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President Trump is considering additional taxes on imported products, saying U.S. tariffs should be as high as those in other countries. Pictured is Trump speaking from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2025.

Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs against other countries

President Trump is threatening to levy taxes on imports to match those other countries charge on U.S. exports.

A gas pump at a Chevron gas station in Clairemont. San Diego, Calif. Dec. 25, 2022.

Average San Diego County gas price rises to highest amount since July 18

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Thursday to its highest amount since July 18, increasing 3 cents to $4.761, rising for the 16th time in 17 days.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is a childhood polio survivor and opposed to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leading the Department of Health and Human Services.

Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary

A survivor of childhood polio, Sen. Mitch McConnell was the only Republican in the Senate to vote no. Here's how he explained his vote.

A worker removes the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on February 7. A judge is set to extend the pause of President Donald Trump's plan to put employees on administrative leave.

A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave

A federal judge has ruled to continue for another week the freeze on the Trump administration's plan to put thousands of staffers for the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave.

San Diego weekend arts events: Ghost taxis, an alien painting and a new indie film series

This weekend in the arts: San Diego ballet teams up with Gilbert Castellanos; Robert Xavier Burden unveils “The Alien Painting”; Burn All Books and Scanners Archive screen indie films; "Empty Ride" at the Globe; Moxie Theatre launches a new playwriting festival; Daygo Eatz; plus live music picks and more.

FILE - Boston Red Sox pitcher Kyle Hart delivers against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File0

Left-hander Kyle Hart signs with the San Diego Padres after a standout season in South Korea

The Padres announced Thursday the signing of the 32-year-old Hart to a deal for this season that includes a club option for 2026.

A pedestrian walks in the rain Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Californians brace for flooding in areas torched by wildfires

The rain has intensified in California, where an atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy downpours, winds and flooding to areas ravaged by wildfires.

In this photo provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a lactating dairy cow stands in a pen after inoculation against bird flu at the National Animal Disease Center research facility in Ames, Iowa, on Monday, July 29, 2024.

After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people

After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during his confirmation hearing at the Senate Finance Committee on Jan. 29. The full Senate voted to confirm him as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday.

RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The vote was 52 to 48.

The outline of palm trees are seen through raindrops on a car window on March, 6, 2024.

Winter storm hits San Diego County Thursday

A flood watch is in effect until Thursday along the San Diego County coast, including San Diego, Carlsbad, Poway and Chula Vista.

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