SANTA FE, N.M. — Deb Haaland, who championed conservation and clean energy during her tenure as Interior secretary, is running for the Democratic nomination for governor in New Mexico, the nation's No. 2 oil production state. Haaland, a member of Laguna Pueblo and the nation's first Native American cabinet secretary...
General Motors Swings to 4th Quarter Loss on Toughing China Conditions
General Motors swung to a loss in the fourth quarter on an increasingly difficult environment in China, but still topped profit and revenue expectations on Wall Street. The automaker is also taking a proactive approach with the United States government on regulations and doling out generous profit-sharing payouts to thousands...
California Considers Letting Victims of Natural Disasters Sue Oil Companies for Damages
SACRAMENTO — Oil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change-related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers. The proposal claims that the oil industry intentionally deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels on climate change that now have intensified...
Anthony Davis Has Huge Double-Double as Lakers Win 4th Straight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Anthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win. LeBron James had 22 points and...
Google to Change Map Names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali When US Updates Them Based on Trump Order
Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps. The company said Monday that it will only make changes when the government updates its official listings for the body of water...
Man Pardoned in Jan. 6 Riot Is Fatally Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy During Traffic Stop
A man who received a pardon from President Donald Trump for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy Sunday after he resisted arrest during a traffic stop, the Indiana State Police said. The state police said a deputy...
US Consumer Confidence Dips Again to Start the Year, According to Business Group
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence dipped for the second consecutive month in January, a business research group said Tuesday. The Conference Board reported that its consumer confidence index retreated this month to 104.1, from 109.5 in December. That is worse than the economist projections for a reading of 105.8. December's...
Rain Douses Wildfires in Southern California Without Causing Serious Mudslides
LOS ANGELES — The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused some ash and mud to flow across streets in the Los Angeles area on Monday. More than an inch (2.5 centimeters) of rain fell in many areas, loosening...
California Utility Reports Fault on Power Line Miles Away From Origin of Deadly Eaton Fire
GLENDALE — Southern California Edison on Monday reported a fault on a power line connected miles away from ones located near the origin of the Eaton Fire, the deadly blaze that ignited outside of Los Angeles on Jan. 7 and killed at least 17 people. Edison says that there is...
Madera Shooting Sends Woman to the Hospital. Authorities Arrest Suspect.
A 61-year-old man was arrested Monday night after allegedly shooting a woman inside a home in Madera, the Madera Police Department reported. Officers responded to a home near Solano and Sauret streets after receiving a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Police found a 60-year-old woman suffering from...