News from California, the nation and world
As more Californians fall behind in making debt payments, one group stands out
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Stubbornly high inflation and interest rates are taking an increasing toll in California. New data show that millennials are feeling the pinch hardest of all.
Pursuit standoff on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim stalls morning commuters
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A police pursuit that started in Corona ended on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim snarls traffic for morning commuters and weekend road warriors.
LALIFF expands across the city, plus more of the week's best films
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This week: The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, Richard Linklater's 'Hit Man,' Bob Dylan's birthday at the movies, a restored 'Amadeus' and more.
Djokovic pierde en semis en Ginebra y llega a Roland Garros sin titulos este año
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Novak Djokovic defenderá su título del Abierto de Francia sin ningún trofeo esta temporada tras perder en las semifinales el viernes del Abierto de Ginebra.
Young missionary couple from U.S. among 3 killed by gunmen in Haiti's capital, police say
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A U.S. missionary couple was shot and killed along with a third person by gang members in Haiti’s capital, police and a religious group say.
Sainz toma su tiempo para decidir sobre su futuro antes del GP de Mónaco
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Carlos Sainz Jr. continúa buscando un nuevo equipo para el próximo año y sus acciones podrían incrementar con su fuerte actuación de Ferrari este fin de semana en el Gran Premio de Mónaco.
Barcelona anuncia que Xavi Hernández no seguirá en el banquillo la próxima temporada
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Primero él quería irse. Luego decidió quedarse.
California to have a mild, cool start to Memorial Day weekend, but warming trend will come
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Monday is expected to see the warmest temperatures across the state, after a cool, cloudy start to the holiday weekend.
Robots calling balls and strikes in MLB? Rob Manfred says ABS system unlikely in 2025
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Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB players prefer a challenge system to replacing umpires with the automated ball-strike robot currently used in triple A.
Doge is dead: Kabosu, the Shiba Inu who inspired memes and a crypto coin, dies in Japan
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Doge is dead. Kabocha, the Shiba Inu whose side-eye expression launched memes and a crypto coin, has died in Japan.
California Sen. Padilla convinces colleagues to vote against border bill
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In an impassioned Senate floor speech, Padilla urges colleagues to 'do what’s right for Dreamers, farmworkers' by opposing the border security bill.
Ari Emanuel denounces Israeli Prime Minister at Jewish group’s gala
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Outspoken Hollywood power player Ari Emanuel blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while receiving the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Humanitarian Award this week.
Fistfighting lawmakers and protests mar start of Taiwan's new administration
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Thousands protesting and lawmakers punching each other aren't the unity that Taiwan's new president called for as he took office.
Skip the DMV visit. You can now complete these services online
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The DMV is expanding its online services so you don't have to visit your local DMV office.
Bodies of 3 more hostages are recovered from Gaza, Israeli army says
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The bodies of three more hostages killed on Oct 7 were recovered overnight from Gaza, Israel's army said Friday.
Environmental review of Burbank-Palmdale high-speed rail released
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If approved by the High-Speed Rail Authority’s board of directors next month, the entire route between Los Angeles and San Francisco would be environmentally cleared for construction.
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Todd Selby
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A perfect Sunday for Los Angeles photographer Todd Selby involves biking, shopping, reading and spending quality time at home — and at his art studio — with his family.
Top U.N. court orders Israel to halt military operation in Rafah; Israel is unlikely to comply
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The top United Nations court ordered Israel to halt military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah but did not order a full cease-fire.
Morgan Spurlock, filmmaker who documented dangers of McDonald's-only diet, dies at 53
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Morgan Spurlock, filmmaker best known for 'Super Size Me,' dies of cancer at 53. His fast-food documentary showed the effects of 30 days eating only McDonald's.
Dodgers Dugout: Mookie Betts at short: How's he doing?
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The Dodgers moved Mookie Betts to shortstop during spring training. How is he doing at his new position?
Why the A's 30-year commitment to Nevada has a 'Get Out of Vegas Free' card
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The agreement intended to bind the Athletics to Las Vegas provides the team with an unusual escape clause: If ever a tax is aimed at the A’s, the team can leave town without penalty.
Congressional testimony, encampments and labor action: What to know about UC campus turmoil
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UC officials are contending with ongoing Gaza war protests, the fallout of violence at UCLA — and now a UC Santa Cruz labor strike that could soon spread.
'Shōgun’ set to return ... and score with Emmy voters
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Is 'The Bear' a comedy? Shouldn't 'Shōgun’ be in limited series? When it comes to the Emmys, it depends on who you ask.
California workers shouldn't have to face another broiling summer without indoor heat protections
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Workers in sweltering warehouses, kitchens and other workplaces prone to extreme heat illness face another summer without critical heat protection standards if California officials don't move quickly to adopt and enforce new rules.
L.A. Affairs: I was a recent widow. Could my daughter’s guitar teacher change my tune?
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Love with my musician boyfriend has always been different. Maybe it’s because falling in love again was so unexpected after my husband died.
The Sports Report: Meet the new Kings coach (same as the old)
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General manager Rob Blake introduced Jim Hiller as the Kings’ permanent head coach, retaining the former Kings assistant.
California settled the no-fault divorce question decades ago. Why is it back in the news?
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California was the first state to enact no-fault divorce. Why is it back in the news?
How UCLA's Chase Griffin became 'the face of the athlete voice of NIL'
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UCLA quarterback Chase Griffin has become the go-to guy on all matters related to NIL and college athlete compensation — and his fight is far from over.
Bring on the cannabis cafes, California. Our nation needs them
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Letting weed dispensaries sell food would be a long-overdue concession to business owners and would even help to get people socializing again.
Mother accused of killing son, 5, hid in L.A. for a year. Her neighbors had no idea
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Dejaune Anderson was charged with murder in the death of her son, whose body was found in a suitcase in 2022. She went on the run, hiding in North Hollywood for a year.