear on November ballot

Seema Mehta — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:57:38 GMT

Proponents of a controversial billionaire tax pledge to make sure it appears on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare funds. Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes the measure, and instead called for a nationwide wealth tax.

'Race against time': The desperate search for Venezuelan earthquake survivors

Mery Mogollón, Patrick J. McDonnell — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:59:05 GMT

Caracas' main airport shut down after it was heavily damaged in Wednesday's two devastating earthquakes, delaying the entry of aid crews from the United States and other nations.

National Park staff ordered not to reveal deaths as part of new policy, report says

Hannah Fry — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:14:08 GMT

The Trump administration is reportedly ordering staff not to confirm deaths or details about severe injuries at U.S. national parks — but officials are adamant the policy is not meant to conceal information from the public.

Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators

Ana Ceballos — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:30:59 GMT

The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.

Asylum seekers may be turned away at the southern border, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:27:54 GMT

The Supreme Court sharply limited the right to asylum for migrants who say they are fleeing persecution.

Chabria: This California bill is so bad it has me agreeing with a Trump Republican

Anita Chabria — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:08:59 GMT

A bill making its way through the California Legislature would make public records less public. It's a bad fix for an unclear problem.

Trump may end legal protection for 350,000 Haitians and Syrians, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage, Andrea Castillo — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:49:39 GMT

While Thursday's decision dealt with Haitians and Syrians, its rationale could affect up to 1.3 million noncitizens who are protected by Temporary Protected Status.

Gun owners may carry a weapon into stores, Supreme Court rules, rejecting a California law

David G. Savage — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:35:51 GMT

Supreme Court extends the right to carry in public

Mystery surrounds bizarre 'El Chapo' letters sent to federal court in Brooklyn

Keegan Hamilton — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

More than 20 handwritten letters attributed to Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Chapo' have been sent to his trial venue. But his lawyers say he didn't write them.

Venezuela earthquake: Staggering destruction signals urgent warning for California

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:57:33 GMT

Scientists say Caracas' seismic risk mirrors that of Los Angeles and San Francisco, where older non-ductile concrete, soft-story and brick buildings are also at risk.

Mexico celebrates magical World Cup win over Czechia at rowdy Azteca Stadium

Eduard Cauich — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:29:06 GMT

Mexico rolled to a 3-0 win over Czechia and celebrated Memo Ochoa playing in his sixth World Cup during a special night at Azteca Stadium.

Trump refuses to sign landmark housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID law

Justine McDaniel, Ana Ceballos — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:58:49 GMT

Trump demanded that Congress pass the SAVE America Act, the proof-of-citizenship voting bill, before he would consider signing the landmark housing legislation.

Mexico has chance to test more of roster, build momentum in group stage finale

Eduard Cauich — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:52:50 GMT

Will Memo Ochoa play in his sixth World Cup? Mexico coach Javier Aguirre may play him in a game Czechia needs to win but Mexico does not.

Mexico's palm wine has been a fascinating culinary bridge to the Philippines since 1565

Daniel Hernandez — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For hundreds of years, a trade route between Mexico's Pacific coast and the Philippines brought a ferment made of palm sap. It's experiencing a revival in the state of Colima.

Congress passes landmark housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan votes

Justine McDaniel — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:12:29 GMT

Measures to provide federal funding for new housing in big cities could be particularly significant to California.

Inmates may not sue prison officials who violate their religious rights, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:41:52 GMT

A Rastafarian inmate lost his dreadlocks and religious liberty suit against Louisiana prison officials.

Ex-U.S. ambassador says Mexico's former president feared Sinaloa boss would expose corrupt officials

Patrick J. McDonnell — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:49:01 GMT

A former U.S. ambassador to Mexico writes that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador feared a cartel boss arrested by the FBI would "spill the beans" on corrupt officials.

Iran soccer team leaves note at SoFi Stadium thanking L.A. for World Cup hospitality

Iliana Limón Romero — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:54:10 GMT

The Iran soccer team thanked fans in L.A. after making history while tying its first two World Cup games at SoFi Stadium in front of sellout crowds.

Supreme Court says ex-LAPD officer may be sued for excessive force in street shooting

David G. Savage — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:34:51 GMT

Judges agreed officer had reason to fire four shots at a knife-wielding suspect but not six.

Alan Greenspan, longtime head of the Federal Reserve, dies at 100

Thomas S. Mulligan, Don Lee — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:02:44 GMT

Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve Board chairman who presided over a long period of economic stability and prosperity, has died at the age of 100.

In L.A., as in other U.S. cities, democratic socialists are poised to expand power at City Hall

Sandra McDonald — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Voters will have a chance to elect democratic socialists for mayor and city attorney of Los Angeles, reflecting a trend seen in other Democratic cities. What would it mean for L.A. if Raman and Roy win?

Why an ancient battle feels closer than ever in one war-weary Lebanese town

Nabih Bulos — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Amid the ruins of intense Israeli airstrikes, Lebanon's battered Shiite community braved a volatile ceasefire to observe its most sacred annual ritual of Ashura.

Guadalajara protesters accuse Hyundai of using World Cup to hide 'dirty supply chain'

Eduard Cauich — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:24:54 GMT

Communities, climate activists and workers took to the streets in Guadalajara to protest what they describe as 'greenwashing through sports' by Hyundai.

'I got crushed': AI giants are funding ad wars in races across the country

Ben Wieder — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In some races, the AI-backed political groups have spent more than the candidates they are backing.

Much of Latin America is embracing MAGA. Here's why

Ana Ceballos, Kate Linthicum — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

More Latin Americans identify with the right than at any time over the last two decades, giving President Trump a slate of willing partners as he seeks to expand U.S. power, combat drug cartels and counter growing Chinese influence in the region.

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre answers critics by leading his team to World Cup knockout round

Jad El Reda — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:09:31 GMT

Some questioned whether it was best to hire Javier Aguirre for a third stint leading the Mexican national team, but the team's group win has silenced critics.

Chabria: Behested payments aren't illegal, but they are a problem. Especially for Newsom

Anita Chabria — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Media and pundits pounced on millions in charity payments Gov. Gavin Newsom has solicited for nonprofits, including ones his wife is involved in.

Here's why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast

Mack Baysinger — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:53:46 GMT

The reflecting pool turned an interesting shade of green awfully fast. Here is why.

Long list of U.S. concessions to Iran raises specter of a 'lost war'

Michael Wilner — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:02:41 GMT

Details of the framework peace agreement were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long opposed by Republicans.

Drug users don't lose their gun rights, Supreme Court rules

David G. Savage — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:12:11 GMT

A unanimous Supreme Court ruled for gun rights and against drug laws in a flip of long-standing federal law that prohibited drug users from possessing guns.

Mexico hopes to put nerves behind it against South Korea in key World Cup match

Eduard Cauich — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After letting emotions hamper their precision during an emotional World Cup opener, Mexico is pushing for a sharper effort against South Korea on Thursday.

Aurora Phelps, who lured older men with dating apps, sentenced to 37 years in retiree's disappearance

Steve Fisher — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:17:15 GMT

Aurora Phelps, a 44-year-old American who used dating apps to charm older men, and then looted their finances, has been sentenced to 37 years in prison in a Mexican court for the disappearance of an American retiree whose body was found dumped along a road outside of Guadalajara.

Barabak: Gerrymanders, judges and an alley-oop: A look at the midterm fight for control of Congress

Mark Z. Barabak — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With the redistricting battle just about over, Republicans come out ahead but are still at serious risk of losing the House. Democrats face an uphill fight to win the Senate, but their odds have improved.

People are betting on elections in prediction markets. Congress is watching

Justine McDaniel, Queenie Wong — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:03:32 GMT

As prediction markets stir debate over betting on politics, the Los Angeles mayoral race raised a new question: What happens when people wager on elections?

For Serena and Venus Williams, a doubles victory at Wimbledon would be one for the ages

Steve Henson — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:49:58 GMT

The Williams sisters — Venus, 45, and Serena, 44 — will bring back their record-setting doubles partnership at Wimbledon beginning June 29.

Frustrated Iran vents about restrictions after draw with New Zealand at World Cup

Iliana Limón Romero — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:16:55 GMT

After a World Cup journey hampered by war, visa restrictions and a warning from President Trump, Iran manages to play New Zealand to a draw in its opener.

Chabria: Trump goes after Newsom's wife? Unsurprising, but also a new level of authoritarianism

Anita Chabria — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:52:55 GMT

The Department of Justice investigating Jennifer Siebel Newsom has all the appearances of the Trump administration seeking to stop a political rival who has a real shot at knocking MAGA out of the top office.

A vague Iran deal leaves more questions than answers

Michael Wilner, Nabih Bulos — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:37:53 GMT

Trump hailed the document as a breakthrough after months of negotiations. Yet its broad contours remained unclear over a day after the deal was announced.

Sean Strickland escorted out of UFC event near White House. Police say his presence caused 'disorder'

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:38:42 GMT

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from a viewing event near the White House on Sunday. U.S. Park Police says his 'unplanned presence' resulted in 'disorder.'

Supreme Court will decide if 'criminal aliens' can be held indefinitely while they fight deportation

David G. Savage — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:46:27 GMT

The case could give the administration more power to arrest and hold immigrants, including green card holders, who have criminal records.

Who sank 2 Ecuadorean fishing boats? Survivors point to drones as Washington denies involvement

Patrick J. McDonnell — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Surviving crews say they were bombed, and detained, by U.S. forces. The Pentagon denies any role in the sinking of the vessels.

U.S. and Iran reach agreement to end war, Trump says

Ana Ceballos, Michael Wilner — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:36:23 GMT

The deal commits Tehran to forgo the development or acquisition of nuclear weapons in exchange for helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

California's slow vote count stirs frustration, but changes would be hard

Grace Toohey — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Experts say there are some commonsense changes California could make to speed up its vote counts, including better funding county election offices and encouraging earlier voting. But dramatic shifts will be hard, especially before November.

Barabak: This historic Nevada mining town has seen better days. Trump is excavating hope

Mark Z. Barabak — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tonopah has boomed and mostly busted since it's heyday more than a century ago. Trump has raised expectations for renewed prosperity and one local businessman is sprucing up his motel in anticipation of better times.

With Iran set for World Cup match at SoFi, L.A. Iranians see glimmers of unity

Suhauna Hussain, Kevin Baxter — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Iran's team prepares for its World Cup opener Monday at SoFi, L.A. Iranians argue among themselves, as some seek unity through sport.

Anthropic shuts down Mythos access after sweeping U.S. order

Maggie Eastland, Hadriana Lowenkron — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:09:37 GMT

Anthropic Shuts Down Mythos Access After Sweeping US Order

UC Berkeley alum accused of espionage, Chinese authorities say

Jasmine Mendez — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:20:11 GMT

He was a dissent from Myanmar who traveled to China for academic purposes. Now Chinese authorities are accusing him of espionage.

Trump prosecutor in L.A. pushing unusual public search for voter fraud during ongoing count

Kevin Rector, James Queally, Brittny Mejia — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli is waging an unusual campaign to find election fraud in California despite DOJ guidelines saying not to during vote counting.

Los Angeles has one of the deadest downtowns in the world, according to a new survey

Lily Wright — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Gensler's City Pulse 2026 report shows Downtown Los Angeles ranking lower than average on vibrancy.

Judge orders Trump administration to restore national park signage on climate change, slavery

Clara Harter — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:57:46 GMT

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore signs related to topics such as climate change, slavery and Indigenous and LGBTQ+ history that were removed under an executive order to purge language at national parks that allegedly cast America in a negative light.

Dodgers, Rams physician Neal ElAttrache explains referring UFC star Conor McGregor to steroids specialist

Steve Henson — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:13:20 GMT

MLB spoke with Dodgers and Rams physician Neal ElAttrache about a New York Times story that connected him with UFC fighter Conor McGregor taking banned substances.