President Trump’s extraordinary comments were the latest iteration of his unsubstantiated claims that U.S. elections are rigged as Republicans face potentially big losses next year. Go to Source Author: Erica …
L.A. politicians call on Casey Wasserman to resign from Olympics committee
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said controversy around LA28 head Casey Wasserman is a distraction. Read full story Author: Dakota Smith
Savannah Guthrie will no longer be part of NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage
The ‘Today’ co-host will remain in the U.S. as law enforcement officials continue to search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Read full story Author: Stephen Battaglio
Savannah Guthrie’s mom ‘taken,’ sheriff says; blood drops are found and ransom questions raised
Details continue to emerge about the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. Read full story Author: Richard Winton, Grace Toohey, Clara Harter
Statewide human trafficking crackdown led to hundreds of arrests, L.A. authorities say
Top law enforcement officials in Los Angeles said they mobilized federal, state and local agencies throughout California, arresting suspects on suspicion of sex crimes and ensuring that victims were “safely …
Attorneys for man killed by off-duty ICE agent call on California A.G. to investigate
Attorneys for Keith Porter Jr. — who was shot and killed by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year’s Eve — called for California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta to take …
L.A. stopped a couple from demolishing Marilyn Monroe’s home. Now, they’re suing
The owners of the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 are suing the city of L.A. and Mayor Karen Bass for the right to demolish the property. Read …
House Cancels Contempt Vote As Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to be deposed this month by an investigative panel but requested that it be in public, a request that the Republican chairman ignored. Go to …
U.K. Investigates Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties
Peter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Go to Source Author: Stephen Castle and Lizzie Dearden …
Jeffrey Epstein’s Trust Reveals Beneficiaries of His Fortune
Jeffrey Epstein wanted most of his money to go to his girlfriend. Mr. Epstein’s brother and a Harvard math professor were also named beneficiaries. Go to Source Author: Matthew Goldstein …
Trump, Changing Course, Throws Harvard Deal Talks Into Chaos
In the latest example of his mercurial negotiating style, President Trump went from dropping his ask for a $200 million fine to demanding $1 billion from the university. Go to …
Walmart Joins Tech Giants With $1 Trillion Market Valuation
The company’s rapid e-commerce growth and push into automation and artificial intelligence propelled its stock into the trillion-dollar club. Go to Source Author: Kailyn Rhone https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Meets with Trump at the White House
President Trump was meeting privately with President Gustavo Petro of Colombia on Tuesday. They have clashed in the past, but there are signs that tensions are easing. Go to Source …
‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home
A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida. Go to Source Author: David Yaffe-Bellany …
Trump’s Kennedy Center Shutdown Plan Jolts Workers and Performers
The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future. Go to Source Author: …
Disney names theme parks head Josh D’Amaro as new CEO
D’Amaro, who joined Disney in 1998, has been tapped to succeed Bob Iger as chief executive of the legendary company, besting three other internal candidates for the high-profile post. Read …
Lawmakers demand insurers explain tough requirements for payouts to wildfire victims
Sen. Adam Schiff and 15 members of California’s congressional delegation sent a letter Monday to major insurers demanding to know why they are allegedly subjecting L.A. wildfire survivors to claims …
Disney’s CEO succession: A timeline of key events
A timeline of key developments in the succession drama that has enveloped Disney in recent years. Read full story Author: Meg James, Samantha Masunaga
Blood found inside home of Savannah Guthrie’s mom. ‘Today’ host says, ‘raise your prayers’
Details continue to emerge about the scene at Nancy Guthrie’s home. Sources said there were signs of a break-in. It’s unclear whose blood was found inside the house. Read full …
California colleges scramble to fill gaps left by federal grant cuts to Latino students
Grant money had gone toward lab upgrades, paid undergraduate research grants and grad-school fellowships that benefited all students. Read full story Author: Olivia Sanchez