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Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference after his election at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies

The new House speaker opposes abortion rights and same sex marriages. He's also an ally of former President Donald Trump who refused to certify the 2020 presidential election results.

A digital collage-style illustration depicting themes of incarceration and forced labor. In the center, a person wearing a prison jumpsuit stands with their hands cuffed behind their back, overlaid with barbed wire. To the left, a grainy black-and-white photo of a person in tattered clothing suggests historical forced labor or slavery. On the right, two incarcerated individuals wearing uniforms labeled "CDCR PRISON" perform construction work. The background consists of layered textures, muted earth tones, and distressed effects, visually connecting past and present systems of confinement and labor exploitation.

Californians rejected an anti-slavery ballot measure. Lawmakers want to try again

Californians rejected the anti-slavery ballot measure Proposition 6, which would have forbid forced prison labor. Reparations advocates want to try again in 2026.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Gwen Walz, vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and presidential candidate Kamala Harris walk across the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport after their first rally together on Tuesday.

What to know about Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz

Gwen and Tim Walz met while teaching high school in the '90s, and she's now a vocal advocate for expanding educational opportunities in prisons. Here's what else to know about Minnesota's first lady.

Anthropologist Carla Handley, center, meets with Wario Bala, right, to present the results of a DNA study she conducted seven years ago in his community in northern Kenya.

If you donate DNA, what should scientists give in return? A 'pathbreaking' new model

That's how a prominent medical ethicist describes a researcher's innovative plan to share study results with participants in Kenya.

Smoke rises and billows in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli army conducts air attacks early Saturday local time.

Israel says it's 'expanding' ground activities in Gaza as internet blackout takes hold

Israel's military has escalated operations in Gaza over the past few days. Internet and phone service were out in Gaza after a barrage of airstrikes, a Palestinian telecommunications company reported.

A close-up of an artwork by Linh Nguyễn, May 16, 2024. It was featured in her most recent exhibit, Đẹp.

San Diego artist reimagines Vietnamese beauty norms and the history behind it

Two local artists reflect on Đẹp, a recent exhibit in the Mingei, which challenges Vietnamese beauty standards.

A lone surfer makes his way into the water as storm clouds come ashore in San Diego, Dec. 2, 2014.

Cooler weather, light drizzle hit San Diego area

Dry conditions should prevail Tuesday through Friday, with another cool-down and a slight chances of more light showers over the weekend.

Life Kit editors share some of our favorite tips from our March episodes (clockwise from left): How to prevent eye strain, how to quickly get a messy house back in order and how to manage adult sibling relationships.

From food to finance, 9 life hacks from Life Kit experts

Our most memorable and useful expert advice from Life Kit's March episodes, hand-picked by the editors.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a joint news conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko following their talks at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, Thursday.

Putin voices doubts over a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine, and sets conditions

Russia's president welcomed the idea of a ceasefire but warned Ukraine might use a 30-day truce to regroup and questioned how it would be enforced, as President Trump's envoy visited Moscow.

Mario Mendoza works on repairing a mobile home in Belle Chasse, La., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, that was damaged from Hurricane Ida in 2021.

From LA wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Some may face deportation

Labor advocates and organizations say mass deportations would create a shortage of roofers, construction laborers and other trade workers, dramatically slowing recovery efforts after climate-driven disasters.

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