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Thailand's Phuket Island has become a refuge for Russians fleeing military conscription, political oppression and Western sanctions.

Trump claims he wants to end Russia's war on Ukraine. But lasting peace will require helping Ukraine defend itself, and Trump has never agreed to that.

Five months after he was killed by an Israeli airstrike, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is laid to rest after a funeral attended by defiant supporters.

After his funeral recently, Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses was remembered as an early member of the Crips and a founder of the Pirus, one of the nation's first Bloods gangs.

After days of meetings with European leaders, Israeli officials and other international security experts, Sen. Adam Schiff offered a blistering assessment of President Trump's approach to foreign policy.

A few billion dollars wielded effectively around the world can do far more for American interests than some want to believe.

California, a major Canadian trade partner, should be alarmed by the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off. It reflected new acrimony between longtime allies after Trump's trade threats.

The court delays its first decision on President Trump's broad claims of executive power after he appeals a temporary order against firing the head of the whistleblower protection agency.

Chinese families may debate whether to send their kids to American universities — but many still believe a U.S. degree is a pathway to a better life.

A CDC report on bird flu shows potential transmission of bird flu between exposed dairy workers and indoor pet cats. The report also provides a window into the lack of reporting and cooperation at dairy farms and by dairy workers.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach) is under scrutiny after blasting Elon Musk and DOGE in colorful comments.

Following a loud public outcry, and relentless media campaign from outdoors enthusiasts, the Trump administration has reversed course on a plan to eliminate thousands of seasonal workers at the National Park Service.

Relations will be strained until European leaders recognize that foreign policy realism places the pursuit of the American national interest above everything else.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that the Trump administration has launched a compliance review of California's high-speed rail project.

Brandon Hantz, who competed twice on 'Survivor,' was among 14 people named in a federal indictment accusing the Bandidos bike gang of racketeering and violent crimes.

The administration's attempt to remove Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel, is before the Supreme Court. Its decision will be consequential.

A growing number of skiers, weary of high prices and long lift lines at crowded resorts, are turning to the solitude of backcountry slopes. But the avalanche dangers are real, and skiers should go in prepared.

Upon arriving at his warehouse in the quaint Polish village of Komorniki, Adam Burucki discovered that a massive chunk of charred rocket debris had crash-landed on his property.

Days after federal judges put parts of an executive order from President Trump on hold, Children's Hospital Los Angeles hasn't reversed its recent restrictions on hormonal treatment for transgender youth.

Six months after an American man whisked his infant son out of Italy against the mother's wishes, a federal judge has ruled that she can return with the child to her native Italy.

Seven Chilean nationals were charged in connection with breaking in and stealing property worth more than $2 million from the homes of professional athletes.