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Dire fire warning for LA area pushed back as winds ease

Dire fire warning for LA area pushed back as winds ease

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Easing winds delivered a brief but much-needed reprieve to firefighters Tuesday as they battled two massive blazes burning in the Los Angeles area, and the National Weather Service pushed back its unusually dire warning of critical
South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained in massive law-enforcement effort

South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained in massive law-enforcement effort

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investig
Hamas OKs draft agreement of a Gaza ceasefire and the release of some hostages, officials say

Hamas OKs draft agreement of a Gaza ceasefire and the release of some hostages, officials say

CAIRO (AP) — Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday.
California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs

California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s efforts to limit pollution from diesel-powered trains and big rigs were stalled in anticipation of pushback from the incoming Trump administration.
Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners

Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S.
Britain's Princess of Wales says her cancer is in remission

Britain's Princess of Wales says her cancer is in remission

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales said Tuesday that her cancer is in remission after she spent the day supporting other cancer patients at the hospital where she received treatment.
New Orleans Police can begin the process of ending federal oversight

New Orleans Police can begin the process of ending federal oversight

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Police Department can begin ending its longstanding federal oversight , a judge ruled Tuesday in response to a request from the city and the Justice Department to wind down monitoring.
California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs

California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California withdrew requests Tuesday for the federal government to allow the state to enforce rules limiting emissions from diesel-powered trains and big rigs in anticipation of the Trump administration rejecting them.
Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway

Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — House Democrats boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session Tuesday in an effort to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary one-seat majority to remove one of their members.
Top DC prosecutor: Trump pardons couldn't erase impact of Capitol riot convictions

Top DC prosecutor: Trump pardons couldn't erase impact of Capitol riot convictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pardoning rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol four years ago can't erase the truth about what happened that day, the top federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C., said Tuesday as he prepares to leave office.