Trump's classified documents trial delayed indefinitely
From unhoused to high school grad: L.A. ceremony honors students who overcame the odds
These students experienced homelessness — living in shelters, with relatives and in overcrowded spaces — but they persevered to reach graduation day.
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We’re transitioning into Gemini, and Rick Owens won’t let us lose our house keys
Homemaking is an art, a craft, a practice, a burden, a necessity, a privilege. It’s in the talismans that we arrange within our homes — including our house keys.
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22 essential artworks at the Getty and the surprising stories behind them
L.A.'s most popular art museum can be overwhelming. Critic Christopher Knight offers his favorites: must-see paintings, sculptures and more, and what to know about each.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's pardon of man who killed protester undermines trust in the justice system
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's pardon of a convicted murderer of a Black Lives Matter protester injects a harmful dose of politics into the criminal justice system.
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Feds collected DNA from 1.5 million migrants in under four years, report finds
The Georgetown Law Center on Privacy & Technology said the rise in DNA collection raises questions about whether immigrants' privacy rights are being violated.
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LAFC is trying to find the winning blend of youth and aging stars
LAFC once had one of the youngest clubs in MLS and it led to winning ways. Now it has one of the older rosters, with some youth to build around.
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She turned an empty L.A. lot into a gorgeous mini flower farm as a 'win-win'
Inspired by the slow flower movement, landscape designer Kathleen Ferguson is "making people happy" by growing environmentally appropriate flowers at her micro-farm in L.A.
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Paul Scheer was abused as a child. His new memoir helped him reclaim 'the power of my voice for my childhood'
Paul Scheer's memoir-in-essays, 'Joyful Recollections of Trauma,' centers largely around the abuse he and his mother suffered at the hands of his stepfather.
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Catherine Opie wants to tell you about her sexy 'big-bottom girl chair'
The L.A.-based photographer and artist tells us the story behind her rare Danish designer chair and why chairs "are everything."
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Black bear had been killed by car, but then its paws were cut off and stolen
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a black bear was found with its paws missing.
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In hypnotically trashy Trump biopic and other showstoppers, Cannes goes under the knife
Bold new films by Ali Abbasi, Coralie Fargeat and David Cronenberg bring bodily horror to cinema's front lines, creating unexpected frisson for many attendees.
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Are 'deaths of despair' really more common for white Americans? A UCLA report says no
Many believe white Americans suffer higher rates of premature death from addiction, overdoses and mental health. Researchers say that's false.
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'Plays still matter to the health of Broadway': Leslie Odom Jr. on 'Purlie Victorious'
The Tony nominee explains why this 'Purlie Victorious,' premiering Friday on PBS' Great Performances series, isn't a musical — and why it's all the better for it.
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Defense witness expected back at Trump trial after heated exchange with judge
The testimony by attorney Robert Costello is aimed at discrediting the prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen.
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If you're living with a drug or mental health problem, here's where to look for help
'Deaths of despair' caused by drug overdoses, suicide and liver disease due to alcoholism have risen among Americans of color. Here's how to find help.
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The brilliance of 'Bleach blonde bad built butch body'
The congressional battle between Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Marjorie Taylor Greene is more than trading insults. It's a road map of what younger voters want from Democrats.
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Studio productions keep moving out of Los Angeles. We need to stop the bleeding
If filming in Southern California dips below a critical level for too long, the industry’s essential talent will drift away.
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Whose lives matter to Texas' governor?
One pardon application was rejected despite evidence. One was all but approved before it was even submitted. Both send a clear message.
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Your toilet seat doesn’t have to look boring. Bailey Hikawa’s designing ones with pizza slices and pearl necklaces
There's something really beautiful that happens when people see a designed object in a space where they don't expect it, like toilet seats.
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NYC Museum of Natural History under fire for shuttering Native American exhibit — then abandoning it to gather dust
The 57-year-old exhibit was shut in January, supposedly to speed up "repatriation" of tribal objects but Native leaders say they've heard nothing.
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Russia's Cutting-Edge Icebreaker Faces Delay After Ukraine Factory Bombed
The nuclear icebreaker Rossiya is expected to be built by 2030, three years later than originally planned, according to reports.
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Which Greek Hero of Myth Killed the Minotaur With the Assistance of Ariadne?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for May 21, 2024.
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FDIC head stepping down after report on its workplace culture, White House says
The White House said Monday that the chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will step down in the wake of a damning report about the agency's toxic workplace culture.
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Trump Media Stock Up After Company Reports $300 Million Loss
The Truth Social parent reported a first quarter revenue of less than $1 million.
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Seafood Recall as Warning Issued to Customers
Some crabmeat products, distributed across two states, may have been contaminated with listeria, which can cause potentially fatal infections.
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Slate Crossword: Worm Food in Recent Headlines (Eleven Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for May 21, 2024.
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John Rich Doubles Down on Mark Cuban Comments
The country singer and billionaire have been sparring for days about inflation, politics, border policy and even student debt.
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How Biden can woo Nikki Haley voters and save a second term
Can Biden still win? Yes — but only if he starts paying attention to this long-overlooked contingent.
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Seriously, Congress Has Been Even More Embarrassing Than Usual Lately
“Fake eyelashes” taunts, a secret love affair, a pointless field trip—it’s a real high school soap opera.
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Why Netanyahu’s War Cabinet Is Existentially Divided
The Israeli prime minister refuses to plan for life after the war in Gaza.
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Trump Trial: ‘Contemptuous’ Defense Witness Returns to the Stand After Facing Judge’s Wrath
Mark Peterson/ReutersEven in the closing stages of Donald Trump’s hush money trial, there’s seemingly no end to the drama.Defense witness Robert Costello—a former federal prosecutor called by Trump’s attorneys as they seek to undermine the credibility of the prosecution’s star witness, Michael Cohen—will be back on the stand Tuesday. His return comes the day after extraordinary scenes in the Manhattan courtroom that prompted Judge Juan Merchan to repeatedly rebuke Costello for his “contemptuous” behavior, even threatening to strike all of his testimony.After Cohen finished his fourth day of testimony, jurors heard from Costello—a lawyer who once advised Cohen and acted as a backchannel between Cohen and Trump’s White House in 2018.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Ben Affleck skips Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Atlas’ premiere amid rumored marriage woes
As the negative rumors about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's marriage continue to mount, the singer had the premiere for her new sci-fi Netflix movie, "Atlas," on Monday night.
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China Sanctions Boeing Over Taiwan 'Arms Sales'
Sanctions on Boeing and two other U.S. defense contractors were announced on the day Taiwan inaugurated China-skeptic President Lai Ching-te.
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Strong Tornados Threaten Five States As Huge Hail and Severe Wind Forecast
A "strong tornado is possible" with potential gusts of 75 mph, the National Weather Service said.
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Jennifer Lopez briefly mentions Ben Affleck amid split speculation
The "Love Don't Cost a Thing" singer briefly mentioned her husband during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as speculation about their marriage continues to remain rife.
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Amber Rose Photo With Donald, Melania Trump Sparks Fury
The model turned activist has angered fans by uploading a photo to Instagram with the former president and former first lady.
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Cam'ron Drinks Sex Stimulant During CNN Diddy Interview
The rapper appeared on CNN to talk about the video of Sean Combes assaulting Cassie Ventura, but the interview quickly spiraled.
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Prince William's Matching Parenting Moment With Princess Diana Goes Viral
A clip of William and Prince Louis has been linked to footage of Princess Diana on a social-media site.
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Trump social media account shares video mentioning "unified reich"
A video posted to Donald Trump's social media account included references to a "unified reich" among hypothetical news headlines depicting an election win by him in November.
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V.A. Has Approved 1 Million Claims Under Burn Pit Law, Biden to Announce
The president is heading to New Hampshire to discuss care for veterans suffering from toxic exposure, an issue that resonates for him personally and, his campaign hopes, politically.
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How to Deal With a Supreme Court That Can No Longer Be Shamed
Congress and the judiciary can no longer allow a few justices to trample on the court’s reputation.
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Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Five Key Moments From Eventful Day in Court
The prosecution rested its case on Monday in Donald Trump's Stormy Daniels hush money case.
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Fani Willis Trashes Jim Jordan
The district attorney, who is prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump, called Jordan a "clown."
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For Kendrick and Drake, Family Matters
A rap battle got personal — and that was the point.
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Ukraine Drone Strike on Russian Airfield Hit Su-27 Fighter Jet: Report
Ukraine attacked the Kushchyovskaya airbase in Russia's Krasnodar region twice in the past month.
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Biden’s Get-Tough-on-China Tariffs May Backfire
Some of President Biden’s new array of tariffs targeted at China make sense. But others seem motivated by a desire to outflank his opponent in Rust Belt swing states.
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Inside Gaza’s Ruined Hospitals
Dr. Samer Attar, an American surgeon, shows the unfathomable brutality of the war in Gaza.
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How Free School Meals Went Mainstream
Over the past decade, many more schools started to offer free meals to all children, regardless of family income.
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