LOS ANGELES—A powerful storm charged south through California on Tuesday, drenching the drought-stricken state with desperately needed rain but also triggering rescue efforts on a swollen river and mandatory evacuations due to the threat of mudslides in some areas scarred by wildfires. The National Weather Service reported remarkable rainfall in several parts of the state.…Continue Reading
The House of Representatives late Tuesday voted to hold former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he ceased to cooperate with a congressional subpoena linked to the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol building. It marks the first time the chamber has voted to hold a former member in contempt since…Continue Reading
Qantas has announced it will launch the only direct flight from Australia to Europe from the middle of 2022 to meet demand over the peak European holiday season. From June 22 next year, Qantas will operate a Sydney to Rome via Perth return flight three times a week, cutting three hours off the current fastest…Continue Reading
What’s your favorite book to read with your children during the holidays? Here are some true-and-tested picks. ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ by Laurel Long (Dial Books) The classic English Christmas carol that counts the gifts “my true love gave to me” over the course of 12 special days comes to life through the stunning…Continue Reading
1/5 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, speaks during a news conference in December. On Tuesday, a North Carolina man was sentenced to more than two years in prison for threatening Pelosi . Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo Dec. 14 (UPI) — A man who pleaded guilty to threatening to shoot House…Continue Reading
1/4 U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in January. On Tuesday, a federal judge sided against Trump in his effort to block his tax returns from being released to congressional Democrats. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo Dec. 14 (UPI) — A…Continue Reading
Six women who currently or formerly worked at Tesla filed a lawsuit alleging the company of fostering a culture of sexual harassment. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 14 (UPI) — Six women filed lawsuits against Tesla on Tuesday, accusing the electric vehicle maker of fostering a culture of sexual harassment. The six…Continue Reading
A brutal heat wave in the summer of 2020 left some portions of the Arctic Circle sweltering as temperatures soared to levels more typical of the Mediterranean. Now, meteorologists have confirmed a temperature recorded during the worst of the heat was so unusual that it prompted a new category of record-keeping. On Tuesday, the World…Continue Reading
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30), shown Dec. 6, surpassed Ray Allen to become the NBA’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made. File Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA-EFE Dec. 14 (UPI) — Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry shattered Hall of Fame guard Ray Allen’s NBA record for most career 3-pointers Tuesday night against the…Continue Reading
BA’s own Chris Morocco spent months (truly) developing these chocolate chip cookies—making nearly 30 batches, plus 10 more in the cross-testing phase—to ensure they were the absolute best they could be. What makes this recipe deliver on that promise? Crispy edges, a chewy center, and a recipe that turns out consistently delicious homemade chocolate chip…Continue Reading