News from California, across the nation and world - Los Angeles Times

Ilia Malinin was supposed to dominate and win gold. Instead he struggled like some other prolific figure skaters did during their Olympic debuts.

American speedskater Jordan Stolz sets an Olympic record in the 500 meters to capture his second gold medal of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Criticism of the local sheriff's department's handling of the case has mounted, with questions raised about its ability to handle such a high-profile, complex crime under the harsh media spotlight.

Five European countries say tests confirm late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin found in poison frogs, and they blame the Kremlin.