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• Trump picks budget chief Mick Mulvaney as acting chief of staff

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, under cloud of scandal, forced out

Trump increasingly isolated as aides leave, friends flip and investigations advance

By Chris Megerian and Eli Stokols

Obamacare crusade grows more fraught for GOP after court ruling

The ruling unleashed consumer worries at a crucial moment in the enrollment process, and after public opinion had long since shifted against the Republican anti-Obamacare crusade.

By David Willman and David G. Savage

• Michael Hiltzik: That Texas judge’s ‘insane’ ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional could leave the law fatally wounded — or even stronger

Should Border Patrol officials have noticed that the 7-year-old girl in their custody was dehydrated?

By Melissa Etehad

Thousands of LAUSD teachers march in downtown L.A. as union moves closer to calling first strike in nearly 30 years

Thousands of LAUSD teachers march in downtown L.A. as union moves closer to calling first strike in nearly 30 years

The nation’s second-largest school district with more than half a million students, would be starkly impacted if a strike does happen.

By Sonali Kohli

Even in a city built on illusion, the Stratosphere is having a tough time proving it’s on the Vegas Strip

By David Montero

The inside story: How police and the FBI found one of the country’s worst serial killers

The inside story: How police and the FBI found one of the country’s worst serial killers

By Del Quentin Wilber

WEEKEND REPORT

Egypt announces discovery of 4,400-year-old tomb

Egypt announces discovery of 4,400-year-old tomb

Nations at U.N. climate talks back universal emissions rules

Oldest Pearl Harbor veteran, 106, gets a patriotic and fond farewell

Carlsbad priest testifies he was helping vomiting student, not sexually groping him

'Andi Mack' actor Stoney Westmoreland fired after arrest for alleged attempted sexual liaison with a minor

PG&E falsified gas pipeline records for years after deadly explosion, regulators say

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Best movies of 2018

Kenneth Turan: ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Leave No Trace’ top a banner year

Kenneth Turan: ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Leave No Trace’ top a banner year

A look at some of the world’s most luxurious train rides (and how much they cost)

A look at some of the world’s most luxurious train rides (and how much they cost)

Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane evokes an old-fashioned holiday

A new pop-up is selling cactus trees for a very L.A. Christmas

Here’s what it takes to avoid gaining weight this holiday season

Here’s what it takes to avoid gaining weight this holiday season

The film 'Roma' stirs audience in director's hometown, Mexico City

By Patrick J. McDonnell and Cecilia Sanchez

Last-minute holiday gifts for everyone

Last-minute holiday gifts for everyone

Gift ideas for those who love to eat

Gift ideas for those who love to eat

10 gift ideas for your white elephant game

10 gift ideas for your white elephant game

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A Tinder success story? Could it be?

A Tinder success story? Could it be?

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Around California

Sean Parker built Napster and helped lead Facebook. Now he’ll guide you to the beach

Sean Parker built Napster and helped lead Facebook. Now he’ll guide you to the beach

Dec 13, 2018

India’s richest man throws the wedding to end all weddings, with Beyonce and Hillary in attendance

India’s richest man throws the wedding to end all weddings, with Beyonce and Hillary in attendance

Dec 13, 2018

Could a notorious biker club’s survival hinge on a trademark? The feds are betting on it

Could a notorious biker club’s survival hinge on a trademark? The feds are betting on it

Dec 11, 2018

At 102, Olivia de Havilland won't give up her fight over 'Feud.' Will the Supreme Court hear her case?

At 102, Olivia de Havilland won't give up her fight over 'Feud.' Will the Supreme Court hear her case?

Dec 10, 2018

More than 20 women accused a prominent Pasadena obstetrician of mistreating them. He denied claims and was able to continue practicing

More than 20 women accused a prominent Pasadena obstetrician of mistreating them. He denied claims and was able to continue practicing

Dec 9, 2018

Dog sledding in Sweden with a sense of wonder and all 10 toes

Dog sledding in Sweden with a sense of wonder and all 10 toes

Dec 9, 2018

Downtown L.A.'s latest retail renaissance? Broadway’s burgeoning ‘Sneaker Row’

Downtown L.A.'s latest retail renaissance? Broadway’s burgeoning ‘Sneaker Row’

Dec 8, 2018

L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tells hundreds of top staff to hand in résumés and temporarily remove rank insignia

L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tells hundreds of top staff to hand in résumés and temporarily remove rank insignia

Dec 7, 2018

For children trapped in poverty, breaking free is getting harder

For children trapped in poverty, breaking free is getting harder

Nov 28, 2018

Meet the anonymous artist installing bus benches at neglected stops on L.A.’s Eastside

Meet the anonymous artist installing bus benches at neglected stops on L.A.’s Eastside

Nov 28, 2018

Whether home is a van, a motel or a garage, L.A.’s suburban poor children learn to survive

Whether home is a van, a motel or a garage, L.A.’s suburban poor children learn to survive

Nov 27, 2018

For the principal with the most homeless students in L.A., the reality of poverty is personal

For the principal with the most homeless students in L.A., the reality of poverty is personal

Nov 26, 2018

Hidden in L.A. suburbia, wrenching poverty preys on children and destroys dreams

Hidden in L.A. suburbia, wrenching poverty preys on children and destroys dreams

Nov 25, 2018

With Jeff Sessions out at the Justice Dept., the marijuana movement exhales

With Jeff Sessions out at the Justice Dept., the marijuana movement exhales

Nov 25, 2018

Here’s why Stacey Abrams’ election loss has Georgia’s film workers on edge

Here’s why Stacey Abrams’ election loss has Georgia’s film workers on edge

Nov 24, 2018

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You deserve the truth, and we are here to fight for you.

- Entertainment
Ariana Grande and NYPD reach out to 'SNL's' Pete Davidson after his alarming Instagram post

By Nardine Saad

23m

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- More Sports
New Mexico Bowl: Utah State routs North Texas 52-13

By Associated Press

18m

- Politics
White House defends Border Patrol after 7-year-old Guatemalan girl dies in custody

By Molly O'Toole

8:20 AM

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, under cloud of scandal, forced out

8:20 AM
Trump, after public frustration, picks budget chief Mick Mulvaney as his acting chief of staff

Dec 14, 2018
Mueller pushes back on defense efforts to mitigate Michael Flynn’s lies to the FBI

Dec 14, 2018
Trump increasingly isolated as aides leave, friends flip and investigations advance

Dec 14, 2018
President Trump announces Mick Mulvaney as acting White House chief of staff

Dec 14, 2018

- Nation
Should Border Patrol officials have noticed that the 7-year-old girl in their custody was dehydrated?

By Melissa Etehad

38m

- Editorial
Though Obamacare has never been more popular, Republicans may have finally found a way to kill it

By The Times Editorial Board

53m

- Column
That Texas judge’s ‘insane’ ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional could leave the law fatally wounded — or even stronger

By Michael Hiltzik

8:40 AM

- Travel
All of Southern California's main ski resorts will be open this weekend

By Mary Forgione

Dec 14, 2018

Check into the Cosmopolitan hotel and chances are you won't be going anywhere. Here's why

Dec 14, 2018
A look at some of the world's most luxurious train rides (and how much they cost)

Dec 14, 2018
Track wolves and other wildlife on Yellowstone tour

Dec 14, 2018
From LAX, $542 round trip to Dublin, Ireland, on Aer Lingus

Dec 14, 2018
Escapes: In Swedish Lapland, it was frigid, occasionally miserable — and the trip of a lifetime

Dec 13, 2018

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

- Health & Wellness
15 holiday gifts for the wellness junkie

By Melinda Fulmer

6:00 AM

How Guerrilla Tacos does Christmas in L.A.

Dec 14, 2018
'Schadenfreude' reveals why we secretly enjoy the misfortune of others

Dec 14, 2018
A baker's dozen: Holiday cookie recipes perfect for parties or last-minute gifts

Dec 14, 2018
Culinary SOS: A reader was wowed by the biscotti from Deer Valley; we scored the recipes

Dec 14, 2018
Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane evokes an old-fashioned holiday

Dec 14, 2018

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