Thousands of U.S. flight delays, hundreds of cancellations, after Thanksgiving
A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
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A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
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Tina Patel reports from LAX where travelers and airport staff alike are struggling to keep up with the elevated rate of delayed and canceled flights ahead of the holiday weekend.
Following suit with a frustrating weekend, Monday morning fliers were meet with a series of flight delays and cancelations at LAX due to airline staffing shortages and severe weather, amongst other things.
"If it's not an emergency, I would not fly with Southwest right now," passenger Debbie Day said.
John Wayne Airport is getting back to normal following Friday's power outage that grounded all flights.
Twelve flights from Boston to LAX were canceled as of 9 a.m. Tuesday. Seven flights on their way to Los Angeles from Logan International have also been canceled.
Most flights out of Los Angeles International Airport that have been canceled had been destined for JFK in New York and Boston, but that could change as the storm picks up steam.
Some flights were canceled, while others were delayed or diverted, at Los Angeles International Airport while air travel gets back on track after a power outage hit Atlanta International Airport, the country's busiest airport.
Historic flooding in Houston has shut down nine airports, sending shock waves through the air all the way to Los Angeles International Airport.
Operations were slowly improving following frustrating delays and cancellations for thousands of travelers trying to get out of L.A.
The delays are expected to continue through Friday night.
Airport spokeswoman Nancy Castles says no flight cancellations were reported, but some flights were delayed up to an hour.
Vehicle traffic was light at Los Angeles area airports on Sunday, as travelers apparently shunned the terminals after getting advance word that more than 200 flights in or out of the Southland were cancelled today.
Travelers should expect flight delays to continue Wednesday morning amid major runway construction happening at Los Angeles International Airport.
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Many took to social media Friday to communicate their safety as the severe weather in some parts of the Hawaiian Islands has limited phone and television reception.
Tropical Storm Flossie Tuesday was causing a handful of flights to be delayed between Los Angeles and Hawaii.
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport were being delayed Monday due to thunderstorms in the Chicago area, the Federal Aviation Administration reported.
Airlines will soon be required to refund bag fees if they lose luggage, and they'll pay travelers more for bumping them from a flight.
The Federal Aviation Administration Sunday said bad weather in Northern California delayed flights from the Southland an average of just over two hours.
Hundreds of holiday travelers were stranded Monday morning at Southland airports because of an East Coast blizzard that is causing flight delays, cancellations and the temporary closure of some airports in the Northeast.
A Garden Grove coffee shop was shut down by police last week for alleged illegal activity, which included several code violations for nudity and serving alcohol without a license.
Three people were wounded when a gunman allegedly opened fire in East Los Angeles on Sunday night, authorities said.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighter was hospitalized as crews battled a fire that gutted a vacant building in Artesia on Sunday night.
A Chino family is demanding answers after their Nicaraguan mother, who was awaiting an outcome in her asylum case, was detained by federal immigration agents in January.
Villa's Tacos, a beloved Los Angeles-based taqueria, made a guest appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, putting an even larger spotlight on the restaurant already loved by Angelenos.
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Villa's Tacos, a beloved Los Angeles-based taqueria, made a guest appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, putting an even larger spotlight on the restaurant already loved by Angelenos.
A Garden Grove coffee shop was shut down by police last week for alleged illegal activity, which included several code violations for nudity and serving alcohol without a license.
Three people were wounded when a gunman allegedly opened fire in East Los Angeles on Sunday night, authorities said.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighter was hospitalized as crews battled a fire that gutted a vacant building in Artesia on Sunday night.
Three people were wounded when a gunman allegedly opened fire in East Los Angeles on Sunday night, authorities said.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighter was hospitalized as crews battled a fire that gutted a vacant building in Artesia on Sunday night.
Villa's Tacos, a beloved Los Angeles-based taqueria, made a guest appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, putting an even larger spotlight on the restaurant already loved by Angelenos.
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A Garden Grove coffee shop was shut down by police last week for alleged illegal activity, which included several code violations for nudity and serving alcohol without a license.
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The shooting happened at around 3:50 p.m. near W. McFadden Avenue and Graham Street, according to Santa Ana police.
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Deputies say that the suspect had run from the spot of a hit-and-run crash before they tried to take him into custody.
An unlicensed 15-year-old driver crashed into a motorcyclist on Friday morning in the midst of a school walkout against federal immigration operations across the country.
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Kawhi Leonard had 41 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves 115-96 on Sunday.
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Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
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President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
A judge ordered the U.S. to return three migrant families who were affected by President Trump's family separation policy in his first term and then deported in his second.
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A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
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Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
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Villa's Tacos, a beloved Los Angeles-based taqueria, made a guest appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, putting an even larger spotlight on the restaurant already loved by Angelenos.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Jazzy Davidson had 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists as the Trojans secured their fourth-straight win on the road on Sunday against Illinois.
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Villa's Tacos, a beloved Los Angeles-based taqueria, made a guest appearance during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, putting an even larger spotlight on the restaurant already loved by Angelenos.
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The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
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