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Iran war ceasefire grows increasingly shaky after Trump rejects Tehran’s latest proposal
Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war. Their ceasefire is growing increasingly shaky.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end
Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of disregarding President Donald Trump’s request to stop and during a 72-hour ceasefire.
Last resorts in Primm, the former State Line at California-Nevada border, to close permanently
Primm Valley Resorts was the area's last full-time casino. Whiskey Pete’s closed in December 2024, and Buffalo Bill’s ceased 24-7 operations in July. Owners have a new use in mind…
Orange County’s 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide is here to help you cast your ballot
Find how candidates responded to the questions we posed about important issues facing our community — and more.
Many California colleges, universities, public schools impacted by nationwide Canvas breach
"Instructure is working diligently to gather more information and get systems restored," the CSU wrote on its website.
More overnight closures for 605 Freeway between Cerritos and Irwindale
The work is part of the $260 million Super 605 corridor project to rehabilitate the 605 from Long Beach to the San Gabriel Valley.
Mother and son both diagnosed with cancer go through scary journey together
Mother's Day also has new meaning — both say they understand very clearly that tomorrows can't be taken for granted and that the honor and love of Mother's Day isn't…
Evacuations begin for passengers on MV Hondius cruise ship off Tenerife hit by hantavirus
Spanish nationals were the first to leave the MV Hondius, which reached Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off West Africa’s coast, early Sunday.
2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus after being evacuated from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak.
Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat
The Amazon plays a crucial part in regulating the global climate by storing carbon dioxide.