Los Angeles County on Tuesday reported the highest single-day count of COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations since the pandemic hit the U.S.
Results from the phase 1 clinical trial of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine show it’s on the right track, though there were serious side effects at high doses.
Republican anti-Trump groups aim to convince just enough GOP voters that it’s OK to support a Democrat to oust this president.
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The discussion comes as the state’s two largest school districts, Los Angeles and San Diego, announced that amid the ongoing coronavirus surge students will continue with online learning.
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The coronavirus surge convinced Los Angeles Unified School District leaders that even with precautions and social distancing, the risk was too high to open up campuses on Aug. 18.
A European Union court has ruled in favor of technology giant Apple and Ireland in the company’s dispute with the EU over $15 billion in back taxes.
After LAPD officers were charged with falsifying records, California’s attorney general has stopped law enforcement statewide from using LAPD gang member records.
“America’s Next Top Model” alum Tyra Banks will take over hosting duties on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,” replacing Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.
Prasad Dinesh is known in Sri Lanka as “Patient 206,” linked by officials to nearly half of the island nation’s more than 2,600 coronavirus cases.
The actress, whose body was discovered Monday, disappeared last week during a boat outing with her young son.
Jeff Sessions lost the Republican nomination for what had once been his Senate seat in Alabama to former college football coach Tommy Tuberville.
Get out this week and look up to see Comet NEOWISE, the most spectacular comet in decades.
Under L.A. County rules, anyone exposed to COVID-19 must quarantine for 14 days. Dave Roberts is concerned about what it means for the Dodgers.
The administration has taken few steps to help people gain coverage after massive job losses caused millions to lose their plans amid the coronavirus.
The President’s “only niece,” clinical psychologist Mary Trump, portrays a man warped by his family in “Too Much and Never Enough.”
The fatal July 2019 shooting of the girl — whom family members previously identified as Hannah Williams — happened on the eastbound 91 Freeway in Anaheim.
Race in America
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‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is likely racist and definitely a terrible song. Let’s replace it with this landmark 1970s soul hymn to fellowship.
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Some of the greatest works of American literature and art have roots in African American English, and yet the dialect is used as a marker to marginalize its speakers.
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The leaders from the 11 Southern California professional teams are forming The Alliance to merge their considerable resources in an effort to aid underserved Black and Latino children through sports.
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The latest coronavirus news, including the rising threat level for L.A. County and the millions who have lost health insurance.
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Let us help make your job search easier. Also: Can employees be required to sign waivers saying it’s not the company’s fault if they catch COVID-19 at work? We’ve got an answer.
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It will raise a fraught and contentious ethical debate. But dementia sufferers should be able to choose assisted suicide.
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To dismantle systemic racism, we have to do more than look to the Supreme Court or other judges to save us.
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We know how to get the coronavirus under control again. Californians just have to be willing to do it.
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An artist has erected a statue of a Black Lives Matter protester atop the plinth in the English city of Bristol once occupied by the toppled statue of a slave trader.
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Lockdowns are being reimposed in parts of India to shield the health system from being overwhelmed with coronavirus patients.
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Mongolia’s national news agency says a 15-year-old boy has died of bubonic plague in the country’s western region.
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The Swingin’ Hermlins, a German group dedicated to American big band music, vowed to play nightly online gigs till the end of the coronavirus crisis.
This southeastern Arizona town, once a tourist haven, is struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Job hunting is never easy, but finding work amid the pandemic is “a whole new world.” We’ve got some tips if you’re on the hunt — and inspiration from 10 people who were forced to get creative about how they earn their living. And if you’re concerned about what might happen when you do return to work, here’s what you need to know about workplace safety.
From a seamstress who’s making masks to a restaurateur-turned-personal chef, these Californians are rethinking how they can earn money in the coronavirus economy.
The pandemic in photos
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In a new world where crowds mean danger, swap meets and the vendors who make them run struggle to stay afloat.
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A medio año de la pandemia, es difícil imaginar que alguien, en cualquier lugar, no haya oído hablar del coronavirus.
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Las hospitalizaciones por coronavirus en California están en su punto más alto. Los doctores y enfermeras de algunos hospitales dicen que su tan temida pesadilla ha llegado.
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¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streamer, launches Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know, from the prices of its tiers to what TV shows and movies will be on it.
Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson discuss their Apple TV+ series “Little Voice,” casting lead Brittany O’Grady and cultivating creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Viola Davis graces the cover of Vanity Fair’s new issue, marking the first time the magazine’s cover was photographed by a Black artist, Dario Calmese.
After vowing in May that the festival was still happening, Telluride film fest organizers canceled the event on Tuesday, citing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anthony Davis was among Lakers players who were torn about whether to keep his name on his jersey or use a social justice slogan. He chose to honor his family.
Clippers guard Patrick Beverley relied on hustle and exploiting any edge to carve a place for himself in the NBA, so selling T-shirts in Orlando, Fla., seems fitting.
For some WNBA players, a strictly quarantined season, a pandemic and social unrest were reasons to pass. For Parker, those were reasons to play.
Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway is impressed by how Shohei Ohtani approaches his pitching and hitting duties through “impeccable routines.”
A tough U.S. stance against China’s sweeping sea claims elicits little public support from Asian allies loath to get in the middle of rising tensions.
Lockdowns are being reimposed in parts of India to shield the health system from being overwhelmed with coronavirus patients.
Hong Kong also ordered gyms and bars to close for a week, restored strict limits on public gatherings and introduced fines for anyone refusing to wear a mask on public transport.
Joe Biden’s plan for rebuilding the economy hinges heavily on clean-energy investment and would rapidly reverse the Trump era’s retreat on climate.
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Foie gras is back on the menu in California after a judge ruled the rich dish can’t be prevented from being brought in from out of state
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Four friends produce a countywide fruit and vegetable exchange. Anyone could donate, and anyone could pick up produce for free.
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How Lonnie and Regina Edwards built a stellar barbecue joint in a pawn shop parking lot.
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In a COVID-19 world, camping and RVing might be the hottest vacation trend of the summer.
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Twenty-two fashion brands, from Louis Vuitton and Fendi to Madewell and Baja East, are showing their love for the Golden State with new collections and collaborations.
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As rules shift, some L.A. pools are opening while others stay shut.
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You can see blue and humpback whales off the coast in summer. Tours are happening for those who want to go.
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A COVID-era dentist’s appointment means fewer people, more layers and possibly a new tool or two.
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I went to South America and brought back a North American souvenir — a guy who just happened to be good-looking, employed, travel savvy, available and local. Wait, was he a unicorn?
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The Lakers and Clippers travel to Florida this to resume their championship quest; the Legends of Sports podcast explores who — and what — stand in their way
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The MLS Is Back tournament is underway, but there’s been some trouble in the quarantine bubble.
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California has rolled back its reopening with new restrictions on indoor dining, churches, salons and more.
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On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California would be largely closing once more, as coronavirus cases continue to surge and the number of available hospital beds dwindles.
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After the California city went bankrupt, Stockton cut its police department by nearly a quarter. Eight years later, it’s a lesson on what fewer police can and can’t do.
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The state has seen coronavirus cases and hospitalizations skyrocket in the last month as the economy reopened and residents returned to socializing.
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The NBA is trying to make things a bit fun for players Orlando, but some are getting a quick lesson on how different life in the bubble can be.
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Members of Poland’s LGBT community say they are feeling angry and afraid after President Andrzej Duda won reelection in a divisive and bitter campaign that cast their rights movement as a dangerous “ideology.”
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Iran has executed a former employee of the defense ministry who was convicted of spying on behalf of the CIA.
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Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, pleaded not guilty to charges she recruited girls and women for the financier to sexually abuse.
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British Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the wearing of masks will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England.
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L.A. County public health officials found “flagrant violations” of infection control orders and said the company failed to cooperate with an investigation of a reported coronavirus outbreak.
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Here at L.A. Times Plants, we love “plantfluencers” — people whose Instagram feeds and stories are abundantly verdant. We’ve launched a new series, PLANT PPL, where we interview people of color in the plant world, such as the voice behind @LatinxWithPlants, Andi Xoch of Boyle Heights.
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Gangsta Gardener Ron Finley has a MasterClass and an ‘ecolutionary’ agenda to give people power by growing their own food. He started it all at his L.A. home.
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The 23-year-old was just named the last of the 2020 Rookies for the magazine.
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Miami Heat guard-forward Andre Iguodala has listed his home in Lafayette, Calif., for sale at $3.898 million.
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Former San Francisco 49ers lineman Joe Staley has sold his Menlo Park home for $5.475 million.
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Wall Street rebounded on Tuesday, and the S&P 500 more than made up all its losses from the day before, after stocks pinballed through another day of erratic trading.
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U.S. consumer prices posted the biggest monthly gain since 2012 on a rebound in gasoline costs, though inflation remained subdued more broadly amid the pandemic.
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With indoor options reduced, outdoor spaces get renewed attention in L.A. and beyond
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Las Vegas continues to reopen the Strip and downtown amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amtrak passengers can save money on private roomettes for travel through Sept. 30.
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Jumbo Rocks Campground is shut through July 23 because of ‘aggressive honey bee activity,’ the park’s website says.
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The WGA is close to reaching a deal with United Talent Agency, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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“There’s Something About Mary,” “Legally Blonde” and “Eyes Wide Shut” also compete in this week’s edition of the L.A. Times’ Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown.
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What’s on TV Wednesday, July 15: The premiere of the new comedy “United We Fall” on ABC; movies on TV; TV talk shows
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San Gabriel Mission, which burned over the weekend, stands tall in Carleton Watkins’ photograph, circa 1880. Look and you’ll see a message in the image.
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Police Tuesday encountered a group of protesters in Los Angeles when the four men allegedly assaulted an officer.
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On the third day, there is less smoke coming from the USS Bonhomme Richard, but two major fires remain inside, Navy says
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An LAPD officer who worked on Mayor Eric Garcetti’s security detail is suing the city, alleging he was sexually harassed by Rick Jacobs, a Garcetti advisor.
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Drug dealers were flushed out after the pandemic forced the closure of many businesses used to conceal money laundering, California authorities say.
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Former Cleveland Indians outfielder Yasiel Puig, who started his major league career with the Dodgers in 2013, agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
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The Chargers and Hunter Henry are not expected to agree on a long-term deal with the deadline to sign franchise-tagged players arriving Wednesday.
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Pop star Post Malone challenged the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce to beer pong and ended up with their autographs tattooed on his body.
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Travel team tournaments in the Southland have all but shut down, and events in Arizona have been postponed or canceled, because of coronavirus concerns.
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When President Trump wore a mask in public for the first time during this pandemic, his allies treated it as a political win. It marked a big shift from his previous stance.
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The administration drops a rule that would have made international students transfer schools or leave the U.S. if their college classes were online.
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The Great American Outdoors Act would provide billions of dollars to buy land and care for national parks after years of budget cuts and delayed maintenance.
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As Texas tries to contain a raging coronavirus outbreak, voters go to the polls for runoff elections that could see a Black nominee for U.S. senator.
