The Latest: Man accused of arson in California wildfire
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):
Fires spare Reagan library but menace homes near Los Angeles
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — A wind-whipped outbreak of wildfires outside Los Angeles on Wednesday threatened thousands of homes and horse ranches, forced th...
‘A bold step’: Democrats laud Twitter for political ad ban
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidates largely praised Twitter's decision Wednesday to ban all political advertising, while President Donald ...
Pompeo criticizes China and long-held US views on country
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is lashing out at China and accusing the Chinese Communist Party of adopting policies that run counter to ...
The Latest: Bolton won’t testify without subpoena
WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local):
What’s next: House investigators summon Bolton to testify
WASHINGTON — For only the fourth time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has started a presidential impeachment inquiry. House committees a...
US sued over health insurance rule for immigrant families
A lawsuit Wednesday accused the Trump administration of preventing Americans from bringing their foreign spouses and parents to live with them in the ...
Anger grows as utility struggles to get its blackouts right
SAN FRANCISCO — As Pacific Gas & Electric deliberately shut off power to homes and businesses to prevent wildfires, it has failed to communicate w...
Oklahoma judge rejects challenge to ‘permitless carry’ law
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday rejected an attempt by a Democratic state lawmaker and gun safety advocates to block a new law that wil...
Apple shakes off iPhone slump to deliver strong fiscal 4Q
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is still running a well-oiled moneymaking machine despite cooling demand for its hottest product, the iPhone.
Review: In ‘Motherless Brooklyn,’ ‘Chinatown’ goes East
Jonathan Lethem's novel about a private eye with Tourette's syndrome, "Motherless Brooklyn," starts with a brilliant burst of uncontrolled profanity a...
Twitter bans political ads ahead of 2020 election
SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter, reacting to growing concern about misinformation spread on social media, is banning all political advertising from its servic...
Facebook posts solid 3Q despite rising regulatory threats
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook reported solid third-quarter results Wednesday showing steady growth in its user base even as it faces broad regulatory threa...
Top Trump adviser steps down ahead of impeachment testimony
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's top adviser for Russian and European affairs is leaving his job at the White House, a day before he's scheduled ...
Doctor at Missouri abortion clinic defends patient care
ST. LOUIS — The top doctor at Missouri's sole abortion clinic on Wednesday defended its handling of four patients who faced complications — women whos...
US House OKs protections near historical park in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Walls of stacked stone jut up from the canyon floor, some perfectly aligned with the seasonal movements of the sun and moon. Circu...
Democrats set stage for approval of impeachment ground rules
WASHINGTON — Democrats set the stage Wednesday for certain House approval of the ground rules lawmakers will use as they consider impeaching President...
Boeing employee raised concern about design of Max system
Two days of congressional hearings have produced internal Boeing documents showing that company employees raised concerns about the design of a key fl...
Bolivia says OAS team to audit disputed election
LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia's government said Wednesday the Organization of American States is sending a 30-person team to launch a "binding" audit of a...
Lyft loses money again but eyes profits in about 2 years
NEW YORK — Lyft is continuing to lose staggering sums of money as it barrels ahead with impressive revenue growth, but its executives said they believ...
Fiat Chrysler merger with PSA appears headed for approval
DETROIT — In a merger deal that appears to be heading for approval, Fiat Chrysler stands to gain electric vehicle technology while PSA Peugeot Citroen...
American students’ performance lags on Nation’s Report Card
WASHINGTON — The latest Nation's Report Card is painting a dismal picture of math and reading achievement among American fourth and eighth graders des...
Rocket attack kills Iraqi soldier, adding to growing unrest
BAGHDAD — Two rockets were fired into Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Wednesday, killing one Iraqi soldier and adding to the violence gripping the c...
Georgia Supreme Court temporarily halts man’s execution
ATLANTA — With about eight hours to spare before a man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk was to be put to death Wednesday, Georgia's high...
Trump defends Alaska governor amid recall push to oust him
JUNEAU, Alaska — President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced his opposition to a push in Alaska aimed at recalling Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, with ...
After Biden reversal on super PAC, allies form outside group
WASHINGTON — Allies of former Vice President Joe Biden formed an outside group this week that would allow wealthy individuals and corporations to spen...
The Latest: Powell says Fed working on inflation policy
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local):
Linda Hamilton makes return count in new ‘Terminator’ film
LOS ANGELES — For the new "Terminator" film, it was seemingly easy to bring back Arnold Schwarzenegger as the human-looking cyborg assassin because of...
McGregor hated having to lie about reprising role as Obi-Wan
LOS ANGELES — Ewan McGregor felt somewhat tortured for the last few years because while he was signed up to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, he cou...
UN climate leaders scramble after Chile unrest cancels talks
WASHINGTON — Chile's abrupt decision Wednesday to withdraw as host of the United Nations' top climate conference leaves organizers scrambling for a se...