3 bodies found in Mexico identified as 2 Australians, American killed in carjacking on surfing trip

SAN DIEGO — The remains of three people found near the Mexican fishing port of Ensenada are those of missing surfers from Australia and the U.S. who were killed in an apparent carjacking, authorities said Sunday. Family members made the identifications in person at the behest of Baja California state prosecutors, the state attorney general’s office … Read more

At least 7 injured in California shooting

At least seven people have been injured in a Long Beach, California shooting late Saturday night, according to police. Officers with the Long Beach Police Department responded to the shooting in the area of South Street and Paramount Boulevard at around 11:15 p.m P.T. “Approximately seven victims have been reported at this time and all … Read more

China’s president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensions

PARIS — Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off a three-country trip to Europe on Sunday with the continent divided over how to deal with Beijing’s growing power and the U.S.-China rivalry. European carmakers are losing ground to subsidized Chinese electric vehicles. Diplomats fret about alleged Chinese spies in European capitals. And China’s continued defense trade with Russia worries anyone in … Read more