World & Nation

The share of Americans medically obese is projected to rise to almost 50% by 2035
A new study found that by 2035, almost 50% of Americans will be medically obese. In 1990, that number was just 20%. Nonwhite Americans are much more likely to suffer. — Jan 28
Immigration agents, leaders defy best practices honed by U.S. police for half a century
Police leaders, civil rights advocates and other experts say the actions of immigration officials and agents run counter to law enforcement's best practices. — Jan 28
Bovino was the face of Trump's hardline immigration raids. Now his future is in question
Gregory Bovino's future is now in limbo as public outrage has swelled against the Trump's administration's aggressive tactics, particularly in Minnesota. But will his departure really change the administration's playbook? — Jan 28
Barabak: They said Katie Porter was dead politically. I checked her pulse
A one-two punch of unflattering videos caused many to write off Porter's gubernatorial candidacy. But the former O.C. congresswoman remains a top contender. — Jan 28
Hollywood Burbank Airport at risk of a midair collision, top U.S. transportation official says
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, speaking just before the first anniversary of a catastrophic crash that claimed 67 lives outside Washington, D.C., said "people are raising red flags" about Burbank Airport. — Jan 27

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