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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page The Trump administration has announced the creation of a $1.7billion fund to compensate MAGA supporters who …

Andy Burnham has begun canvassing for support in the crucial by-election (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) Andy Burnham is one step closer to returning to Parliament after he was confirmed as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Labour’s governing body …

One of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s closest City Council allies on Monday followed through on her threat to file a lawsuit accusing federal agents of shoving, handcuffing and nearly arresting her after she went to a hospital emergency room to check …

By YURI KAGEYAMA and MATT OTT, AP Business Writers Wall Street leaned toward losses early Tuesday and oil prices remained above $100 per barrel as uncertainty about a resolution in the Iran war continues to be the biggest drag on …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear on Capitol Hill Tuesday for his first congressional testimony since taking the reins at the Justice Department as the law enforcement agency faces …

By The Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The World Health Organization director-general openly worried Tuesday over the “scale and speed” of an outbreak of a rare Ebola variant in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths — …

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer Home Depot got a lift in the first quarter from professionals and also homeowners stocking up on spring supplies. Profit fell from its first quarter last year, but the national home improvement retailer beat …

Which kindling splitter is best? If you want to burn wood, it needs to be cut down and split into a manageable size so it fits in your fireplace or fire pit. Using an ax is one way to create …

Freeview is still used by millions of households across the UK The government could set out its plans in the coming weeks to switch off terrestrial TV for good, with a national shift to streaming set to take place within …

Aided by a few famous faces, the legendary Breitling Chronomat is set to fly back into luxury watch collections as the Swiss horologist retools the latest iteration of its versatile sport timepiece collection. (Breitling) The likes of modern-day NBA phenom …