Nearly 85,000 households and businesses were left without power in Los Angeles as storms continued to hammer California. Snow closed the Interstate-5 near The Grapevine, heading north from Los Angeles, while flooding caused the freeway to close at other points in the city. National Weather Service warned Sacramento to avoid travel from Sunday to Wednesday as the storm system re-energized. Through Saturday, the storm system dropped over 2 inches of rain in Long Beach and up to 8 inches in the valleys and 12 inches in some mountain locations.

The storm brought wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour in the Sacramento Valley and up to 70 miles per hour in the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains. Wintry weather caused Yosemite National Park to close up until Wednesday.

Unusually cold temperatures have descended on San Francisco, while in the usually sunny city of Los Angeles snow flurries descended around the Hollywood

East Palestine, Ohio has been rocked by twin disasters: a train derailment and chemical spill that have jeopardized the health of the small town's population, and its sudden appearance in the national spotlight as a schism between Republican and Democratic leadership opened over the site.

Former President Donald Trump and other Republican figures rushed to East Palestine in an attempt to capitalize on political pressure to the present Biden administration, handing out branded items and taking opportunity to attack the administration while they were there. Trump called out the president for not visiting the town and pledged his support to those affected.

Meanwhile, the local population grappled with the public health fallout of the spill. Volatile chemicals such as vinyl chloride threaten to increase the instance of liver cancer and other illnesses, and officials quickly enacted an evacuation of the surrounding area.

Local school buildings became centers of relief efforts, hosting evacuees and acting as incident command centers while they were cleaned and tested for

Alex Murdaugh, 54, took the stand this week as his highly publicized murder trial; a case which has captivated the public, comes to a close. He has pleaded not guilty to the double murder of his wife, Maggie, 52, and son Paul, 22, on June 7, 2021. After months of worldwide media coverage, an abundance of financial irregularities, struggles to recall key events, and conflicting stories, the jury has now received a combination of video evidence and bodycam footage which may offer an insight into what happened on the fateful day in question.

The video evidence shows Paul Murdaugh taking a video at the kennels at 8:44 p.m., shortly before authorities believe the shots were fired which killed him and his mother. The first interaction Murdaugh had with law enforcement is seen in bodycam footage from the first deputy on the scene about 20 minutes later. Murdaugh then provided inconsistent information about

A blowout victory has been earned by the Purdue Boilermakers, who were last night officially crowned the 2023 Big Ten Champions. Despite being stunned in a devastating loss to in-state rival Indiana on Saturday, the Boilermakers, who currently has a 24-5 overall record and 13-5 in the Big Ten, secured the title with a commanding 75-59 win.

This is the 25th title won by the Boilermakers since the first in 1923. The victory caps off an impressive season for Purdue, who was predicted to finish mid-to-lower in the conference standings but defied all odds and worked their way to the top. The Boilermakers didn’t let any obstacle stand in their way, fighting through tough losses and remaining resilient to the last second.

Indiana, Maryland and Northwestern followed in the standings far behind the Boilermakers, each with an 11-7 record

The Purdue Boilermakers (18-8) are looking to extend a 6-2 run of form as they visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-18) for the regular season finale on Sunday, February 26th at 3:00 PM ET in Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our computer prediction models favor Purdue to win by a projected score of 76-65.

Minnesota have picked up their signature win of the season against top 50 Nebraska Cornhuskers back on February 15 in a 95-92 home victory. They have 10 losses to Quadrant 1 teams, tied for the 12th-most in Division 1.

The Golden Gophers have fortunately had their best performances closer to home, ranging from 77-65 over Liberty (No. 100) on November 27th, to 75-67 on the road over Penn State (No. 106) on January 18th, amongst other victories.

As Sebastian Jurado stepped onto the pitch for Cruz Azul, it was clear that he was out for revenge. After 1,350 minutes and 15 games, Jurado was finally starting for the club in their match against Puebla. Reaching across the pitch, he made a defining save in the 19th minute, ultimately preserving his team’s lead and inspiring their first victory of the Clausura 2023 tournament.

After a dismal start to the season, Cruz Azul had only earned one point from their opening five matches and were in desperate need of a win. This started a chain reaction, as it earned Sebastian Jurado his chance to step up and prove himself in the face of immense pressure.

The successful performance of the Mexican goalkeeper resulted in Jesus Corona’s suspension being replaced by Jurado in the team’s upcoming match against Atlas at the Estadio Azteca.

Southern California is currently under a historic blizzard warning as record-breaking rainfall and heavy snow have created dangerous flooding in the L.A. region on Saturday. A powerful winter storm has produced wintry conditions of up to a foot of snow and 80 mph winds at higher elevations of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. This is the first blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service’s Los Angeles office since 1989.

A torrent of heavy rain continues to bring cascading floodwaters to the Los Angeles metro area, which has suffered from power outages across several counties. Ngugi Kihara, a resident of the Santa Cruz Mountains, saw snow for the first time in his life, “We woke up to it. It started yesterday but picked up a lot overnight. Lots of trees are falling and all the roads around us are closed. Power is out and has

Matthew Kacsmaryk, a 45-year-old federal judge and strong proponent of pro-life, could soon be ruling on a lawsuit that would revoke U.S. government approval of mifepristone, a key abortion medication. The potential outcome of this case could restrict abortion access for over half the legal abortions carried out in the United States, including states led by Democrats with protected abortion rights.

Kacsmaryk, who was nominated by President Trump in 2019, has long held the stance that advocating for pro-life also involves taking action on an individual basis. Since 2016, he has served on the board of Christian Homes and Family Services, the same organization his sister turned to when she chose adoption over abortion as a 17-year-old pregnant girl.

The abortion pills lawsuit is one of many politically explosive cases to appear on Kacsmaryk's d

The residents of East Palestine, Ohio, were recently confronted with a train derailment, releasing 115,000 gallons of a toxic chemical, vinyl chloride, and prompting an evacuation of the small town on February 3rd, 2023. In response, the Biden Administration has announced it will be launching a door-to-door offering of assistance to affected families.

Led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency, teams of workers will go door-to-door starting Saturday and ask families how they are doing, what they need, and connect them with appropriate resources. President Joe Biden has directed them to visit as many homes as possible by Monday, with the goal of reaching at least 400 families. While the President will not be visiting Ohio personally, this door-to-door operation is an example of the thorough response the Biden Administration has

As a familiar sight to many, Mount Baldy looms over the skyline across the Los Angeles basin, appearing with its snow-tipped peak and daring adventurers of all levels to ascend its peak. With the recent record snowstorms, Southern California's 10,000-foot summit in the San Gabriel Mountains has proven even more challenging and treacherous for hikers, and has resulted in multiple fatalities.

Since November 1, 2022, to early February, there have been 19 search and rescue operations on Mount Baldy, with 15 alone in January. Adding to that, between 2017 and 2022, Search teams conducted a staggering 233 missions -- with eight fatalities. With this weekend's prediction of up to 100 inches of snowfall in a 24 hour period on the mountain's east side, there are sure to be more rescues -- and potential tragedies.

According to Commander Eric Vetere from the San Bernardino County

On Thursday evening, demonstrators stood outside the Russian Embassy in Washington, DC, jeering anyone daring to enter the building, where diplomatic officials commemorated the first anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. The protestors were adamant that Moscow's crimes must not be forgotten, waving Ukrainian flags and hoisting placards bearing the slogan "Putin=Hitler."

The anniversary of the invasion was juxtaposed with a national holiday to celebrate the Red Army's founding in 1918. But according to the protesters, the spetsoperatsiya, or "special military operation," of the Russia-Ukraine war has been an atrocity.

Revelers inside the embassy complex might have expected the protesters to have grown quiet just before 9 pm, when a minute’s silence was observed by all in the council chamber to honor the war’s victims. But the protesters were not silenced, and Ukrainian

As the snow storm passes through California, residents across the Golden State are dealing with enduring effects. Heavy snow fall in the mountains of Riverside County has led to hazardous blizzard-like conditions and has necessitated the closure of the highways connecting cities from Bakersfield to Los Angeles and Bakersfield to Tehachapi. Though the roads have since reopened, drivers should exercise extreme caution when braving the elements. After Friday evening, snow levels are expected to reach 3,000 feet, and top Forecast snowfall estimates range from 4 – 7 feet in San Bernardino and portions of Riverside County, creating dangerous weather conditions.

In addition to the snow, heavy rains and gusty winds across the Coachella Valley could result in more widespread and heavier precipitation. A flood watch has been put in place from Friday evening until Saturday evening, leading to concerns about potentially excessive runoff. Signs of this runoff can already be seen

As Maryna Valentiuk and her friend Olena Karas looked on in Brussels, they, together with tens of thousands of protestors, stood in solidarity in the fight on behalf of Ukraine. On the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, these two friends and fellow Ukrainians came together with world leaders in a special UN Security Council session to call for peace in their home country.

In the session, Western leaders and diplomats explored ways to reach a peaceful solution which respected Ukrainian borders and brought justice to the country. Russian ambassador Vasily Nebenzia stated that all lives lost in the conflict are priceless and declared that those in the chamber honor the memory of all victims involved on either side. This then created a divide as Nebenzia's comment implied that the conflict had started in 2014, a viewpoint many disregarded.

In a show of solidarity the United States declared its commitment to Ukraine through

A Chinese university has made headlines recently with a revolutionary invention- a “kissing device” intended to provide long-distance couples with a comedic and innovative way to still share intimate moments. Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology has patented the invention, which came out of the long-distance struggle of inventor Jiang Zhongli, hoping the device would help lovers experience the “authentic feeling of kissing each other.”

The device is equipped with a mouth-shaped module to position the two “lovers” on either side, with pressure sensors and cutting-edge technology inside to transfer the movements and force of the kiss. It links to the phone via Bluetooth and app. Through plugging the phone into the device, the kisser can gain access to the device and their partner.

Global Times reported that the device also serves

Southern California is at a standstill as they grapple with the aftermath of a winter storm that has brought dangerous "blizzard conditions" to the mountains and record-setting rainfall amounts in and around Los Angeles. The storm has left more than 120,000 customers without power, closed Interstate 5, and prompted the closure of several beaches from Los Angeles to San Diego due to lightning-strikes. In the most extreme cases, rescue crews had to be called in for people stranded in an island in a Tujunga wash and two homeless men who were stranded in a flooded Hansen Dam.

The National Weather Service warned of potential flooding, landslides and mudslides, so officials averted an even more dangerous situation by rescuing four homeless people and four dogs who were stranded in a remote area of land in the Sepulveda Basin.

The snow and wet weather has brought dangerous conditions in the mountains, with a winter storm warning issued until

Atletico Madrid delivered a thrilling performance on Sunday, February 19th, claiming a 1-0 victory over Athletic Club in the La Liga showdown. Antoine Griezmann’s sublime late goal sealed the win and propelled Atletico to fourth place in the standings. The match began with Atletico Madrid controlling the league, denied early by Athletic’s 22-year-old goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala as he put in two outstanding saves in the first half. Despite valiant efforts from Iker Muniain and the Williams brothers, Nico and Inaki, Atletico’s well-organised defense held firm.

The decisive moment finally arrived in the 73rd minute when Griezmann broke the deadlock, coolly slotting home a low shot inside the box from a combination with substitute Memphis Depay. The goal sealed the victory for Atletico Madrid, who remain unbeaten in five La

Kevin Durant is making his debut with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. After being traded from the Nets in February, Durant's return from a knee injury is much anticipated. The preparation for this event reached its peak on Thursday when Durant participated in a two-hour intense workout and scrimmage with the team at their first official gathering after the All-Star Break. While Durant has been ruled out for Friday's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he is expected to make his big return on the upcoming four-game road trip.

Durant is already making an impact on the entire team with his hard work and dedication. His teammate Devin Booker noted that his individual workouts are "something that inspires people to get after it in their own workouts." He went on to add "A lot of teams have one good defender or two good defenders, now you have to find who you're going to put them on."

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - After Alex Murdaugh stepped off the stand and left the courtroom Friday, Colleton County deputies issued a new charge to the former Lowcountry lawyer. Jail records state that a misdemeanor arrest warrant was drawn up for Murdaugh, 54, by the Colleton County Sheriff's Office, though the nature of the charge has yet to be released.

Murdaugh is currently on trial for the killings of his wife, Maggie and their youngest son, which took place on June 7, 2021. Evidence, including that presented by an expert in body language, led prosecutors to believe the accounting executive was, indeed, responsible.

During his testimony, the expert noticed Murdaugh making eye contact with his attorney and quickly averting his gaze after - what prosecutors believe to be a telltale sign of guilt. Additionally, the expert pointed out how Murd

A ferocious, multiday winter storm that blanketed the Midwest is now leaving its mark in the West, with a separate winter storm threatening rain and snow in Southern California. On Friday, the National Weather Service issued rare blizzard warnings -- the San Bernardino County mountains could receive up to 5 feet of snow, with more rare warnings for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. High winds, flooding and the potential for icy conditions are all possible. California already endured rounds of deadly flooding in January, and the incoming storm will add to those worries, as well as increase the risk of mudslides and other dangerous weather events.

The temperature has dropped to 41°F at the Los Angeles International Airport and the rain has already started in the Santa Monica Mountains. The storm will bring moderate to heavy rains and snow as low as 2,500 feet, with snow levels rising above 4,000 feet throughout the day, and is predicted to grow

On the 24th of February, leaders at the G20 finance ministers' meeting in India were unsuccessful in reaching an agreement on the war being waged by Russia against Ukraine. Disagreements within the group can be largely attributed to Diametrical positions taken by the United States and Russia, as well as reluctance from India, who hold the G20 presidency this year.

US Trade Secretary Janet Yellen urged G20 countries to "redouble their efforts to support Ukraine and restrict Russia's capacity to wage war" and said that Russia's "weaponization" of food and energy has had a global impact. Russia was represented by deputies, as its finance minister did not attend the meeting.

The US and its allies have been pushing for a communique that casts blame for the invasion of Ukraine on Russia, and the situation was made increasingly complex due to India’s lack of public condemnation of Russia and the country

Five families from Little Rock, Arkansas, are dealing with the aftermath of a terrible plane crash that claimed the lives of all five of its passengers on Wednesday. Pilot Sean Sweeney, and passengers Micah Kendrick, Kyle Bennett, Gunter Beaty, and Glenmarkus Walker have all been grief-strickenly identified by their employer, science consulting firm CTEH.

Kia Bursey-Walker, wife of Glenmarkus Walker, remembers their last conversation Wednesday morning before the plane departed. "I said my last I love you. He told me he loved me back, and that's all I have now," she recalls. Glenmarkus Walker was a beloved father and husband, who his brother Courtney Walton remembered as smart, funny and giving.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Department and the Central Lyon Fire Department are coordinating with the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the cause of the crash. Though difficult, Walton is

Alex Murdaugh's crucial testimony in his own defense for the murder of his wife and son concluded on Friday, with the prosecution aggressively challenging him about where he was on the night of the killings. After months of denying he was at the scene, Murdaugh had offered a new account of his whereabouts. Through telephone calls, texts, videos, car navigation data and cellphone step counts, the lead prosecutor, Creighton Waters, tried to prove Murdaugh's story of his movements that night incompatible with the timeline of the murders.

The average 30 year fixed mortgage rate in the U.S. is on the rise, currently sitting at 6.5%, and up from 6.32% last week. This is still below the rate of almost 7% seen in November, but steady increases have been seen in recent weeks after trending downward between then and now.

Murdaugh had initially

Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the day Vladimir Putin's illegal and audacious invasion of Ukraine began. The overwhelming amount of Russian forces pointed towards Ukraine's borders had the globe expecting the fall of Ukraine to be devastatingly quick, yet after a year the country's resilience is unwavering.

Faced with fierce opposition, Russian forces were intercepted and rapidly pushed back in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, and then again later in Kherson and other parts of the Donbas. Ukrainian fighters, some of them ordinary folk taking up arms to defend their country, have been hailed by President Joe Biden and are admired around the world for their courage and steadfastness.

In a surprise visit to Kyiv, President Biden reaffirmed the US and NATO commitment to helping Ukraine preserve its territorial integrity, promising further aid the the embattled country. Even with the amount of support from around the world, Ukrainians still desire what

A historic winter storm is wreaking havoc on California, impacting millions across the Golden State and leaving behind an unprecedented trail of destruction. The storm, now known as Winter Storm Piper, is causing blizzard conditions with winds gusting up to 75 mph in the lower elevations, leading to snowfall in areas that haven't seen winter weather in decades. It doesn't stop there: the flooding and mudslides in hilly areas have caused the closure of major roadways, including stretches of the I-5 and I-80, and have left more than 150,000 customers without electricity .

The storm is seeing effects across California, from the Inland Deserts where temperatures are dropping to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, to the Sierra Nevada mountains where it could snow up to 5 feet. Amy Freeze, meteorologist with Fox Weather, said “The craziest part

The frigid winter storms that have swept across the US have brought historic snow and ice, leaving millions without power and now, with an incoming storm, has caused rare blizzard warnings in Southern California. According to the National Weather Service, San Bernardino County mountains may experience 3-5 feet of snow through Saturday morning and Los Angeles and Ventura counties will see up to 5 feet of snow potentially with isolated areas seeing between 7 and 8 feet.

The National Weather Service warned of significant impacts on travel, infrastructure and power lines, resulting in the potential for downed trees and power lines. Parts of California that are prone to snow, including the Mojave Desert, Santa Clarita Valley and Inland Empire, may receive a rare blanket of snow. This will likely be one of the biggest snow events the Golden State has seen in decades.

Northern California will be the first to experience the storm, with