WASHINGTON — U.S. military leaders deployed around the world have started to prepare to travel to Virginia for a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth next week, which some officials on Friday billed as a gathering focused on the "warrior ethos." Hegseth has summoned U.S. generals and admirals from around the world...
Figuring Out How Many Homes CA Needs Is More Art Than Science
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Imagine you’ve finally taken your car to the mechanic to investigate that mysterious warning light that’s been flashing on your dashboard for the past week and a half. The mechanic informs you that your car's brake fluid is...
How This Teen Pushed California to Change Special Education Policy
As a child, Saran Tugsjargal’s school gave her a long list of labels that described her disabilities. But there was one that stuck out the most: emotionally disturbed. “That really affected me growing up,” Tugsjargal said. “It really kind of shut my feelings down and shut me down in a...
Russia Launches Major Drone, Missile Attack on Ukraine, Still Ongoing
KYIV — Kyiv came under heavy drone and missile bombardment early on Sunday, in what independent monitors said was one of the biggest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital and surrounding region since the full-scale war began. At least three people were killed and about 10 injured in the city,...
UN Sanctions Set to Be Reimposed on Iran on Saturday
UNITED NATIONS — United Nations sanctions are set to be reimposed on Iran later on Saturday - a move Tehran has warned will be met with a harsh response - over accusations the country has violated a 2015 deal with world powers that aimed to stop it developing a nuclear...
Des Moines Schools Chief Is Detained and Accused of Living in US Illegally
The superintendent of the public school system in Des Moines, Iowa, was detained Friday by federal immigration authorities, who said he had been living and working in the United States illegally. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said that the superintendent, Ian Roberts, who was born in Guyana, entered the United...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow End of Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to uphold President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, the long-held principle that children born on American soil are automatically citizens. Trump issued the order on his first day in office, but it has been blocked by the...
Looking for a Plumber? This Curly-Haired Pup Is Ready to Fix Your Lonely Days
Plumber may not fix your pipes, but the 1- to 2-year-old doodle mix is ready to mend hearts and bring joy to his future family, local rescue Mell’s Mutts announced. The 50-pound, curly-haired pup is described as playful, affectionate and always ready to make someone smile. According to the rescue,...
Hamas Says It Has Not Received Trump Plan as Israel Expands Gaza City Assault
CAIRO/RAMALLAH — Hamas has not received President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, the Palestinian group which runs the enclave said on Saturday as Israeli forces expanded their assault on Gaza City. The comments came after Israeli newspaper Haaretz cited sources saying Hamas had agreed in principle to release all the...
California Among States Sued by DOJ for Failure to Provide Voter Roll Data
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Sept. 25 that they were suing six states, including California, for not providing voter roll information it had previously requested. California, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania are being sued by the DOJ, claiming that the states are violating civil rights and...