Virginia man arrested, charged with planting pipe bombs left near RNC and DNC before Jan. 6

Federal authorities have arrested a Virginia man linked to the pipe bombs left outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the night of Jan. 5, 2021 — devices discovered the following afternoon as the Capitol
President Trump’s name added to United States Institute of Peace headquarters sign

President Donald Trump’s name has been added to the sign on the United States Institute of Peace headquarters in downtown D.C., above the existing building name. Workers early Wednesday affixed large silver letters reading “Donald J. Trump
‘A bit like poker,’ California’s wet winter brings La Niña/El Niño confusion

Everyone in Southern California knows La Niña winters are typically dry. Yet this year has seen an unusual, surprisingly wet start to the rainy season. What gives?
Robert Docter, L.A. schools leader who opposed spanking, fought for integration, dies at 97

Robert L. Docter, former L.A. school board president, supported integration through busing in the 1970s, which cost him reelection in the San Fernando Valley.
Salvaged chimneys from the Palisades fire are a tangible memorial to L.A.’s unspeakable loss

To help the public process the January wildfires, artist Evan Hall created a memorial made of salvaged chimneys from destroyed homes.
To protect underage farmworkers, California expands oversight of field conditions
State agencies say they will join forces to crack down on child labor violations after an investigation reveals breakdowns in enforcement.
Arellano: Trump has this Latino mother and daughter divided. But the silent treatment won’t do

Split on Trump, this family provides a glimpse of how Latino politics have evolved over the decades as well as the power of patience with those you love.
Iran Turns To Water Imports As Crisis Deepens

Iran is considering importing water from neighbors as it battles its worst water crisis in 50 years. Major cities face rationing, reservoirs are close to running dry, and experts see cross-border water deals as the pragmatic path
Iran Looks To Buy Water From Neighbors Amid Drought Crisis

With Iran facing severe water shortages after years of drought, the country’s energy minister says he wants to import water from neighboring nations. Climatologist Nasser Karami told RFE/RL’s Radio Farda that a deal with Afghanistan might work