Senate OKs reauthorization of key U.S. surveillance program
WASHINGTON — Barely missing its midnight deadline, the Senate voted early Saturday to reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should…
Friday’s high school baseball and softball scores
Baseball Alemany 5, Chaminade 1 Alhambra 9, Keppel 2 Aliso Niguel 2, San Clemente 1 Anaheim Foothill 7, Villa Park 2 Apple Valley 4, Ridgecrest…
GWS coach Adam Kingsley defends captain Toby Greene over high contact
In short: GWS coach Adam Kingsley has defended his captain Toby Greene after the Giants' star made high contact against Carlton's Jordan BoydGreene was leading for the…
Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups | Military News
Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack against Myanmar troops. Fighting has broken out between the Myanmar military…
Three excellent L.A. izakayas highlight Japan’s traditional pub culture
While I was writing this week’s review of Budonoki in Virgil Village, I reached out to deputy food editor Betty Hallock with a question that…
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief | Israel War on Gaza News
The ‘strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity’, Turkish president says. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged…
Man rushed to hospital after being mauled by shark in horror attack at popular remote surfing beach
A MAN rushed to the hospital after he was mauled by a shark in a horror attack. The beachgoer was horrifically bitten by the deadly…
The House on brink of approving aid for Ukraine and Israel
WASHINGTON — The House is working through a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats…
Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game | Education News
The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise money for underprivileged children. A Nigerian chess champion has broken the world…
In Serbian village, women fight to escape encroaching mine | Mining
Before dawn, 78-year-old Vukosava Radivojevic prepared breakfast for her husband and then walked to guard a barricade in her village in eastern Serbia to stop…
Will there be another season of Saturday Night Takeaway after the 2024 finale?
Ant and Dec made their announcement regarding their break from ITV hit show Saturday Night Takeaway last year, but viewers are confused as to whether…
Jailed neo-Nazi who named son ‘Adolf’ freed early despite vowing to ‘kill child’ – but they’re not sure he’s changed
A JAILED neo-Nazi who named his son "Adolf" will be freed early despite vowing to "kill a mixed race child" - but there's uncertainty from…
L.A. city leaders, weighing job cuts, give its workers new raises
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Times Staff Writer David Zahniser, with some help from my…
There are plenty of ‘ifs’ in the Lakers-Nuggets series
DENVER — History says the Lakers are in trouble. Asked about the matchup involving the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, one Eastern Conference executive quickly responded,…
Tennessee Volkswagen workers vote to join UAW in historic union win
1 of 2 | The United Auto Workers on Friday called their successful efforts to unionize a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee a "historic" victory. File…
US Senate votes to reauthorise controversial surveillance programme FISA | Government News
President Joe Biden expected to swiftly sign bill that lets intelligence agencies conduct electronic surveillance without seeking warrant. The United States Senate has voted to…
Thousands of anti-tourist protesters take to the streets in Tenerife as they demand freeze on holidaymakers
THOUSANDS of people took to the streets today in Tenerife to protest against mass tourism and demand their politicians take action. The anti-tourist hordes filled…
Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected | Elections News
Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule. Lawmakers in Togo have approved changes to the constitution…
Chicago’s migrant response stirs old frustrations for Black residents
CHICAGO — The closure of Wadsworth Elementary School in 2013 was a blow to residents of the majority-Black neighborhood it served, symbolizing a city indifferent to…
Barcelona 0 Chelsea 1: Spanish giants beaten at home for first time in FIVE YEARS in epic Women’s Champions League clash
ERIN CUTHBERT says Emma Hayes sometimes brings out the animal in her on the pitch. Today the Chelsea captain and the Blues roared their way…