Here’s why — and how much — we should worry about the plague today
The plague — aka the Black Death, aka the Great Pestilence — is rarely contracted today, yet it recently infected a South Lake Tahoe resident. But before you put on…
India’s Supreme Court says Delhi stray dogs will not be sent to shelters
India’s Supreme Court has modified its previous order asking authorities in Delhi and its suburbs to move all stray dogs into shelters amid widespread protests by animal welfare groups. The…
In Orange County, Black Catholic men have a club of their own
Jim Crow infested all parts of Prince Powe’s life when he was growing up in Mobile, Ala., in the 1950s — even the realm of God. The city was a…
Locals sue over Vegas firm’s plans for glamping resort near Joshua Tree
Twentynine Palms, Calif. — Desert tortoise burrows dot Cindy Bernard’s property in Indian Cove, a sprawling residential neighborhood just outside Joshua Tree National Park. Some are so well known by…
Carson Palmer embracing first-year challenges as Santa Margarita coach
This is an unfamiliar playbook for Carson Palmer. Sure, he has the NFL pedigree and the Heisman Trophy, and a staff of assistant coaches loaded with pro experience. But he’s…
Inspectors find numerous decomposing bodies behind hidden door at Colorado funeral home
By MATTHEW BROWN and COLLEEN SLEVIN DENVER (AP) — State inspectors in Colorado found about 20 decomposing bodies behind a hidden door in a funeral home owned by a county…
Musician Michael Franti appears to cancel tour amid allegations of 'grooming' younger artist
Prolific musician Michael Franti appears to have canceled his tour amid allegations that he “groomed” a younger female musician who was previously part of his touring party. The controversy emerged…
Native Americans Want To Avoid Past Medicaid Enrollment Snafus as Work Requirements Loom
By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez Jonnell Wieder earned too much money at her job to keep her Medicaid coverage when the covid-19 public health emergency ended in 2023 and states resumed…
Sri Lanka’s former president arrested
Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, police have said. The charge relates to trips he took abroad while serving…
LASD gets new vehicles to replace aging equipment – NBC Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Thursday that it is rolling out more than 300 new vehicles to modernize its fleet, boost efficiency, and strengthen safety for both deputies…