One final call: Pope Francis’ last blessing echoes in Gaza
Pope Francis regularly called a church in Gaza to ask how residents there were doing during the Israel-Hamas war. He…
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Federal officials arrest a Milwaukee judge accused of obstructing an immigration arrest
The arrest appears to heighten the stakes in the Trump administration's aggressive actions against judges who have challenged its immigration…
An Irish hotelier, Qatari royals and a federal lawsuit involving a Beverly Hills hotel
Irish hotelier Patrick McKillen is suing members of the Qatari royal family, accusing them of defrauding him and his company.…
Interior secretary gives DOGE member with oil-industry ties power to remake department
Tyler Hassen, a member of Elon Musk's DOGE team with ties to the oil industry, was recently named assistant secretary…
EPA chief urges Mexico to help deliver ‘100% solution’ to clean up polluted Tijuana River
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited the polluted Tijuana River on the U.S.-Mexico border, calling for a '100% solution' to clean…
Trump reversals on Fed chair, China tariffs send markets higher
Chief executives of Walmart, Target and Home Depot reportedly warned Trump that supply chain disruptions would lead to empty shelves…
Fight or flight? Some California nonprofits won’t remain silent in face of Trump budget slashing
Some nonprofits are fighting back, including an L.A. provider that's leading a campaign to try to stop potential GOP cuts…
Rare Fijian iguanas, rescued from wildlife traffickers in Spain, arrive at San Diego Zoo
Eight endangered Fijian iguanas have arrived at their new home at the San Diego Zoo. The creatures were seized by…
Supreme Court appears to favor parents’ right to opt out of LGBTQ+ stories for their children
Justices suggest they would extend religious liberty rights to parents with children in public schools. ...