They coached their sons together. Now those kids are Caps teammates.
Brandon Duhaime and Jakob Chychrun grew up playing together in South Florida. They’re reunited with two of their earliest coaches — their dads — during this year’s Capitals mentors trip.
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See how a lab-grown diamond is made
Lab-grown diamonds have increased in popularity in the past several years. See how these gems are created.
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Perfecting the smoked turkey this holiday season with Chef Duran's recipe
Celebrity Chef George Duran reveals the perfect smoked turkey recipe to wow your holiday guests this Thanksgiving.
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Chef George Duran's holiday nog pudding recipe
Celebrity chef George Duran shares his holiday nog pudding recipe, a decadent addition to any holiday gathering.
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How to navigate family dynamics this holiday season — and the strategy depends on your zodiac sign
Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us, and so too is the final Mercury retrograde of the year.
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California voters shifted toward Trump. Should the governor's race be about fighting him?
California 2026 governor candidates rush to campaign on Trump including candidate Tony Thurmond and Rob Bonta, who has not declared but is considered a top hopeful.
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L.A. politicians ask Trump for $3.2 billion to pay for Olympic transportation projects
Officials are emphasizing the grandeur of the Olympics as a global event and hoping the Trump administration funds public transit. More than $2 billion will be needed to run enough buses to get spectators to and from venues.
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Don't panic this Thanksgiving: You can survive political disagreements
Over the holidays we might worry that election news will tear our families apart. But there are proven strategies to keep the peace.
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A much-maligned German chancellor punches back, in understated Merkel style
Her memoir shows that many of the decisions that now seem controversial were products of their moment. So is Angela Merkel being turned into a scapegoat for problems that are afflicting Western democracies more generally?
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Bat is the prime suspect in ultra-rare human rabies fatality in Central California
An unidentified Fresno County individual died of rabies despite treatment after probably being bitten by a bat, the first human case in the area in 32 years.
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‘Wicked’ is a hit on screen. Not everyone wants to hear you sing it.
Movie theaters have long frowned on talking and singing. Some are warning “Wicked” fans not to annoy their fellow attendees.
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What we should learn from the Menendez brothers' plea for clemency
The justice system needs to overhaul its approach to childhood trauma, especially given the prolonged development of the brain into young adulthood.
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This L.A. couple kissed on a bridge and went viral. Now they're getting married
Trino Garcia and Adam Vasquez, a.k.a. TrinoxAdam, are breaking barriers and challenging perceptions of masculinity, sexuality and Chicano culture on social media and beyond.
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The cultural significance of the catchy ‘Moana 2’ song 'Can I Get a Chee Hoo?'
Actor Auli'i Cravalho and the 'Moana 2' creative team break down the cultural significance of the sequel's earworm, performed with gusto by Dwayne Johnson.
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A former Miss California lost her sash. At 96, she got a new one.
Laura Jean Emery received the gift on her birthday at a Maryland assisted living center.
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Thanksgiving on Ozempic: Here’s how to enjoy the meal with a smaller appetite
For people taking Ozempic, Wegovy or other GLP-1 medications, Thanksgiving may look a little different. Experts give tips on how to handle challenges and enjoy the holiday.
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Letters to the Editor: I was California's first openly gay legislator. I can relate to Sarah McBride
Sheila Kuehl, who served in Sacramento and L.A. County, says it was the kind of support McBride is getting from Democrats that helped her deal with attacks.
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Alleged drunk driver charged with murder in hit-and-run deaths of sisters, ages 3 and 4
A man was charged with murder after prosecutors say he T-boned a vehicle in Rialto, killing two young sisters, while driving drunk.
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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin: A much-scrutinized relationship is back in the spotlight
President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin share some traits and want some of the same things. But a chasm divides them.
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Billy Bob Thornton on how Taylor Sheridan wrote 'Landman' with him in mind
For the 'Goliath' actor, the opportunity to work with the series creator in a very lived-in role was too good to pass up.
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Two newborns died on Skid Row. Officials want to prevent it from happening again
L.A. County plans to ramp up services for pregnant women living on the street after the deaths this month of two newborn babies in Skid Row.
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‘Moana 2’ is a sea-plus musical
With less Dwayne Johnson and no Lin-Manuel Miranda, this uninspired sequel struggles to stay above water.
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Letters to the Editor: How ranked-choice voting lets you vote your conscience without 'spoiling' an election
People who cast their vote for a third-party candidate to protest the two-party system show there's a real need for ranked-choice voting.
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The 28 best yoga studios in L.A. for stretching, sweating and spiritual awakenings
The yoga scene in Los Angeles is unparalleled. Whether you're just starting out, on a budget or looking for something different, these yoga studios have something for everyone.
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Living on $600 a month? Seniors over income limit can struggle to afford Medi-Cal
In California, elderly or disabled people who make too much money to qualify for its Medicaid program can still access it if they pay a "share of cost" toward their medical bills. But the rules require them to retain only $600 a month for expenses other than medical care.
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Getting at the heart of American darkness, Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult go deeper than ever
Directed by Justin Kurzel, "The Order" is the fact-based story of an FBI agent tracking a violent neo-Nazi group in the Pacific Northwest during the 1980s.
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Black Friday starts now: A guide to avoiding pressure tactics, online scams and porch pirates
Retailers have already launched their Black Friday deals in-store and online. As consumers are preparing to make their purchases, scammers and porch pirates are at the ready to exploit this holiday shopping event.
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Glendale's blue-collar tech unicorn ServiceTitan files for IPO
ServiceTitan, a Glendale tech company that makes software for plumbers, painters and other tradespeople, has filed for an initial public offering but has not disclosed how much money it plans to raise.
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Everything we know about Hannah Kobayashi, the woman who vanished after missing flight at LAX
The family of Hannah Kobayashi, the Hawaii woman who disappeared two weeks ago after missing a flight at Los Angeles International Airport, hasn't given up the search for their loved one.
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Son of 'El Mago,' Sinaloa cartel legend killed in L.A., seeks new family legacy
Eduardo Escobedo, a convicted drug trafficker affiliated with the Sinaloa cartel, was killed last Thanksgiving in Los Angeles. Now his son is running the family's restaurant business and learning about his father's hidden life working with the infamous El Chapo.
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Polluted Tijuana River not getting enough and urgent attention, residents say
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces mounting pressure to declare a state of emergency over the Tijuana River pollution as officials seek Superfund status for the site.
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Why Cristin Milioti's 'Penguin' villain fills her with joy
'It was not lost on me how special the complexity of this character was,' the actor says of her unhinged Sofia Falcone role.
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How to safely cook your turkey — and how long to keep leftovers
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
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His wives kept dying mysteriously. His secret poison: Insulin
An insulin overdose was nearly impossible to peg as a cause of death. In multiple cases, it was William Dale Archerd’s choice of poison, police said.
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Rocket launch attendees share hopes about Elon Musk’s prediction for Mars travel by 2026
Attendees of a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas shared their thoughts on how soon Elon Musk will be able to send manned or unmanned spacecraft to Mars.
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Angelina Jolie goes full-on diva in a daring, sad turn as Maria Callas
Pablo Larraín’s ‘Maria’ dramatizes the delusional opera singer’s final days with cold beauty.
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Ralph Fiennes' top-grossing films fall into the franchise camp
Ralph Fiennes has received strong early Oscar buzz for his performance in 'Conclave.' But his biggest-grossing films have been franchise movies.
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Inside the LAPD chief search: Secretive meetings, surprise names, leaked details
The list of chief candidates reveals who among the LAPD’s top brass angled for the position and sheds light on heavy politicking behind the scenes.
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A "yoga pill" to end anxiety? Neuroscientists discover a brain circuit that instantly deflates stress
A new study from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies has identified a brain circuit that slows the breath to calm the mind.
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UCLA's fall class bucks trend of diversity decline at elite colleges after affirmative action ban
UCLA enrolled one of its largest and most diverse classes for fall 2024, including record levels of Black and Latino students, bucking a decline in underepresented students at elite institutions after the U.S. Supreme Court banned affirmative action in college admissions in 2023.
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Ali: Avoid talking politics at Thanksgiving? Good luck. This year nothing's neutral.
Nothing is neutral territory at the Thanksgiving table this year. We're here to help you through it.
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The best Thanksgiving foods, according to a dietitian nutritionist — and how to make the worst ones healthier
Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said that what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving.
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Frustrated with their small city’s government, residents voted to end it
Residents of Bonnieville, Kentucky, voted to remove their small city’s government, leaving some services in flux.
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The decisions that cost some lives and saved others during Helene’s wrath
Victims and survivors filmed Helene’s flooding in Tennessee, showing what went wrong as a hospital was evacuated and six people were swept away at a nearby factory.
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Emotions ran deep for Valkyries GM seeing ex-club Liberty win WNBA title: Weight ‘lifted off me’
Ohemaa Nyanin walked into the Barclays Center for Game 2 of the WNBA Finals last month as she had done countless times before.
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Crypto leaders press Trump to create federal bitcoin reserve
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support for the bitcoin idea, which some economists see as inflationary and costly, depending on its implementation
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My father-in-law calls my 1-year-old ‘fatty’ and has weigh-ins for the cousins
Letter writer’s partner doesn’t understand how damaging his dad’s mean nickname for their 1-year-old is.
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By Which Nickname Did George Washington Call His Wife, Martha?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Nov. 27, 2024.
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