Casey Wasserman says he won't resign as LA28 chairman

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Casey Wasserman hasn’t considered resigning as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics over his appearance in the Jeffrey Epstein files despite Mayor Karen Bass urging him to quit.

Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat going up for auction

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.

What to know about Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) – For decades, a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert has been a hotbed of some of the most innovative flight research in the U.S.

Trump says he's 'the boss' on arrival for first meeting of final day at G7 summit

Trump says he’s ‘the boss’ on arrival for first meeting of final day at G7 summit

LA Mayor Karen Bass, acknowledging mistakes, angles for second term

LOS ANGELES (AP) – After a shaky first term framed by a devastating wildfire and an ongoing struggle with widespread homelessness, Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is looking for a return trip to city hall Tuesday while facing challenges from both ends of the political spectrum.

B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing 8

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The B-52 that crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California was in the air a very short time before slamming into the ground about halfway down the runway.

California Gov. says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife

SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and longtime political rival of Republican President Donald Trump, said Monday the president had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife.

Senior US officials dictate memorandum with Iran to journalists

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senior U.S. officials dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists Wednesday after days of secrecy, and Iran suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian.