After hostage killings, can Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks be revived?
TEL AVIV — In the wake of the deaths of six Israeli hostages, including a California-born U.S. citizen, both the Israeli government and the Palestinian militant…
Angel City’s Ali Riley fighting notion she might have to retire
There’s a line every athlete approaches late in their career. It’s a finish line of sorts, one that separates their prime years from their borrowed-time…
Opinion: Dear non-voter: Will this postcard get you to the polls?
I became a one-way pen pal for democracy in 2018, writing letters and postcards to strangers in the lead-up to that year’s midterm elections. I…
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor believes you can handle ‘Nickel Boys’
TELLURIDE, Colo. — Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is listening to Louis Armstrong singing “Makin’ Whoopee” on her phone as I slide into a booth at a Telluride hotel…
Brazilian supreme court justice orders suspension of X across country
X faces a ban in Brazil after failing to name a legal representative in the country. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug.…
Trump’s politicking at Arlington should disgust all of us
Former President Trump did something breathtakingly cynical, certainly immoral and probably illegal the other day. In other words, it was Monday.Trump used an appearance on…
Libya’s central bank chief flees country over militia threats: Report | Politics News
Tripoli-based Presidential Council appoints new board of directors, with banking operations suspended amid upheaval.Libya’s central bank Governor Sadiq al-Kabir says he and other senior employees…
Opinion: Why I’m not worried about Trump without guardrails
A favorite word Democrats use to argue against a second Trump presidency is “guardrails.” The argument goes something like this:Donald Trump didn’t know what he…
'I think beaches in Europe are overrated – people should visit this country instead'
Beaches in Europe might be overcrowded and busy at times so if you fancy trying a new place, here's one you could consider. But not…
U.S. restarts immigration program for 4 countries, with extra vetting
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is restarting an immigration program that allows migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to come to the United States, and…
Germany’s far right forecast to make big gains in key state elections
BERLIN — It’s become a painful pattern for Germany’s political mainstream: Once again, a far-right party that for many evokes the country’s Nazi past is poised…
Lock him up? Trump’s crimes are a challenge for Kamala Harris
When Hillary Clinton referred to Donald Trump’s 34 criminal convictions during last week’s Democratic National Convention, a loud chant of “Lock him up!” arose from…
UCLA women’s cross country, track programs face NCAA sanctions
The UCLA women’s cross country and track and field programs have reached an agreement with the NCAA to comply with a variety of penalties after…
Are Kamala Harris’ Democrats taking back flag-waving patriotism?
If you are old enough to remember the tumultuous protests of the Vietnam War era, you probably remember the ideological combat waged on car bumpers.People…
Summer travel fuels California’s COVID surge. Labor Day will be a test
CHICAGO — Summer travel is helping fuel a COVID surge across California and other parts of the country.There are growing reports of attendees at the Democratic…
Judge pauses program that offers legal status to citizens’ spouses
McALLEN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday paused a Biden administration policy that would give spouses of U.S. citizens legal status without having…
Country desperate for more UK visitors as Spanish and Greek destinations say 'stay away'
The North African country of Algeria is embarking on a major campaign to attract millions more tourists to its shores, as major European holiday destinations…
Trump’s foreign strategy rests on courting autocrats
SAN SALVADOR — When El Salvador’s autocratic president, Nayib Bukele, celebrated his inauguration this summer, guests of honor included Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson and Rep.…
Opinion: Don’t believe Trump’s politicking about Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal
Three years ago, the U.S. military was at Kabul’s international airport frantically organizing evacuation flights out of Afghanistan as the Taliban returned to power in…
Are Jews losing their political home in the Democratic Party?
Republicans have repeatedly tried — and failed — to win over Jewish Americans, who have historically supported Democrats in overwhelming numbers. One memorable attempt was…