Hundreds of Cubans protest lack of food, reliable electricity
Hundreds of Cuban Americans gather in Miami on Sunday evening to support the weekend protests in Santiago, Cuba, and elsewhere on the island. Photo by…
Latino political power in Los Angeles: A history
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Feb. 27. I’m Gustavo Arellano, a metro columnist for The Times, which means I’m allowed to share my opinions, like this:…
Dodger Stadium gondola project claims early-season victory
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Feb. 25. I’m Andrew J. Campa, your host. Here’s what you need to know…
Across the river from North Korea, a laser light show for peace
1 of 9 | The South Korean city of Gimpo held a laser light show and performance across the river from North Korea on Saturday…
Part of $4M in HUD grants will study conversion of office space to residential housing
A homeless man walks across the street in Los Angeles in February 2023. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said it has awarded…
U.S. expands visa restrictions on transportation operators aiding irregular migration
The United States on Wednesday expanded a new vis restriction policy that aims to curb the number of migrants and asylum seekers attempting to illegally…
How COVID shutdowns led San Luis Obispo to boost Newsom recall
Though in-person service came and went at the Paso Robles winery Paix Sur Terre during the pandemic, alcohol consumption skyrocketed, making for winemaker Ryan Pease’s…
Hearing seeks to oust D.A. Fani Willis from Donald Trump election case in Ga.
1 of 3 | Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis acknowledged in a court filing that she and another prosecutor in the election interference case…
As Kamala Harris takes criticism, Democrats in a bind as they look to 2024 and 2028
When Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his running mate last year, some Democrats said they believed he was naming an eventual successor who could…
Ex-Dodger and GOP Senate hopeful Steve Garvey’s complex past
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Chinese music student convicted of stalking pro-democracy activist at Berklee
A flyer posted to a window on the Boston, Ma., campus of the Berklee College of Music in October of 2022. On Thursday, Chinese national…
Online retailer eBay to layoff 1,000 employees
Online retailer eBay said Tuesday that it will be laying off 1,000 employees starting Wednesday. Photo courtesy of eBay Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Online retail…
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces retirement from politics
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, pictured here on election day in May 2022, announced Tuesday that he is quitting politics after 16 years as…
Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race, endorses Trump
1 of 4 | Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed former President Donald Trump. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI…
Oxfam: Fortunes of world’s richest 5 men doubled since 2020 as billions became poorer
Owner of X and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is among the five richest men who saw their fortunes double since 2020, according to a new…
Republicans plow through blizzard to rally voters ahead of Iowa Caucus
1 of 3 | Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shakes hands with voters during a campaign event in Atlantic, Iowa, on Saturday.…
Former NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern marries her long-term partner Clarke Gayford
After an almost five-year engagement and a postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has married her longtime partner…
Even voters who like Kamala Harris worry about her future
WARRINGTON, Pa. — Susan Giffen, a Democratic voter who lives in one of the nation’s most important political swing districts, said Vice President Kamala Harris is…
‘Culture’ issues are complex. Look at the death penalty.
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Biden to visit Wisconsin to highlight federal investments in Black business ownership
President Joe Biden will visit Milwaukee on Wednesday to speak at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on how his economic policies have led to…