U.S. & World

The Supreme Court is declining to hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change.

The section of Jack Smith’s report that deals with Donald Trump’s actions on Jan. 6 and his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss could be released as soon as Tuesday.

A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat.

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would forgive student debt for more than 150,000 borrowers.

Newly released maps show structures destroyed and damaged by the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.

The Eaton and Palisades fires in the Los Angeles area continue to burn thousands of acres.

A ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas is “on the brink of coming to fruition,” President Joe Biden said Monday.

Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, face headwinds.

Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive new rocket early Monday because of technical trouble.

The number of deaths being investigated as fire-related has risen to 24, including 16 from the Eaton Fire in and around Altadena, and eight connected to the Palisades Fire in the city of Los Angeles.

An Eaton Canyon couple captured video that illustrates how quickly flames from the Eaton Fire spread in the first hours after it ignited on an extremely windy night in Altadena.

Vice President-elect JD Vance said Sunday who he thinks should and shouldn’t receive presidential pardons for their actions during the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

A man whose home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire had a tearful reunion with his beloved dog after it ran away amid evacuation orders.

Tree advocates have confronted increasing drought, bad trimming and objections from neighbors who resent leaves and sap.