US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force against nuclear-armed North Korea US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force against nuclear-armed North Korea

A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier arrived Saturday in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats, which have escalated following a security pact with Russia.

June 23, 2024, 16:09
Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago

Some 175 years after the U.S. government stole land from the chief of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation while he was away visiting relatives, Illinois may soon return it to the tribe.

June 23, 2024, 16:04
Former first lady Melania Trump stays out of the public eye as Donald Trump runs for president Former first lady Melania Trump stays out of the public eye as Donald Trump runs for president

Melania Trump has largely refrained from public appearances. The few exceptions have included a couple of fundraisers in April and their son’s high school graduation.

June 23, 2024, 15:58
Here’s a look at Trump’s VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short Here’s a look at Trump’s VP shortlist and why each contender may get picked or fall short

Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before or perhaps even at next month's Republican National Convention.

June 23, 2024, 21:37
Sika Dwimfo, the 'Godfather of Leimert Park,' dies at 83 Sika Dwimfo, the 'Godfather of Leimert Park,' dies at 83

Sika Dwimfo, the Leimert Park artist, master jeweler, community activist and business owner known by his mononym, died Saturday at 83.

June 24, 2024, 0:08
Officers remove pro-Palestinian encampment at UC Santa Barbara Officers remove pro-Palestinian encampment at UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Barbara officials had sent a message to the group, the UCSB Liberated Zone, that the encampment violated university policies.

June 24, 2024, 0:07
Violent clash outside West L.A. synagogue; 1 carrying 'spiked flag' arrested, police say Violent clash outside West L.A. synagogue; 1 carrying 'spiked flag' arrested, police say

Video on social media shows fistfights among protesters, some of whom are wielding sticks and handles from protest signs as police in riot gear stand nearby.

June 24, 2024, 4:01
TV executive Jamie Kellner, who helped create Fox and the WB, dies at 77 TV executive Jamie Kellner, who helped create Fox and the WB, dies at 77

Jamie Kellner, who helped expand broadcast television by creating Fox and the WB network, and launching shows such as "Married…With Children" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at 77.

June 24, 2024, 2:31
Fire erupts at Costa Mesa park, spurring evacuation warning Fire erupts at Costa Mesa park, spurring evacuation warning

A brush fire broke out at Talbert Regional Park in Costa Mesa on Sunday afternoon, charring about seven acres and churning out heavy smoke.

June 24, 2024, 2:49
At least 29 people shot, 8 fatally, over the weekend, police say; 5 shooting victims were under 18 At least 29 people shot, 8 fatally, over the weekend, police say; 5 shooting victims were under 18

Five of the people shot this weekend were between 16 and 17 years old, according to police reports. Two of them died from their wounds.

June 24, 2024, 1:06