Biden taps Montana environmentalist for US public lands boss
<p>BILLINGS, Mont. — President Joe Biden has nominated a longtime environmental advocate and Democratic aide to oversee the vast expanses of federally-owned land in...
California’s public universities to require COVID-19 vaccine
SAN FRANCISCO — Two of the nation's largest university systems say they intend to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff on...
Mayors ask Biden to be included in climate migration study
SAN DIEGO — The mayors of a dozen major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York City, and San Diego, are asking President Joe...
NASA’s Mars helicopter soars higher, longer on 2nd flight
<p>CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s little Mars helicopter aced its second test flight Thursday, soaring even higher and longer than before. </p>
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Appeals court sides with Dr. Luke on an issue in Kesha clash
<p>NEW YORK — An appellate court ruled for music producer Dr. Luke on Thursday on an important legal question in his defamation suit against...
House seat numbers can’t be released before next week
The numbers used for deciding how many congressional seats each state gets can’t be released until next Monday at the earliest, according to an...
California public schools see ‘sharp decline’ in enrollment
SAN FRANCISCO — California public schools have experienced a sharp decline in enrollment this year as the pandemic forced millions into online school, according...
Research on shaken baby syndrome helps free 15-year inmate
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — A man imprisoned for 15 years in the death of his month-old son is free after prosecutors and a judge agreed...
Biden to restore California’s power to set pollution rules
DETROIT — The U.S. Transportation Department is moving to reverse former President Donald Trump's bid to end California's ability to set its own automobile...
Mayors ask Biden to be included in climate migration study
<p>SAN DIEGO — The mayors of a dozen major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York City, and San Diego, are asking President Joe...