Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 5 as thousands flee homes
Wildfires have been tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force, causing ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.2 years ago
Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on Trump cases amid simmering court fight
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into Donald Trump.2 years ago
Trump is certified as the 2024 election winner without challenge, in stark contrast to 2021 violence
Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without violence.2 years ago
Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada’s Liberal Party leader, will remain as PM until successor named
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership.2 years ago
Seattle native Jean Smart wins second Golden Globe amid big night for ‘Emilia Perez,’ ‘The Brutalist’
Seattle native Jean Smart won her second Golden Globe in three years for best performance by a female actor in a television series.2 years ago
Judge sets Trump sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
A judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 but promised not to jail him.2 years ago
Republican Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection as House speaker, buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.2 years ago
The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Mumbai to Nairobi, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.2 years ago
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, who served one term as president and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died at 100.2 years ago
Some experts say Russia air defense caused Azerbaijan plane crash
Azerbaijan observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured.2 years ago
Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family, Mexican retail group for $6.25B
Department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican group for $6.25 billion.2 years ago
Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal
Albertsons is giving up on its merger with Kroger and is suing the grocery chain, saying it didn’t do enough to secure regulatory approval.2 years ago
Israeli troops reportedly advance deeper into Syria as Netanyahu testifies in trial
Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country.2 years ago
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
After UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was gunned down on a New York sidewalk, police searched for the masked gunman with dogs, drones and scuba divers.2 years ago
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing faces weapons, forgery, other charges
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man with a weapon consistent with the gun used to kill the UnitedHealthcare CEO.2 years ago
Russian state news agencies: Ousted Syrian leader Assad is in Moscow, given asylum
Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow Sunday, Russian media reported. It came after the Assad family's 50 years of rule ended.2 years ago
Canadian police say stabbing suspect shot dead by police in Vancouver
A stabbing suspect is dead after being shot by police in a convenience store in Vancouver, British Columbia, police said.2 years ago
The UnitedHealthcare CEO has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning.2 years ago
South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law
The South Korean parliament has voted to defy the country’s president and immediately lift his martial law declaration.2 years ago
Florida woman sentenced to life for zipping boyfriend into suitcase, suffocating him
A Florida woman was sentenced Monday to life in prison for zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die of suffocation.2 years ago
US will send Ukraine $725M more in counter-drone systems, anti-personnel land mines
The U.S. is preparing to send Ukraine an additional $725 million in military assistance, including counter-drone systems.2 years ago
Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers
After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries are promising bigger discounts on Black Friday.2 years ago
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big balloons, wet weather and 21 protesters arrested
A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the annual holiday tradition kicks off Thursday in New York City.2 years ago
