Amazon.com workers at seven U.S. facilities walked off the job early on Thursday during the holiday shopping rush, aiming to pressure the retailer into contract talks with their union. Warehouse workers in cities including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco are taking part in the “largest” strike against Amazon, said the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, […]

MADISON, Wis.—A teenage student opened fire Monday at a private Christian school in Wisconsin, killing a teacher and another teen during the final week before Christmas break. The shooter also died, police said. The shooter also wounded others at Abundant Life Christian School, including two students who were in critical condition, Madison Police Chief Shon […]

MALIBU, Calif.—More than 3,700 residents were allowed to return to their Malibu homes on Thursday after calmer winds and rising humidity in Southern California helped firefighters battle a blaze that had forced thousands, including college students and celebrities, to evacuate earlier this week. But another 1,600 people with homes in Malibu—a city typically known for […]

MALIBU, Calif.—As weather improved in Southern California, firefighters found some success Wednesday battling a wind-driven blaze burning in steep, nearly inaccessible areas that forced thousands, including celebrities, from their homes in Malibu, fire officials said. With much of the coastal city under evacuation orders and warnings, residents waited anxiously to see whether their properties had […]

Firefighters in California continue to battle a brush fire in Malibu, with officials saying the suppression efforts are far from over. The blaze near Pepperdine University has prompted thousands of evacuations as strong Santa Ana winds fuel dangerous fire conditions. The Franklin Fire was first reported around 10:45 p.m. Monday near Malibu Canyon Road, just […]

NEW YORK CITY—A Manhattan jury on Dec. 9 acquitted Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide over the death of Jordan Neely, a mentally ill homeless man whom Penny put in a chokehold and wrestled to the ground on an uptown F train in May of last year. On Friday, Judge Maxwell Wiley had agreed to […]

NEW YORK CITY—A judge on Dec. 6 dismissed the manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny after a jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the count. The jury must now continue deliberations on the second count of criminally negligent homicide. The jury had been deliberating since Tuesday on Penny’s trial over last year’s subway death […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the U.S.–Mexico border on Thursday. He addressed key initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s economy and border security.  

The Los Angeles City Council on Dec. 4 formally approved a “sanctuary city” ordinance, which will prohibit resources or personnel from assisting with federal enforcement of immigration laws. The council voted 12–0 in favor of the ordinance with an urgency clause, meaning it could go into effect within 10 days of being signed by Mayor […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers convened a special session Monday to prepare for potential legal battles ahead of Donald Trump’s presidency. Newsom is calling for $25 million to strengthen the attorney general’s legal defense fund, aimed at protecting California’s policies on immigration, abortion, and climate issues.

Firefighters have made significant progress containing a wildfire that erupted on Thanksgiving Day in California that threatened several homes in Riverside County. The Canyon Crest Fire, which ignited Thanksgiving evening east of Los Angeles, prompted evacuation warnings for residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. As of Friday, the Canyon Crest Fire had scorched over […]

Wednesday is expected to be one of the busiest days for air travelers, with millions heading out for the holiday. NTD’s Christina Corona is at the Los Angeles International Airport, where hundreds of passengers are making their way through.  

Thousands of flights have been disrupted across the United States on Thanksgiving week due to winter weather, with cold temperatures expected to persist throughout the week. Winter storm advisories and warnings were in effect in several parts of the country on Nov. 25. More than 4,200 flights in the United States were delayed on Monday, […]

LOS ANGELES—A judge on Monday delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago, squashing their family’s hope the brothers would be released and home for the holidays. Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic said at the hearing in Los […]

The annual Los Angeles International Auto Show kicks off this Friday in California. Over the next ten days, visitors can explore hundreds of the latest car models and auto technology from manufacturers from around the world.  

Jose Ibarra, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, has been convicted of murder in the February killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard handed down the guilty verdict on Nov. 20. Ibarra had waived his right to […]

ATHENS, Ga.—Prosecutors finished calling witnesses Tuesday in the trial of the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, and the defense began presenting its case but quickly ran into snags. Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Riley’s February death. He waived his right to a jury trial, meaning […]

The city of Odessa, Texas, is tightening regulations on a 1989 ordinance regarding restroom use. The original ordinance allowed individuals to claim $10,000 in damages if they identified someone using a restroom of the opposite sex.  

The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles may still be three years away, but the International Olympic Committee spent three days in the city this week. They visited LA28 venues and assessed the city’s preparedness for the event.  

Following President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge for mass deportations, Los Angeles is moving to become a “sanctuary city.” A proposed ordinance aims to block city resources from aiding federal immigration enforcement.