American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
California law requiring federal agents to wear ID blocked by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court blocked a California law that would require federal immigration agents and officers to identify themselves by wearing a badge or another form of ID.
A federal appeals court blocked a California law that would require federal immigration agents and officers to identify themselves by wearing a badge or another form of ID.
Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
Watch: Rockslide incredibly interrupts wedding in Mojave Desert
A couple eloping in the Mojave Desert experienced a dramatic twist during their ceremony when a sudden rockslide tumbled down behind them.
A couple eloping in the Mojave Desert experienced a dramatic twist during their ceremony when a sudden rockslide tumbled down behind them.
Homeowner startles would-be burglars in Toluca Lake
A string of Valley burglaries is under investigation by the LAPD.
A string of Valley burglaries is under investigation by the LAPD.
California reports 3rd rattlesnake death as record heat triggers aggressive season
A string of rattlesnake bites, including a third fatality in Northern California, is prompting safety warnings amid record heat.
A string of rattlesnake bites, including a third fatality in Northern California, is prompting safety warnings amid record heat.
‘Justice for Makayla Settles’: Family outraged as dad faces 3-year sentence after daughter's suicide
Stephen Vincent Chavez faces felony incest charges in Ventura County for the alleged assault of his daughter, Makayla Renee Settles. The 18-year-old died by suicide five months later.
Stephen Vincent Chavez faces felony incest charges in Ventura County for the alleged assault of his daughter, Makayla Renee Settles. The 18-year-old died by suicide five months later.
California law requiring ID for federal immigration agents blocked by appeals court
A federal appeals court issued an injunction against California's 2025 law requiring federal immigration agents to wear visible identification.
A federal appeals court issued an injunction against California's 2025 law requiring federal immigration agents to wear visible identification.
Chemical leak at West Virginia plant kills 2, hospitalizes dozens
A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals on Wednesday.
A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent about 30 others to hospitals on Wednesday.
'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets dies at 67: Report
Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.
Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.
Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
California has three new state parks: Here's where
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
California claims Amazon pressured sellers to boost prices on their sites
California is accusing Amazon of conducting a price-fixing scheme to avoid being undercut by its competitors.
California is accusing Amazon of conducting a price-fixing scheme to avoid being undercut by its competitors.
Makayla Settles family speaks out after hearing
Stephen Vincent Chavez was in court for an early disposition conference on Tuesday, facing felony charges of incest and taking advantage of a position of trust involving his late daughter.
Stephen Vincent Chavez was in court for an early disposition conference on Tuesday, facing felony charges of incest and taking advantage of a position of trust involving his late daughter.
Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs
President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.
President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.
D4vd murder case: LAPD Chief slams ‘far off’ social media theories
Why did it take a year to charge D4vd? LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell details the "complex" forensic challenges and explains why social media theories were so far off.
Why did it take a year to charge D4vd? LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell details the "complex" forensic challenges and explains why social media theories were so far off.
More FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets on sale today
Tickets for all 104 matches will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets for all 104 matches will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 81 latest updates
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 81 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 81 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
'Justice for Makayla Settles': California dad charged with incest, but not rape, after daughter's suicide
Makayla Renee Settles, 18, died by suicide five months after she was allegedly raped by her father, Stephen Vincent Chavez.
Makayla Renee Settles, 18, died by suicide five months after she was allegedly raped by her father, Stephen Vincent Chavez.
Man accused of assaulting daughter before her suicide appears in court
Stephen Vincent Chavez was charged with felony incest, but no rape charges were filed.
Stephen Vincent Chavez was charged with felony incest, but no rape charges were filed.