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SEATTLE — The White Sox have found some unlikely heroes while jumping out to their best start in five years. There was Derek Hill, the fourth outfielder-turned-pinch-hit-home-run specialist, setting down the division-rival Royals. There was Tristan Peters, the ex-Saluki and …

When it became clear Monday that Rush University Medical Center nurses had secured enough votes for union representation, two of Olivia Bouchard’s co-workers ran up and gave her a hug. “You just won your union,” one of the women said …

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said Monday that the Supreme Court risks being seen as political in the wake of a major voting rights decision. She spoke after writing a solo dissent from the court’s …

Los Angeles County voters have their pick of four candidates to fill the open judgeship in Superior Court Office No. 131. Two are administrative law judges who have run multiple times in recent years to be a Superior Court judge. …

By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife, videos …

Increased patrols around mosques and other houses of worship will remain in place across Los Angeles County Tuesday following a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that left five people dead, including the two suspected gunmen. San …

By MICHAEL CANTU of Edmunds Does the high price of gas have you considering a hybrid for your next vehicle? We don’t blame you, especially if you drive a lot. Fortunately, there are lots of hybrids to choose from, and …

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will make their case Tuesday to close portions of a key hearing and seal some evidence after a judge rejected their request to …

Bad weather is no excuse for poor management. United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks, this month reported another dismal quarter of earnings. Attendance, revenue and earnings were all down for the …

By LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled Monday. The decision by U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel …