Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles in need of a little magic — Harry Pawter is ready to charm his way into your heart. This 14-week-old German Shepherd/Doberman mix may not have a lightning bolt scar, but he’s got the bravery of a true Gryffindor. Rescued from a rural water...
Taylor Swift Will Present at the Grammys. Here’s More to Know About Sunday’s Show
NEW YORK — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — though the Recording...
From Avocados to Autos, Trump Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Hit Close to Home
WASHINGTON — The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday could drive up the price of everything from gasoline and pickup trucks, to Super Bowl party guacamole dip. The tariffs would also invite retaliation. Doug Ford, the premier...
Black History Month Explained: Its Origins, Celebrations and Myths
WASHINGTON - Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the month dates back almost a century, and the way it is celebrated and evolved has created history...
He Wants to Make California Republicans Relevant Again. So Why Does the GOP Dislike Him?
Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, a newcomer to the California Legislature, wants to retake power from Democrats with his unapologetically brash, Trump-inspired conservatism. So why do so many Republican insiders dislike him? The Republican Party tried hard last year to keep one of its members, Carl DeMaio, from taking a seat...
Trump Emergency Order Triggers Water Dump From Tulare County Lakes
The sudden announcement Thursday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that Kaweah and Success lakes would immediately begin dumping water was in response to President Trump’s Jan. 24 executive order mandating that federal officials exert all efforts to get more water to fight southern California wildfires, the Army Corps...
Philadelphia Plane Crash Causes Fiery Scene With Multiple Homes Ablaze
PHILADELPHIA — A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off as crews respond to a fiery scene, Pennsylvania's governor said Friday. Gov. Josh Shapiro said he is offering all "Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly." The crash...
List of Government Web Pages Gone Dark to Comply With Trump Orders
A number of U.S. government web pages changed or went dark Friday as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders declaring his administration would recognize only two genders and ordering an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In a letter sent on Wednesday, the Office of...
Former Fox Sports Reporter Accuses Top Executive of Sexual Assault
A former Fox Sports reporter and anchor filed a lawsuit Friday against the network and top executive Charlie Dixon, saying he sexually assaulted her after coaxing her up to his hotel room to discuss Super Bowl plans in 2016 and was later pushed out of her job for fighting back....
Musk Team Blocks Senior Staff from Federal Personnel Database
According to two agency officials, aides to Elon Musk have barred senior career employees at the federal Office of Personnel Management from accessing critical computer systems holding millions of federal workers’ personal data. Access has been revoked to a vast database called Enterprise Human Resources Integration, containing birthdates, Social Security...