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By SOPHIA TAREENCHICAGO (AP) — The Trump administration sued Chicago on Thursday alleging that ‘sanctuary’ laws in the nation’s third-largest city “thwart” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.The lawsuit, which also names the state of Illinois, is the latest effort to crack down on places that limit cooperation between federal immigration agents and local police. It follows the federal government’s threats of criminal charges and federal funding cuts to what are known as sanctuary cities.“The conduct of officials in Chicago and Illinois minimally enforcing — and oftentimes affirmatively thwarting — federal immigration laws over a period of years has resulted…

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment WriterNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kendrick Lamar aims to infuse his Los Angeles hip-hop flavor into New Orleans while staying true to his storytelling roots during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime performance.“Being in the now and being just locked-in to how I feel and the energy I have now, that’s the L.A. energy for me,” he said Thursday at a press conference hosted by Apple Music. “That’s something I wanted to carry over to New Orleans and for the world to see. This is me. This is Kendrick Lamar, 37 years old, and I still feel…

At the intersection of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending standards and California’s balcony law is a big question: How high will condominium HOA fees and special assessments go? First, let’s explore the so-called California balcony law or Senate Bill 326. The law was enacted in 2019, after six people died in 2015 when a Berkeley apartment balcony gave way and fell 50 feet to the ground below. Condo communities throughout California had until Jan. 1, 2025 to complete inspections required under the bill. Specifically, communities with three or more units with wooden balconies, decks, stairs and walkways 6 feet or more…

By TIFFANY STANLEYWASHINGTON (AP) — One of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first meetings in the United States this week was not with American Jewish leaders but with evangelical ones.The conservative Christians met with Netanyahu on Monday at Blair House, which is near the White House. The gathering came ahead of the Israeli leader’s meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, which led to Trump’s dramatic proposals about the future of Gaza.“The fact that our meeting took place before his meetings with President Trump and U.S. elected officials is indicative of the strength of the historic friendship that exists between…

FONTANA — Something clicked for the Jurupa Hills boys soccer team Wednesday evening.With the San Andreas League championship hanging in the balance, seniors Roberto Cabos and Hector Flores scored in the second half as the Spartans shut out Kaiser 2-0 to capture the league’s tournament title.“We had to turn the switch on,” Jurupa Hills coach Gilberto Jara Castillo said. “At halftime I told the boys, ‘You can have all the talent in the world, but it’s going to take hard work to win this game and the league title.’”No. 3 seed Jurupa Hills defeated No. 2 Summit 4-1 in the…

By MATT OTT The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective home shoppers getting into the market before the busy spring homebuying season starts. Related Articles Business | US applications for jobless benefits rose to 219,000 last week, but layoffs remain relatively low Business | Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump’s new government contractor rules Business | IRS workers involved in 2025 tax season can’t take ‘buyout’ offer until May Business | Health care jobs are booming. These are…

By WILL WEISSERTWASHINGTON (AP) — Top officials in President Donald Trump’s administration have contradicted some of his recent comments about the United States taking long-term control of Gaza. They also have played down the possibility of sending in U.S. troops and permanently resettling Palestinians amid rebuilding efforts that American interests might lead but U.S. taxpayers would not necessarily pay for.Trump’s remarks Tuesday night set off alarm in Arab countries and even among some of his Republican allies. The uproar led Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to try to walk back the comments a…

For every Tatiana Suarez fight, there seems to be a collective inhale. And then the air sits, held hostage in everyone’s lungs.It’s not just how the undefeated UFC strawweight will perform. The tension and uncertainty are in the whether.Suarez’s life has been a Sisipyhean struggle to the top, her pursuit for combat sports greatness frequently derailed by physical issues beyond her control.So when Suarez’s fight with fellow championship contender Virna Jandiroba, set for UFC 310 in December, was scrapped in October, the breaths slowly escaped in the form of CO2 sighs.Occam’s razor cut deep: Her body had betrayed her again.…

By ALI SWENSON and CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The emergence of X owner Elon Musk as the most influential figure around President Donald Trump has created an extraordinary dynamic — a White House adviser who’s using one of the world’s most powerful information platforms to sell the government’s talking points while intimidating its detractors.In recent days, Musk has used X to promote Trump’s positions to his 215 million followers, attack an agency he’s trying to shut down as “evil” and claim a Treasury employee who resigned under pressure over payment system access committed a crime.His use of the…

There are plenty of reasons to want to see someone other than Gavin Newsom to serve as governor of California. Fortunately, he’s termed out and Californians will be able to vote next year on his successor. So why are people wasting their time on another recall effort?Recently, a group called Saving California announced its intentions to recall Newsom.“Sometimes with fire comes blessings,” said the group’s leader Randy Economy at a press conference two weeks ago. “Tens of thousands have lost homes in these fires, and they want leadership. Governor Newsom is not bringing that leadership. Sometimes things are not in…