World & Nation
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term for fatally shooting a transgender woman in Minneapolis last year.
Sept. 12, 2024
Movies
A decade after winning her Oscar, Nyong’o is taking on projects that strike a personal resonance, including the animated sci-fi adventure “The Wild Robot.”
Sept. 6, 2024
In over-the-top attacks, Donald Trump calls Vice President Kamala Harris a communist, sometimes even a fascist. Why his wild swings aren’t connecting.
Sept. 2, 2024
Climate & Environment
As the Big Bear Alpine Zoo came under threat from the 39,000-acre Line fire, staffers evacuated most of its animals to sunny Palm Desert.
Sept. 18, 2024
As governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz has passed dozens of climate and environment initiatives — many of which mirror California’s own ambitious goals.
Aug. 19, 2024
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ has won her primary race in Minnesota.
Aug. 14, 2024
California
FireSat, a constellation of more than 50 satellites, will be able to detect wildfires as small as the size of a classroom, about 16 by 16 feet, Google said in an announcement.
Sept. 17, 2024
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires across northern Portugal blamed for the deaths and forcing residents to flee their homes.
Humidity, cooler temperatures help tip the odds against three California wildland fires at lower levels but peaks remain dry.
Sept. 15, 2024
Business
Stocks close a wild, whipsaw week for Wall Street with modest gains on Friday.
Aug. 9, 2024