Schweizer: Reformer Tells Trump to Gut the Dept. of Education -- but Don't Kill It
“Use the power of the purse as a hammer.” That’s the advice to President-elect Donald Trump from education reformer Richard Corcoran, who served as president of the New College of Florida and former House Speaker of the Florida State Assembly.
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Jonatan Giráldez had it all in Spain. He left it for the Washington Spirit.
After leading FC Barcelona to four championships, the coach found, and met, a new challenge in the NWSL.
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Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Twitch star rants against Israel, calls for another 9/11
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
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‘Dancing in the street’: Some Wall Street banks are triumphant heading into Trump era
Trump hasn’t yet returned to office and the biggest banks keep notching wins.
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Op-comic: Healthcare that keeps patients out of the hospital while saving money? Fund it
Hospital-at-home's expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic benefitted many Americans. Congress can keep that progress going.
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Reputed Mexican Mafia member wounded, another man killed in L.A. County shooting
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies found two men shot outside a VFW hall in La Mirada. Eric Ortiz, 34, was killed. Juan Garcia, a member of the Mexican Mafia called "Topo," was seriously injured, according to a law enforcement source.
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The 'Love Boat' faces a tragic ending in a lonely California slough
The MS Aurora, a 70-year-old cruise ship that inspired TV's 'The Love Boat,' sits abandoned in a slough outside Stockton. The ship's demise has broken the hearts of a long line of men who could not save her.
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Women make up nearly half of the California Legislature, setting a new record in Sacramento
It's a huge jump toward gender equality in California's Capitol, where only men have served as governor and women made up one-quarter of state lawmakers just eight years ago.
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Letters to the Editor: Trump was elected by the people. Give his Cabinet picks a chance
A reader says voters want what Trump is offering — change — and 'if the people aren't happy, there will be another election in four years.'
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Disney Junior's Hanukkah episodes aim to introduce the holiday with 'joy and love'
This December, the Disney preschool channel will air three Hanukkah-themed episodes on "Mickey Mouse Funhouse," "Spidey and His Amazing Friends” and "SuperKitties."
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How novels changed in the 20th century, and why
There is some hubris in daring to define the key features of a century's worth of novels, but Edwin Frank admits his book isn't — and indeed can't be — comprehensive.
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Letters to the Editor: Regardless of Trump, the battle against climate change is picking up. Let's keep it going
The climate is in crisis, but there are plenty of reasons to hope even in the face of another Trump presidency.
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With Trump as president, can TikTok in the U.S. survive?
With Donald Trump as president, will Chinese tech giant ByteDance still be forced to sell its ownership in TikTok? Here are some possible scenarios of what might happen.
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Manuel García-Rulfo
Tennis in West Hollywood, sushi burritos and a trip to the Last Bookstore are on the agenda for “The Lincoln Lawyer” star.
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'Matlock' star Kathy Bates is having way too much fun to retire
The actor got so discouraged about Hollywood that she talked about retiring. Then she read Jennie Snyder Urman's reimagined take on 'Matlock.'
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Jake Paul’s business partner talks claims of rigged Mike Tyson fight, says Paul is boxing's 'greatest gift'
Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian says the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight was "100% real" and that the 27-year-old mogul is boxing's "greatest gift."
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They're young, but their acting is powerful: four fresh faces this awards season
Young performers — from the films 'Bird,' 'Blitz,' 'Dìdi' and 'Nawi' — have captivated audiences with their vulnerable work.
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Trump lied incessantly and still won. Should others do the same?
Trump won the White House and narrowly took the popular vote despite his lies. Is truth dead, or will imitators pay a price if they attempt to emulate him?
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Los Angeles Times News Quiz this week: Trump's cabinet, Coachella's 2025 headliners
In this week's News Quiz, Trump picks a cabinet, Coachella picks its 2025 headliners, Netflix picks a winning bout of boxing and more.
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What to watch this holiday season: 'Dear Santa,' musical variety shows and a cute little owl
Santa is an evergreen staple this holiday season, and expect a plethora of variety specials from the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Nate Bargatze, Jimmy Fallon and Motown legends.
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Letters to the Editor: Except for language, Filipino culture is very much Latin. History shows why
A reader objects to Ysabel Jurado, an L.A. City Council member-elect, being described as "not Latina" because she is of Filipino heritage.
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The Civic Center mall is nearly dead. The city is looking to revitalize it
Once bustling with city employees, the Civic Center mall has been made desolate by telecommuting options and online access to municipal departments.
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Neo-Nazi marches. 'Both sides' framing. This is who we are. But it doesn't have to be.
From "Morning Joe" to CNN, the media normal-washes MAGA
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Mayor Bass said she'd save L.A.'s shelter animals. More dogs and cats are dying
From January to September, 1,224 dogs were euthanized at L.A.'s six shelters — 72% more than in the same period a year earlier, a Times analysis found.
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Teen’s sudden death from peanut allergy leads to dramatic family decision
A family in Wisconsin is mourning the loss of their teenage daughter after she died from an allergic reaction — but they have found comfort in the lives saved through organ donation.
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A grisly discovery in a burning Lancaster home: 19-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of 4
Homicide investigators arrested a 19-year-old suspect after four people were found fatally shot inside a burning Lancaster home early Saturday.
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Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
Everything you need to know about the Rams facing the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.
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Humble beginnings give Rams' young front a rush: 'We're used to getting out of the mud'
The Rams' defensive front featuring Jared Verse, Byron Young, Braden Fiske and Kobie Turner started at small colleges before progressing and rising to the NFL.
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These young Latinos backed Derek Tran in a race where every vote is crucial
If Tran wins, Chispa will have succeeded outside its base for the first time, showing that O.C. is about to enter a new political era — despite MAGA’s takeover of Washington.
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Trump's election ended Jack Smith's tenure. But he still has one more important job to do
The special counsel should provide a full public record of his prosecutions, particularly the classified documents case disrupted by Judge Aileen Cannon.
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Labor unions prepare for battle against Trump’s federal workforce plans
A federal labor leader expects “all kinds of actions that will be punitive to federal employees and their unions,” and promises to “pursue all legal options” against Trump policies.
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Is art history? Two L.A. museums offer answers, but only one is right
Should art museums be showing art history? Or cultural history, which isn't the same thing? Getty and LACMA exhibitions give different answers.
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Highly contagious whooping cough rises in California to highest levels in years
Whooping cough — highly contagious and potentially dangerous — has surged in California to levels not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Need a creative alternative to Black Friday? Look to L.A.'s museum stores
Find something totally unique at shops at the Getty, Los Angeles Central Library, Japanese American National Museum and other L.A. institutions on Museum Store Sunday.
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Multifaceted Brian Jordan Alvarez decided to focus on acting. Then came 'English Teacher'
Brian Jordan Alvarez decided to retire from producing and writing to focus on acting. Then he got pulled in to network TV with an offer he couldn't pass up.
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Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Trump's anti-science backers go after water fluoridation, a historic healthcare success
Water fluoridation revolutionized dentistry, especially for children. Why does the right wing think it's a problem?
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For Trump inauguration, D.C. residents call for Airbnb blackout
Fans of Kamala Harris are seeking hotel refunds, while a few D.C. residents are encouraging Airbnb hosts to take their units offline for the inauguration.
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The most fulfilling jobs in America may not be the ones you expect
This week, we peer into the data emerging from a growing academic effort to measure the non-pecuniary benefits we get from our jobs.
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How Margo Martindale embraced this stickiest of situations
"The show has 'Fargo'-like qualities, and at the same time, it has real depth, real emotion, real feelings," executive producer Jamie Lee Curtis says of the story of a Canadian maple syrup heist.
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Prenatal vitamins may have dangerous levels of lead and arsenic, explosive new study finds
"During pregnancy, many women rely on prenatal vitamins and minerals to support their health and their baby’s development," one author of the study said.
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Here’s why NY now shares a business with Jay-Z after auction of Damon Dash’s shares in Roc-A-Fella Records
Why did the state bother? Because the label’s embattled co-founder, Damon Dash, owes New York $8.7 million in back taxes that the Empire State would like to recoup.
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Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Senior Supervising Producer? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
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Slate Crossword: Town You’d Want to Get the Heck Out Of (Five Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Nov. 22, 2024.
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Oh, So Now John Fetterman Likes Dr. Oz?
Maybe he should go back and listen to some of his own campaign ads.
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Sixth Tourist Dies in Mass Poisoning in Laos
Another 19 year-old has died from methanol poisoning while visiting Laos.
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Why Biden’s Economy Felt Worse Than It Was—and Doomed Harris’ Shot at the Presidency
The Biden administration’s aggressive economic recovery plan worked on paper, but high costs and bad vibes told a different story at the polls.
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Elderly man accused of roommate and dog's 'brutal' murder had extensive criminal record
Austin police said an elderly man has been arrested for the "very brutal" deadly attack on his roommate and her dog, then using her credit cards and planning to flee the country.
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