West

Crime 10 hours ago

FBI captures Bangladeshi fugitive extradited in massive online child sextortion case

A Bangladeshi man accused of running a massive international sextortion scheme targeting hundreds of minors was extradited from Malaysia to face federal charges.

Idaho 14 hours ago

Teens inspired by ‘Scream’ recorded ‘first kill’ plot before stabbing classmate to death

A buried videotape revealed the disturbing truth behind Cassie Jo Stoddart's murder - her teen friends documented their deadly plans in shocking detail.

Politics 16 hours ago

'Utterly unaffordable': Study reveals how deep blue city's minimum wage law is ravaging key industry

Los Angeles hotels reportedly cut 650 jobs as new minimum wage law takes effect, with more layoffs expected as wages rise to $30 per hour by 2028.

Politics 1 day ago

California Rep Darrell Issa to retire, endorses Jim Desmond to succeed him

California Rep. Darrell Issa announced his retirement after 25 years and endorsed San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond for the newly redrawn 48th District seat.

Coast Guard 1 day ago

Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies after medical evacuation mission off Washington coast turns tragic

U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Tyler Jaggers died after being injured during a medical evacuation mission off Cape Flattery, Washington.

Children's Health 1 day ago

Trump admin squashes controversial Biden rule forcing foster homes to affirm children's LGBTQ+ status

Trump officials moved to erase a Biden-era foster care rule forcing parents to affirm their child's LGBTQ+ status, arguing it deterred faith-based families.

Crime 1 day ago

Man who was on parole after prior violent offenses now accused in 4 murders

A Colorado parolee once deemed “very high" risk is now charged in four killings across three counties after being released on parole. He is now being held without bond.

Illegal Immigrants 1 day ago

Father of girl injured by illegal migrant truck driver slams ‘insensitive’ rhetoric during Noem hearing

The father of girl injured by alleged illegal immigrant truck driver urges lawmakers to prioritize American safety during emotional House Judiciary hearing testimony.

Voting 1 day ago

California voter ID initiative clears signature threshold, setting up November showdown with Newsom

A petition to require voter ID and allow only U.S. citizens to vote has blown well past the required 875,000-signature threshold to be added to the ballot.

Los Angeles 2 days ago

Federal agents arrest 12 alleged members of LA's massive 18th Street gang drug trafficking operation

Federal law and order operation targets LA's largest street gang as authorities arrest alleged 18th Street members using homeless tents for drugs.