Los Angeles

• Los Angeles Lakers locked in as fourth seed in Western Conference, gaining home-court advantage over Houston Rockets in first-round NBA playoffs. • The seeding positions Lakers favorably entering postseason amid tight Western standings. • Playoff matchups highlight Lakers' strong finish to regular season.

• The Los Angeles Lakers acquired All-Star guard Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns in a multi-team trade, pairing him with LeBron James for the 2026-27 season. • The Lakers sent four future first-round picks and three young players to complete the deal worth approximately $180 million in payroll implications. • NBA insiders describe the trade as a championship-caliber move designed to compete immediately in the Western Conference.

Authorities launch investigation after human remains found at DeForest Park in Long BeachSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe discovery of a human skull during an Easter egg hunt near Los Angeles has prompted authorities to launch an investigation.At about 5pm on Sunday a family discovered the human remains during an egg hunt at DeForest Park in Long Beach, California, according to local reports. Continue reading...

• FBI arrested eight individuals, including three nurses, a chiropractor, and a psychologist, in a Los Angeles healthcare fraud operation targeting over $50 million from the US system. • Gladwin and Amelou Gill allegedly created a hospice in their daughter's name, swindling over $7 million from taxpayers. • Six defendants face initial appearances in US District Court in downtown Los Angeles, with one in Idaho; the scheme ties to broader hospice fraud concerns in LA.

• Dodgers defeated the Nationals 10-5 in a high-scoring MLB game on Saturday. • Offensive firepower propelled LA to victory, boosting their early season record. • Win strengthens Dodgers' position in NL West amid tight competition.

State department said niece and grandniece of Qassem Soleimani, killed in 2020 US drone strike, celebrated attacks against US soldiersUS federal agents have arrested the niece and grandniece of the late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani after the Trump administration’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, revoked their lawful permanent resident status, officials said on Saturday.“Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement,” or ICE, the state department said in a statement. Continue reading...

• José Guadalupe Ramos, a Mexican national, died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Los Angeles, according to ICE, marking the 14th death in ICE custody for 2026. • Mexico's foreign ministry announced it would file a legal brief supporting a lawsuit brought by detainees alleging poor conditions at the detention center, including inadequate medical care, unsanitary conditions, and punitive use of isolation. • The death raises ongoing concerns about detention facility conditions and has prompted diplomatic engagement from the Mexican government to address alleged violations.