On Christmas day, rain continued to fall across L.A. County and beyond. The precipitation has been less intense, but risks of flooding and mudslides remain in some areas.

President Trump says he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after he spent weeks decrying the group for targeting Christians.

Gaps in data because of the government shutdown make a hash of the latest federal reports on inflation and economic growth.

Judge P. Casey Pitts issued a ruling that would block Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining immigrants who show up to court hearings in Northern California.

U.S. regulators this week gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.

Coach JJ Redick says the Lakers will not make all the correct choices, but "can you make the vast majority of 'em correctly? It gives you a chance to win.” ...

At some popular L.A. costume companies, nearly half of Christmas costume rentals are furry green villains. How did the Grinch steal the hearts of so many Americans?

Briana Fair, a mental health clinician with the San Mateo Police Department, received a dozen voicemails from the same distressed caller over a single weekend this month.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump marked Christmas Eve by quizzing children calling in about what presents they were excited about receiving, while promising to not let a “bad Santa” infiltrate ...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has sent letters to Afghans residing in the states, demanding they present documentation at "check-ins" during the holiday season.

Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 30-23 victory over the Washington Commanders.