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Disruption looms at East Coast ports as longshoremen prepare to strike
A strike by dockworkers would be the biggest disruption to the flow of goods in and out of the country since the height of the pandemic.
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Letters to Sports: Another division title for Dodgers, and what?
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on the Dodgers, UCLA and USC football, Angels and Shohei Ohtani.
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I watched old Tim Walz and JD Vance debates. Here's what to expect
What might happen in the VP debate? JD Vance is a capable policy debater who can go on attack, while Tim Walz comes off as the guy everyone likes.
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Boy who died in blisteringly hot P.E. class inspires new law to protect students during extreme weather
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1248 — dubbed Yahushua's Law — aimed at ensuring all California students are better protected during heatwaves.
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What Luisangel Acuña’s role could be now that Francisco Lindor is back
It is possible that Luisangel Acuña’s magical September has ended early, but manager Carlos Mendoza believes the prospect can carve out a new niche.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates’ dangerous vision of an Israel without Jews
One sentence is all it takes to understand writer Ta-Nehisi Coates’ views on Israel. “On the last day of my trip to Palestine, I visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center,” Coates writes as the lead to the final section of his new book, “The Message.” Arriving on the eve of the first anniversary...
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At Capacity
If we can’t remember the things we read and watch and even loved, do they still “count”?
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Drinking alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, experts say: ‘It’s toxic’
More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to the Cancer Progress Report 2024 from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
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The shocking security bungles that got Donald Trump shot make less and less sense
The more that emerges about Thomas Crooks' assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pa., the less sense it seems to make.
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Grisly suicide-pod tale blows up lies of ‘dignity’ in assisted suicide
The news broke last week that an American woman became the first-ever victim of the Sarco pod — a ghastly device that suffocates the user with nitrogen at the push of a button. The “assisted suicide” occurred in Switzerland, reportedly under the auspices of the Last Resort, a local affiliate of pro-suicide group Exit International,...
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White Sox Lose 121 Games in a Season, Making History
In its weird, shambolic spectacle, the record-setting game seemed to encapsulate the team’s entire dreadful season.
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Bad Bunny launches billboard campaign against Puerto Rico’s ruling party
The billboards highlight long-held frustrations over the island’s two-party political system — one that is threatening to crumble during the Nov. 5 gubernatorial elections.
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Letters to the Editor: Israeli aggression won't defeat Hezbollah. Only a cease-fire in Gaza will work
Hezbollah is attacking Israel because of the war in Gaza. Ending the war and giving Palestinians their own country are how Israeli achieves peace.
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Opinion: Why Americans love scary stories — none of them scarier than our own
Jeremy Dauber's 'American Scary' is a thorough, witty, enlightening survey of our fascination with horror in all its forms and its intimate relationship with reality.
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In postwar California, the Red Light Bandit pricked a governor's conscience
He is mostly forgotten today. But Caryl Chessman’s death penalty conviction dominated the debate about capital punishment for years.
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Before you sign up for a store credit card, know what you're getting into
With holiday shopping season around the corner, experts recommend caution when your favorite store offers you a credit card.
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The rabid fans of ‘Sleep No More’ are mourning its (eventual) end
The groundbreaking, immersive megahit “Sleep No More” was a jolt to theater. To some repeat attendees, it’s an obsession.
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Letters to the Editor: How California's big farms kill effective groundwater management
In the San Joaquin Valley, large-scale agriculture is fine with the status quo because it can dig deeper wells while smaller farms and communities dry up.
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Fire destroyed their homes in Chinatown. Now they're rebuilding their lives
When a fire that started at an abandoned construction site ravaged through neighboring apartment buildings in Chinatown on Sept. 13. Displaced fire victims, a majority of whom are seniors, are navigating life without their homes and away from their community.
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How Erin Foster's real-life romance inspired 'Nobody Wants This'
When the creator of Netflix's rom-com told her husband she had sold a show based on their love story, he wasn't thrilled, but he eventually came around: 'This is what Erin’s supposed to be doing.'
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Why Coppola’s big swing should be cheered, even if it’s not a home run
“Megalopolis” continues a cinematic tradition that defies logic. More filmmakers should lean into that impulse.
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Her trans daughter made the volleyball team. Then an armed officer showed up.
Half the country has banned trans girls from competing in girls sports. Jessica Norton didn’t suspect she’d be punished under one of the bans.
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Exxon Mobil says advanced recycling is the answer to plastic waste. But is it really?
Exxon Mobil has touted 'advanced recycling' as a groundbreaking technology that will turn the tide in our plastic crisis. California says it's a lie.
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On the economy, Harris looks to reassure moderates
Vice President Kamala Harris is hoping to reassure moderate voters that as president, she wouldn’t lurch radically to the left.
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In a 'purple' California district, a GOP congressman fights to defend a seat he won by 564 votes
In 2022, GOP Rep. John Duarte beat Adam Gray by just 564 votes. Both men are campaigning hard to win the rematch in a moderate Central Valley district.
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For Some Women, Divorce Is Freedom. Mine Came Another Way.
Leaving your terrible husband sounds great! My life unfolded differently.
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The One Unlikely Ally Eric Adams May Have Left
Donald Trump has some thoughts on the mayor’s indictment.
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Woman caught smuggling more than 700 pounds of bologna at southern border: CBP
A woman was caught smuggling more than 700 pounds of Mexican bologna and more than 280 boxes of undeclared prescription medications through the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut airstrikes: IDF
The Israeli Defense Forces have announced that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed after airstrikes in Beirut, officials said.
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D.C.-area forecast: Warmer and sunnier today, then shower odds rise again
Our break in the gloom could be rather short-lived. At least it’s coming on a weekend.
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Inside the Supreme Court Battle to Control America’s Gun Regulations
Gun rights activists are arguing for a legal loophole to sell untraceable unlicensed guns in easy-to-assemble DIY kits.
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How ShxtsNGigs Let Their Audience Down
We explain the controversy, comments, and reactions surrounding James and Fuhad, the hosts of the British-based ShxtsNGigs podcast.
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Colorado football deletes post with player underwater for UCF game after Hurricane Helene deaths
The University of Colorado's football team, led by head coach Deion Sanders, will play the University of Central Florida Saturday in Orange County, Florida.
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Israel says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike
Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.
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Harris visita frontera sur de EEUU mientras trata de proyectar postura más dura en torno a migración
La visita de Harris fue pensada para que fuese una respuesta a Trump y sus colegas republicanos, que la han criticado incesantemente por los antecedentes del gobierno de Biden en el control de la inmigración
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Kristin Cavallari, 37, and influencer boyfriend Mark Estes, 24, split after 7 months
Kristin Cavallari has called it quits with her influencer boyfriend Mark Estes.
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Drinking alcohol is linked to six types of cancer, experts say: ‘It’s toxic’
More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research. An addition specialist discusses the risk.
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Brewers more than OK if Mets have to face Braves in doubleheader on Monday
Mets president David Stearns said, “No one wants to play a doubleheader on Monday.” He wasn't thinking about the Brewers.
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Israeli military says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the leader of the Hezbollah terrorist organization Hassan Nasrallah died in its strike Friday against the group’s headquarters in Lebanon.
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Rangers’ Victor Mancini gets practice look as pair with Adam Fox
Young Victor Mancini received the opportunity to skate with Adam Fox at the Rangers' Friday’s varsity practice.
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed by airstrike in Beirut: IDF
His death is considered a major victory in their ongoing campaign against hostile regional forces in the aftermath of Hamas' deadly Oct. 7 assault on Israel.
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Abandoned luxury hotel in Florida will reopen after 17 years
A hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, that has been abandoned for 17 years will be opening its doors in November while staying true the the coastal vibe of the popular island.
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'Not American': Rural and urban voters in crucial battleground state alarmed by violent political rhetoric
Voters in both urban and rural parts of Pennsylvania spoke out about electoral fairness, the issues driving their vote and whether they think the political rhetoric has gone too far.
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Harris-Trump cash dash: Former president looks to flip script with fundraising swing in oil country
Why does Vice President Kamala Harris enjoy a substantial fundraising advantage over former President Trump in their 2024 election showdown?
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Diddy sex trafficking probe brings unwanted scrutiny to stars: 'Silence is the best option,' expert says
After Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest in New York City last week, some of Hollywood's elite are gaining unwanted attention and scrutiny due to their past ties to the music mogul.
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Sondeo: La mayoría de hispanos en EEUU apoya el acceso al aborto
Durante décadas, algunos analistas políticos han expresado que los hispanos en Estados Unidos son socialmente conservadores, y de hecho muchos de ellos lo son.
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Yankees turn focus toward October as Aaron Judge sits in loss to Pirates
A day after the Yankees clinched the AL East title, they turned their focus to the postseason.
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