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Category: World
Trump may end legal protection for 350,000 Haitians and Syrians, Supreme Court rules
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration may end the Temporary Protected Status granted to more than 350,000 Haitians and Syrians whose […]
Gun owners may carry a weapon into stores, Supreme Court rules, rejecting a California law
WASHINGTON — Licensed gun owners have a right to carry a concealed firearm into stores and other private places unless the owner objects, the Supreme Court […]
Mystery surrounds bizarre 'El Chapo' letters sent to federal court in Brooklyn
As the top boss of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán ran a multinational drug-smuggling enterprise despite being functionally illiterate, having dropped out of […]
Venezuela earthquake: Staggering destruction signals urgent warning for California
The devastation from two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday offers a stark warning for California and other seismically vulnerable areas of the toll […]
Mexico celebrates magical World Cup win over Czechia at rowdy Azteca Stadium
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s national team overcame a lackluster first half to beat Czechia thanks to a dream second half that allowed it to finish the […]
Trump refuses to sign landmark housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID law
WASHINGTON — President Trump canceled his planned signing Wednesday of the landmark housing bill Congress passed this week, in a striking decision to jeopardize a rare bipartisan […]
Mexico has chance to test more of roster, build momentum in group stage finale
GUADALAJARA, México. — With first place in Group A secured after two wins in two matches, the Mexican national team heads into its final group stage match […]
US defence secy Pete Hegseth cancels Israel visit as Trump says Iran ceasefire 'over': Report
United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has cancelled a planned visit to Israel as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, […]
Mexico's palm wine has been a fascinating culinary bridge to the Philippines since 1565
On a sidewalk in a middle-class neighborhood of Colima city, the Bejarano family is selling tuba, a refreshing fermented drink made from the fresh, sweet […]
Congress passes landmark housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan votes
WASHINGTON — The House passed Congress’ most significant housing legislation in decades on Tuesday, sending the bill to President Trump’s desk — a bid by both parties […]
Inmates may not sue prison officials who violate their religious rights, Supreme Court rules
WASHINGTON — Prison inmates whose religious rights are clearly violated by guards and wardens may not sue them for damages, a divided Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. […]
Ex-U.S. ambassador says Mexico's former president feared Sinaloa boss would expose corrupt officials
MEXICO CITY — A new memoir by an ex-U.S. ambassador in Mexico — who wrote that former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador feared that a drug kingpin […]
Iran soccer team leaves note at SoFi Stadium thanking L.A. for World Cup hospitality
The Iran soccer team left a note in its SoFi Stadium locker room thanking Los Angeles-area fans for their hospitality. The Iranians made history with […]
Supreme Court says ex-LAPD officer may be sued for excessive force in street shooting
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court refused Monday to block an excessive force lawsuit against a former Los Angeles Police Department officer who shot and killed a knife-wielding […]
Alan Greenspan, longtime head of the Federal Reserve, dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve Board chairman who presided over a long period of economic stability and prosperity and was accorded rock-star status in […]
Why an ancient battle feels closer than ever in one war-weary Lebanese town
NABATIEH, Lebanon — Sweating under a powerful afternoon sun, the crowd slapped their chests in time with the chanter’s cry, his mournful refrain echoing over the […]
In L.A., as in other U.S. cities, democratic socialists are poised to expand power at City Hall
Democratic socialists are looking to extend their power in Los Angeles City Hall this fall with their biggest prizes yet: mayor and city attorney. Mayoral […]
Guadalajara protesters accuse Hyundai of using World Cup to hide 'dirty supply chain'
GUADALAJARA, México — While Mexico defeated South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday in front of an elated crowd, protesters outside expressed a very different view of […]
Much of Latin America is embracing MAGA. Here's why
WASHINGTON — Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to crush criminal groups and slash government programs. He promises to bomb “narco-terrorist” camps and build […]