Caltech names new president, an astrophysicist who vows to empower ‘brilliant minds’
Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana will become the Caltech president. He will join the campus from Johns Hopkins University, where he is provost.
‘They Beat Everyone’: How Iranian Medical Staff Protected Shot Protesters
RFE/RL’s Radio Farda has spoken to a protester who says he witnessed Iranian security forces shoot and kill demonstrators in Malekshahi, in the western Ilam Province, on January 3. Mohammad Heydari Ilami said security forces then raided
California Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies, GOP leadership confirms
The California congressman represented his district in Northern California for the past dozen years.
Iranian Protester Recounts Security Forces ‘Shooting Directly’ At Crowds
A protester in Iran, who spoke to RFE/RL’s Radio Farda, described security forces opening fire on demonstrators and raiding a hospital where the wounded were taken for treatment.
California bill increases penalties for fake liens used to harass politicians, businesses
A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to crack down on fake liens filed against politicians, court employees and businesses that can force victims to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to clear their names and
How Will Turmoil In Oil-Rich Venezuela Impact Trade With Far-Flung Partners?
US military strikes in Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s remarks on boosting oil production under American control have set off global ripples, raising questions over the future of the world’s largest proven reserves and the geopolitical balance
Former Venezuelan Pres. Maduro and wife plead not guilty to federal drug trafficking, other charges
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking, weapons, and narco-terrorism charges during their first appearance in a Manhattan federal courtroom, days after being seized by U.S.
CDC revamps childhood immunization guidance, recommends fewer shots
On Monday, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a sweeping revision to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children and shifting several shots to a more
The oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County has closed
The oldest operating restaurant in L.A. County has closed after nearly a century and a half in service, serving U.S. presidents, Hollywood stars and the general public alike.
Auto shop class is thriving. Community college students basically fix your car for free
L.A. Trade Tech’s automotive training program, the biggest among local community colleges, has been growing in recent years.