CBS Los Angeles reported on Monday that even though former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has left office, Villaraigosa will maintain a taxpayer-funded security contingent for six months. Villaraigosa’s first outside job will be as advisor to the Banc of California; after
At 11:45 a.m. local time, a Chicago man was shot in a parking lot outside the Meadows Golf Club in Blue Island. The man, Orville Nero, practiced golf, then went to his car to put his clubs away, when another
Celebrities often speak glowing of nonviolence, castigating anyone who would consider striking back against an opponent rather than talking things out. Ron Perlman, famed for playing Hellboy in two films as well as for his colorful turn in the new
Newsmax: Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity was making no apologies Monday for words he spoke on his radio show that drew fire from MSNBC host Joe Scarborough. “The left-wing so-called journalists, the Al Sharpton network didn’t see my point —
(AP) Voters shifting right force House GOP to keep paceBy CHARLES BABINGTONAssociated PressWASHINGTONHouse Republicans feel growing pressure to steer firmly right on key issues, thanks to changes in primary-election politics that are complicating Congress’ ability to solve big problems. Independent
(AP) House hearing examines immigrants brought as kidsBy ERICA WERNERAssociated PressWASHINGTONA House committee is holding a hearing on what to do about child immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as lawmakers search for a way forward on immigration in the
(AP) Harassment claim is latest blow to San Diego mayorBy ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated PressSAN DIEGOIrene McCormack Jackson says she endured months of harassment from Mayor Bob Filner while serving as his communications director, and the turning point came at a staff
(AP) Obama’s latest economic push has familiar feelBy JULIE PACEAP White House CorrespondentWASHINGTONIf President Barack Obama’s new focus on the economy sounds familiar, that’s because he’s done it before. Since the first year of his presidency, Obama has been launching–and
The crisis hit Spanish economy remained in recession in the second quarter but seemed close to a recovery thanks to exports, the the Bank of Spain said on Tuesday. But the Bank said the contraction had slowed considerably, eased by
(AP) World stocks rise as China slowdown jitters easeBy COLLEEN BARRYAP Business WriterMILANEasing fears of an economic slowdown in China pushed world markets higher on Tuesday . World stocks received a boost after Chinese Premier Li Keqiang indicated the government
Myanmar has agreed to release some 70 political prisoners, an official said Tuesday, after President Thein Sein vowed to free all dissidents by the end of the year. Last week Thein Sein said there would be “no prisoners of conscience
(AP) Egypt: 6 dead in Cairo university clashesCAIROClashes between supporters and opponents of the country’s ousted president before dawn on Tuesday near the main campus of Cairo University left six dead, a senior medical official said. Khaled el-Khateeb, who heads
(AP) First day of parenting faces William and KateBy RAPHAEL SATTERAssociated PressLONDONIt’s Day One of parenting for Prince William and Kate. After the excitement and fatigue and joy of childbirth–emotions shared with a nation–the young couple is expected to bring
(AP) Ellis has 5 RBIs, Dodgers rout Blue Jays 14-5By IAN HARRISONAssociated PressTORONTOA.J. Ellis hit a two-run homer and drove in a career-best five runs, Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched 5 1-3 innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue
By KEN THOMAS and JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONHis second-term agenda on the line, President Barack Obama urged his most ardent supporters to mount a summertime show of support that can rival any opposition Obama and Democrats may face from constituents next
(AP) Darvish back for Rangers in 3-0 win over YankeesBy STEPHEN HAWKINSAP Sports WriterARLINGTON, TexasYu Darvish allowed two singles over 6 1-3 scoreless innings in his first start in 16 days, combining with three relievers on a three-hitter as the
(AP) Moore’s 1st shutout leads Rays past Red Sox 3-0By JIMMY GOLENAP Sports WriterBOSTONMatt Moore pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Monday night to move within
(AP) Rangers acquire RHP Garza from Cubs for 3 playersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSAP Sports WriterARLINGTON, TexasThe Texas Rangers finally have Matt Garza in their starting rotation. Texas acquired Garza from the Chicago Cubs in a trade completed Monday, getting a pitcher
Prince William and Kate’s baby boy is the third in line to the British throne. Here is a factbox on how the position of third in line has changed hands since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II in 1926. Births,
New York’s La Guardia airport was closed Monday, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said after the nose of a Southwest Airlines jet reportedly collapsed onto the runway on landing. Images broadcast by television channels showed the
By BROCK VERGAKISAssociated PressNORFOLK, Va.The Navy says four sailors and three civilian instructors were injured when an inflatable boat collided with a ship in Virginia. U.S. Fleet Forces Command says the collision occurred Monday morning near Thimble Shoal Channel off
(AP) BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J.–New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says his regular television appearances generate positive publicity for the state. Christie says when he became governor in 2010 the state’s image was being shaped by the mob drama “The Sopranos” and
(AP) Yankees say A-Rod won’t rejoin team in TexasBy JIMMY GOLENAP Sports WriterBOSTONAlex Rodriguez is not ready to rejoin the New York Yankees. The team said Rodriguez has a strained left quadriceps and won’t be able to return this week
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to New York’s Laguardia Airport touched down on Monday without its front landing gear but there were no immediate reports of injuries, CNN reported.
Disney, the studio behind the new Lone Ranger reboot, did all it could to head off protests by Native American groups over the presentation of the Tonto character. Disney empowered Tonto to be an equal partner with the titular hero
