L.A. County cuts nearly $200 million in homeless services to close budget gap

Facing a yawning budget gap, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved around $200 million in cuts to homeless programs. Outreach and navigation services that help people get into housing will be hit hard.

Judge Says U.S. Has Agreed to Fix Redaction Errors in Epstein Files

Judge Richard M. Berman canceled a hearing set for Wednesday and said he was “pleased but not surprised” that the issues had been resolved to protect victims in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Former B.C. lawyer found guilty of 1st-degree murder after killing his client in 2022

A former lawyer who admitted to killing his client in Kamloops in 2022 has been found guilty of first-degree murder by a B.C. Supreme Court judge.

Toys 'R' Us Canada files for creditor protection

Toys "R" Us Canada Ltd. says it has filed for creditor protection while it works to restructure the business.

India Walton Will Return to Politics to Oppose Hochul as Delgado’s No. 2

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado’s choice of Ms. Walton may strengthen his bid to position himself as a left-leaning alternative to Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York.

All of Catalina's deer will be killed to restore the island's ecosystem

On Friday, California wildlife officials approved a plan to shoot the island

Canada's next election likely to face AI-assisted interference, watchdogs say

Bad actors will likely use artificial intelligence and deep fake technology to try to disrupt Canada’s next federal election warn two of the country’s top election watchdogs.

California doctor sent abortion pills to Texas woman. Under a new law, her boyfriend is suing

A California doctor this week became the first physician to be sued under a new Texas law that allows private citizens to pursue civil legal action against anyone who provides abortion medication in Texas.

U.S. citizens shot at, dragged by immigration agents, testify before congressional Democrats

Democrats heard from three U.S. citizens who are residents of San Bernardino, Chicago and Minneapolis. Also present were two brothers and an attorney representing the family of Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother of three who was killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month.

Brothers of Renee Good describe family's grief, urge action at Democratic forum on ICE force

Democrats heard from three U.S. citizens who are residents of San Bernardino, Chicago and Minneapolis. Also present were two brothers and an attorney representing the family of Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother of three who was killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month.

CBC says it had 'no knowledge' of emails between Epstein and former employee

It appears that a former CBC Edmonton employee had multiple email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein while he was in prison, the latest Epstein files drop reveals.

Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams is writing a novel and loves Joan Didion

Canadian actor and star of Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams, revealed in a recent interview with Wonderland that he is working on a "semi-autobiographical" novel and enjoys literary fiction writers.

Premier says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selection

Premier Danielle Smith says her government will withhold funding to support new judicial appointments in Alberta if the federal government doesn't give the province more input on who is picked.

Statewide human trafficking crackdown led to hundreds of arrests, L.A. authorities say

Top law enforcement officials in Los Angeles said they mobilized federal, state and local agencies throughout California, arresting suspects on suspicion of sex crimes and ensuring that victims were "safely rescued."

Tuberculosis outbreak reported at Catholic high school in Bay Area. Cases statewide are climbing

San Francisco public health officials issued a health advisory after identifying a tuberculosis outbreak in a private Catholic high school.

Palisades fire victims will see building permit fee relief during recovery

Council members voted to waive rebuilding fees for owners of properties destroyed in the Palisades fire. The city attorney still must prepare an ordinance on the financial relief.

Long Beach Catholic school was vandalized and ransacked, police say. 'Statues were smashed'

A Catholic school in Long Beach was vandalized overnight Monday, according to authorities.

L.A. stopped a couple from demolishing Marilyn Monroe's home. Now, they're suing

The owners of the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 are suing the city of L.A. and Mayor Bass for the right to demolish the famous property.

Disney parks chief Josh D'Amaro replaces Bob Iger as CEO

Disney has named its parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive. The move comes as legacy studios stumble through a precarious time for Hollywood.

Canada rolls out whalesafe strategy to curb right whale entanglements

The federal government is rolling out its "whalesafe fishing gear strategy," a five-year plan to develop and support the use of new fishing gear to reduce the risk of entangling whales specifically the endangered North Atlantic right whale.

L.A. County supervisor calls for Casey Wasserman to resign from Olympic committee

L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said controversy around LA28 head Casey Wasserman is a distraction.

Report urges Canadians to focus on health basics as 80% of premature heart disease and stroke preventable

More than six million people across Canada are living with heart disease or stroke, according to a new report with tips on what individuals can do to cut their risk.

Footage in Police Shooting of Queens Man to Be Released Amid Criticism

Critics have questioned why officers were called to respond to an apparent mental health crisis. The shooting has increased pressure on Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Pregnant woman, unborn child killed when she's hit by car while riding bike in Playa del Rey

The woman was 7 months pregnant with the family's third child, a girl, who died in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Woman and her unborn child killed when she's hit by car while riding bike in Playa del Rey

The woman was 7 months pregnant with the family's third child, a girl, who died in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Pregnant woman, unborn child killed by car while riding bicycle with family in Playa del Rey

The woman was 7 months pregnant with the family's third child, a girl, who died in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Federal NDP torches Ontario NDP's Doly Begum for joining Carney's Liberals

Interim federal NDP Leader Don Davies is accusing Ontario NDP deputy leader Doly Begum of undermining democracy after announcing she will run federally as a Liberal for the seat vacated by former MP Bill Blair.

Carney poaches Ontario NDP's Doly Begum to run for seat vacated by Bill Blair

The deputy leader of the Ontario New Democrats is launching her bid to enter federal politics by running for the Liberals in the riding held for the last decade by Bill Blair.

Woodie King Jr., a Driving Force in Black Theater, Dies at 88

His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.

Red hats sweeping the U.S. as resistance knitters embrace 'melt the ICE' pattern

If the marching resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump's first term had a colour, it was probably pussy-hat pink. But knitted protest headwear has a new look in 2026, thanks to the popularity of a red "melt the ICE" hat pattern shared online by a yarn shop in the suburbs of Minneapolis.

Feisty Sam Bennett replaces injured Canada forward Anthony Cirelli on Olympic hockey roster

With Olympic arena ready for play, this Canadian ice expert's magic has given Italy its own 'Miracle on Ice'

Shopping Sprees and a Penthouse: Public Defender Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Lori Zeno, the former head of the Queens Defenders, faces around five years in prison for stealing public money to pay for international vacations and teeth whitening.

Epstein Files Reveal Name of Woman Who Accused Alexander Brothers

Defense lawyers unsuccessfully asked for a mistrial after the brothers appeared in the latest batch of Epstein emails. The Alexanders have not been linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes.

Person fatally struck by car on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu

Parts of of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu was closed Monday night after someone was fatally struck by a vehicle, according to authorities.

She went missing in Canada in 1985. She may have been a Florida serial murder victim

Jeanette Marcotte was last seen in Saskatchewan in the early 1980s. Her remains were found in Florida in 1985, but officials didn't know her identity until a DNA firm, that helps solve cold cases, announced her identification last week.

U.S. ski star Lindsey Vonn confident she will compete in Olympics despite 'ruptured' ACL

Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she can compete at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics beginning this week despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago.

NASA delays Artemis II launch due to hydrogen leak during rehearsal

NASA had been targeting a Feb. 8 launch date for the mission, which would send four astronauts including Canadian Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day journey around the moon. NASA says now March is the earliest possible window for launch, which will allow its teams time to review data and conduct a second rehearsal.

Letitia James to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids Across New York

Letitia James, the state’s top law official, said staffers from her office would serve as “neutral witnesses” amid recent backlash to President Trump’s deportation campaign.

New York Attorney General to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids

Letitia James, the state’s top law official, said staffers from her office would serve as “neutral witnesses” amid recent backlash to President Trump’s deportation campaign.

Judge rules against U.S. plan to strip 350,000 Haitians of legal status, notes 'racial animus' of Noem, Trump

A federal judge late Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal, though perhaps temporary, setback.

Australian boy, 13, swims for 4 hours to save family swept out to sea

A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast.

BMO fined $4M by consumer watchdog for overcharging customers on discounted plans

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says it has applied a $4 million penalty on Bank of Montreal for overcharging customers after it failed to properly disclose fee details.

Iran's president seeks 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the U.S.

Iran's president said Tuesday he instructed the country's foreign minister to "pursue fair and equitable negotiations" with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast country's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.

California colleges scramble to fill gaps left by federal grant cuts to Latino students

Grant money had gone toward lab upgrades, paid undergraduate research grants and grad-school fellowships that benefited all students.

Defending Sheriff's Department against lawsuits cost L.A. County more than $100 million

The Sheriff's Department accounted for more than five times the legal expenses of any other L.A. County agency, with costs piling up due to lawsuits alleging misconduct by deputies.

Fitting into an airline seat is a struggle. Southwest's open seating roulette made it interesting

For a large person, each flight on Southwest was a game of roulette under the airline's longtime unassigned seating policy.

Blood found inside home of Savannah Guthrie's mom. 'Today' host says, 'Raise your prayers'

Details continue to emerge about the scene at Nancy Guthrie's home. Sources said there were signs of a break-in. It's unclear whose blood was found inside the house.

Arellano: I got a colonoscopy for my 47th birthday. And the results...

I let the Mexiclan — a text chat of my closest friends — know what I was about to do. Memes citing the farting scene from "Blazing Saddles" and others too rude to mention in a family paper immediately pinged on my phone.

Blood found inside home of Savannah Guthrie's mom. 'Today' host says, 'raise your prayers'

Details continue to emerge about the scene at Nancy Guthrie's home. Sources said there were signs of a break-in. It's unclear whose blood was found inside the house.

It Was 33 Degrees on Monday. That’s Still Cold.

Though the temperature edged above freezing for the first time in 10 days, the weather barely felt warmer.

Sean Hayes Suffers Writer’s Block and More Horrors in ‘The Unknown’

In David Cale’s “The Unknown,” the actor plays 11 characters including a writer suffering the horrors of writer’s block and an unraveling mind.

A Phantom Humming Has a Connecticut City at Wit’s End

West Haven, Conn., has budgeted $16,000 for an acoustics expert to try to pinpoint the source of a low-frequency disturbance that has disrupted residents’ lives.

Schools delayed opening as parts of Newfoundland dig out from storm

More than 40 cm of snow fell on the capital city, resulting in a mess that's causing delayed openings for schools, businesses and government services.

Rape trial begins in Oslo for son of Norway's crown princess

The trial of the son of Norway's crown princess, on charges that include rape, started on Tuesday, opening weeks of proceedings in a case that has cast a shadow on the royal family's image.

Partner of N.L. man who died waiting in hospital ER calling for inquiry

Robert Power, 69, died after a long wait for emergency care at the Carbonear General Hospital. His wife is calling for an inquiry into his death.

Ontario's 'troubling' surge in unclaimed bodies is not letting up

The number of bodies that go unclaimed every year in Ontario continues to reach new record levels, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Chief Coroner.

Toronto's transit map got its biggest upgrade in decades. Here's the cartographer behind it

You've probably noticed the Eglinton Crosstown LRT already showing up on transit maps, even though it's not open. That's the work of the TTC's cartographer, tasked with the map's biggest upgrade in decades.

What we know (so far) about the people accused in London, Ont., bomb-making scheme

Three men and one woman who are currently attending, or are alumni of, Western University face a slew of charges alleging among other things that they were storing chemicals that could be made into explosives at a house just west of campus in London, Ont. Here's what we know about them.

Costco's beloved rotisserie chicken gets roasted in lawsuit over preservatives

In a time of skyrocketing food prices and turbulent economic times, Costco's rotisserie chickens are, for many, a reliable meal mainstay. But a new lawsuit filed in a California court has a bone to pick with how the retailer advertises its beloved cooked birds.

How a new, more sustainable lithium mining process could kick off the industry in Western Canada

As demand and competition for critical minerals used in clean technologies heats up around the world, mining startups are flocking to the heart of Canada’s oil and gas industry to tap into a key battery metal: lithium.

What happens in ICE detention?

“Cruel and inhuman”: The disturbing details of what it’s like behind bars inside Trump’s ever-expanding ICE detention system.

Gaps in menopause care push some Canadians to pay out of pocket

Some Canadians are paying for menopause care from a host of private practitioners opening clinics outside the public health-care system.

A Role Model for How to Die

What if you really did live every day as if it were your last? That was Brian’s plan.

Trump Administration Sued Over Cutting Off Funds for $16 Billion Tunnel

The Gateway Development Commission said that if the federal government continued to withhold funding for a rail link under the Hudson River, it would have to stop construction this week.

Panel tosses ex-UCLA doctor's sex abuse conviction; lawyers weren't told of juror's 'limited English'

In October 2022, after a two-month jury trial, UCLA doctor James Heaps was convicted of three counts of sexual battery by fraud and two counts of sexual penetration involving two patients. That conviction has been overturned.

BetMGM moves to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes

BetMGM said on Monday it is updating its terms of service to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes, a move the U.S. sports-betting operator ​framed as part of a broader push on sports integrity and player safety.

Ice will be ready for Olympic hockey even if arena isn’t, organizers say

Construction on the main hockey arena for the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games is expected to continue until the first puck drops, but organizers and the Canadian ice master insist the ice will be in good condition and ready for competition.

Estée Lauder pleads guilty, pays $750K fine for using undeclared 'forever chemicals' in some eyeliners

Cosmetics company Estée Lauder has been fined $750,000 after federal agents found it was using "forever chemicals" in some of its eyeliner products.

Hockey community mourning after 3 junior hockey players killed in Alberta crash

What we know about the 3 junior hockey players killed in Alberta crash

Communities feeling ‘immense loss’ of three junior players killed in Alberta crash

3 junior hockey players killed in Alberta crash. Here is what we know about the collision and players

L.A. parents who decapitated two of their kids, forced siblings to view the bodies, are sentenced

A Lancaster couple who decapitated their 12- and 13-year-old children in 2020 were sentenced to life without parole Monday.

The National | Race to get ready for the Olympics

Feb. 2, 2026 | Crews race to finish the Olympic hockey venue with just days until the Milano Cortina 2026 opening. Newfoundland gets pounded by a winter storm. And Bad Bunny uses his Grammy win to take on Trump’s immigration policies.

3 junior hockey players identified in fatal Alberta highway crash

'Heartbreaking day' for hockey community after 3 junior players killed in Alberta crash

Woman’s Dismembered Body Is Found in a Brooklyn Basement, Officials Say

The police are investigating the death of Michelle Montgomery, whose remains were found in a public housing building in the Williamsburg neighborhood.

Calgary man found guilty of tunnelling into upstairs neighbour's apartment

A Calgary man who tunnelled from his apartment to that of his upstairs neighbour last summer has been found guilty of break and enter.

Julie Won Enters Heated Race for NYC House Seat

Julie Won, a New York City councilwoman, will face two other Democrats, one backed by the departing incumbent, Nydia Velázquez, and the other by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

What we still don't know about the Michael Jackson biopic after that trailer

Lionsgate released the trailer to Michael, its Michael Jackson biopic on Monday. The trailer answers a few questions about one of the most anticipated films of 2026 while leaving a host of others up in the air. 

3 Alberta junior hockey players killed in highway crash

The Southern Alberta Mustangs, based in Stavely, Alta., announced three players on its roster died while travelling to a team practice on Monday.

Epstein Victims Ask Judge to Shut D.O.J. Website After Names Disclosed

A judge will hold a hearing on Wednesday after attorneys for victims in the Epstein case said the recent batch of documents released by the government included their names.

Auto production by Detroit Three declines in Canada as Japanese automakers lead the way, report says

While Canadian production and jobs with Ford, Stellantis and General Motors have declined over the past decade, they have stayed consistent among Japanese carmakers, according to a new report by the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, an Ontario-based think-tank.

Bass preaches 'unity' in L.A. ahead of 2028 Olympics during State of the City address

'Even in this difficult chapter, great events — moments of unity and possibility — are coming,' L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said.

Third Candidate Enters Heated Race for Open House Seat

Julie Won, a New York City councilwoman, will face two other Democrats, one backed by the departing incumbent, Nydia Velázquez, and the other by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Woodie King Jr., Impresario of Black Theater, Dies at 88

His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.

‘I Didn’t Have Time to Think,’ Says Sergeant Who Threw Cooler at Man

Erik Duran, an N.Y.P.D. sergeant, said he was trying to save lives when he struck Eric Duprey with a cooler. The sergeant took the unusual step of testifying at his own manslaughter trial.

Arizona police suspect Today show host's mother taken from home against her will

Authorities believe the 84-year-old mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will, and the sheriff said Monday it's imperative she's found soon because she could die without her medication.

Arizona police suspect crime in disappearance of Today show host's mother

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home, an Arizona sheriff said Monday.

Mountain lion spotted in Northern California days after another was captured

Two mountain lions were spotted in Northern California cities within a one-week span, frightening residents and prompting responses from animal control agencies.

Fact check: Fake Grammys photo of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry

No, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were not photographed at the Grammys on Sunday. But these fake photos were shared widely online.

Jackie and Shadow's eggs eaten by ravens, but there's still hope for a new clutch

Ravens recently ate the internet-famous bald eagle couple's two eggs, a sad twist to the nesting season. But Jackie could lay more once her body resets.

Santa Clarita girls hockey team wins championship days after player's dad is killed in icy accident

The dad of a Santa Clarita Flyers hockey player died on the way to a tourney in Colorado when a snow plow crashed into his van. Days later, the girls team won the title.

Santa Clarita girls' hockey team wins title after player's dad dies in icy accident

The dad of a Santa Clarita Flyers hockey player died on the way to a tournament in Colorado when a snow plow crashed into his van. Days later the girls' team won the title.

Olympic appeal for U.S. skeleton racer who accused Canada of sabotage is outside jurisdiction: sports court

U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender's last chance to make the Olympic field may have been lost Monday, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport saying it lacks the jurisdiction to change the result of a race that could have earned her a berth in the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

Financiers who defrauded investors in Man. and Ont. projects each sentenced to 5 years in jail, $12 million

Jawad Rathore, 49, and 50-year-old Vince Petrozza were executives for Fortress Real Developments Inc., a defunct Toronto-area syndicated mortgage company that raised funds for a failed 45-storey tower in downtown Winnipeg called SkyCity and a Barrie mixed-use development called the Collier Centre.

‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

Researchers have identified that some dogs are "gifted word learners” pups who know the names of more than 100 toys. In fact, these dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping. And even if your dog isn’t in this "gifted" group, there are many ways to help them improve how they learn.

Former minister Bill Blair appointed to diplomatic post, expected to resign as MP

Former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair has been appointed Canada's next high commissioner to the U.K. and is expected to resign as an MP.

Former minister Bill Blair appointed to diplomatic post, resigns as MP

Former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair resigned as an MP on Monday after it was announced that he will be Canada's next high commissioner to the U.K.