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Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
May 29, 2026California teen wins National Spelling Bee with 'bromocriptine' - Reuters
California teen wins National Spelling Bee with 'bromocriptine' Reuters
May 29, 2026Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say
A new and reduced evacuation zone has been established, with approximately 16,000 people still unable to return home.
May 26, 2026'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says - Reuters
'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says Reuters
May 24, 2026California chemical tank heating up after evacuation in LA suburb, fire official says - Reuters
California chemical tank heating up after evacuation in LA suburb, fire official says Reuters
May 23, 2026More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak
Officials have warned that the tank contains a "highly volatile" substance that could lead to an explosion.
May 23, 2026Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.
May 19, 2026'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during California mosque attack - Reuters
'I saw bad stuff', says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during California mosque attack Reuters
May 19, 2026Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.
May 4, 2026California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws
Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.
May 2, 2026Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
The pop star's representatives have called the incident "completely inexcusable" and she has since checked herself into rehab.
April 30, 2026'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman was neighbour
People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.
April 28, 2026Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
April 28, 2026Neighbours of White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect react
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, is said to have worked for a tutoring company for college age students.
April 27, 2026Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
April 27, 2026Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard
"Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.
April 20, 2026Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out
California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition
April 13, 2026Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims
Four women have accused the congressman and ex-candidate for California governor of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, which he has denied.
April 13, 2026Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
April 13, 2026Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.
April 11, 2026