New autopsy of a baby killed by police in Mississippi deepens outrage
A Mississippi family whose 1-year-old child was killed when officers fired into a moving car are challenging police claims about the shooting.
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Kelly Davis, intrepid reporter who exposed death and despair in San Diego County jails and gave voice to the downtrodden, dies at 53
The 2023 San Diego journalist of the year beat cancer for more than a decade before being diagnosed with a new tumor earlier this year; she leaves a lasting legacy in her adopted hometown.
Democratic congressman asks the CFPB to investigate ‘rent now, pay later’ companies
A Democratic member of Congress is calling for a federal investigation into the “rent now, pay later” industry. Rep. Maxwell Frost from Florida has sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, asking the agency to investigate these companies for potential violations of consumer protection laws.
Trump administration sues California, Virginia over new gun laws
The Trump administration has sued California and Virginia over new laws in both states that restrict the sale of semiautomatic firearms.
Encinitas council member completes court diversion, ending criminal case against him
A judge dismissed the criminal case against Encinitas City Councilmember Luke Shaffer, who was initially charged with assaulting a resident during a parking dispute.
Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
The latest disclosure report listing President Donald Trump’s financial holdings shows he took in about $1.2 billion last year from crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that first brought him fame.
Ex-CIA Director John Brennan seeks court order requiring records from investigations be preserved
Former CIA Director John Brennan is suing the Trump administration, demanding a court order that would require officials to preserve records from investigations that are targeting him.
As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children
More than 120 days after a deadly strike on an Iranian school, families wait for answers as Pentagon investigation remains ongoing and unclear.
Union-Tribune wins General Excellence, top honors for photography and reporting in California Journalism Awards
The San Diego Union-Tribune also took home top honors for fine arts reporting, homepage design, editorial comment, illustration and civic engagement.
Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry
Extreme heat warnings are in effect for New York, Boston, and Philadelphia as a dangerous heat dome threatens Fourth of July celebrations.