Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
Actor Josh Gad on three performances that shaped his career
Actor Josh Gad, best known for his roles in Frozen and Book of Mormon, is out with a new memoir about his life and career.
Here's what's in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced Wednesday is intended to end the most intense fighting ever between these bitter rivals. More broadly, the Gaza war unleashed a series of dramatic changes.
Can't find an air filter amid the California fires? Here's how to build your own
Air quality in Southern California is dangerously bad because of the fires. Our reporter set out to build an air filter -- in a style the EPA praised, using only things she already had at home.
Skiers hit the slopes in Lebanon despite turmoil
Ski season has kicked off in the Mediterranean country of Lebanon. Devoted skiers are coming to the slopes despite turmoil in the country.
FDA bans red dye #3
The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of petroleum-based Red dye #3, citing evidence of cancer in laboratory animals.
What Trump's picks tell us about foreign policy
This week, the Senate takes up the confirmation of three of President-elect Trump's national security/foreign policy picks. What do the hearings tell us about the incoming administration's priorities?
L.A. turns attention to the potential for crime amid fires
In the LA fire zones, law enforcement is promising to crack down on looting, fraud and other crimes. Some residents have hired security or are staying in their houses to watch the neighborhood.
A look at the state of the GOP ahead of Trump's inauguration
Less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, a look at the fissures — real and imagined — in the Republican Party that is set to take control of Washington.
Pam Bondi, Trump's choice for attorney general, testifies for confirmation hearing
Pam Bondi, Trump's pick for attorney general, discusses her approach to running the nation's premier defender of the law.
What psychological first aid looks like for L.A. fire victims
Mental health responders are using a strategy to help fire victims called Psychological First Aid -- often compared to CPR for mental health. Its initial step is finding what a person needs right now.