Class-action alleges abuse, cultural devastation at Canadian Indigenous group homes

An Every Child Matters sign in Maskwacis, Alta., Monday, June 27, 2022. A new federal class action lawsuit against the Canadian government says Indigenous people removed from their communities and placed in group homes beginning in the 1950s suffered physical, sexual and psychological abuse that “was commonplace, condoned and, arguably, encouraged.”Photo by JASON FRANSON /THE … Read more

Israeli airstrikes hit Syria’s capital and a suburb, killing 15 people, Syrian state media say

Security officers and rescuers gather at a destroyed building hit in an Israeli airstrike in Damascus, Syria, on Thursday. (Omar Sanadiki / Associated Press) Israel carried out at least two airstrikes on a western neighborhood of Damascus and one of the capital’s suburbs on Thursday, killing at least 15 people and wounding another 16, Syria’s … Read more

Raptors show off Vince Carter tribute City Edition jersey

Special edition gives nod to Carter’s historic slam dunk contest performance in 2000. The new Raptors City Edition uniform pays tribute to Vince Carter’s slam dunk contest win in Oakland in 2000.Photo by Handout /Toronto Raptors The celebration of Vince Carter in this 30th season of the Toronto Raptors isn’t over yet. The Raptors unveiled … Read more

Nikki Haley claims she turned down ‘truce’ offer from Trump ally: ‘There’s nothing I want’

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has claimed that she slapped down an overture from one of President-elect Donald Trump’s allies who suggested he could help her land a role in the new administration. Haley, 52, recounted meeting with Steve Witkoff, Trump’s longtime friend and fellow real estate mogul, who expressed eagerness … Read more

Harris backed out of Joe Rogan podcast over ‘backlash’ from lefty staffers

A campaign official reportedly said Vice President Kamala Harris backed out of appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast out of fear of backlash within the Democratic Party. The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that Jennifer Palmieri, senior advisor to second gentleman Doug Emhoff, said talks about Harris appearing on “The Joe Rogan Experience” fell through “because … Read more

Geraldo Rivera claims he ‘threw up’ after hearing Matt Gaetz was Trump’s AG pick

Geraldo Rivera said Wednesday that news of Rep. Matt Gaetz’s attorney general nomination by President-elect Donald Trump left him feeling physically ill. “When I heard that Matt Gaetz was picked to be attorney general, I threw up in my mouth,” Rivera, 81, told NewsNation’s “On Balance with Leland Vittert” Wednesday. “I think it is a horrible, creepy choice. I … Read more

High school flag football: City Section playoff results and updated pairings

Verdugo Hills players, led by Julianna Sarabia (13), celebrate after historic 12-0 flag football win over Birmingham. (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times) HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL CITY SECTION PLAYOFFS Wednesday’s Results OPEN DIVISION Quarterfinals San Pedro 34, Crenshaw 12Verdugo Hills 12, Birmingham 0Banning 19, Marshall 6Eagle Rock 38, Garfield 12 DIVISION I Quarterfinals Jefferson … Read more

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