News from California, the nation and world
News from California, the nation and world
'Gladiator II,' though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington
Director Ridley Scott returns to the site of one of his greatest triumphs with a belated sequel that follows the same beats, giving Denzel Washington a forum to scheme.
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Jussie Smollett's conviction in false crime case overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
Jussie Smollett's attorney says 'rule of law was the big winner' after the Illinois Supreme Court decided on Thursday to overturn the actor's false crime conviction.
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ESPN to pull the plug on 'Around the Horn' next year after more than two decades on air
ESPN is cancelling 'Around the Horn.' The show, which often features Times columnist Bill Plaschke among its panel of journalists, will air its final episode next summer.
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Mexico's president on Trump deportation plans: Immigrants are not 'criminals'
Mexico's president said immigrants shouldn't be treated as 'criminals,' but is planning for an influx of returnees if Trump implements mass deportations.
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Andy Paley, who produced for Brian Wilson and composed for 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' dies at 72
The musician was perhaps best known for his work on Brian Wilson's 1988 comeback LP and on the soundtrack to Warren Beatty's big-screen 'Dick Tracy.'
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Goodbye 'Simpsons': Pamela Hayden retires from her many roles after 35 years
Actor Pamela Hayden, a longtime staple on 'The Simpsons,' announced that she's leaving the hit series 'to pursue other creative outlets.'
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First transgender woman elected to Congress is banned from using women's Capitol Hill restrooms
House Speaker Mike Johnson declared that lawmakers and staff will have to use restrooms corresponding with their biological gender.
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What to do if you see a coyote on a trail — or in your backyard
L.A. County is full of coyotes. Knowing what to do when you see one will better keep you, your pets and the coyote safe from harm.
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The never-ending appeal of the British Bad Guy
With 'Say Nothing' and 'The Diplomat,' Rory Kinnear enters the pantheon of British villains. Our columnist explains why we never tire of the archetype.
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How Trump's FCC chief pick could make life more difficult for media companies
Brendan Carr has been outspoken critic of tech companies and has criticized broadcasters on behalf of Trump.
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Nearly $100 million awarded to family of man fatally shot in his apartment by Texas officer
The former Dallas police officer who fatally shot Botham Jean in 2018 said she mistook Jean's apartment for her own when she entered and found him there.
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Human skull and bones wash ashore in Palos Verdes Estates, investigation underway
The L.A. County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the bones were human but have not determined the identity of the person or cause of death.
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Anulan condena de Jussie Smollett por ataque autoinfligido en 2019
La Corte Suprema de Illinois anuló el jueves la condena del actor Jussie Smollett por cargos de haber orquestado un ataque racista y homofóbico contra sí mismo en el centro de Chicago en 2019 y mentir a la policía.
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Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths
The Vermont lawmaker and a small group of Democrats sought to put legislation up for a Senate vote that would block the sale of some weapons.
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13-year-old boy steals car, sparks police chase in South Pasadena. His parent got a ticket
A 13-year-old sped his parent's car through South Pasadena streets Tuesday morning, failing to pull over for a police siren before eventually stopping. The driver and one of his parents were cited for reckless evading.
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L.A. Times names Amy Nicholson as film critic
Amy Nicholson, a veteran Los Angeles-based film critic, journalist and podcaster, will become the Los Angeles Times film critic after an extensive months-long search.
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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation.
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Can deputies be forced to show investigators their tattoos? Not yet, says appeals court
An appeals court has weighed in on whether L.A. County sheriff’s deputies can be forced to show their tattoos to investigators.
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North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
Kim Jong Un in recent months has prioritized relations with Moscow as he attempts to break out of international isolation and strengthen his footing.
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Deepened isolation for Israel after prime minister targeted by ICC for arrest
The International Criminal Court's issuing of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, while unlikely to result in any trial, represents a blow to Israel's international standing.
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Nicaragua's Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife 'copresidents'
The proposals come amid an ongoing crackdown by the Ortega government since mass social protests in 2018 that the government violently repressed.
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Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson sing surprise duet at 2024 CMA Awards
Carrie Underwood made a surprise appearance at Wednesday's CMA Awards to perform 'I'm Gonna Love You' with Cody Johnson. Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen win big.
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Trump chooses former acting Atty. Gen. Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador
The choice of Whitaker as the nation’s representative to NATO is an unusual one, given his background is in law enforcement and not in foreign policy.
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U.S. Attorney's office charges Phillips 66 refinery with illegal dumping
A federal grand jury has returned a six-count indictment against Phillips 66 for allegedly dumping waste into Los Angeles county sewers.
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Burning tree in South Los Angeles leads firefighters to a grim discovery
A person was found dead Thursday when firefighters were called to put out a tree fire behind an apartment building in South Los Angeles.
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California bomb cyclone storm: When will rains hit L.A. area and how bad will it be?
The effects of the so-called bomb cyclone storm on Southern California will be less dramatic compared to the north, and forecasters are still trying to sort out the details for the next few days.
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Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war
Ukraine did not provide any evidence that an ICBM was used in the attack on the central city of Dnipro, apparently armed with conventional warheads.
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Upton Sinclair dreamed of a socialist California. He's smiling upon the L.A. City Council
Ninety years after his failed run for California governor, Upton Sinclair is smiling down on us from socialist heaven.
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Freddie Freeman grand slam ball to be auctioned. Could bring 'life-changing money' for Venice family
Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam ball brought joy to the young Dodgers fan who caught it. Now it could bring his family millions at auction.
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Column: Why California's favorite bagel shop is defending fossil fuels
In liberal Berkeley, Boichik Bagels helped defeat a tax measure backed by climate change activists.
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