■Republican Party aligns with Latin American populists for U.S. election. ■Strategy aims to inject star power and political landscape into Latino vote. ■Populist leaders Milei and Bukele join Conservative Political Action Conference. OXON HILL, Md. — On a recent evening outside Washington, the president of Argentina had the eyes and...
Two Mayoral Hopefuls of a Mexican City Are Shot Dead Within Hours of Each Other
■Two mayoral candidates in Mexico were killed ahead of the 2024 elections. ■Organized crime is suspected to be behind the killings, causing fear among candidates. ■Political violence in Mexico is expected to escalate in 2024, according to Civic Data. MARAVATÍO, Mexico — Two mayoral hopefuls in the Mexican city of...
2 Men Convicted of Killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay Nearly 22 Years After Rap Star’s Death
■Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. found guilty in hip-hop's star's murder. ■The musician, born Jason Mizell, allegedly involved in drug trade to cover debts. ■Third defendant, Jay Bryant, to face separate trial in connection to the case. NEW YORK — More than 20 years after Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master...
San Francisco Apologizes to Black Residents for Decades of Racist Policies
■San Francisco issues formal apology for systemic discrimination against African Americans. ■City's African American Reparations Advisory Committee proposes $5 million lump-sum payments. ■Reparations advocates urge for faster adoption of changes to improve lives of Black people. SAN FRANCISCO — Supervisors in San Francisco formally apologized Tuesday to African Americans and...
Shohei Ohtani Shows He’s “Built Differently,” Slugs 2-Run HR in First Exhibition Game with Dodgers
■Shohei Ohtani impresses in his Dodgers debut. ■The two-time Most Valuable Player’s popularity soars as fans cheer his every move. ■His recovery from elbow surgery is ahead of schedule. GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani stepped into the bright Arizona sun, carrying the weight of a $700 million contract and the...
Macy’s to Close 150 Stores and Upgrade Its Remaining Stores
■Macy's plans to close 150 unproductive stores over the next three years. ■Stores set to close account for less than 10% of its sales. ■The company aims to upgrade its remaining 350 stores and pivot to luxury. NEW YORK — Macy's will close 150 unproductive namesake stores over the next...
Putting Western Troops on the Ground in Ukraine Is Not ‘Ruled Out’ in the Future, French Leader Says
■European leaders discuss support for Ukraine amid Russian threats. ■Macron calls for "collective security" and strategic ambiguity. ■Concerns rise over potential changes in U.S. support for Ukraine. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not “ruled out” in the...
US Government May Sue PacifiCorp, a Warren Buffett Utility, for Nearly $1B in Wildfire Costs
■Berkshire Hathaway Energy faces potential lawsuits over 2020 wildfires. ■US Justice Department seeks $625 million in firefighting and cleanup costs. ■Accusations claim PacifiCorp failed to shut off power, causing multiple blazes. The U.S. government is threatening to sue PacifiCorp, a unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, to recover nearly $1...
Biden Says Israel Willing to Halt War During Ramadan If Hostage Deal Is Reached
■President Biden says he's working to negotiate a Ramadan cease-fire in Gaza. ■Israeli PM Netanyahu presents a plan for ground offensive to War Cabinet. ■At least 96 Gazans killed in the past 24 hours. President Joe Biden says Israel would be willing to halt its war on Hamas in Gaza...
California Utility Will Pay $80M to Settle Claims Its Equipment Sparked Devastating 2017 Wildfire
■Investigations found utility equipment sparked the fire. ■$80M settlement deemed "reasonable" by Edison. ■Edison's total expected losses for Thomas and Woolsey fires exceed $4.5 billion. LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire...