More parents under scrutiny by prosecutors in college admissions scandal

Several parents who haven't been previously charged, and their attorneys, have been informed they are the subject of the federal inquiry, sources say.

Lady Gaga! Gwen Stefani! Beto O’Rourke! White House hopeful joins Vegas celebrity parade

Even in crowded Democratic field, early-state voters flock to see long shots

Many of the Democratic hopefuls likely have almost no shot to win the nomination, but voters in early states are still up for grabs and eager to hear from even long shots.

Reviled predator, often a target of ‘coyote whacking,’ is gaining a flicker of respect

The coyote has been hunted in every way — burned, gassed, poisoned, run over by snowmobiles and shot. Now, coyotes are getting a bit of respect and a push for basic protections.

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Big backyards and pools are California’s past. Apartment buildings are its future