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By STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is pushing back on delays by the Department of Defense in sending $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and other allies in eastern Europe, dispatching a letter to …

By BEN FINLEY, MATTHEW LEE, FARNOUSH AMIRI and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s strategy against Cuba is looking a lot like the playbook for Venezuela: An oil blockade, a growing U.S. military presence, federal charges and repeated …

Residents and businesses across multiple streets in Garden Grove were evacuated for a second time on Friday, May 22, after a vapor release from a tank containing an industrial chemical used in plastics and manufacturing at an aerospace plant. Under …

Memorial Day gives restaurant chains from doughnut shops to full-service the chance to honor members of the U.S. military. This year, the holiday falls on Monday, May 25. Here are a few restaurant chains that have announced discounts or tributes …

Moon alert Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions all day. The moon is in Leo. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is a highly creative day for you. It’s great for the arts and …

“The Chi” is full of little tributes to creator Lena Waithe’s real-life experience as a Chicago native. Coogie, a pivotal figure who dies tragically in Season 1, is named after a person from her childhood. Emmett, a protagonist juggling fatherhood …

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ MEXICO CITY (AP) — Less than a month before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the Mexican Football Federation announced on Thursday a new advertising campaign that seeks to prevent its fans from using a chant …

Disneyland visitors who have always wanted to try the $250 lightsaber building experience in Savi’s Workshop without footing the bill or having to lug the Jedi Knight weapon all over the Anaheim theme park will now get their chance. Disneyland …

5 things to do in the garden this week: A farmer checks the avocado fruit for ripen and disease blemish during harvest season. Fruit. If you have a fruit tree that’s tall enough to require more than a step ladder …

By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and HOLLY RAMER PHILADELPHIA (AP) — From her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire, advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating Ona Judge and her daring escape from slavery 230 …

Californians are a bit pessimistic these days. They’re dissatisfied with the overall state of California, with how President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom are handling their jobs and with the outlook for their personal finances. That’s all according to a …

Among the finish line tapes and cross country course flags, the posters and inspirational quotes that decorate the walls of his bedroom is a photograph, a selfie taken at New York’s Millrose Games in February 2025, six months before Cooper …

Blueground, the international rental startup accused by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office of price gouging on rents during the destructive January 2025 wildfires, agreed to pay $1.2 million in fines. The May 18 agreement awaits Superior court approval before the …

City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson formed a new ad hoc committee on Wednesday dedicated to supporting the film and entertainment industry in Los Angeles. The council president introduced a motion Wednesday to establish the Ad Hoc Committee on Film, Entertainment …

For those still needing to do a little spring cleaning of cabinets and a closet or two, there’s a golden opportunity to not only do that but also contribute to local communities and help save the environment through donations. Goodwill …

By MEG KINNARD, WILL WEISSERT and DAVID KLEPPER WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet …

Emergency services were called to Horn Lane in Acton this afternoon to reports five men were assaulted and stabbed in an altercation (Picture: Google Maps) Five people have been stabbed outside a shop in west London. Emergency services were called …

Carlos Gonzalez has pitched in big games before. Four years ago, he played for Venezuela in the U15 Baseball World Cup. But on Thursday night, the Taft junior was on the biggest stage of his life and delivered a performance …

All Stephen Colbert wanted was some normalcy to close out 10-plus years of his “Late Show.” But adoring celebrities and a pesky wormhole got in the way. As he opened the CBS series’ final episode Thursday night, the host said …

Although many people have good relationships with their dad, some are very challenging (Picture: thortful/Cover Media)  If your relationship with your dad is a tricky one, you’re not alone, new research has revealed. One in five Brits have admitted they …