LA Times
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Becerra advances to November, moves closer to becoming California's first elected Latino governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra consolidated Democratic support to advance in a bitter primary to become California's next governor, while the second spot remains up for grabs.
Feds pursuing 'multiple' election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli says multiple California election fraud investigations are underway as state officials reject Trump's cheating claims.
From botched ticket sales to steep water prices, World Cup fans feel the squeeze
FIFA is asking 60 fans who were sold World Cup tickets for free to pay corrected face value for them. FIFA also is shutting down water refill options.
Why does California have strong economic growth but high unemployment?
California unemployment and tech layoffs climb even as the state records strong GDP growth
Trump attorney general pick Todd Blanche could face confirmation challenges
Blanche has faced criticism for the $1.8-billion "anti-weaponization fund" created to settle a lawsuit by Trump, two of his sons and their business against the IRS.
Senate rejects an initial attempt to ban Trump's $1.8-billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
It was the second effort in Congress to rebuke President Trump in two days, following the House vote Wednesday to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran.
Former President López Obrador accuses Trump of plotting against Mexico's left
Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a blistering statement accusing the Trump administration of using a narco-terrorism 'pretext' to weaken Mexico's left.
Sheinbaum accuses the U.S. of meddling in Mexican affairs
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the U.S. of meddling in Mexico's internal affairs after a report about two Mexican governors who had their U.S. visas revoked amid probes into possible link
Value of Huntington Beach defense tech startup balloons to $1.8 billion
The Huntington Beach company said it raised $300 million in its latest funding round, bringing up its valuation.
The U.S. is investigating two more Mexican governors for connections to cartels
The U.S. investigation into two Mexican governors suspected of working with organized crime threatens to deepen a growing rift between the U.S. and the Sheinbaum government.
Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat
The decision clears the way for the governor and state lawmakers to redraw their congressional voting map with six districts that favor Republicans and one that favors a Democrat.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders
Mullin faced the Senate Appropriations Committee amid scrutiny over the agency's budget and immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup.
Aspiration co-founder sentenced to 14 years for fraud
Co-founder of eco-friendly financial firm Aspiration has been sentenced after defrauding investors.
L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez reportedly faces House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations
The investigation came after the New York Post reported that the five-term congressman had been spotted kissing a much younger congressional staffer from a different office in 2023.
Missing worker at high-security lab in New Mexico found dead in remote forest
Melissa Casias' death is part of an FBI investigation looking into dead or missing federal scientists or staff members involved in sensitive research.
In deep-blue California, frustration with Democratic status quo roils governor, L.A. mayor race
For Democrats, little clear consensus has emerged so far on who should lead Los Angeles and California into the future.
Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
The order directs the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country's most advanced artificial intelligence models.
Competition to run JPL comes at fraught moment of federal budget cuts, project overruns, management missteps
A competitive contract isn't necessarily a bad thing, experts say. But the administration's anti-science record raises suspicion.
World Cup cash grab: Simon Kuper argues politics, greed are strengthening FIFA monopoly
Once a festival of affordable global fandom, the World Cup now is giving FIFA a prime opportunity to reap record profits from soccer fans.
Monterey Park takes landmark vote on banning data centers
Local governments in a few U.S. towns and cities have banned data centers, but Monterey Park could be the first city to ban them by popular vote.
'People are getting hurt': OpenAI sued by Florida over alleged safety risks
The lawsuit alleges the San Francisco company prioritized speed and commercial gain over safety concerns, including the use of AI for self-harm and violence.
Meta reveals details about layoffs in Playa Vista and Menlo Park
Meta announces the locations and scale of layoffs affected by the social media company's most recent round of cuts.
Trump's $1.8-billion fund unravels amid court setbacks, bipartisan pushback
Democrats say the concession is not enough, and are pushing legislation to ensure no president can ever attempt the creation of such a fund again.
From Crusaders to Hezbollah: the bloody history of Lebanon's Beaufort castle
It's been a stronghold for Crusaders, Saladin's armies, the Ottomans, French and Palestine Liberation Organization. Now Israel once again controls Lebanon's strategically located Beaufort castle.
Israel bombs Beirut, recaptures Crusader castle, but Trump says Israel will dial back war in Lebanon
After Israel announced it would push deeper into Lebanon to target Hezbollah, Trump intervened and said he persuaded Israel not to send troops to Beirut.