The man who drew California’s Prop. 50 maps has nothing to hide

The not-a-secret secret about who drew Prop 50 maps, L.A.’s most epic family-run haunted house and more big stories.

Is there a California election in November? What yes or no on Prop 50 means

If Prop 50 passes, California will use new congressional district maps in the 2026 midterms. Here's why we're voting on this ...

Texas is No. 2 among most haunted states, study finds

Texas came in second after California. California has 136 haunted locations and a staggering 16,969 UFO sightings. Florida came in third, with 120 haunted locations and with 8,757 UFO sightings. Here ...

Here’s Who Will Be Affected by Disruptions to Federal Food Aid

More SNAP recipients live in Democratic districts. But the program touches every corner of the country. By Emily Badger and Amy Fan The federal food assistance program now at the center of a legal ...

At least 50 dead as Hurricane Melissa devastates the Caribbean; Bermuda braces for storm

Melissa tore through the Caribbean as one of the most powerful storms in history, slamming Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane ...
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New Genetic Tool Helps Spot Hidden Risk for ‘Bad’ Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Pittsburgh researchers develop a genetic tool that detects hidden risks for high LDL cholesterol, aiding early prevention of ...

Drugged women, secret photos: Horrific details emerge as USC grad student confesses to police

After his arrest on Aug. 28, Sizhe Weng described the assaults on the three victims “at length and in detail” to LAPD ...
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Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

In hot water. Festive-colored walls surround a small garden and common area with a pathway leading down to the pools ...

It’s scream season — why some love it and others have nightmares

Millions of people have no issue with sleeping after a good scare — in fact, they embrace it. There are scientific reasons ...