World War II Navy veteran Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the dwindling number of survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. Daughter Kimberlee Heinrichs told The Associated Press that Schab died at home early Saturday in the presence of her and her husband. - Eugene Tanner/APFor last year’s commemoration, Schab spent weeks building up the strength to be able to stand and salute. Ira Schab, right, talks with reporters while sitting next to his son, retired Navy Commander Karl Schab, on December 7, 2022, in Hawaii. Speaking at a 2022 ceremony, Schab asked people to honor those who served at Pearl Harbor.

Thousands more documents related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released Friday. The Justice Department had asked Allred which of her clients would like their names to be redacted, she previously told CNN. She believes some of the files may have been “under-redacted” after seeing several survivors’ names that should not have been included. A 1996 complaint written about Epstein was among the documents released on Friday. One photo in the Epstein files shows former President Bill Clinton in London with his former top adviser Doug Band and actor Kevin Spacey.

A high-profile after-action report from the Los Angeles Fire Department on last January’s Palisades Fire went through several drafts that minimized the department’s failings both before and after the deadly blaze broke out, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. The newspaper said it obtained copies of seven drafts prepared before the final report was issued on Oct. 8. — A passage alleging that some crews waited more than an hour for an assignment on the day of the fire was removed. “After-action reports are meant to provide a comprehensive and transparent assessment of key leadership decisions to ensure proper accountability. Despite the revisions, the final report was still critical of the LAFD, finding that the agency’s response to the unfolding disaster was hampered by limited resources and leadership and communication challenges.

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The Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices last year famously immunized President Donald Trump against criminal prosecution for his official actions. Others counter that raising the prospect of eventual criminal liability represents the best hope of restraining the behavior of Trump officials now. The central two fronts of the accountability debateThe conversation about potential future legal liability for Trump officials has advanced the furthest on two fronts. To those who favor aggressive action, the lesson of that experience is not for a future administration to abandon accountability, but to advance it more quickly and comprehensively. By contrast, Wiebelhaus-Brahm thinks the Biden-era experience should make Democrats think twice before suggesting future criminal or other legal accountability for Trump administration actions.

Trevor Phillips and Labour chair Anna Turley Sky NewsTrevor Phillips ripped into a senior member of Keir Starmer’s government today over Labour’s broken promises. The Sky presenter asked Labour chair Anna Turley about the party’s tendency to only take tough decisions when it’s too late amid the government’s rapid decline in the polls. AdvertisementHe said: “Is the problem with the voters that they just haven’t noticed how lucky they’ve been? Phillips hit back: “Can I suggest an alternative reason for the voters not having noticed all this wonderfulness? Advertisement“Do we need to count the promises that you’ve made which haven’t been delivered?”He continued: “Winter fuel allowance cut – promised but not delivered.

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But with Maduro still sitting tight, Trump’s options seem to be narrowing rapidly. President Trump retains all options to keep Americans safe.”Airstrikes on land, which U.S. officials have said would probably target isolated encampments associated with cocaine trafficking or selected military assets and installations, are “going to start” happening, Trump said last week. “You cannot allow this man to remain standing after this show of force,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) said of Trump’s Caribbean deployment of 15,000 troops and dozens of warships and aircraft. Trump’s fixation on Venezuela melds a number of his own domestic political aims and the priorities of senior officials around him. It had come from Venezuela, Trump said without providing evidence, and was carrying “bags” of fentanyl and cocaine for Tren de Aragua.

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However, recent research found that when job seekers use AI during the process, applicants are less likely to be hired. Many companies now use AI to ask the questions, but that hasn’t made the process any less subjective. Pushing backEmployers are embracing the technology — one estimate projects the market for recruiting technology will grow to $3.1 billion by the end of this year. A recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump threatens to undermine state-level AI regulations. Looper now worries about those who haven’t yet learned how to navigate a new hiring process in which catering to artificial intelligence is a crucial skill.

This Christmas, Anne Health is running #CareForXmas; a campaign to raise money so they can help more trans+ people access healthcare. AdvertisementHuffPost UK spoke exclusively with Susie Green, one of the founders of Anne Health. Advertisement“Our vision is simple: a future where every trans+ person feels seen, heard, and respected throughout their healthcare journey. Elizabeth said: “Not only has Anne Health taken over my son’s health care, providing a service that feels personal and thoroughly professional, we also applied and qualified for financial support. I finally feel human.”Looking ahead to 2026, the founders of Anne Health are hoping for brighter horizons for trans+ people.

A Powerball play slip is seen at a store in Nashville on Wednesday. (George Walker IV/AP via CNN Newsource)(CNN) — The Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.6 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday night’s drawing. Saturday’s drawing marks the second time the game has produced back-to-back jackpots exceeding $1 billion, Powerball said. Saturday’s drawing also produced 112 tickets that won $50,000 prizes and 22 tickets that won $150,000 prizes, according to the news release. A ticket in New Jersey won a $500,000 prize after matching all five black balls in a Double Play drawing, Powerball said.

A still from KTLA chopper footage of LAPD officers chasing a driver in a stolen ambulance on Friday. The California Highway Patrol joined the chase and eventually apprehended the suspect and recovered the ambulance, according to the LAPD spokesperson. That traffic crash occurred at around 1:20 a.m. on eastbound 210 near Lowell Avenue. Less than an hour later, two LAPD officers were injured after a Porsche struck their police cruiser, according to City News Service. Thick fog cloaked much of Los Angeles overnight, resulting in reduced visibility and dangerous driving conditions.

Israel launched Operation Narnia on Iran's nuclear scientists with US backing - Washington Post At least 71 civilians were killed during Operation Narnia, a series of strikes on Iranian nuclear scientists, about which the US was informed before it began. Smoke rises from a location allegedly IRGC's Sarallah Headquarters in north of Tehran, Iran after being targeted by Israel on June 23, 2025. ( photo credit : ELYAS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images )

He had 12 points, five rebounds and two assists in the first half. Austin Reaves (left calf) and Deandre Ayton (left elbow) and Gabe Vincent (lower back tightness) also are out. Jake LaRavia had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard had 32 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers and James Harden had 21 points and 10 assists. Before the game Lakers coach JJ Redick was asked how he’s dealing with a depleted roster.