Jury awards $11 million to family of man killed by LAPD during mental health crisis

Wilver Blanco, 42, was shot in 2024 after police were called to the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood for a report of man seen chasing an elderly man with a knife, possibly while under the influence of drugs.

RCMP says no sign of interrupted investigations following FBI's outcry over CBC

The head of the RCMP says there's no evidence to suggest investigations were impacted following a report last week that FBI Director Kash Patel temporarily halted co-operation with the Mounties in retaliation for an internal CBC memo.

Former Beverly Hills deputy fire chief arrested, accused of vandalism and stalking

The former deputy fire chief for the city of Beverly Hills has been arrested on suspicion of vandalism and stalking, police said.

Netanyahu Attacks Mamdani in Heated U.N. Speech

The Israeli prime minister accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, of antisemitism. Mr. Mamdani said Mr. Netanyahu was repeating “baseless lies.”

Actors Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among detained protestors outside Netanyahu's UN speech

Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among the protestors detained in New York City on Thursday as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

Single-engine plane crashes in Hesperia, 2 passengers found dead

Two people were killed after a plane crashed in Hesperia Thursday morning.

Hurricane Polo is coming. Here's what it means for Southern California

Two hurricanes in the Pacific could combine with high tides to cause flooding and erosion at Southern California beaches early next week.

‘Hold My Legs’: How Ernie Sisto Shot a Sky-High Disaster

When a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in 1945, a Times photographer leaned far out to get close up.

Flea-borne typhus outbreak prompts renewed warnings in Los Angeles County

Health officials issued a warning after a second wave of flea-borne typhus was reported in Los Angeles County.

Macklemore announces new tour in support of Palestine

American rapper Macklemore says he's launching a tour of his own after being removed as an opener for the U.S. leg of English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's tour. All proceeds from the shows will go to organizations supporting Palestinians, Macklemore said.

Nor’easter Could Bring Heavy Rain, Winds, and Flooding to East Coast

Rain, flooding and gusty winds are all in the forecast for the Northeast this weekend, but just how much is still a little uncertain.

California woman missing since 2007 found buried under mountain home. Her ex is arrested

The former husband of Jill Maiorca is accused of killing her in 2006 and hiding her body under the Big Bear Lake home "without the homeowner's knowledge," authorities said.

Ballot seizure by Riverside County sheriff was 'unlawful,' California Supreme Court rules

The state's high court issued a ruling Thursday on whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco had the authority to seize more than half a million ballots in what the former Republican candidate for governor claimed was an investigation into voter fraud.

Northern California college wrestling star dies in fall at Yosemite National Park

Santa Rosa Junior College sophomore Ryan George died in an apparent accident at Yosemite National Park on Sunday, his college wrestling coach posted in a statement Tuesday.

Belleville, Ont., police to give update on motive behind shooting near synagogue

N.S. teacher charged with sexually assaulting student at school

Matthew Donahoe, 53, faces charges in incidents alleged to have occurred this school year. RCMP have identified other victims and say there may be more.

N.S. elementary school teacher charged with sexually assaulting student

Matthew Donahoe, 53, faces charges including sexual assault, assault, choking and administering a noxious substance in incidents alleged to have occurred this school year. RCMP have identified other victims and say there may be more.

Justice minister says miscarriage of justice likely occurred in Sask. murder case, orders new appeal

A new appeal has been ordered for Neressa and Odelia Quewezance, who were convicted by a jury in 1994 of second-degree murder in the death of Anthony Joseph Dolff.

Carney government is inconsistent in how it labels spending, budget watchdog says

Ottawa's fiscal watchdog says the way the Liberal government defines certain types of spending in its new budget framework can be inconsistent and contradictory.

Volkswagen subsidiary delays opening of $7B St. Thomas, Ont., battery plant to 2029

PowerCo, the Volkswagen subsidiary building a $7-billion electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, Ont., says the facility is now expected to begin operations in 2029, two years later than originally planned.

CEO who posted about wearing 'Lake America' sweatshirts to Halifax is no longer CEO

The Michigan tourist who recently went viral over a Facebook photo where she and three family members appeared to be wearing "Lake America" sweatshirts has parted ways with her employer.

RCMP allege 24-year-old Quebec man researched chemical weapons, planned attack for ISIS

RCMP say Louay Angoud allegedly communicated online with members of a terrorist group and gathered information to build a chemical weapon that could be used to poison Canadians.

Toronto to host inaugural PWHL all-star event on March 7

The Professional Women's Hockey League is set to showcase its talent during its fourth season by holding its first all-star event in Toronto on March 7.

Toronto to host inaugural PWHL all-star game on March 7

The Professional Women's Hockey League announced its first-ever all-star competition will be ‌held in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena, with players competing in a four-team, three-on-three ​tournament on March 7.

Netanyahu rejects genocide allegations in Gaza after mass walkout at his UN speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday that attacking Iran "was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make" and denounced as "moral cowards" a mass of delegates who walked out of the UN General Assembly when he took the podium to speak.

Palestinian president, denied visa to speak at UN, addresses leaders in pre-recorded video

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, delivering pre-recorded remarks from his office in Ramallah after the United States denied him and other top Palestinian officials visas to attend the gathering for the second year in a row.

Mayor Mamdani Becomes a New Advocate for Access to the Met Opera

The mayor, with a video filmed at the Metropolitan Opera House, joins the Met in announcing a program to give away 70,000 tickets a year.

Sobeys parent Empire agrees to end property controls after battle with Competition Bureau

Canada's Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with Sobey's parent company to have the grocery giant strictly limit or stop using property controls after the agency found the practice to be anti-competitive.

Sobeys' parent Empire agrees to end property controls after battle with Competition Bureau

Canada's Competition Bureau has reached an agreement with Sobey's parent company to have the grocery giant strictly limit or stop using property controls after the agency found the practice to be anti-competitive.

N.L. man appeals conviction for murdering estranged wife, says evidence from RCMP covert ops should be tossed

Dean Penney has filed a handwritten notice of appeal, arguing all evidence gleaned from a covert RCMP operation known as a Mr. Big sting should have been ruled inadmissible before his trial.

Who’s the boss? Albertans to vote on whether provincial laws should trump federal ones when the two conflict

Federal primacy in Canada means that when a federal law and a provincial law are in conflict, the federal law wins out. As a part of this October's referendum, the provincial government wants to change that.

'Woefully inadequate': Bass orders review of how LAPD deals with mentally ill people

A new executive directive announced Thursday by Mayor Karen Bass seeks to boost crisis intervention training for police officers, among other reforms.

Why are so many of the transferred Marineland belugas and dolphins dying?

Marineland dolphin dies at Spain aquarium, 5th death after rescue transfer

Pakistan launches airstrikes on 3 Afghan provinces as hostilities with Taliban escalate

Pakistan said it carried out airstrikes early Thursday on 10 sites in Afghanistan that it said were used to launch drone attacks against Pakistan a day earlier, a sharp escalation in recent fighting between the two countries that threatens international mediation efforts.

California farmworkers face health hazards amid inconsistent pesticide enforcement

An analysis of 40,000 state records shows that health and safety violations are penalized inconsistently, and regulatory action rarely results in fines.

Troubled LAX People Mover delayed again and it might not be the last time

The contractor of the LAX Automated People Mover, LINXS, believes the train could open in early January.

Thunder beast or swamp rhino? Fossils of prehistoric animal uncovered at SoCal construction site

The fossilized remains, which belonged to a large, hoofed animal are believed to be more than 40 million years old.

Haphazard pesticide enforcement puts farmworkers in California at risk

An analysis of 40,000 state records shows that health and safety violations are penalized inconsistently, and regulatory action rarely results in fines.

High cost of living tops voter concerns, Becerra remains front-runner in governor's race, new poll shows

As Californians prepare to elect a new governor in November, the top concern they want the new leader to prioritize is reducing the state's entrenched high cost of living, according to a new poll.

Raman's polling lead puts pressure on Bass to win undecided voters – and go negative

The mayor's camp dismissed the Berkeley IGS/L.A. Times poll as an outlier, but one Bass insider said the survey 'put a pit in stomachs.'

How Trump's plan to make Head Start English-only would hit L.A. classrooms

The Trump administration wants to make Head Start English-only, altering learning for two-thirds of California children enrolled in the federal early childhood program. Critics say the plan goes against decades of dual language research.

Renovating Manhattan’s Oldest Residence

The Morris-Jumel Mansion in Upper Manhattan served as a command post for George Washington. It had become shabby in recent years.

4 years after Fiona, N.S. family lives in garage due to unresolved insurance claim

For nearly four years, Alma and James Doucette have lived in a garage on their Upper Malagash, N.S., property after post-tropical storm Fiona damaged their home in September 2022. The public adjuster working on their case says he continues to work on unresolved Fiona claims.

Comedy festival packed Citadel Hill in Halifax, but vendors say it didn't pay the bills

Some food truck operators who worked at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Halifax are calling for a boycott of the festival, saying they're owed thousands of dollars for their work even though the organizers are already selling tickets for next year.

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government website

Australia said on Thursday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining ‌unauthorized access to files, in what could be the first known instance of an AI agent hacking a government website.

White House reporters from outlets banned by Trump regain access after hours-long delay

Reporters from three news outlets banned from the White House by U.S. President Donald Trump were back on its grounds Thursday afternoon, hours after a federal judge ordered the administration to reinstate their access.

White House reporters say they've been denied access again despite court ruling

A federal judge temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ban three news outlets from the White House grounds, saying early on Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored.

Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban, orders access to be restored

A federal judge temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ban three news outlets from the White House grounds, saying early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored.

‘We shouldn't have to beg,’ says chief of First Nation facing decades of mercury poisoning in Ontario

Grassy Narrows First Nation and Wabaseemoong Independent Nations continue to seek justice from the provincial and federal governments over decades of mercury poisoning caused by contamination that dates back to the 1960s and '70s. The First Nations' River Run Rally drew about 9,000 people to downtown Toronto on Wednesday. Here's what they want to see happen.

Out on bail pending appeal, convicted businessman accused of new $17.5K scam

An Ontario woman says she was offered a financial lifeline after being duped by a controversial HVAC company only for the proposed solution to sink her further into debt.

Will Alberta's dual-practice model reduce surgery waits or only for those who can pay?

As provinces grapple with how to decrease wait times for surgeries, Alberta is introducing a system in which doctors can simultaneously work in public hospitals and do private care on the side a model that increases public wait times, according to data from within Canada and international jurisdictions.

Key takeaways from Quebec's final leaders' debate before vote

With less than two weeks until Quebec voters head to the polls on Oct. 5, the leaders of Quebec's five main parties faced off over the health-care system, the trade war and the possibility of a third referendum. Here's a breakdown.

Why Canada's rolling out the red carpet for Vietnamese President Tô Lâm

Vietnam and Canada can deepen their relationships on trade, energy and academia, say experts but some say the Southeast Asian country's track record on human rights shouldn't be ignored.

Missed the debate? Key takeaways from Quebec party leaders’ final showdown

With less than two weeks until Quebec voters head to the polls on Oct. 5, the leaders of Quebec's five main parties faced off over the health-care system, the trade war and the possibility of a third referendum. Here's a breakdown.

Will Eby's early election gamble pay off or backfire in B.C.? Here's what history tells us

On the whole, premiers and prime ministers have benefited from similar gambles in the past. But for others a decision to test the electorate ahead of schedule massively backfired. Here are some examples of both.

Will Alberta’s dual-practice model reduce surgery waits or only for those who can pay?

As provinces grapple with how to decrease wait times for surgeries, Alberta is introducing a system in which doctors can simultaneously work in public hospitals and do private care on the side a model that increases public wait times, according to data from within Canada and international jurisdictions.

U.S.-China summit highlights the 'hypocrisy' of American trade policy, experts say

American officials have scolded Canada for making a deal with China. But the numbers show the U.S. does vastly more business with China than Canada would possibly dream of.

This Zoo Helps Protect Baby Turtles, Then Sends Them on Their Way

Foxes like to raid the nests of diamondback terrapins on Staten Island. But a “turtle garden” and incubators at the local zoo are giving the creatures a chance.

When U.N. Protesters Denounce Netanyahu, Mamdani Won’t Be Among Them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York continues to call the Israeli prime minister a war criminal. But Mr. Mamdani won’t join demonstrations against the prime minister on Thursday.

How a Labor Union Bested the Political Establishment in New York

The United Auto Workers has grown in size by opening its tent to workers in white-collar professions, and by adopting democratic socialist stances. But its growth has also led to political friction.

You better Beliebe it. Justin Bieber played a set at MacArthur Park

MacArthur Park got an unexpected guest Tuesday: Justin Bieber, who joined several members of his band for an impromptu performance.

Carney tells NYT he studied risk of U.S.-led military action in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he studied the possibility of U.S.-led military action in Canada. In a lengthy New York Times interview, he declined to discuss in detail what that examination involved, but suggested it would be irresponsible not to prepare for what he called "extreme tail risk."

She just won 3 powerlifting medals. Oh, and she's 82

Powerlifter Bea Toews, 82, tells The National about the moment she travelled from Australia to her home province of Manitoba to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships.

Onetime 'world's youngest hacker' arrested on suspicion of antisemitic vandalism of SoCal homes

Kristoffer Von Hassel, 18, was arrested Tuesday in Imperial Beach in the alleged vandalism, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office said.

Wildfire and water research grants saved as Trump EPA permanently restores $19 million to UC

The EPA has agreed to permanently restore about $19 million in UC research grants canceled by the Trump administration.

The National | Kenneth Law confronted by victims' families

Sept. 23, 2026 | Families of some of Kenneth Law's victims share their pain on Day 1 of his sentencing hearing. A friend describes the shooting suspect's expressions of antisemitism before opening fire near a Belleville, Ont., synagogue. And a Winnipeg plasma clinic's license is pulled over safety issues after 2 donor deaths. Welcome to The National, the flagship nightly newscast of CBC News.

Synagogue shooting suspect's online username alluded to killing Jews weeks before attack, friend says

Sean Ward, the man who died after a shootout with police outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., was a former Armed Forces member who attempted to use an antisemitic handle to play an online video game, according to a childhood friend and a CBC News visual investigation.

'Like a horror movie.' Man following UC Berkeley student scales apartment complex gate

A chilling surveillance camera recording captures a homeless man scaling the locked gate of an apartment complex and following a UC Berkeley student inside. The suspected trespasser has an extensive criminal record and was wanted on a felony arrest warrant.

Quebec party leaders clash over immigration, sovereignty and trade war in final debate

Final Quebec leaders' debate underway with focus on health, trade war and cost of living

Quebec election 2026: party leaders face off in final debate

Data Center Is Fined $1.1 Million for Operating 62 Power Generators

New Jersey officials said that the natural gas-powered generators, each the size of a tractor-trailer, were operating without permits.

Young boy killed after father backs Cybertruck into him, police say

A California man accidentally hit and killed his 6-year-old son while backing out of the family's driveway near Temecula in a Tesla Cybertruck, according to police reports.

In blow to tribes, Newsom vetoes bill that would have remade little-known state forests

Gov. Gavin Newsom said AB 2494 could have hampered research in demonstration forests, dealing a setback to tribes and environmentalists pushing to curb commercial logging.

Blue Jays eliminated from playoff contention after another uninspiring offensive performance

Pete Alonso hit his 41st home run of the season, former Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt took a shutout into the sixth inning, and the hometown Baltimore Orioles beat Toronto 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, eliminating the defending American League champions from the post-season race.

Cineplex may be going up for sale, company says in announcement of new CEO

Cineplex is considering a potential sale, the company revealed in a statement announcing former Landmark Cinemas head Bill Walker as its new CEO. While it said the board is confident in the company’s future prospects, it is evaluating all avenues.

Drivers showed off their parallel parking chops in Pittsburgh. The winner did it in 6 seconds

Parallel parking is a driving skill that can be hard to master. Dan Leber founded Pittsburgh’s Parallel Parking Championship in 2021. Now hundreds of drivers participate in the low-stakes, silly competition.

FBI employee data allegedly hacked by ShinyHunters contains sensitive info about intelligence roles

FBI data allegedly stolen by the hacking group ShinyHunters carries granular detail about ‌scores of bureau officials’ job assignments, including sensitive work against Chinese spies, Russian intelligence, drug cartels and more, Reuters has found.

Hacked FBI employee data contains sensitive information about intelligence roles

FBI data allegedly stolen by the hacking group ShinyHunters carries granular detail about ‌scores of bureau officials’ job assignments, including sensitive work against Chinese spies, Russian intelligence, drug cartels and more, Reuters has found.

Man Guilty of Conspiracy for Running Drug Ring in Washington Square Park

A jury convicted the man, John Livigni, who prosecutors said was a leader of a narcotics operation that resulted in two deaths and involved millions of sales around the Greenwich Village park.

Police Step Up U.N. Security After 3 People Emerge From Manhole

The latest sighting of people going in or out of the sewer system occurred on the Upper East Side, where many leaders and diplomats are staying during the United Nations General Assembly.

Health Canada suspends licence to collect plasma at Winnipeg Grifols location

An embattled for-profit plasma centre in Winnipeg is now officially suspended from collecting the blood component, after Health Canada cited concerns about its "quality management" in the wake of a donor's death last year.

Elizabeth Holmes sheds single tear in 1st full trailer for Nathan Fielder doc

If the teaser for You Can See Everything made you feel uncomfortable, the two-minute, 20-second trailer won't do anything to ease your distress. The documentary by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim was filmed in the 34 days before Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes went to prison to serve an 11-year sentence for defrauding business investors.

L.A. approves $466 million in affordable housing spending, the largest pool ever

L.A. City Council approved $466.6 million in affordable housing funding on Tuesday. It'll go toward developers, nonprofits and land trusts developing housing projects.

Where did bats come from? Family tree drawn from huge genetic study

Scientists say they've settled the debate about where bats came from and uncovered what the earliest bats were like. They also believe their new huge study of bat genomes and fossils could help reveal the secrets behind bats' extraordinary disease-resistance and longevity.

Trump says Canada is 'destroying itself' with immigration. Ministers say that's bogus

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Canadian immigration policies on Wednesday, saying the country is "destroying itself" by allowing "millions" of people into the country without proper security checks comments federal ministers say are ill-informed and grossly inaccurate.

California and Washington state to join forces on carbon markets, aiming to cut pollution and raise billions

Linking California and Washington state's carbon markets will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs, officials said.

California and Washington to join forces on carbon markets, aiming to cut pollution and raise billions

Linking California and Washington's carbon markets will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs, officials said.

Hudson Williams's girlfriend says Heated Rivalry fans crossing 'huge boundary'

Katelyn Larson, a Vancouver-based tattoo artist, made a rare statement about her relationship with Hudson Williams, calling out Heated Rivalry fans for their parasocial behaviour.

Hudson Williams’s girlfriend says Heated Rivalry fans crossing 'huge boundary'

Katelyn Larson, a Vancouver-based tattoo artist, made a rare statement about her relationship with Hudson Williams, calling out Heated Rivalry fans for their parasocial behaviour.

'Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!' Military training jet plunges into ocean off California coast

According to FlightRadar24, the aircraft, which went by call sign SNAKE4, was conducting exercises off the coast of Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County.

Outkast vs. Ovrkast: Hip-hop duo sues rapper for 'nearly identical' name

Outkast members Big Boi and André 3000 are suing Ovrkast, an Oakland rapper and music producer, for trademark infringement, unfair competition and breach of contract over similarity in the two acts' names.

Seasonal time changes in N.W.T. officially end as of Nov. 1

The territory announced that seasonal time changes will end on Nov. 1, following an announcement earlier this year that the N.W.T. would move to one consistent time zone.

Carney says Labour Code change will 'protect' right to strike. Experts say it still spells legal trouble

El Niño-driven heat could cause half a million extra deaths, report says. Here's where

This year's powerful El Niño and the record global heat it's driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could lead to nearly half a million more deaths worldwide by the end of February, according to a research report released Wednesday.

First Nations lawyer wins lawsuit against firm that led class-action for day school survivors

A Manitoba Indigenous lawyer who filed a lawsuit in 2020 against a firm that represented survivors of federal Indian day schools, alleging she was not compensated for years of her work, has won her court case.

Indigenous lawyer wins lawsuit against firm that led class-action for day school survivors

A Manitoba Indigenous lawyer who filed a lawsuit in 2020 against a firm that represented survivors of federal Indian day schools, alleging she was not compensated for years of her work, has won her court case.

Darkwing Duck reboot in the works with Seth Rogen, Mark Hamill

Disney+ has greenlit an all-new Darkwing Duck series, 35 years after the original premiered. It stars Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan and Lilimar Hernandez.

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison in New York Sex Crime Case

Mr. Weinstein still faces a lawsuit in New York and a resentencing in a separate case in California.