BEIRUT — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria gained speed on Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and with the government forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by an opposition war monitor and...
Trump, Macron, and Zelenskyy Hold Surprise Three-Way Meeting in Paris
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris on Saturday with a full a dose of presidential pomp and they held an impromptu meeting with Ukraine's Volodymr Zelenskyy on a day that mixed pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. Trump's Arrival and Meeting with Macron Trump,...
Roman, Herbert Try to Get Chargers’ Offense Back on Track for Game at KC
EL SEGUNDO — Greg Roman has faced his share of criticism in his first year as the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator. With his unit struggling to reach the end zone over the past 2 1/2 games, Roman put the onus on himself to make sure there are improvements going...
Love Bulldogs? Chewie Seeks a Loving Home for Snuggles
Meet Chewie, a lilac-colored English Bulldog with a heart as big as his 53-pound frame. At 3 ½ years old, this neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated pup is ready for his next chapter. Chewie is a friendly guy who balances bursts of energy with an affection for lounging beside his...
Raising Resilient Kids: 10 Powerful Phrases for Mental Strength
Psychotherapist Amy Morin emphasizes that raising mentally strong children goes beyond telling them to "toughen up." Instead, it's about equipping them with skills to tackle challenges, manage emotions, and believe in themselves. In her book "13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do," Morin outlines 10 simple yet powerful phrases parents...
Traveling This Christmas? Watch Out for These Scams
Christmas is an exciting time for family gatherings and travel, but it's also a peak period for scammers to strike. It can be easier than you think to fall victim to a scam, especially during the busy holiday season when you might overlook details you would normally catch. If you're...
Top 10 Songs of 2024: ‘Texas Hold ‘Em,’ ‘Not Like Us,’ ‘Igual Que Un ÁNgel’ and More
NEW YORK — Ten of the best songs of the year, as determined by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman, in no particular order. "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," Shaboozey It is not only the biggest song of the year, but one of the longest-reigning No. 1s of all time, as...
High Schools Moved on From College for All. Will Trump Come Through for Job Training?
In this politically charged era, there's one thing both parties agree on: the benefits of high school career pathways. With strong bipartisan support, career and technical education programs are poised to be a centerpiece of education policy over the next few years — both federally and in California. That's good...
Will Juan Soto Top Shohei Ohtani’s Deal? It Depends on the Accounting Tricks
NEW YORK — Deciding whether Juan Soto tops Shohei Ohtani for baseball's largest contract could be in the eye of the beholder because of all the deferred money in Ohtani's deal. Ohtani agreed last December to a $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, easily exceeding the previous...
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Announces Bid for Top Oversight Job as Democrats Push for Generational Change
WASHINGTON — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced a bid Friday to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, the latest example of generational shakeup that is beginning to ripple across the Democratic Party in the wake of their election losses this year. The New York lawmaker, who at 35...