Los Angeles Times
Applications for jobless benefits reach two-month high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remains in the same historically low range of the last few years.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A lot of planning appears to have gone into abduction
Tention quite like this.
4 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Man pardoned for Jan. 6 pleads guilty to making threats against Jeffries
A New York man accused of threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pleaded guilty Thursday, a year after President Trump pardoned him for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
1 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Assembly bill proposes 10% cap on ticket resales
If approved, AB 1720 would apply only to events in California and not affect sports.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Emphasizing unity at a wide-ranging Games
“Let these Games be a celebration of what unites us, of everything that makes us human,” International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in her speech, her first at an Olympic Games under her leadership.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Iran, U.S. resume indirect talks in Oman with top admiral present
Naval officer serves as a reminder that an aircraft carrier, other warships are nearby.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Kremlin says sides agree quick arms talks needed
Termination of New START left no caps on the two largest atomic arsenals.
4 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Man pardoned for Jan. 6 pleads guilty to making threats against Jeffries
A New York man accused of threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pleaded guilty Thursday, a year after President Trump pardoned him for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
1 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mangione protests as judge sets date for his state trial
Mangione spoke out in court Friday against the prospect of back-to-back trials over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, telling a judge: \"It's the same trial twice.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ex-member testifies about religious group in murder case
Onetime follower of His Way Spirit Led Assemblies describes its leaders, practices.
4 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Tough sledding, but they'll try to break through in luge
MILAN The term \"luge\" has roots in the French word for sled. But luge, the Olympic winter sport, is very much German.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Marilyn Monroe's home faces new bid to tear it down
Brentwood owners sue over landmark designation, seeking damages, demolition.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
She could be the first to swim length of California
Bay Area athlete plans to make her way in the Pacific from Oregon to Mexico this summer in hopes of inspiring others to take on challenges
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A warm embrace from icy Italy
Host nation welcomes a world on edge with a snowy spectacle emphasizing unity.
4 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations around the U.S.
Another major restaurant chain is shrinking in parts of the United States.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.K. police search homes tied to ex-diplomat in Epstein probe
British police on Friday searched two properties linked to ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson as part of a probe into potential misconduct stemming from his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
1 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Sending child to class becomes act of faith
Immigrant families in Minnesota hope federal agents won't detain their children.
5 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Bondi dismisses concerns over Georgia search
Attorney general defends intelligence chief’s involvement in the election case.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
GOP chair targets Omar's husband
Rep. James Comer seeks business records from Democratic lawmaker's spouse.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Just as help arrives — Doncic down
Lakers star sidelined with sore hamstring as Reaves steps up, drops 35 points to lead rally.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mexican-American War has become Trump's favorite expansionist conflict
It was a war fueled by colonialism, launched with the intent of humiliating a weaker country, fought in the name of revenge and waged by a racist president.
4 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Rivals Anthropic, OpenAI prepare dueling ads for Super Bowl
The two artificial intelligence startups behind rival chatbots ChatGPT and Claude are bracing for an existential showdown this year as both need to prove they can grow a business that will make more money than they’re losing.
4 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Newsom walks a thin line on immigrant healthcare
The issue has become increasingly divisive as the governor eyes a presidential bid.
5 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Super Bowl ratings tested without Swiftie effect
NFL viewership has been up throughout season — a promising sign for the big game.
4 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ransom note for Guthrie has key details
A ransom note demanding money in exchange for the return of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother was “carefully crafted” and included details not previously released to the public, according to people who have read it.
5 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
State bill would make fossil fuel companies help pay for insurance
A bill that would make oil and gas companies pay for rising insurance costs due to climate-related disasters was introduced this week in the Legislature.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Disney offers Haunted Mansion as a rental space for themed weddings
IT WILL COST $25,000 to $40,000 to reserve and use the courtyard of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Crown princess apologizes for Epstein contacts
Norway's Mette-Marit has been in spotlight for communications with the sex offender.
3 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Finland improving, but Swiss now isolating
While Finland’s women's hockey team appears to be improving after an outbreak of norovirus depleted its roster and forced the postponement of its first game at the Olympics, Switzerland's players are now isolating after a positive test result for the stomach illness.
2 min |
February 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Back on Olympic stage, Liu goes for bold
She finishes second and shows creativity, growth as U.S. leads team figure skating.
3 min |