Fears of an AI breakthrough force the U.S. and China to talk

A Trump administration once eager to gun for technological supremacy is now, for the first time, reckoning with the power AI could unleash if left unchecked.

As questions of temperament persist, Katie Porter tries to regain edge in governor's race

Democrat Katie Porter's campaign for governor is dogged by unflattering videos. Sacramento power players are turned off by her temperament, but some women in politics say it highlights a double standard.

Republicans feud, and fume, in the battle for a Southern California congressional district

It's a showdown that regardless of the outcome in the June 2 primary election probably won't have Republicans in a celebratory mood.

Will a Ban on Bromated Flour Change New York Bagels and Pizza?

Bromated flour, which makes breads and crusts stretchy and springy (and cheap), is among the carcinogens forbidden in pending state legislation.

He Created the Odeon. And Now He’s a Prizewinning Author.

Keith McNally won the Gotham Book Prize for his memoir, “I Regret Almost Everything.” It tells the story of his life in New York.

Cursive Club, Where Students Learn With a Flourish

Students are practicing cursive in clubs after school and in libraries after it was cut from the Common Core curriculum. Some states are reintroducing it into schools.

Las Vegas combate la escasez de viviendas con nuevas unidades para personas mayores

Las Vegas combate la escasez de viviendas con nuevas unidades para personas mayores

Current threats to democracy keep America awake at night

Current threats to democracy keep America awake at night

Trump Ignores the Constitution, risks worldwide war

Trump Ignores the Constitution, risks worldwide war

An emergency room is no place for immigration enforcement

An emergency room is no place for immigration enforcement

Provider shortages make battling Alzheimer’s in rural communities harder

Provider shortages make battling Alzheimer’s in rural communities harder

How N.S. municipalities are preparing for drought and dry wells

There is currently a patchwork approach to drought across the province, with some municipalities taking action, and others yet to start conversations about long-term plans.

B.C. RCMP issue Amber Alert for 2 young children

Amber Alert issued for 3-year-old twins in Terrace, B.C.

Farmers confront rising cost of fertilizer and fuel as spring seeding underway

Assault, harassment charges against OPS officer stem from alleged intimate partner violence

CBC News has learned that recent criminal charges against an Ottawa Police Service officer relate to alleged intimate partner violence and involve a police-issued Glock pistol.

I left home to prove I was independent. Coming back was braver

When Jumol Royes left home for school in Ottawa in midlife, he sought independence. But being there taught him just how much he relied on the community he had back home.

Need to Hire an Architect or Designer? Try Dumbo.

A Brooklyn neighborhood with waterfront views and pricey apartments has become New York City’s latest design hub, with more than 160 architecture and design firms.

Airbnb Turns to Black Leaders in Its Bid to Make a Comeback in New York

The multibillion-dollar corporation is partnering with influential Black pastors as it seeks to regain a foothold in the city’s short-term rental market.

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'

One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home

One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home

Golden Knights fall in Game 4 against Ducks; series even

Golden Knights fall in Game 4 against Ducks; series even

Carter scores 22, Young adds 20 as Aces beat Sparks 105-78

Carter scores 22, Young adds 20 as Aces beat Sparks 105-78

Canadiens beat Sabres 6-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the second-round

The Montreal Canadiens now have a 2-1 lead in their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres after a convincing 6-2 win in Game 3 at the Bell Centre Sunday.

'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual convicted of attempted murder

Background actor Nick Pasqual has been convicted of attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, Allie Shehorn, in May 2024. He will be sentenced in June.

The National | Canadians evacuate hantavirus-hit ship

May 10, 2026 | Four Canadians from a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak fly home to isolate. Trump says Iran’s peace plan response is ‘totally unacceptable.’ And, Go Public uncovers how WestJet may be avoiding compensating passengers for cancelled flights.

'Extremely scary': Specter of an all-GOP governor's race spurs push to remake open primary

A political consultant filed an application with state officials seeking to alter California's voting system by reverting to a traditional primary with the top vote-getters from each party.

Amazon halts high-speed e-bike sales in California following fatal crashes

Orange County's prosecutor says Amazon agreed to stop California sales of e-bikes that can go faster than state speed limits following a series of fatal collisions.

Charge return to Walter Cup Final after finishing off Fleet in double-overtime thriller

The Ottawa Charge are returning to the Walter Cup Final for a second straight season. Michela Cava scored at 1:12 of the second overtime to earn Ottawa a thrilling 4-3 win over the Boston Fleet. The Charge won the best-of-five semifinal series in four games.

Abraham Foxman, Warrior Against Antisemitism, Dies at 86

For almost three decades, he led the Anti-Defamation League, winning access to presidents and prime ministers and meeting with Pope John Paul II.

Man shot and killed while breaking up fight at Wilmington pizza shop

A 26-year-old man is dead and another is in stable condition after attempting to break up a fight between two women at a pizza shop in Wilmington, police say.

Maya Lin Connects Nature to a New Manhattan Skyscraper and Beyond

The famed artist and designer drew on her lifelong love of the environment for inspiration for new work in New York and Chicago.

Californian exposed to hantavirus aboard cruise ship resides in Bay Area, officials say

A Bay Area resident stuck on a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak has returned to Santa Clara County and is being monitored by health officials.

Huge fire at L.A. office supplies store dwindles, then leaps in size; firefighter injured

The heavy commercial fire in downtown Sunday, which rekindled due to paper products inside the building, left one firefighter injured and resulted in a total roof collapse.

Crews gain upper hand on fire in downtown L.A. fed by office supplies; firefighter injured

The heavy commercial fire in downtown Sunday, which rekindled due to paper products inside the building, left one firefighter injured and resulted in a total roof collapse.

Three dead, four injured in two-car crash in San Bernardino County

Three people were killed and four others injured, including three with life-threatening injuries, in a two-car collision Saturday night in Pinon Hills.

Earthquake swarm shakes Imperial County with 4.7 magnitude quake reported

A swarm of earthquakes shook Imperial County this weekend, with dozens of quakes, ranging in magnitude from 2.5 to 4.7, shaking the region around Brawley, south of the Salton Sea.

Before SoHo, This Building Was at the Heart of New York’s Arts District

A West Side co-op built for artists and later turned into offices is being reborn as a luxury condominium named Parc Beaufort.

Despite strained ties, U.S. senator says Canada should be cautious of making deals with China

As Canada prepares to accept more Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country, a U.S. senator is warning that although Canada-U.S. ties are strained, Canadian officials should be cautious when making agreements with China's government.

As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends

"How do I meet new people?" That question especially for adults is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they're making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.

Casper the foster mom owl has raised hundreds of rescued owlets as her own

Casper is currently fostering four owlets, demonstrating important skills like flying, hunting, and fearing humans.

Ceasefire with Iran tested as cargo ship catches fire and Kuwait, U.A.E. repel drone attacks

The shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was tested again on Sunday when a drone set a small fire on a ship off the coast of Qatar, while the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait reported separate drones entering their airspaces.

Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as Kuwait, U.A.E. repel drone attacks

Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Iran's state-run media said Sunday.

Trump calls ceasefire counter-proposal from Iran 'totally unacceptable'

Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping, state TV said. Washington's latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and roll back Iran's nuclear program.

After exile, California tribes could help oversee ancestral redwoods again

A fight over California's redwood forests pits tribes and environmentalists against loggers as lawmakers consider a bill to reimagine the state's 14 demonstration forests.

Barabak: This is the most compelling California governor's race in ages. Really.

Far from boring, the contest is the most wide open in a generation, with a potential to make history in November. Those yawning at the contest may be looking for glitz and entertainment. Voters aren't.

After exile, California tribes could help run their ancestral redwoods again

A fight over California's redwood forests pits tribes and environmentalists against loggers as lawmakers consider a bill to reimagine the state's 14 demonstration forests.

‘She Studied Us for a Moment With Theatrical Longing’

Sharing a secret at a Williamsburg wine bar, a brilliant full moon and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Clark busca reducir la brecha de oportunidades alineando las ‘rutas de acceso’ a la preparatoria

El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Clark busca reducir la brecha de oportunidades alineando las ‘rutas de acceso’ a la preparatoria

De la tragedia al triunfo: la enfermera que salvó a una recién nacida ahora la considera su compañera de trabajo

De la tragedia al triunfo: la enfermera que salvó a una recién nacida ahora la considera su compañera de trabajo

Primm was a cheap, beloved Vegas alternative. Then new California casinos killed it

Primm was a cheap, beloved Vegas alternative. Then new California casinos killed it

Nevada town of Primm was a cheap, beloved Vegas alternative. Then new California casinos killed it

Nevada town of Primm was a cheap, beloved Vegas alternative. Then new California casinos killed it

Guest column: Why MLS may move Whitecaps to Las Vegas despite backlash from Vancouver fans

Guest column: Why MLS may move Whitecaps to Las Vegas despite backlash from Vancouver fans

Bishop Gorman launches athletic hall of fame with star-studded class

Bishop Gorman launches athletic hall of fame with star-studded class

How a $500M Cape Breton drug bust helped inspire the film Little Lorraine

In late July 1990, in the waters off Nova Scotia and at a tiny Cape Breton wharf, a plot to unload around two-dozen tonnes of hash was foiled by RCMP, the coast guard and the military. A judge later called the plan "one of the largest conspiracies ever to import drugs through the Nova Scotia coast."

I had an unplanned baby at 17. I never expected to battle infertility in my 30s

Lisa Richardson had an unplanned pregnancy in her teens and gave up that child for adoption. She always assumed that getting pregnant and becoming a mom would be easy when she was ready. But life took an unexpected turn.

5 years after promising to restrict vaping flavours, it's unclear whether Canada will

The federal Liberals have said since 2021 they'll restrict vaping flavours nationwide, but now Canada’s health minister won’t say when or even if it will still happen despite widespread expert advice a ban could help curb the country's staggering youth vaping rate.

Forced offline for most of 2026, Iranians say they're struggling to survive

Iranians have faced a near-total blackout for more than 70 days straight. The shutdown has cost the Iranian economy an estimated $250-million US a day.

At the Venice Biennale, Canada’s entry blooms with unease

In a Venice Biennale taking place at a time of wars, tension over migration and climate anxiety, the Canadian pavilion poses a quieter question: Who gets to live with nature, who gets to protect it and who is shut out from it?

Winnie the Pooh has been beloved for 100 years. But fame wasn't so enchanting for the real Christopher Robin

One hundred years after Winnie the Pooh was published, it continues to enchant. Its origins have a happy beginning in the bond between a Canadian veterinary soldier and the cub he named for his adopted hometown, but the story takes an unhappy turn as the Milnes struggled with the effects of fame.

'It haunts my dreams': Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

Francine Shimizu-Orgar has frequent nightmares when her mind replays moments from the recent inquest into her daughter's death at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital. But if the inquiry, which the family pushed for, wasn't held, what happened to 24-year-old Heather Winterstein "would never have come out," Shimizu-Orgar tells CBC from the family home in the Niagara region city.

5 years after promising to restrict vaping flavours, its unclear whether Canada will

The federal Liberals have said since 2021 they'll restrict vaping flavours nationwide, but now Canada’s health minister won’t say when or even if it will still happen despite widespread expert advice a ban could help curb the country's staggering youth vaping rate.

Ontario police investigating Senior Assassin game after unhoused man sprayed with water gun

Police in parts of Canada are warning high school students about the risks of playing a game that may have the public mistaking their water guns for real weapons. In one Ontario community, police are investigating students who appear to have targeted an unhoused Indigenous man.

Beware of Wolves, but Straw Houses Could Help With Climate Change

Near Hudson, N.Y., a Princeton University team erected a cottage made from the agricultural byproduct, which they said is more sustainable than bricks or concrete.

Rudy Giuliani Once Helped a Fellow Mayor Get Health Care

As the former mayor seeks help from the World Trade Center Health Program, an episode where he helped his predecessor John V. Lindsay carries resonance.

Can the Country’s ‘Dirtiest Hotel’ Get a Clean Slate?

For decades, the Hotel Carter in Times Square was the site of squalor and crime. Now rundown and empty, its future is tied up in litigation but some hope for a rebirth.

Two people killed in in head-on car crash near Palmdale

Two people were killed and two others injured when two vehicles collided head-on Friday evening along a dusty, deserted stretch of road in the Antelope Valley, authorities said.

Kristin Smart's body not found, search ends at home tied to killer despite signs of remains

Kristin Smart's body not found, search ends at home tied to killer despite sheriff saying signs of remains

One dead following fire, fireworks explosions in South L.A.

A man was found dead Saturday following a blaze at a South Los Angeles home that sent flames and exploding fireworks into the sky.

Blast rocks neighborhood, then fireworks light up the sky above deadly fire in South L.A.

A man was found dead Saturday following a blaze at a South Los Angeles home that sent flames and exploding fireworks into the sky.

Man dies on Mt. Wilson trail in second death in a week

A man died while hiking the Mt. Wilson trail Saturday, the second death on the rugged path in a week, authorities said.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from B.C. traffic light

Police say a motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash near the Surrey-Delta border Saturday afternoon left a motorcycle dangling from a traffic light above a busy intersection.

Suspect in Venice samurai sword attack arrested after bloody assault

Police have arrested Justin Tucker on an attempted murder charge in a samurai sword attack in Venice. The victim suffered a near-severed arm during the bloody Thursday afternoon incident.

Hesperia High School wrestling coach arrested in child sex investigation

Gene Richard Griffith III, 36, a wrestling coach at Hesperia High School, was charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a child.

Toronto FC welcomes Messi's Inter Miami at new-look BMO Field in World Cup dress rehearsal

An Inter Miami-Toronto FC match at the new-look BMO Field on Saturday provided a dress rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup next month.

Hockey icon Ernie 'Punch' McLean killed in northern B.C. crash

Ernie 'Punch' McLean led the Western Hockey League (WHL) New Westminster Bruins to four consecutive Memorial Cup finals and two championships between 1975-1978, and coached more than 100 players who later skated in the NHL.

2 Canadians among suspects charged in U.S. with attempting to smuggle guns into Canada

U.S. authorities announced on Friday that three men two of whom have Canadian citizenship have been charged in New York state with allegedly attempting to smuggle dozens of firearms into Canada.

What has, and hasn't, changed about owning a home in your 30s

Bartenders at a Cocktail Hot Spot Propose a New Concoction: a Micro-Union

The bartenders at Attaboy, a Lower East Side joint considered one of the best cocktail bars in the world, voted to form a union.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by plane taking off at Denver airport

A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff, airport authorities said, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate.

Toddler dies after being pulled from Ottawa River

A two-year-old child has died after being pulled from the Ottawa River Friday evening, police say.

Spencer Pratt said 'super meth' is helping fuel L.A.'s homeless crisis. What is that?

During a recent debate, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt argued that drug abuse including "super meth" has been largely ignored as a factor when attempting to address the city's homelessness crisis.

This Alberta hamlet bought a post office, hoping to keep it open

Residents of Rolling Hills, Alta., have purchased the trailer that houses their Canada Post outlet in hopes of keeping it viable as the Crown corporation looks to cuts with a nationwide review of facilities and service levels. Community groups raised $30,000 to buy the structure from the retired postmaster.

Lopez: In race for L.A. mayor, no winners but one big loser: The voters

L.A. streets are broken, and mayoral debates aren't what they're cracked up to be.

Lopez: For all the chatter by mayoral candidates, can anyone fix L.A.'s enduring problems?

L.A. streets are broken, and mayoral debates aren't what they're cracked up to be.

The Toronto Tempo's inaugural game was a kaleidoscope of emotions

The Toronto Tempo's first WNBA regular season game was tight, a kaleidoscope of emotions - everything you could ask for in an inaugural game. The final score may have been a 68-65 loss for the Tempo but it really won’t matter in the long term. Everything about the night was a celebration.

Teen dies after losing control of electric motorcycle in Garden Grove

The Santa Ana teen was traveling at around 35 mph on a black E Ride Pro electric motorcycle when he struck the median and lost control of the vehicle, according to authorities.

Cal Fire employee charged with rapes; claim alleges lengthy assault occurred at station

A man who worked as a firefighter and paramedic faces felony charges of rape and kidnapping, with one alleged victim filing a civil claim that says an hours-long assault occurred at a Cal Fire station in Riverside County.

How MAGA Sheriff Chad Bianco is shaking up the 2026 California gubernatorial primary

Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's says he will restore law and order to California if he is elected governor. Critics say his record proves otherwise.

'Dark money' casts a shadow over L.A. elections, with mystery group pumping out attack mail

'Neighbors First' is targeting left-wing candidates in the L.A. City Council race. As a nonprofit, it doesn't have to reveal the source of its funding.

Financial strain puts SoCal humane rescue sanctuaries on the brink, animals at risk

Hundreds of animals were rescued from neglect at Southern California sanctuaries as a funding crisis and rising costs push local organizations to the breaking point.

California abortion pill suppliers ready with workaround in case of Supreme Court ban

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether to restrict access to the country's most popular abortion method, but California's network of online providers and pharmaceutical suppliers already has an alternative in mind.

When Mark Consuelos Wants to Escape New York, He Goes Here

“The midcentury architecture is fascinating. It’s also a place where I’m outside almost every waking hour of the day.”

CCSD plots legislative push on funding as student enrollment declines

CCSD plots legislative push on funding as student enrollment declines

Morgan Wallen ignites Allegiant Stadium with hits and Las Vegas pride

Morgan Wallen ignites Allegiant Stadium with hits and Las Vegas pride

Interactive Evel Knievel museum coming to Las Vegas Arts District on June 27

Interactive Evel Knievel museum coming to Las Vegas Arts District on June 27

A once-in-a-generation Tahoe estate goes on the market for $47.5M

A once-in-a-generation Tahoe estate goes on the market for $47.5M

As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages

As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages

'Colonial thinking': Inuit criticize backlash to Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s brand of bilingualism

Inuit are criticizing the prime minister's emphasis on the next governor general's bilingualism. They point out that the outgoing Governor General Mary Simon is also bilingual in English and Inuktitut.

A Toronto man could become the 1st Canadian cured of HIV thanks to rare bone marrow treatment

A man known as the "Toronto patient" could become the first Canadian cured of HIV. Medical experts say it's a miraculous achievement even if only a small group of people are eligible for the treatment.

B.C. man feels 'very fortunate' to be alive after nearly dying from hantavirus 3 years ago

The outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has brought up painful memories for a British Columbia man who nearly died from the rare virus three years ago.