The IRS says fired probationary employees will remain on paid administrative leave until further notice, walking back plans to bring them back to their jobs.

Washed and ready-to-eat celery sticks sold in dozens of states were voluntarily recalled this week due to potential listeria contamination, the FDA said.

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S.C., called former Vice President Kamala Harris a “great candidate” who was ill-served by her campaign team, during an ...

California Republican lawmakers in Congress are calling on the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to investigate fake community college applications.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last month the State Department, under his direction, revoked more than 300 visas, with most of those being student visas.

The California Coastal Commission has ordered Sable Offshore Corp. to cease and desist in its bid to revive oil drilling off ...

Archaeologists debated the age and purpose of the ruins for years — but not anymore. Take a look at their recent finds.

Founder Annelise Pierce says Shasta Scout seeks to represent the whole Shasta County community fairly and provide the information it needs.

A project called Los Angeles Speaks is looking at how language evolves and affects communities, including neighborhoods impacted by recent wildfires.

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