JERUSALEM — Israeli soldiers recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza, the military said Wednesday, and the army was determining if another set of remains belongs to the man's son. The discovery of Yosef AlZayadni's body comes as Israel and Hamas are considering...
Russian Missile Attack in Southern Ukraine Kills at Least 13 Civilians, Officials Say
KYIV, Ukraine — A daytime Russian missile attack on the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 civilians and injured about 30 others Wednesday, officials said. Footage posted on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Telegram channel showed civilians lying in a city street littered with debris. They were being...
College Tuition Has Fallen Significantly at Many Schools
BOSTON — The cost of college keeps spiraling ever higher, right? Not necessarily. New research indicates students are paying significantly less to attend public universities than they were a decade ago. And tuition increases at private colleges have finally slowed after years of hefty rises. Public University Costs Decrease Figures...
What To Know About Wildfires Raining Embers Onto the Los Angeles Area
LOS ANGELES — Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses as residents flee smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities. Many of the towering fires began Tuesday and were fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, which gusted...
UCLA’s Mick Cronin Calls His Players ‘Soft’ and ‘Delusional’ After Latest Loss
LOS ANGELES — UCLA coach Mick Cronin ripped into his players following the 22nd-ranked Bruins' third loss in four games, saying they don't give enough effort and lack toughness. UCLA, which won 10 of its first 11 games and started 2-0 in the Big Ten, has dropped two straight following...
Trump Blames Newsom for California’s Wildfires and Water Challenges
Former President Donald Trump criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a Wednesday Truth Social post, claiming his refusal to sign a water restoration declaration has exacerbated the state’s ongoing crisis. Trump accused Newsom of prioritizing the protection of a fish species, the smelt, over the needs of Californians, particularly those...
Heisman Trophy Runner-Up Ashton Jeanty of Boise State to Enter NFL Draft
BOISE — Ashton Jeanty, who rushed for the second-most yards in a season in major-college football history and was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy, will leave Boise State to enter the NFL draft. Jeanty announced his decision on social media Tuesday, one week after the Broncos' season ended with a...
Save Mart Center Is Among Top 100 Venues in the World
The Save Mart Center ranked in the Top 100 arenas worldwide for gross ticket sales for 2024 as reported by Pollstar, which tracks entertainment data. The venue ranked No. 85 globally and No. 54 in the United States for attendance. Total attendance for 2024 was 481,435, generating over $28 million...
Newsom Announces More Federal Aid to Battle Fires in LA County
California has secured a federal grant to support efforts to suppress the Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. The Hurst Fire The Hurst Fire has consumed approximately 500 acres and continues to spread rapidly under high winds, creating dangerous conditions for surrounding communities, according to...
Los Angeles Wildfires Strain Water Supply, Fire Hydrants Run Dry Amid Fierce Blazes
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. Thousands of firefighters were battling at least three separate blazes on Wednesday, from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena. Fire Hydrants in...