California
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she intends to pick the city’s next police chief by the end of the month. She has refused to name the finalists, but two candidates were seen visiting her residence this week and a third is also said to be in the running.
Sept. 19, 2024
World & Nation
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to war-ravaged Ukraine with the promise of fresh energy funds to get the nation through the winter.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has dismissed allegations from his country’s jailed ex-security chief that he has links to drug cartels.
Sept. 18, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
‘Encanto’ and ‘Zootopia’ director Jared Bush has been named chief creative officer at Walt Disney Animation as Jennifer Lee steps back and returns to filmmaking for ‘Frozen 3’ and ‘Frozen 4.’
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen puts women in many of the top roles on her new team for her next five-year tenure at the head of the bloc.
Sept. 17, 2024
The U.N. chief says the United Nations offered to monitor any cease-fire in Gaza and is demanding an end to the worst death and destruction he has seen.
Sept. 9, 2024
California state Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) was sued Thursday by her former chief of staff for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation for rejecting her unwanted sexual advances. Through her attorney, Alvarado-Gil has denied the claims.
Sept. 8, 2024
Volker Turk didn’t mention leaders or countries by name, but alluded to a schedule that includes votes to come in Georgia, Tunisia and the U.S.
Dr. Mark Ghaly will be stepping down as head of the California Health and Human Services Agency, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Sept. 6, 2024
Sports
A last-gasp drive by the Ravens falls short when Isaiah Likely’s toe comes down out of bounds on a would-be touchdown catch in the Chiefs’ 27-20 win.
Sept. 5, 2024