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Rams defeat Saints 26-23 in overtime to advance to Super Bowl LIII

The Rams advance to Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta to play against either the New England Patriots or the Kansas City Chiefs.

By Austin Knoblauch

Trump says Pelosi is behaving ‘irrationally’ in shutdown impasse, as Russia questions swirl around him

Trump says Pelosi is behaving ‘irrationally’ in shutdown impasse, as Russia questions swirl around him

In a series of tweets, Trump lambasted the San Francisco Democrat, who has emerged as his chief antagonist in the standoff.

Nancy Pelosi is winning in her battle with Trump. Here's why

Nancy Pelosi is winning in her battle with Trump. Here's why

By Doyle McManus

• Government shutdown: A timeline of how we got here

LAUSD teachers’ strike: Marathon weekend bargaining sessions continue

LAUSD teachers’ strike: Marathon weekend bargaining sessions continue

By Howard Blume

• During the L.A. teachers' strike, a child went to a museum. Here's what she missed at school

Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

By David Shribman

• Richard Nixon's inaugural address, annotated — Nixon asked Americans to join in a ‘high adventure’

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Remember the subprime mortgage mess? $1.2 trillion in risky corporate debt is flashing similar warning signs

Remember the subprime mortgage mess? $1.2 trillion in risky corporate debt is flashing similar warning signs

Regulators, lawmakers and others are worried about the growing leveraged loan market and the problems it could cause as the economy slows.

By Jim Puzzanghera

Native American drummer speaks on the MAGA-hat-wearing teens who surrounded him

Native American drummer speaks on the MAGA-hat-wearing teens who surrounded him

Detective testifies he found no evidence that McStay family was killed at home

Detective testifies he found no evidence that McStay family was killed at home

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The drug that saved the people who overdosed in Chico

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Is it smarter to save for retirement or pay off debt first?

‘Green Book’ becomes Oscar favorite after Producers Guild win

‘Green Book’ becomes Oscar favorite after Producers Guild win

With a ballot fight looming, Gov. Gavin Newsom suggests dealmaking to revamp California's tax system

With a ballot fight looming, Gov. Gavin Newsom suggests dealmaking to revamp California's tax system

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Why can’t Trump make deals? No one trusts him anymore

Why can’t Trump make deals? No one trusts him anymore

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Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

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UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

Jan 17, 2019

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

Jan 17, 2019

Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

Jan 15, 2019

Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

Jan 12, 2019

More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

Jan 12, 2019

One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

Jan 11, 2019

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

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Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

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America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

Jan 10, 2019

Whether good news or bad, northern Sierra readers can always blame the Messenger

Whether good news or bad, northern Sierra readers can always blame the Messenger

Jan 6, 2019

Firefighters’ fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster

Firefighters’ fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster

Jan 6, 2019

After widespread complaints, Coachella is enacting a new anti-sexual harassment policy. But is it enough?

After widespread complaints, Coachella is enacting a new anti-sexual harassment policy. But is it enough?

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Around the world, miles of rock are missing. Could ‘Snowball Earth’ be the culprit?

Around the world, miles of rock are missing. Could ‘Snowball Earth’ be the culprit?

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College basketball roundup: Boston College beats No. 11 Florida State 87-82

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Speakers at slain Polish mayor's funeral urge harmony, not hate

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Sorry, we're stuck with the electoral college. But there is a workaround

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Onetime Jackie Robinson scholarship recipient Nichol Whiteman helped the Dodgers Foundation find its swing

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Highway 1 reopens in two spots near Big Sur that were closed because of storm

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5 off-the-grid hotels where nature and comfort meet

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The Hearth & Hound, April Bloomfield's Hollywood restaurant, to close

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True love is my spurned suitor fixing me up with the man of my dreams

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For his fall 2019 Louis Vuitton men's collection, Virgil Abloh pays homage to Michael Jackson

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