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Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela
President Donald Trump says a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called “the infamous leader” of the Tren de Aragua gang.
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US fans were ready to represent at World Cup in LA
The FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off in North America, and on Friday, June 12, thousands of amped-up U.S. fans – and Paraguay supporters as well – made their…
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani out of lineup, day to day with knee injury
Ohtani left Thursday’s game early with discomfort in his left knee. He had an MRI on Friday which showed no structural damage just “wear and tear,” according to Dodgers manager…
Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won’t harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is unlikely to be harmful to consumers.
Kids’ nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee
A youth-soccer nonprofit in Seattle has returned 20 free World Cup tickets to protest the U.S. decision to bar Somali referee Omar Artan from entering the country.
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‘Democrats want to win’: Platner’s support reflects a changing party in the Trump era
Democrats are rallying behind Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a series of controversies that might have derailed a Democratic campaign during the height of the #MeToo movement.
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Flag Day is Sunday: The Stars and Stripes is 250 years old
Here’s how our national anthem was inspired by the flag flying at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
World Cup: Canada scores late to earn draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina
In Toronto, late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance.
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Valencia High Graduation 2026: Our best photos of the ceremony
Valencia High handed diplomas to its graduating Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 11.
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Santa Ana set to finalize 2026-27 budget, about $427 million expected to be spent on day-to-day operations
But city officials say said future costs are expected to grow faster than revenues, driven in part by inflation, labor agreements, contract costs and pension obligations.