
U.S. Army Corps begins clearing tons of fire debris
In a pivotal milestone in Los Angeles County’s long road to recovery from the deadly wildfires in early January, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday began clearing debris…
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Fewer diners, tense restaurant workers amid immigration crackdown
The chilly first two months of the year are usually a peak business period for Teddy’s Red Tacos, where diners indulge in the restaurant’s specialty, birria — spicy, warm and…
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Panamanians say the canal is theirs and always will be
PANAMA CITY — A black, massive Hong Kong-registered ship inched its way through the churning waters of the Panama Canal — guided by tugboats stern and aft, and sweating Panamanians hoisting…
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Man could go to prison after books tossed onto U.S. 101 during protest
A Los Angeles man was charged with felony vandalism Monday after he allegedly threw books at cars on the freeway downtown during recent protests against President Trump’s immigration and deportation…
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U.S. Senate Begins Budget Reconciliation Markup
Budget Reconciliation Process Begins The Senate Budget Committee will hold a two-day markup on its budget resolution, officially kickstarting the reconciliation process. The resolution includes directions for committee work focused on…
Read More »Column: Trump isn’t an isolationist but a bully; that hurts the U.S.
WASHINGTON — When President Trump announced last week that the United States will take over the war-blasted Gaza Strip, expel its Palestinian population and build a high-end beach resort, most of the…
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U.S. Marine from California one of 4 killed in Philippines plane crash
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A U.S. Marine from California was identified by military officials Sunday as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in a…
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Trump administration is also going after immigrants who live here legally. It has them terrified
WASHINGTON — Maria Eugenia Torres Ramirez never sought to reside in the United States illegally. A political activist from Venezuela who fiercely opposes President Nicolas Maduro, she approached border agents in Del…
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Syracuse Law Pointed Student Leader Toward Career with U.S. Army JAG Corps
Brett VanBuren L’25 went to college at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with the intention of serving his country. But, his college plans were sidelined by an injury…
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Trump’s call for U.S. takeover of Gaza hits wall of opposition
TEL AVIV — President Trump’s declaration that the United States wants to “take over” the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and permanently resettle Palestinians living there was met Wednesday with a mixture of scorn…
Read More »News Analysis: The Trump administration’s budding bromance with El Salvador’s leader
GUATEMALA CITY — While the Biden administration criticized Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s strong-armed governing style, the Trump administration sees him as its new best friend in Latin America. Bukele made a name…
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A tariff loophole is closing for China’s Shein and Temu
President Trump’s tariffs could reshape one of retail’s most booming sectors: fast fashion. Hefty taxes on imports from the U.S.’ biggest trading partners have been averted at least temporarily by…
Read More »How Trump’s foreign policy is opening doors for China in Latin America
During a nine-day trip through Latin America in the fall, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina and inaugurated a $3-billion Chinese-funded…
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Hundreds of L.A. students join immigration protests; City Hall vandalized, police say
Mass demonstrations against President Trump’s crackdown on immigration continued for a third day in downtown Los Angeles, with hundreds of students walking out of class Tuesday to join the march…
Read More »Elon Musk’s grip on U.S. government spending raises questions
The world’s richest man, acting as an unelected “efficiency” consultant to President Trump, has in recent days managed the rare feat of overshadowing his boss — presuming to storm into…
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ACLU sues Trump administration for ending asylum at southern border
The ACLU sued the Trump administration for shutting down most avenues to asylum, a move that has thrown the immigration system into chaos, sowed confusion at the southern border and…
Read More »Mexico, Canada reach deals to avert U.S. tariffs for at least a month
MEXICO CITY — Mexico and Canada have managed to avoid U.S. tariffs — for now — after their leaders came to last-minute agreements with President Trump. But barring another late-hour deal, tariffs…
Read More »Trump delays tariffs on Mexico by one month, easing markets
WASHINGTON — Stocks largely recovered from an early tumble Monday after President Trump confirmed he would delay imposing tariffs on Mexico for a month. But other massive tariffs that were announced this…
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Trump antisemitism order puts California universities on alert
An executive order from President Trump promoting a federal crackdown on campus antisemitism and his threats to cancel visas of pro-Palestinian international students have put California university leaders and activists…
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