The mummies are rising and they’re ready for the spotlight at the California Science Center. On Saturday, Feb. 7 the Los Angeles venue is welcoming back the traveling exhibition titled “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition.” The exhibit will explore more than 30 naturally and intentionally preserved human and animal mummies from South America, Europe,…
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By SAMY MAGDY and JOSEF FEDERMAN CAIRO (AP) — The first medical evacuees from Gaza entered Egypt on Monday as the Rafah border crossing reopened. It marked a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire but a mostly symbolic one, as few people will be allowed to travel in either direction and no goods will pass…
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By TRÂN NGUYỄN, SOPHIE BATES, JONATHAN MATTISE and SUSAN HAIGH SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Mai Vang wouldn’t be born for another seven years when Bob Matsui was first elected to Congress from California in 1978. By the time Matsui died in 2005 and was replaced by his widow, Doris Matsui, Vang was still studying biology…
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BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday rejected calls for a Europe-wide army, warning that it could be “extremely dangerous” as the bloc considers ways to provide its own security after the United States warned that its priorities lie elsewhere. Related Articles A mix of hope and fear settles over…
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Who likes to party? Your mom does. No, seriously. Because mothers do so much, there’s an event just for moms making its Los Angeles debut, and it’s meant to be a high-vibe celebration of motherhood, joy and self expression, all for the encouragement of mental health — and for a good time, of course. The…
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By Gagandeep Singh | CalMatters Diesel engines once roared to life each morning at Bikramjeet Singh Gill’s truck depot in Stockton as drivers conducted their pre-trip inspections before heading out to destinations across the United States. Now, dozens of his trucks stand idle, accumulating dust and debt. Around 35 of Gill’s immigrant drivers were notified…
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By JAVIER CÓRDOBA SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Conservative populist Laura Fernández won Costa Rica’s presidency, promising to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation’s politics started by her political sponsor, outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves. Related Articles A mix of hope and fear settles over Venezuela after US-imposed government change Son of…
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By JOSH BOAK and AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. Related Articles Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case Planned…
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By ASTRID SUÁREZ and MANUEL RUEDA BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host one of his most vocal regional critics, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, at the White House in a high-stakes meeting analysts suggest could redefine the immediate future of bilateral relations. Related Articles Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who…
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By LINLEY SANDERS WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump might be bragging about his administration’s work on affordability, but recent polling suggests that Americans aren’t buying it as they grow increasingly frustrated with his leadership. Many Americans say Trump is focusing on the wrong priorities, according to multiple surveys, including a January AP-NORC poll, and…
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