Mexican officials vow new safety protocols after World Cup celebrations turn deadly
After a World Cup celebration turned deadly, Mexican officials vowed to strengthen safety protocols ahead of their team's Sunday match…
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Trump wants to show off D.C. for the Fourth. His construction is in the way
Trump has fixated on making changes to the nation's capital in his second term. ...
When three presidents died on the Fourth of July, Americans saw the work of God
On July 4, 1831, James Monroe died from heart failure and tuberculosis at his daughter's house in New York City.…
Supreme Court turns away Alan Dershowitz’s defamation suit against CNN
Justice Clarence Thomas says the court should 'reconsider' past rulings that protect press from libel suits. ...
Before Venezuela earthquakes, engineers warned tall buildings could collapse atop soft soil
For years, engineers worried about how collapse-prone Venezuela's buildings could be in an earthquake. The big problem, they warned, was…
Venezuela death toll nears 1,000 as aid workers from L.A. and across the globe arrive
L.A. County dispatched a 73-person contingent to Venezuela, including search-and-rescue teams, canine units, doctors and structural experts. ...
Mystery surrounds bizarre ‘El Chapo’ letters sent to federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y.
More than 20 handwritten letters attributed to Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Chapo' have been sent to his trial venue. But…
Congress passes landmark housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan votes
Measures to provide federal funding for new housing in big cities could be particularly significant to California. ...
Iran soccer team leaves note at SoFi Stadium thanking L.A. for World Cup hospitality
The Iran soccer team thanked fans in L.A. after making history while tying its first two World Cup games at…