Go to Source Author: Lior Soroka
Live updates: Israelis and Palestinians laud ceasefire deal aiming to end war in Gaza
The ceasefire deal’s first phase, if successful, would halt fighting in Gaza to release hostages in exchange for Israel’s release of Palestinian prisoners. Go to Source Author: Abbie Cheeseman, Kelly …
Remaining trekkers rescued from Mount Everest after snowstorm
The final group of 15 hikers stranded on the Chinese side of Mount Everest have made it down safely and are receiving medical care, state media said. Go to Source …
After Palisades fire failures, L.A. promises to beef up staffing during high-risk fire weather
Challenges faced during the Palisades fire included an ineffective process for recalling off-duty firefighters and top fire officials with little experience handling a major incident. Read full story Author: Alene …
Timeline: Two fateful hours that planted the seeds of destruction in Pacific Palisades
On Wednesday, federal prosecutors offered a detailed timeline about what they allege caused the fire, which charred 23,400 acres and leveled more than 6,800 structures, including many homes in Pacific …
Son of missionaries accused of setting destructive Palisades fire
In the Hollywood neighborhood where he lived and worked as an Uber driver, one acquaintance described suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht as ‘a really nice guy.’ Read full story Author: Matt Hamilton, …
Bipartisan measure to restrict Trump’s war powers fails in Senate
A bipartisan Senate resolution to restrain Trump’s ability to wage war against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers failed in a 48-51 vote. Go to Source Author: Noah Robertson, Katie Tarrant, Ellen …
Trump, Hamas officials say Gaza ceasefire deal ‘very close’
A senior Hamas official said late Wednesday that an agreement to end the war in Gaza was “imminent.” Go to Source Author: Claire Parker, Abbie Cheeseman, Lior Soroka, Heba Farouk …
With Mideast Deal, Trump Is on the Brink of a Major Diplomatic Accomplishment
For President Trump, success in brokering a cease-fire is the ultimate test of his self-described goal as a deal maker and a peacemaker. Go to Source Author: David E. Sanger …
What We Know About the Remaining Hostages in Gaza
Israel says that there are still about 20 living hostages in Gaza, along with the bodies of around 25 others. Details of their release remain unclear. Go to Source Author: …
Texas’ Blue-State Deployments Shred Relations Between Governors
State leaders have prided themselves on finding bipartisan consensus, but President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops from Texas to Illinois has ripped the veneer off that image. Go to …
Here’s what’s under negotiation in Gaza ceasefire talks
Trump’s framework to end the war in Gaza is the basis for talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt, with Qatari, Turkish and the U.S. officials involved. Go to Source …
Senior U.S. negotiators join Gaza ceasefire talks as momentum builds
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner joined Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt, signaling some hope for a breakthrough, though major sticking points remain. Go to Source Author: Claire Parker, Abbie Cheeseman, …
Before Trump Ordered In Troops, Federal Officers Called Portland Protests ‘Low Energy’
Oregon officials say the atmosphere outside an ICE building that has drawn daily demonstrations since June has grown worse since the president’s threats. Go to Source Author: Hamed Aleaziz, Adam …
Suspect arrested in destructive Palisades fire, sources say
Authorities will announce an arrest in connection with the devastating Palisades fire, law enforcement sources said, and are expected to announce a cause of the blaze. Read full story Author: …
What caused the massive El Segundo explosion? Refinery experts have some theories
Although refinery fires are not unheard of, industry experts say the sheer scale of the El Segundo fire last week raises concerns about what went wrong and requires a thorough …
‘I don’t want this all on camera,’ gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter says in testy interview
After a reporter asked Porter what she would say to those who voted for President Trump, the gubernatorial candidate said she wouldn’t need their support. Read full story Author: Seema …
That’s no schnitzel! E.U. moves to ban using meat names for veggie fare.
More and more European shoppers are buying imitation schnitzel, bratwurst and steak made from plants but some politicians say only real meat should use those names. Go to Source Author: …
Russia escalates warning as Trump considers sale of Tomahawks to Ukraine
The warning is part of a concerted Russian effort to deter President Donald Trump from giving Ukraine access to the missiles, repeating a tactic Moscow has used throughout the war. …
The Real Lesson of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel
The roiling kerfuffle in late night network television demonstrates how confused, hypocritical, and angry Americans have become. Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel should have been canceled long ago. They have …