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…
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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…
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre answers critics by leading his team to World Cup knockout round
Some questioned whether it was best to hire Javier Aguirre for a third stint leading the Mexican national team, but…
Long list of U.S. concessions to Iran raises specter of a ‘lost war’
Details of the framework peace agreement were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long…
Mexico hopes to put nerves behind it against South Korea in key World Cup match
After letting emotions hamper their precision during an emotional World Cup opener, Mexico is pushing for a sharper effort against…
Chabria: Trump goes after Newsom’s wife? Unsurprising, but also a new level of authoritarianism
The Department of Justice investigating Jennifer Siebel Newsom has all the appearances of the Trump administration seeking to stop a…