Melissa Casias' death is part of an FBI investigation looking into dead or missing federal scientists or staff members involved in sensitive research.

A competitive contract isn't necessarily a bad thing, experts say. But the administration's anti-science record raises suspicion.

For Democrats, little clear consensus has emerged so far on who should lead the city and state into the future.

Local governments in a few U.S. towns and cities have banned data centers, but Monterey Park could be the first city to ban them by popular vote.

The lawsuit alleges the San Francisco company prioritized speed and commercial gain over safety concerns, including the use of AI for self-harm and violence.

Meta announces the locations and scale of layoffs affected by the social media company's most recent round of cuts.

It's been a stronghold for Crusaders, Saladin's armies, the Ottomans, French and Palestine Liberation Organization. Now Israel once again controls Lebanon's strategically located Beaufort castle.

California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.

Gum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.

As election day approaches, L.A.'s future is on the line. Here are a few things to consider.

A Carl's Jr. franchisee has made the decision to sell 49 of his Southern California locations.

The updated cap-and-invest program determines how aggressively the state will curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions and how billions of dollars in revenue will flow.

Six Flags has had enough of YouTuber Allen Ferrell. The amusement park chain just perma-banned Ferrell after he attempted to eat 10 chicken nuggets on a roller coaster.

The planned spectacles at the White House and National Mall stray so far from the National Park Service's traditional mission and ethos that advocates and career employees are crying foul.

Groupon announced layoffs last week as part of its AI restructuring plan, affecting up to 400 employees.

On the cusp of California's gubernatorial primary, voters are closely split among three candidates to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a new poll.

Naomi Osaka's fashion statements depend on her on-court performance. A win earns her another grand entrance. A loss and nobody cares what she wears on the ride home.

Pam Bondi will not be under oath at Friday's hearing about Jeffrey Epstein with members of the committee and staff. The committee says it will release a transcript of the interview.

Federal prosecutors said at the trial of suspected MS-13 members in Los Angeles that a series of ritualistic machete murders were linked to the gang's local leaders adopting a brutal code of conduct that required aspiring members to kill in order to prove their loyalty.

Cuba's deputy foreign minister, Carlos Fernndez de Cosso, spoke with The Times about how Havana views the escalating conflict with the U.S.

During his career, Newhouse served as president of the Star-Ledger in Newark, New Jersey and head of Advance Publications' newspaper group, which he navigated into the internet age.

Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war.

Paramount hires powerhouse attorney Jeffrey Kessler to defend against potential antitrust challenges.

Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees focused on swaying the volatile California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary.

Some campaign finance advocates are concerned that voters could increasingly be influenced by social media posts that they don't know are sponsored.