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‘Cheap water is over’: A $500 bill shows a Southwest suburb’s dilemma
‘Cheap water is over’: A $500 bill shows a Southwest suburb’s dilemma (washingtonpost.com) ‘Cheap water is over’: A $500 bill shows a Southwest suburb’s dilemma By Hannah Knowles 2026102510011000 QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Ron Rios treasures his backyard pool that makes Arizona's triple-digit summer heat more tolerable. So he was furious to learn that his Phoenix suburb might hike his water bill: from $130 to, eventually, more than $500 a month.
‘Cheap water is over’: A $500 bill shows a Southwest suburb’s dilemma
1 day ago On $45,000 a year, life in a major coastal city could feel like a constant scramble. But in the right mountain town, that same income could be a smart move for seniors and cover a stress-free retirement, a comfortable apartment, regular dinners out, and still leave room to save. To find out where …
Nick Reiner may get to use trust fund for murder defense
Nick Reiner may get to use trust fund for murder defense (washingtonpost.com) Nick Reiner may get to use trust fund for murder defense By Hannah Knowles 2026102320010600 Nick Reiner may get to use his trust fund to defend himself against charges he murdered his mother and father, photographer Michele Singer Reiner and filmmaker Rob Reiner, and will enter settlement talks over the matter, lawyers said Friday.
In a thirsty swing state, the hot-button issue is water
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In a thirsty swing state, ‘panic’ over water shapes the election
In a thirsty swing state, ‘panic’ over water shapes the election (washingtonpost.com) In a thirsty swing state, ‘panic’ over water shapes the election By Hannah Knowles 2026101810010500 PHOENIX — As the campaign team for Arizona's attorney general crafted a recent attack ad denouncing her opponent's "extreme record," they weighed two options. They could zero in on their Republican opponent's stance on abortion — one of Democrats' strongest and most impassioned issues in recent election cycles.
Arizona joins lawsuit over required water cuts in Colorado River plan
Arizona joins lawsuit over required water cuts in Colorado River plan (washingtonpost.com) Arizona joins lawsuit over required water cuts in Colorado River plan By Hannah Knowles 2026101621370600 Arizona is joining Nevada in suing over the federal government's plan for the dwindling Colorado River, warning that it could lead to devastating water cuts. Arizona on Friday filed a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit filed in August.
Man sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur’s murder
Man sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur’s murder (washingtonpost.com) Man sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur’s murder By Hannah Knowles 2026101319510500 A former gang leader was sentenced Tuesday in Las Vegas to 40 years to life in prison for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, a case that gripped the public and went unsolved for decades. Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted in August of orchestrating Shakur's fatal shooting near the Las Vegas Strip.
Parents of 21 children charged with abuse in ‘house of horrors’ surrogacy scheme
Parents of 21 children charged with abuse in ‘house of horrors’ surrogacy scheme (washingtonpost.com) Parents of 21 children charged with abuse in ‘house of horrors’ surrogacy scheme By Hannah Knowles 2026100705150400 The couple monitored more than a dozen of their surrogate-born children from 32 cameras spread around their Los Angeles-area mansion, authorities say, watching from a live CCTV feed as nannies meted out brutal punishment.
How a record-breaking El Niño could supercharge California’s winter storms Original
How a record-breaking El Niño could supercharge California’s winter storms (washingtonpost.com) How a record-breaking El Niño could supercharge California’s winter storms By Ben Noll; Hannah Knowles 2026100609012300 Few states are more sensitive to what's happening in the Pacific Ocean than California — and what's happening in the Pacific this year has no modern precedent.
The toxic family strife before a New York Times engineer was gunned down
The toxic family strife before a New York Times engineer was gunned down (washingtonpost.com) The toxic family strife before a New York Times engineer was gunned down By Hannah Knowles; Paul Duggan 2026100410020600 DUBLIN, Calif. — In reams of documents in family court, the couple traded terrible allegations in an acrid divorce battle with one inarguable fact: They had long been living a domestic nightmare.
The toxic family strife before a New York Times engineer was gunned down
Rare moment Princess Kate warned press to keep their distance caught on camera The Princess of Wales is always poised, elegant and professional during her royal engagements, and she kept her composure even when subtly asking the …
Life-threatening flash floods may soon hit Southwest, driven by Polo's remnants
Authorities warned of the potential for life-threatening flooding in the Southwest on Tuesday, with the risk expected to escalate and expand to other states in the days ahead. Flood watches were in effect for around 28 million people as of early Tuesday, after Hurricane Polo made landfall in Mexico's Baja California Sur on Monday night while hurtling toward the United States. Polo's remnants will reach New Mexico on Tuesday, carving a path across that state on Tuesday night.
Flash-flooding hits the Southwest after Polo’s landfall
Flash-flooding hits the Southwest after Polo’s landfall (washingtonpost.com) Flash-flooding hits the Southwest after Polo’s landfall By Ben Noll; Hannah Knowles; Matthew Cappucci 2026092910540400 Flash-flooding forced evacuations and breached levees in the Southwest on Tuesday as remnants of Hurricane Polo made their way north.
Fight intensifies over the fate of homes falling into the sea
DANA POINT, California – Natalie Driessen drove down Beach Road on a mission, past neighbors whose houses fell into the sea and others now scrambling to prevent their property from collapsing next. She had a video from March that she wanted everyone to see.
Utah university releases independent review of Charlie Kirk shooting
Utah university releases independent review of Charlie Kirk shooting (washingtonpost.com) Utah university releases independent review of Charlie Kirk shooting By Hannah Knowles 2026092518400600 Security should have been more stringent at the college event where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, according to a review released Friday by Utah Valley University. UVU commissioned the independent review after a gunman shot Kirk as he addressed a crowd on Sept. 10, 2025.
‘Be your own mayor’: For $4.75 million, you could buy a California town
‘Be your own mayor’: For $4.75 million, you could buy a California town (washingtonpost.com) ‘Be your own mayor’: For $4.75 million, you could buy a California town By Hannah Knowles 2026092510021600 For nearly four decades, Ivan Coffman has presided over a Zip code in rural Northern California.
Sea turtle nests in historic first on Southern California coast
A sea turtle has made its nest on the West Coast for the first time on record, laying eggs on a Southern California beach. The olive ridley sea turtle was seen digging its nest and laying eggs near Seal Beach last week, according to officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Another sea turtle — possibly the same one — was spotted a few miles south three days later, NOAA said.
Paramount settles with states over Warner Bros. Discovery merger
LOS ANGELES — Paramount Skydance has reached a settlement agreement with California and 11 other states that sued two months ago to block the company's $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, paving the way for a blockbuster unification of two Hollywood giants. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the settlement at a Monday news conference in Los Angeles. The decision is the latest twist in Paramount Skydance's pursuit of Warner Bros.
Fight intensifies over the fate of homes falling into the sea
DANA POINT, California – Natalie Driessen drove down Beach Road on a mission, past neighbors whose houses fell into the sea and others now scrambling to prevent their property from collapsing next. She had a video from March that she wanted everyone to see.
Fight intensifies over the fate of homes falling into the sea
travel news 1 day ago California's Beautiful Island Is Perfect For A Day Trip From Los Angeles AOL - Jenna Busch • 1d Los Angeles is a spectacular place with endless activities. However, it is a major tourist destination and can be a bit overwhelming.
Fight intensifies over the fate of homes falling into the sea
DANA POINT, California – Natalie Driessen drove down Beach Road on a mission, past neighbors whose houses fell into the sea and others now scrambling to prevent their property from collapsing next. She had a video she wanted everyone to see and spotted an Orange County supervisor outside what was left of one mangled kitchen and living room.
Charlie Kirk’s family alleges security failures contributed to his death
Sept. 16, 2026, 9:31 a.m. ET Before Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a college event in Utah, his organization asked campus police for help securing nearby rooftops. If students could access the roof, “it would be nice to either have it controlled access or allow one of my guys to be there as well,” an official with Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, texted the police chief at Utah Valley University, according to legal documents.
Charlie Kirk’s family alleges security failures contributed to his death
Charlie Kirk’s family alleges security failures contributed to his death (washingtonpost.com) Charlie Kirk’s family alleges security failures contributed to his death By Hannah Knowles 2026091610010500 Before Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a college event in Utah, his organization asked campus police for help securing nearby rooftops.
Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted, prosecutor says
Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted, prosecutor says (washingtonpost.com) Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted, prosecutor says By Hannah Knowles 2026091515480600 LOS ANGELES — Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty if convicted in the killings of his mother and father, the acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner, the Los Angeles County district attorney said Tuesday.
Newsom signs strict social media protections for teens
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a ban on “addictive” social media features for anyone under 16 on Thursday, advancing some of the country's most significant new restrictions on tech platforms. The legislation will force companies to modify their products and remove features deemed “addictive” for younger teens if they want to keep serving them. It is part of a nationwide trend of states across the political spectrum moving to curb youth use of social media.
Charlie Kirk’s killing a year ago reshaped these six lives. They tell us how.
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk shocked the country on Sept. 10, 2025, reverberating far beyond the Utah university where thousands had gathered to hear the conservative activist speak. Many mourned the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA as a hero. They started new chapters of Kirk’s group and vowed his movement would emerge stronger. More than 600 were suspended, investigated or fired for their comments on a man whose views on gender, race and sexuality they detested.
Charlie Kirk’s killing a year ago reshaped these six lives. They tell us how.
Charlie Kirk’s killing a year ago reshaped these six lives. They tell us how. (washingtonpost.com) Charlie Kirk’s killing a year ago reshaped these six lives. They tell us how. By Casey Parks; Hannah Knowles 2026091010020500 The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk shocked the country on Sept. 10, 2025, reverberating far beyond the Utah university where thousands had gathered to hear the conservative activist speak. Many mourned the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA as a hero.
Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face potential death penalty Original
Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face potential death penalty (washingtonpost.com) Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face potential death penalty By Hannah Knowles 2026090200160100 Tyler James Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial for murder charges that could carry the death penalty, a judge ruled on Tuesday.
17-year-old girl charged with murder in live-streamed California mosque shooting
NATION Hannah Knowles The Washington Post Sept. 1, 2026, 10:36 a.m. ET View Comments A 17-year-old girl in North Carolina was indicted Monday on murder charges for allegedly helping to live-stream and record a deadly attack on a California mosque this spring, authorities said. The defendant, Sarah Santiago, was arrested last week and indicted on Monday by a grand jury, according to Jim O’Neill, the district attorney for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Ex-gang leader convicted of murder 30 years after Tupac Shakur's death
A former gang leader was convicted of murder Monday in the 1996 shooting of the rap icon Tupac Shakur, a mystery that captivated the public and stymied police for decades — until the defendant started talking Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, was found guilty of orchestrating the shooting, even though authorities said he did not pull the trigger.
17-year-old girl charged with murder in livestreamed California mosque shooting
A 17-year-old girl in North Carolina was indicted Monday on murder charges for allegedly helping to livestream and record a deadly attack on a California mosque this spring, authorities said. The defendant, Sarah Santiago, was arrested last week and indicted on Monday by a grand jury, according to Jim O'Neill, the district attorney for Forsyth County in North Carolina. He emphasized that those who “aid and abet” a crime — even from afar — are also guilty.
Abuse survivors got long-delayed justice. Now schools and cities face the cost.
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Abuse survivors won more power to sue. Now cities face a financial reckoning.
Abuse survivors won more power to sue. Now cities face a financial reckoning. (washingtonpost.com) Abuse survivors won more power to sue. Now cities face a financial reckoning. By Hannah Knowles 2026082810351500 LOS ANGELES — For victims of child sex abuse, a 2019 California law expanding the time frame to sue brought long-delayed accountability. For local governments paying the bills for employees' decades-old crimes, the litigation unleashed a financial nightmare. Settlements broke records.
Ten days after storm, thousands are still waiting for power in Indiana
The young married couple made it through the storm last week, swerving to dodge power lines and trees falling into the road as they drove to shelter. But 10 days later, they and thousands of their neighbors in Gary, Indiana, were still waiting for the power to come back on. It’s “inhumane,” said 26-year-old Adriana Harris. Now Harris and her husband, Jason Randolph, have fallen into a new routine.
Ten days after storm, thousands are still waiting for power in Indiana
The young married couple made it through the storm last week, swerving to dodge power lines and trees falling into the road as they drove to shelter. But 10 days later, they and thousands of their neighbors in Gary, Indiana, were still waiting for the power to come back on. It's "inhumane," said 26-year-old Adriana Harris. Now Harris and her husband, Jason Randolph, have fallen into a new routine.
Ten days after storm, thousands are still waiting for power in Indiana
U.S. News 5 hours ago How Koney King, seen in 'The Bear,' managed to stay open and do more in sales during the Gary, Indiana, power blackout Business Insider - Kelsey Vlamis • 5h When much of the city of Gary, Indiana, lost power after a devastating storm last week, Jimmy Hendricks didn't wait for the power to come back on at his iconic restaurant, Koney King. Instead, he went out and bought a $1,300 generator that same day. In the days that followed, he'd wake up in the …
Thousands in Indiana still waiting for power more than a week after storm
Residents in hard-hit Gary and other areas are scrambling for generators, lining up for gas and bracing for a long recovery. The young married couple made it through the storm last week, swerving to dodge power lines and trees falling into the road as they drove to shelter. But 10 days later, they … The Washington Post - Cole Reynolds, Michelle Boorstein, Hannah Knowles • 1d Read more on washingtonpost.com Indiana National Guard Indiana U.S. News United States U.S. Politics
California set to ban ‘addictive’ social media features to protect teens
NATION Hannah Knowles, Ian Duncan The Washington Post Aug. 21, 2026, 9:17 a.m. ET View Comments California lawmakers are poised to pass some of the country’s most significant restrictions on young people’s use of social media, advancing a growing movement to curb tech’s influence on adolescents. The legislation would ban social media platforms from providing “addictive” features to anyone under the age of 16, forcing companies to modify their products if they want to keep serving younger teens.
Why this U.S. state is trying to ban ‘addictive’ social media features to protect teens
Why this U.S. state is trying to ban ‘addictive’ social media features to protect teens (washingtonpost.com) Why this U.S. state is trying to ban ‘addictive’ social media features to protect teens By Hannah Knowles; Ian Duncan 2026082110010300 California lawmakers are poised to pass some of the country's most significant restrictions on young people's use of social media, advancing a growing movement to curb tech's influence on adolescents.
Why this U.S. state is trying to ban ‘addictive’ social media features to protect teens
2 hours ago Some things are just better on a big screen. There are lots of ways to get content on the big screen, like using a connected streaming device or accessing a built-in smart TV OS. But you can also do so wirelessly by using technology like Chromecast and Apple AirPlay, both of which "cast" (wirelessly …
L.A. officer who recorded colleagues’ racist remarks won’t face felony charges
L.A. officer who recorded colleagues’ racist remarks won’t face felony charges (washingtonpost.com) L.A. officer who recorded colleagues’ racist remarks won’t face felony charges By Hannah Knowles 2026081918110100 A Los Angeles police officer accused of illegally recording colleagues making racist, sexist and homophobic comments will not face felony charges, prosecutors said Wednesday, backing off a controversial case that critics said would have a chilling effect on other whistleblowers.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges following indictment
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges following indictment (washingtonpost.com) Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges following indictment By Hannah Knowles 2026081220010300 Nick Reiner has been indicted on murder charges in the killing of his filmmaker father and mother, Los Angeles prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Why a murder trial is beginning nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s death
Why a murder trial is beginning nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s death (washingtonpost.com) Why a murder trial is beginning nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s death By Hannah Knowles 2026081009010200 For almost three decades, police said they couldn't solve the killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Then a former gang leader, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, started talking — recounting the drive-by shooting in interviews and a memoir.
Why a murder trial is beginning nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s death
Nevada 20 hours ago Major update in Tupac’s unsolved murder as incriminating jail call from alleged killer emerges on eve of trial New York Post - James Desborough, Michael Kaplan • 20h The gangbanger who allegedly ordered the murder of Tupac Shakur undermined his own defense in a braggadocious phone call to his mistress, The Post … Black Community 1 day ago 4 of the Greatest Hip-Hop Movie Soundtracks of the 90s VICE - By Caleb Catlin • 1d Noisey selects four of the greatest hip-hop movie...
Man arrested at Trump golf course near L.A. faces federal weapons charges
Skip to Content Jeanine John Taele allegedly photographed and filmed federal agents' security planning around Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palo Verdes, authorities say • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. With U.S. President Donald Trump on board, Marine One arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
Man arrested at Trump golf course near LA faces federal weapons charges
LOS ANGELES — A man arrested after alleged “suspicious” behavior at one of President Donald Trump's golf courses is expected to appear in federal court on weapons charges, authorities say. Federal agents raised concerns about the defendant, Jeanine John Taele, while assessing security last week at Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course ahead of the president's Tuesday fundraiser there.
Armed man arrested at Trump golf course near Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Law enforcement officials say they arrested a “suspicious” armed person at President Donald Trump's golf course in the Los Angeles area ahead of Trump's Tuesday fundraiser there. Jeanine John Taele, from nearby Downey, California, was arrested and accused of carrying a concealed firearm and possession of armor-piercing or prohibited ammunition, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced Tuesday.
Who’s winning in California v. Trump lawsuits so far?
Who’s winning in California v. Trump lawsuits so far? (washingtonpost.com) Who’s winning in California v. Trump lawsuits so far? By Hannah Knowles 2026080419330300 How have blue states' legal battles with the Trump administration worked out a year and a half in? New numbers from the biggest Democratic-led state in the country provide a snapshot.
Authorities release notes in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, seeking public help
FILE - A collection of yellow flowers and notes sit at the home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, in Tucson, Ariz., March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble, File) Arizona authorities on Friday appealed for help in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, releasing one note addressed to her family that sought a ransom and another that claimed she had died. Guthrie, the mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared six months ago.
A new Colorado River plan requires water cuts for three states. Deeper cuts are still possible.
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