Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf states are expected to sign an agreement on Tuesday after six years to end the diplomatic crisis in the Gulf. Big picture: The Saudi-led coalition has closed its airports and sea routes to Qatari planes and ships, citing Qatar’s support for Qatari militant groups …

Brian Van der Brug | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images A handful of states have begun offering 300 weekly incentives to unemployment benefits or indicated workers will receive early payments from this week. Others expect help to begin later this month. Workers from Arizona, California, New York and Rhode …

When it comes to nutrition and diet, we are all looking for short-cuts. Many of them lead to yo-dieting, unprofitable plans and many expensive workout tools or membership, not used. So intermittent fasting, now how does it sit off the booming diet trend in the world? He has no face. …

About a month after the New Year begins on Earth, three spacecraft will come close to Mars. Launched in July last year, the researchers will be the Heralds of a busy year of space exploration, launch and astronomical events. The following is a preview of some of the notable events …

While Gonzaga and Baylor are firmly at the top of the Associated Press Men’s College Ledge Basketball poll, Shaka Smart and fourth-ranked Texas are also pushing for the top tier of the rankings. Zags and the second-ranked Bears ranked 1-2 in Mon’s latest top 25, as they have all season. …