Trump’s administration is refusing to cooperate with Biden’s transition team, withholding federal resources that normally flow freely after a campaign ends.
While the country is going through the standard process of certifying election results — a process, McConnell pointed out, where it has not been uncommon for litigation and recounts — several Republicans have followed President Trump’s lead in not recognizing President-elect Joe Biden as the likely winner.
President Trump moved quickly to fire the defense secretary he derided as “Yesper” after Joe Biden declared victory in the 2020 election.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus; aide says he’s in ‘good spirits.’
Several Trump officials, aides and allies say the legal strategy to challenge Joe Biden’s victory is more about providing the president with an offramp for a loss he can’t quite grasp than about changing the election’s outcome.
As world leaders hastened to congratulate Joe Biden, Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador waited more than seven hours before commenting, then said he was waiting it out. President Trump, he noted, had been “respectful” of Mexico. Critics said he was de facto endorsing Trump’s refusal to acknowledge defeat.
In the 2020 election, a small pocket of red surrounded by a sea of blue voters increased to two neighborhoods in Beverly Hills.
The voluntary procedure is not the same as a recount and has nothing to do with President Trump’s claims of voter fraud, the registrar of voters says.
On Saturday, the song would have been perfect for Democrats and much of America celebrating now President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Black Americans have reasons to feel pride, joy and hope over the election of Biden and Harris as the next president and vice president — but also reasons to feel wary.
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During the most recent seven-day period that ended Sunday, Los Angeles County reported more than 13,000 cases, a 38% jump from the previous week and the highest number of weekly cases in more than two months.
A high of 62 degrees in downtown L.A. on Saturday ended a record 200 straight days of high temperatures over 70 degrees, National Weather Service said.
Pfizer says early data on its coronavirus vaccine candidate suggest that the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19.
In a new study, a shot of an experimental medicine every two months worked better than daily pills at reducing women’s risk of acquiring HIV from a partner.
Everyone can visit national parks on Veterans Day for free. Now veterans added to list of those who get free entry year-round.
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The L.A. City Council’s three newest members bring experience on homelessness
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Gloria, who is Latino, Filipino and Native American, will be San Diego’s first mayor of color. He also will be the city’s first mayor who has come out as gay.
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With the healthcare of 21 million people at stake, conservative justices should practice the judicial restraint they are so fond of preaching.
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Trump valued his cult of personality even more than the office he held. He’s lost his grip on the office, but he’s doing everything he can to hold on to the cult.
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Friends cheered me on when I cut off my chemically straightened hair, but my father quietly worried about my decision.
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Self-pardon shouldn’t fly. But even if Trump attempts it, we probably won’t get a definitive constitutional answer.
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As of Sunday, Trump and his lawyers were 0 for 10 in their pursuit of court-facilitated battleground victories.
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian says he has ordered an end to fighting with Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region
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The 6- to 8-month-old female was found burned and alone on a Yucaipa trail by a woman walking her dogs
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Actress and singer Keke Palmer is under fire after suggesting healthy foods should be free with EBT cards, sparking criticism that she’s out of touch.
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Beyond Meat Inc. recovered earlier losses after announcing it collaborated with McDonald’s Corp. in the creation of plant-based patties for the fast-food giant’s new line of substitute meat products.
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Hulu’s highly anticipated romantic comedy, “Happiest Season,” stars Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis as a couple coming home for the holidays.
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Reverberations from the 2020 election continue as President Trump challenges the results and President-elect Joe Biden begins the transition process. Los Angeles Times White House reporter Eli Stokols and national politics reporter Seema Mehta explain what happens from here.
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More than 2,100 new coronavirus cases were reported Friday. It’s the first time the county has seen that level since mid-August.
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Several members of the Dodgers organization tested positive for the coronavirus, although none were inside the World Series bubble in Arlington, Texas.
Alicia Keys inducted the late Whitney Houston into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in a ceremony broadcast Saturday. Read some of the poignant speeches.
The last “Jeopardy!” episode hosted by Alex Trebek will air in December. Meanwhile, fans want to know who will replace him as speculation builds.
The National Assn. of Theatre Owners on Monday asked lawmakers to pass $15 billion in coronavirus relief for independent venues.
It’s been one of publishing’s most thriving genres of the last four years: books about President Donald Trump. After his loss, it isn’t going anywhere.
Utah is proceeding with plans to play UCLA on Saturday with a patchwork lineup after its opening game was canceled by a COVID-19 outbreak.
At age 39, Zlatan Ibrahimovic isn’t a washed-up soccer player. He leads one of Europe’s top leagues in scoring, even after recovering from COVID-19.
Former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow is suing the team for breach of contract and for making him “the scapegoat” in sign-stealing scandal.
The West Covina Dukes have 10 high-school aged players who recently tested positive for the coronavirus.
Deadly fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh has caused grief and anger. But for many Azerbaijanis displaced by the conflict, it’s also brought hope.
Florida is bracing for more damaging effects of Tropical Storm Eta, which has already brought heavy rains and flooded city streets to the state after leaving scores of people dead or missing across Central America.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has declared a state of emergency and ordered a statewide mask mandate in an attempt to stem the state’s coronavirus surge.
Former President Evo Morales has returned to Bolivia after an election that returned his socialist party to power a year after he fled the nation amid a wave of protests.
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Instead of resorting to snack mixes and junk food, here are some easy, no-cook dishes to feed yourself with minimal effort.
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As part of Food Bowl, The Times’ annual food festival, Jordan Kahn of Vespertine and Destroyer in Culver City melded minds with Zaiyu Hasegawa of Den restaurant in Japan to make a fried chicken sandwich. It was available only for two days in October — but it may return.
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Despite consumers stocking up on alcohol at home, the rise in retail and online sales has not been enough to offset the closure of bars and restaurants.
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‘I just want someone I can sit with and talk to on the couch and have a great time,’ I’d often remarked to my friends about what I’m looking for in a relationship.
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“Full Bloom” is a new competition with a format similar to “The Great British Baking Show,” except these contestants are making eye candy with flowers.
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Welcome to our comprehensive gift guide for the 2020 holiday season.
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You can escape reality for a night or two at these delightful digs — they’re also super spots to stash the relatives when they visit for the holidays.
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A month after listing their Montecito, Calif., compound for $39.9 million, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have sold it for $33.3 million.
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Here are things plant lovers can do this month and next, from holiday shopping to classes in fall planting, in and around L.A.
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Pfizer informa que una revisión inicial a los datos de su vacuna sugiere que esta podría tener una efectividad del 90% contra el COVID-19, lo que indica que la compañía está en camino de presentar una solicitud para uso de emergencia con los reguladores de Estados Unidos
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¿Por qué los Dodgers capturarán su primer título de Serie Mundial desde 1988? Hay una confiabilidad en este equipo que estuvo ausente en años anteriores
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El presidente electo viste de Oscar de la Renta y la vicepresidenta electa de Carolina Herrera
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The American political landscape still looks like a Rorschach test at the beginning of the week after the election and the win by President-elect Joe Biden.
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Deep-blue Los Angeles celebrates Joe Biden’s victory. Plus, the biggest headlines from across California.
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West Hollywood-based Wondery, one of the country’s large podcast publishers, weighs a sale as it grapples with industry consolidation, increased competition and a federal investigation against its CEO and founder.
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During the most recent seven-day period that ended Sunday, Los Angeles County reported more than 13,000 cases, a 38% jump from the previous week and the highest number of weekly cases in more than two months.
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In his decades on “Jeopardy!” Alex Trebek, who died Sunday from pancreatic cancer, became more than a TV host: He was, in his way, a leader.
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White voters, those without college degrees and seniors, who powered Trump’s win in 2016, have cooled on him four years later, final USC poll shows.
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Big-name athletes are more likely to talk politics and social justice in the locker room now than at any other time.
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Failing grades among Los Angeles middle and high school students in L.A.'s poorest neighborhoods are much higher, compared with last year.
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We talk with PlayStation 5 architect Mark Cerny about how a game console can forge emotional bonds with players and all about that controller rumble.
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Eva Longoria drew sharp criticism for calling Latinas “the real heroines” of the presidential election after noting Black women’s pivotal role in Biden’s win.
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Norm Crosby, the comedian known for mangling the English language, has died at 93
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The network committed to 50% representation of Black, Indigenous and people of color in its reality shows, which include ‘Survivor’ and ‘Big Brother.’
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Private schools and public schools in Los Angeles County’s higher-income areas have begun to open campuses to their youngest students under waivers and rules that allow schools to open for small groups of students with special needs.
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Officials said the man was lying the road when he was struck by the vehicle of a Border Patrol who was responding to a report of an illegal entry.
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Emily Harrington is the first woman, and fourth person, to free-climb the route on the Yosemite granite wall in a single day.
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A police officer shot a man in Anaheim during an investigation into a scheme in which immigrants were being smuggled into the U.S. and held for ransom, authorities say.
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Nathan Bain’s game-winning shot for Stephen F. Austin against Duke last season helped rebuild his family’s home, a school and a church in the Bahamas.
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NASCAR has waved the checkered flag on its frenetic 2020 season, making it through all 38 races while crowning a new champion, the series’ most-popular driver.
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Bucks guard Sterling Brown and the Milwaukee city attorney have agreed to a revised $750,000 settlement of a lawsuit Brown filed after his 2018 arrest.
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The University of Notre Dame is requiring students to undergo coronavirus testing after fans gather on the field following win over Clemson on Saturday.
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Donald Trump ran his administration like no other president in recent history.
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‘Your performance this past week was tragic and sad,’ ‘Borat’ star Sacha Baron Cohen told President Trump while rescinding his earlier job offer.
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The swift unveiling of the coronavirus advisory board signals the urgency of the issue and its importance in propelling Biden to the White House.
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A 40-year career trained Biden as a consensus seeker. As president in a divided era, that will be put to an extreme test.
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Disgraced human rights icon Aung San Suu Kyi sweeps an election in which more than 1.5 million ethnic-minority residents were barred from voting.
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President-elect Joe Biden prepares for a transition to the White House, as President Trump refuses to concede.
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The European Union is pressing ahead with plans to impose tariffs and other penalties on up to $4 billion worth of U.S. goods and services.
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Months of discussions about racial justice in the U.S. received some validation in new measures approved at the ballot box.
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One more victim of this pandemic: the Pasadena Showcase Home. Typically, 35,000 visitors traipse through the home to see the latest in on-trend design. This year? The fundraiser is all online.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Madame Gandhi has been working on a new album. She also shot a new TED Talk and a Tiny Desk concert for NPR.
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In Southern California, you can get away with wearing summer clothes for most of the year. I do my part to keep those vibes going.
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Scandinavians reap the benefits of winter outdoors. Here’s why you should too.
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‘Poltergeist’ actress JoBeth Williams and her husband, “The Santa Clause” director John Pasquin, just sold their Bel-Air villa for $18.5 million.
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VF, which owns the North Face and Vans, is buying Supreme, an international fashion symbol known for collaborating with luxury and mainstream brands.
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Lots more needs to be known about the Pfizer vaccine before COVID-19 is beaten.
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The FTC alleged that the videoconferencing platform, which skyrocketed in popularity this year because of coronavirus lockdowns, said it offered a higher level of encryption for its meetings than it actually did and also misled participants about the level of security for storing meeting recordings.
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As much as a foot of snow has fallen on California slopes.
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Amid political tumult, nature gives us clarity, perspective and strange music.
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A meditation garden, a horseback excursion through Topanga and a simulated wildflower exhibition can help soothe jangled nerves.
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The COVID-19 pandemic puts limits on compassion, as one flight attendant found out when he was unable to help two unaccompanied minor passengers.
