Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death
By NICOLE WINFIELD ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about…
Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says
By BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military will no longer require all American troops to get the flu…
Two men armed with rifles steal cash from armored truck in Philadelphia, police say
Two men armed with rifles robbed an armored truck Tuesday morning in Northeast Philadelphia, fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. No one was injured in the robbery,…
NYC public school classes will start almost a week later than usual next school year
The first day of New York City public school will be unusually late this fall, according to the official 2026-27 school year calendar released Tuesday — forcing families to scramble…
OC is marking Earth Day by reducing waste, helping out, learning more
An event in Dana Point to celebrate Earth Day put a spotlight on a growing concern – the impact of textiles and fast fashion on landfills and waste. A clothing…
PBA sues city police watchdog over release of damning, unsubstantiated allegations against NYPD cops
The city agency that investigates police misconduct is publicly releasing “stigmatizing” unsubstantiated claims of sexual misconduct, racial profiling and perjury made against NYPD cops — unfounded allegations that can wreck…
Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial in New York
By JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements are set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein ’s New York rape retrial, offering a new jury its first look at a…
D4vd placed in segregation following Celeste Rivas murder arrest
D4vd was separated from other inmates at the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail after he was formally charged with killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer, whose real name…
NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea
By JOHN LEICESTER ŠIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania (AP) — NATO intercepted Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets that flew over the Baltic Sea on Monday, a muscular display of air…
Santiago Canyon’s Community Science Night makes education fun for younger students
If the mere idea of learning about chemistry, biology or physics sends shivers down your spine, just imagine how exposure to these seemingly daunting subjects could affect young students. Santiago…