Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former heart surgeon and TV pitchman Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed Thursday to lead the Centers for Medicare ...
LA City Council moves toward allowing single-staircase apartment buildings
Supporters say the move could lead to more affordable, family-sized units, while fire safety officials urge cautious approach ...
Judge says US government may have ‘acted in bad faith’ as he weighs contempt over deportation order
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that the Trump administration may have “acted in bad faith” by trying to rush ...
Transgender student’s arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police. Civil rights attorneys say ...
Global markets tumble after Trump’s latest tariff volley heightens chance of a broader trade war
Financial markets around the world are reeling following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market may be taking the worst of it. The S&P 500 was ...
In the crosshairs of stiff US tariffs, tiny coral islands in the South Pacific and Arctic outposts
Here’s a look at some target territories that have little to no production, exports or role in the global economy.
A crime wave against surfers? How a Newport Beach filmmaker fought back
A surf filmmaker blasted surveillance video to his online followers, with countless other surfers coming forward with stories ...
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell modestly last week, remaining within the same range of recent ...