Los Angeles Times
Jan. 6 plaque honoring Capitol police off display
On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy that day is nowhere to be found.
5 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A crafty, cutthroat politician rises in Venezuela
Then Venezuela’s foreign minister, Rodríguez directed Citgo — a subsidiary of the state oil company — to make a $500,000 donation to the president’s inauguration.
5 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
After fires, 'the hardest year of our lives'
Anniversary draws outpouring from survivors. 'There is no right or wrong way to process grief.'
6 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.S. seizes pair of sanctioned oil tankers
The move signals an intent to control the global distribution of Venezuela petroleum.
5 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Use of force by NYPD officers surged 20% last year
Use of force by members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) surged 20% last year to 11,746 incidents — a record high since the department began detailed record-keeping about the issue in 2016, according to a police department report quietly posted online in recent days.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Their screen time was brief, but they made the most of it
These actors from 'Hamnet,' 'One Battle After Another' and 'The History of Sound' delivered some of the year's most memorable performances in just a few scenes
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trump is not 'America First.' What's his true goal?
The president who promised domestic solutions instead ordered 626 overseas strikes last year
4 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Senator's censure could backfire
Re \"Hegseth censures Democrat over his remarks to troops,\" Jan. 6
1 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
André Gaines discusses his film adaptation of Amiri Baraka's seminal work 'Dutchman'
The AmNews had an exclusive interview with the producer, writer, and director André Gaines on his film “The Dutchman,” a psychological thriller, which opened in theaters on Jan. 2, after a screening at the African Diaspora International Film Festival in New York City.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
St. John's men's hoop squad labors to live up to high expectations
Led by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, St. John's had reasonably high hopes they could win the NCAA men's title this season.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
It's game on for conference action for NYC Division I women's hoops
After two months of traveling and matching up against new opponents, this is the time of year when things get serious for Division I basketball.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
'Avengers: Doomsday' is set to usher X-Men into the MCU
A teaser for the Marvel film includes major characters from former Fox film series.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Notorious Santana school shooter could go free
Man who killed two in San Diego County in 2001 when he was 15 is granted a sentencing.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Parker receives prize, ponders future
The iconic actor reflects on Globes honor, her 52-year career and books.
8 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
'Dead Man's Wire' never explains why
Gus Van Sant’s true story of a TV hostage situation mostly sticks to the aesthetics.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Little getting past netminder Porth
Goalkeeper is a major reason Palos Verdes began this week atop rankings in California.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Getting back in rhythm of life
Musicians affected by last year's fires found some relief from the MusiCares charity.
6 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Defense rests? Not for Shula
Coordinator eyes head coaching job, but he's set on fine-tuning Rams
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Israel's top diplomat visits breakaway territory
His government’s decision to recognize Somaliland has been widely condemned.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A historic Hollywood motel goes up in flames
Fire occurs as Cultural Heritage Commission was considering the inn for preservation.
4 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Job market is killer in Park’s ‘No Other Choice’
International People’s Choice Award at Toronto, starts off all too familiarly.
3 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
European leaders say Greenland ‘belongs to its people’
Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on President Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland.
4 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
24 Venezuelan officers killed in U.S. operation
At least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the dead-of-night U.S. military operation to capture Nicolas Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face federal drug charges, officials said Tuesday.
4 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
5 years later, Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to Capitol
Five years ago outside the White House, departing President Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — “and I'll be there with you” — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.
5 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ex-Apple engineers launch startup to improve robots' vision
Top members of the team behind Apple Inc.'s Face ID are launching a startup to develop technology to help robots see better and move more safely in the world around them.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Death toll tied to protests in Iran rises to at least 36
Protesters angry over Iran’s ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas and dispersing demonstrators as the rest of the market shut down.
4 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Pope Leo closes Holy Year with critique of consumerism
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vatican's 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerist and anti-foreigner sentiments, capping a Jubilee that reportedly saw some 33 million pilgrims flock to Rome and a historic transition from one pontiff to another.
3 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trump's speech aimed at rallying GOP lawmakers
President Trump on Tuesday defended his actions during the Capitol attack five years ago, joked about being liberal-minded to win the votes of transgender people and mocked a predecessor's use of a wheelchair while delivering a meandering speech to House Republicans as the party enters a crucial election year facing a razor-thin majority in the House.
3 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Holiday shoppers spent big online
E-commerce buyers shelled out a record $2578 billion in last two months of 2025.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Allies make Ukraine security guarantees
EU and other leaders say they will provide support to deter any future Russian attack.
4 min |