CHICAGO — Mike Russell regularly checks the weather before work. He’s the co-owner of J&M Dog Walking, so weather plays an important role in deciding how much time his clients spend outdoors.

When Russell saw the advisory for poor air quality Thursday morning, he “didn’t know what to expect,” he said. Still, he told walkers to take ...Read more

Walmart Inc. said it has removed four bagged iceberg lettuce salad products manufactured by Taylor Farms as recalls tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak expand.

The retailer said Saturday there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the items, which are sold under its Marketside store brand at select locations.

A Walmart spokeswoman ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — A weather-weary Philadelphia moved from one extreme to another Saturday as the smoke-filled skies began to clear, only to be replaced by the threat of high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and the possibility of tornadoes.

The severe weather forecast came one week after storms uprooted trees, flooded basements, and caused ...Read more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials repeatedly searched personal driving records as they secretly investigated at least a dozen outspoken environmental activists who opposed the state’s efforts to revive bear hunting and enshrine hunting and fishing rights in the state constitution, records obtained by The Orlando Sentinel show.

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LOS ANGELES — A California airman died Thursday after the heavy machinery he was operating rolled down an embankment at a military base, officials said.

Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna was a member of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Pavements and Equipment Flight at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. He was part of the “...Read more

Two American service members were killed, four were injured and one is missing after an Iranian attack in Jordan, the U.S. military announced, following several days of intensifying strikes from both sides.

U.S. Central Command said the troops were defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on Friday. Four others were ...Read more

NEW YORK — After days of smoky skies and heavy heat, New York on Saturday was hit with “pea-sized hail” and flash flooding that saw numerous drivers swamped and trapped across the boroughs as severe weather hit the city.

New York City Emergency Management urged New Yorkers to stay inside as strong thunderstorms, possibly with quarter-inch...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said it made “significant progress” repairing the more than 100-year-old ruptured pipe that sent millions of gallons onto the streets of West Hollywood.

As of Saturday, crews replaced a 25-foot section of the damaged pipe with a new 3-foot steel pipe. According to the LADWP, ...Read more

Walmart Inc. said it has removed four bagged iceberg lettuce salad products manufactured by Taylor Farms as recalls tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak expand.

The retailer said Saturday there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the items, which are sold under its Marketside store brand at select locations.

A Walmart spokeswoman ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Tadeh Ghazalian, owner of Dialog Cafe, a family business of 20 years, is struggling in the wake of the water main break on Sunset Bouelvard.

His entire store is completely closed, facing structural damage, food and product loss and a complete wipeout of their inventory.

"The biggest thing is that there is so much water, there's...Read more

NEW YORK — After days of smoky skies and heavy heat, New Yorkers on Saturday were once again bracing for severe weather, which is expected to include intense thunderstorms, isolated tornadoes, and hail.

“Thunderstorms are expected to bring damaging winds strong enough to down trees and power lines, along with heavy rainfall that could cause...Read more

NEW YORK — New Yorkers aren’t the only ones facing a housing crisis. More and more pets need a place to stay, too.

The city’s largest animal shelter is running out of space, and is so close to capacity that it is making cuddly cats and dogs available for just $25.

For the price of an Uber Eats order, pet lovers can bring home a new ...Read more

Andy Burnham wanted to take over as Britain’s prime minister on a wave of hope, positive vibes and a promise to end the Labour Party infighting that marred Keir Starmer’s premiership. That optimism is fading before he’s even taken office.

Burnham will complete his ascent to power when he enters 10 Downing Street on Monday. Yet even some ...Read more

Royal Caribbean is once again keeping Haiti’s northern coast off its cruise itinerary.

The Miami-based cruise line, which operates the private beach destination of Labadee, is extending its suspension of visits there and will make no stops at the resort through June 2027.

Royal Caribbean had previously announced that Labadee would remain off...Read more

Iran unleashed heavy attacks on Gulf neighbors in retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as Tehran said it was suspending its commitments under the interim peace deal.

Kuwait suffered one of its heaviest barrages since the Middle East conflict began in late February, including its airport and an oil facility, triggering multiple rounds of ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — More than a year after the Eaton fire devastated their community, returning to their beloved Altadena neighborhood finally seemed within reach for Baba Singh and his family.

They had secured their insurance payout, gotten rebuilding plans approved and hired a contractor.

But then their mortgage company started withholding the ...Read more