Los Angeles
Thousands ordered to evacuate around leaking California chemical tank
Evacuation orders affect about 40,000 people in Orange County after a leaking chemical tank prompts fears of explosion or spill, with officials preparing for two possible outcomes.
May 23, 2026
Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar dominate 68th Grammys; Billie, Olivia triumph
Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year, the first time a Spanish-language work has been so honored, and two other prizes; Rapper Kendrick Lamar wins five Grammys, including Record of the Year.
February 2, 2026
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Key nominees for the Grammy Awards
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations, followed by Lady Gaga with seven, and a trio of artists tied at six -- Bad Bunny, pop princess Sabrina Carpenter, and R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas.
January 30, 2026