Charles Ventura
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Group of migrants bused to downtown Los Angeles from Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Gov. Gregg Abbott said the migrants were bused to Los Angeles from Texas because California had declared itself a "sanctuary" for immigrants. → Read More
Driver strikes 25 LA County Sheriff's, police recruits while training; 5 in critical condition
Authorities said the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and police recruits were on a run in the city of Whittier when a vehicle struck them. → Read More
Three dead in shooting at University of Virginia; suspect at large, police say
A suspect was at large and considered armed and dangerous, police said. → Read More
Mariupol evacuation underway; resolution would authorize US intervention: Live Ukraine updates
The mass evacuation of Mariupol began with Ukrainian authorities hoping thousands more residents would escape the devastated city. Live updates. → Read More
Zelenskyy praises Ukrainian bravery; Russia threatens to 'scale up missile attacks' on Kyiv: Live Ukraine updates
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised his country's bravery. Meanwhile, Russia promises to 'scale up missile attacks' on Kyiv. Live updates → Read More
Key Russian warship 'severely' damaged in the Black Sea; Biden commits another $800M: Live Ukraine updates
A Russian warship in the Black Sea was "severely" damaged Wednesday, resulting in crew evacuations. Live updates. → Read More
Ukraine skeptical of Russia's plan to allow civilians to flee as number of refugees reaches 2M: Live updates
More than 2 million people have already fled Ukraine. On Tuesday, safe corridors intended to allow more to escape could open. Live updates. → Read More
Condo building partially collapses in Miami, prompting a massive emergency response
Part of Champlain Towers, a condo in Surfside, Florida, collapsed early Thursday. A search and rescue is underway. → Read More
Manhunt underway for shooter after 2 deputies ambushed in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva expressed frustration over the shooting of two deputies, citing a national wave of anti-police sentiment. → Read More
'Significant explosion' in downtown Los Angeles injures at least 11 firefighters
Several firefighters were injured and multiple buildings caught fire after an explosion rocked downtown Los Angeles, according to authorities. → Read More
El Paso Walmart shooting: What we know about the victims and suspect
At least 20 people were shot to death after a man went on a shooting rampage Saturday at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas. Here's what we know now. → Read More
7.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Southern California: Here's what we know
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Ridgecrest rocked Southern California late Friday, a day after the region was rattled by powerful quakes that ignited fires and raised concerns about even more powerful jolts. → Read More
At least 9 killed after aircraft crashes in Hawaii, authorities say
The Hawaii Department of Transportation says nine were aboard the aircraft when it went down near Dillingham Airfield in the northwest corner of Oahu. → Read More
Sheriff: Helicopter blades struck, killed man at Florida airport
A 62-year-old man was hit in the head and killed while working on a helicopter at a Florida airport, authorities said Thursday. → Read More
Chelsea sign Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund; US star loaned back to German club
Premier League giants Chelsea signed United States men's national soccer team star Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund, the German club announced Wednesday. → Read More
Trump 'smocking' tweet prompts correction from Merriam-Webster; Twitter laughs
President Donald Trump's "smocking" typo on Twitter caused Merriam-Webster and Twitter to erupt in laughter. → Read More
Maná after receiving Latin Grammy honor: We vow to fight for immigrants, women's rights
Legendary Mexican rock band Maná vowed to fight for immigrants and women's rights after being honored at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. → Read More
Man accused of groping woman on flight: Trump 'says it's OK to grab' women's private parts
Bruce Alexander, 49, cited President Trump as he was being arrested after Southwest Flight 5421 landed in Albuquerque, according to an affadavit. → Read More
Man accused of groping woman on flight: Trump 'says it's OK to grab' women's private parts
Bruce Alexander, 49, cited President Trump as he was being arrested after Southwest Flight 5421 landed in Albuquerque, according to an affadavit. → Read More
Man accused of groping woman on flight: Trump 'says it's OK to grab' women's private parts
Bruce Alexander, 49, cited President Trump as he was being arrested after Southwest Flight 5421 landed in Albuquerque, according to an affadavit. → Read More