A powerful 7.1 earthquake shook central Mexico on Tuesday, collapsing homes and businesses across hundreds of miles, killing at least 105 people and sending thousands more fleeing into the streets screaming.
Hurricane Maria was lashing the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with rain Tuesday afternoon after it devastated the Caribbean island of Dominica with 160 mph winds. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the potentially catastrophic storm was expected to remain extremely dangerous when it passes...
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday touted steps the state has taken toward a healthier climate, but warned that powerful forces he called “climate deniers” are resisting technologies and policies designed to improve conditions. “I like all the optimism around here, but I don’t want to minimize...
The sci-fi franchise film “War for the Planet of the Apes” dominated China’s box office last week, grossing $61.3 million in its opening weekend, according to the film consulting company Artisan Gateway. The haul marks 20th Century Fox’s biggest opening weekend ever in China, and a significant...
Los Angeles County health officials declared a hepatitis A outbreak Tuesday, days after a public health emergency was announced in San Diego County, where at least 16 people have died of the highly contagious virus. Case numbers are still small in L.A. County, with only 10 people infected as part...