A major Los Angeles freeway has been closed indefinitely
One of the largest freeways going in and out of downtown Los Angeles is closed indefinitely
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The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump
Tim Scott and Mike Pence have dropped their bids for president, and the next GOP debate in less than a month will likely feature an even smaller stage, but Trump is still the far-and-away frontrunner.
A UN gathering on addressing plastic waste draws a variety of voices
A UN gathering in Kenya seeks to address the huge problem of plastic waste. But some at the talks are skeptical of solutions put forth by fossil fuel and plastic industries.
As gasoline prices fall, U.S. inflation cools to 3.2%
Consumer prices last month were 3.2% higher than the month before — a smaller annual increase than the previous month. A sharp drop in gas prices in October helped to offset rising rents.
Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch
From Taiwan to fentanyl, President Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping have plenty to sort through when the two meet face-to-face for the first time in a year.
Up First briefing: Supreme Court ethics code; what climate change costs the U.S.
The Supreme Court's ethics code is a notable first, but doesn't have an enforcement mechanism. A sweeping federal report assesses the economic and social impact of climate change on American life.
Tough housing market is luring buyers without kids and higher incomes
A report from the National Association of Realtors shows the average home buyer this past year had a six-figure income. Others face challenges in a period of high prices and costly home loans.
House stalls impeachment of Homeland Secretary Mayorkas for handling of immigration
Hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene forced a vote on impeaching Mayorkas to the floor, but eight Republicans joined with Democrats to vote 209-201 to send Greene's resolution to committees.
Lung cancer survival rates rise, but low screening rates leave many people at risk
A new survey finds more people are surviving lung cancer and racial disparities are shrinking. But unless it's caught early, lung cancer still has a low survival rate.
Taller cars and trucks are more dangerous for pedestrians, according to crash data
Vehicles with higher front ends are more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.