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Red Swiss chard looks like a vegetal road map, as the bright-red stalk sends myriad crimson veins throughout the deep-green leaf. And it’s not just the ruby roadways that make red Swiss chard’s large leaf so visually dramatic. The glossy …

By HANNAH FINGERHUT and KATHY McCORMACK DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and …

By ALEXA ST. JOHN These unbearably hot and humid summer months that put millions of people across the globe at risk are typically made possible by phenomena known as heat domes. Heat domes can make already-high temperatures even more extreme …

Firefighters were expected to hand control of a cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights back to its operator Monday, amid ongoing cleanup efforts from an eight-day fire that sent massive amounts of smoke into the atmosphere and caused some 85 million …

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page A former Crufts champion has avoided jail after nearly a hundred caged dogs were found living …

Surrey Police launched a murder investigation after the body of the girl was discovered (Picture: UKNIP) A man has appeared in court following the discovery of the body of a two-year-old girl in Chertsey. Kevin Kerjean, 31, a French national …

South Shore Line trains continue to run on a holiday schedule through Friday after a June 24 freight train derailment and power loss near East Chicago, Ind. The Lakeshore Corridor and Monon Corridor will maintain a holiday train schedule through …

Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died on Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90. “Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charismatic husband for decades, helping lead their religious and sociopolitical …

By STEVEN SLOAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Kara Swisher is everywhere. She’s filling in for Joy Behar on ABC’s “The View.” Appearing alongside Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Starring in a CNN documentary. Preparing a national tour. And …

Two people were bitten, one killed, in separate alligator attacks in Central Florida over the weekend, according to a news release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Commission. On Sunday, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and the FWC …

By JUAN PABLO ARRAEZ, MATIAS DELACROIX and MEGAN JANETSKY LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — A mix of rescue teams and civilians on Sunday peered at a mountain of rubble almost indistinguishable from the other ruins lining swathes of the northern …

By The Associated Press Born out of the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York, Pride Month has grown into a global celebration of LGBTQ+ communities, with marches and festivals taking place in cities across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. …

As the free agency negotiation period nears, the Clippers have decisions to make about their roster. Who do they bring back going into next season? Who do they let walk and who will they pursue when negotiations officially begin Tuesday …

Los Angeles Dodgers fans now have a new home base to hang out near the stadium as they watch the boys in blue chase a third World Series trophy. After opening its first concession stand in the Centerfield Plaza at …

Southern California has always faced the threat of wildfires and their impact on property and human life.  On Thursday, the second annual Wildfire Safety Day was held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The free event focused …

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air. If their injuries aren’t too severe, victims can survive …

By GARY FIELDS WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal law enforcement authorities are preparing for one of Washington, D.C.’s, largest and most complex security operations as the nation’s capital gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom. With rising political violence, including recent …

A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in an alley behind his apartment building in Northridge over the weekend and police were searching for a suspect, authorities said on Monday, June 29. The shooting occurred in the 19100 block of …

Russian conscripts can expect to die within half an hour of arriving on the battlefield, according to reports (Picture: Reuters) Half a million casualties, fuel shortages and key infrastructure destroyed; Putin’s war machine continues to take its toll in Russia. …

All national parks are free to visit this holiday weekend, Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. So get on out there and enjoy! With some park entrance fees up to $50, these free days can definitely save you money, …