Sherri Shepherd receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star
A major honor for actress, comedian and daytime television host Sherri Shepherd. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday morning. Shepherd said she fulfilled a…
First clinical trial of pig kidney transplants gets underway
WASHINGTON — The first clinical trial is getting underway to see if transplanting pig kidneys into people might really save lives. United Therapeutics, a producer of gene-edited pig kidneys, announced…
During cold and flu season, the youngest students really are the germiest
Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu…
Volunteers race to preserve U.S. history ahead of Trump edicts
A famous Civil War-era photo of an escaped slave who had been savagely whipped. Displays detailing how more than 120,000 U.S. citizens of Japanese ancestry were forcibly imprisoned during WWII.…
Airport delays worsen in Southern California; fears over holidays rise
The government shutdown is beginning to cause more sustained delays at airports across the country due to a shortage in air traffic controllers that could get worse as the busy…
‘Star Wars: Visions’: 11 anime shows to watch next
After going global for its second volume, “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 3 brings the anthology series back to its roots with a new slate of shorts all created by Japanese…
Why the Dodgers must keep their aging championship core together
The Dodgers walked into a packed home stadium when their World Series parade was over, waving to an adoring crowd that viewed them as more than back-to-back champions. They were…
Polls open today for California’s special election, but most of the vote may already be in
SACRAMENTO — Polling places throughout California open today for a special election that could help Democrats’ efforts to quell President Trump’s agenda but, if trends hold, most of the votes…
Off-year local elections will get national attention on cable news
Politics in the year after a presidential election are typically focused on local and statewide contests. But the races decided on Tuesday — which include a pivotal mayoral contest in…
MAGA anti-Indian racism and antisemitism create a massive rift among conservatives
South Asians have played a prominent role in President Trump’s universe, especially in his second term. Second Lady Usha Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants who came to California…