Notoriously hazardous South L.A. oil wells finally plugged after decades of community pressure

AllenCo, the site’s since 2009, repeatedly flouted the environmental regulations, and eventually the company had to plug the company and unplug the unvigorously. The archdiocese of Los Angeles is located across the street from several buildings and less than 1,000 feet from St. Vincent School.

African Union opens summit amid youth anger over ‘old leaders’

The 39th African Union Summit is being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Saturday and Sunday. The theme of the summit is water and sanitation. It will focus on the continent's response to climate change and humanitarian crises following foreign aid cuts from the U.S.

He ran, but he can’t keep hiding: Pressure mounts for Andrew to talk to police

Gordon Brown believes Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should face police questioning over Jeffrey Epstein. Sarah Owen, chair of the Commons women and equalities committee, thinks it's time for him to answer both to the police and parliament. MPs can no longer afford to be deferential when it comes to the royals.

Deadline looming for Colorado River agreement: Here's how it could affect NorCal

Saturday, February 14 is the deadline for seven western states to come to some kind of agreement over the Colorado River. Some of those states refuse mandatory conservation measures, opting for voluntary action. Northern California supplies 30% of Southern California's water demands. Southern California takes about one-third of Colorado River's total flow. The rest goes to urban areas and homes.

Iran’s crown prince says survival of Tehran government ‘sends a clear signal to every bully’

200,000 people demonstrate against Iran's government in Munich on the sidelines of a gathering of world leaders in Germany. Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled Crown Prince, called for a global day of action to support Iranians in the wake of deadly nationwide protests. He also called for demonstrations in Los Angeles and Toronto. At least 7,005 people were killed in the …

Munich Security Conference 2026: The West against itself

This year's Munich Security Conference report highlights what Europe now faces and what it describes as fragmentation within the West. In the post-Cold War era, the liberal international order and liberal democracies functioned as the normative reference point of global politics in a distinctly West-centric manner. Today, however, this situation no longer holds. The present crisis cannot be explained solely …

Democrats aim to make corporate America rethink Trump deals

As House Democrats plot a return to the majority, they are pledging to probe the deals, mergers, settlements and regulatory favors that flowed to corporations doing business with the Trump administration. The private sector is the only leverage point Democrats have left as long as Republicans hold on to the White House.

Baby Food Recall Sparks New Nationwide Warning to Parents

Initiative Foods is recalling one lot of the "Tippy Toes" brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree due to high levels of patulin in the product. Patulin is a naturally occurring substance called a mycotoxin. The product was distributed to grocery stores in every state except Alaska and potentially to Puerto Rico and Guam. There have been no reported illnesses or …

Russia: Five states explain Navalny's poisoning in a prison camp

Navalny 2020 had a conversation with Benjamin Bidder and Christian Esch from SPIEGEL 2020. He was not in pain, but he was in something worse, according to the interviewers. - “It wasn't pain, it was something worse"

Massive blaze in Roseville traps employee in building and decimates semitrailers

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AOC Warns US Retreat From Global Alliances Risks ‘Age of Authoritarians’

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is speaking at the 2026 Munich Security Conference. She warned that withdrawing from the world stage will lead to an age of authoritarianism. Her attendance at the conference is her most significant, high-profile overseas appearance since taking office. She's increasing her profile ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid.

Alice Weidel and the strategy question: The economic wound

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Watch AOC shine on the world stage

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a member of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. She told the Munich Security Conference on Friday why the world is seeing a rise in authoritarianism, right-wing populism, and dangerous domestic internal politics. She pointed to the growing consolidation of wealth and power into the hands of a few.

Opinion | Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal could hang on a silenced juror

Alex Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and his younger son, Paul, at the family’s estate. He was also convicted of bilking personal injury clients of millions of dollars in insurance money and stealing money from his law firm. His lawyers filed two appeals. One challenges the prosecution's presentation of evidence related to financial …

Editorial: There are no fiscal ‘bright spots or encouraging news’

The Congressional Budget Office released its latest 10-year budget estimates this week. The deficit for fiscal 2025 was $1.775 trillion and is projected to rise steadily over the next decade to $3.115 trillion by fiscal 2036. The red ink keeps gushing despite the anticipation of record revenues.

Partial government shutdown ahead as funding set to lapse for Homeland Security

The partial government shutdown is affecting agencies under the Department of Homeland Security. The funding for the department is set to expire on Saturday. Democrats want new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda. Some federal workers could start to miss paychecks and services like airport screening could suffer if the shutdown drags on for weeks.

Leading member of org behind Tijuana store that sold drugs sentenced 20 years

Alejandro Salinas, 48, of Tijuana, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a drug-trafficking organization that ran a Tijuana convenience store that sold drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. The store operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week for at least five years and was responsible for moving hundreds of kilograms of fentanyl and other …

Activists celebrate as immigration agents depart Terminal Island. ‘The people kicked them out’

Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents have left the Coast Guard site at Terminal Island in San Pedro. The news was met with celebration by local elected officials and community volunteers who tracked the agents’ movements on and off the base since last summer. Activists will continue to monitor the local community for evidence of immigration activity and …

XRP News Today: ETF Inflows and CPI Spark Rebound, $1.5 in Play

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Memo says White House was ‘excellently preserved’ during East Wing demolition for Trump’s ballroom

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Get into national parks free on Feb. 16 — but there’s a catch

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Iran’s crown prince says survival of Tehran government ‘sends a clear signal to every bully’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Supporters of Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi rallied in Munich on Saturday. They are calling for a "global day of action" to support Iranians in the wake of deadly nationwide protests. Reza has been in exile for nearly 50 years and is trying to position himself as a player in Iran's future.

Arizona family sues hospital, says staff ‘Ubered’ sick son to sidewalk where he died

Kaelen Lachica, 27, died hours after he was discharged from Abrazo Health Arrowhead and dumped on a hot summer day. His parents are suing the hospital for wrongful death. Kaelen had anorexia for nearly a decade but his condition had improved in the year before his hospitalization in August 2025. He was put in a wheelchair and into an Uber …

Thumbay Group launches healthcare destination to with 3,000 student capacity, 1,000 jobs to serve population of 6,000

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