World & Nation

Jane Goodall, who transformed understanding of humankind by studying chimpanzees, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the trailblazing naturalist whose intimate observations of chimpanzees in the African wild produced powerful insights that transformed basic conceptions of humankind, has died. She was 91. — Oct 1
Trump wants to use U.S. cities as military 'training grounds.' Can judges stop him?
With litigation still pending over his authority to send troops to Los Angeles earlier this year, President Trump has said he intends to deploy U.S. soldiers to cities he deems 'dangerous.' — Oct 1
Supreme Court puts off decision on whether Trump may fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
If Trump can oust Lisa Cook, he could have majority control of the Federal Reserve. — Oct 1
Polarizing L.A. police official keeps post by default after City Council fails to vote
Erroll Southers will retain a position on the Los Angeles Police Commission despite the City Council not voting on his appointment. — Oct 1
Jane Fonda, derided as 'Hanoi Jane' and a traitor during the Vietnam War, is a modern-day force in Democratic politics
Politically active for more than a half-century, actor Jane Fonda is now focusing her energy, celebrity, connections and resources on fighting climate change and combating the "existential crises" created by President Trump. — Oct 1

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