The Jan. 6 Capitol attack has compelled many pastors across the country to speak out on their struggles to combat the spread of misinformation, conspiracy theories and QAnon beliefs among their congregations.
The remains of thousands killed in the Philippines’ war on drugs could be tossed in pits as families struggle to pay for burial sites amid a pandemic.
The House speaker isn’t going anywhere, yet. But that’s not stopping her would-be successors
The former president’s threat to wreak revenge in the 2022 midterm elections against Republicans who weren’t loyal to him could be a gift to Democrats.
Federal security officials are set to testify in the second Senate hearing about what went wrong on Jan. 6, when rioters stormed the Capitol.
The collision near the U.S.-Mexico border left at least 13 dead and many questions.
California is barreling toward what would be the widest reopening of businesses, schools and public spaces since the horrific surge of the fall and winter.
Just one dose of the Pfizer vaccine was 60% to 70% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 disease in people 70 and older, a new report says.
The Senate version of the pandemic-related aid package kicks off a race to finish the bill before March 14.
Chris D’Elia, who just addressed sexual misconduct that came to light in July, is sued by a woman who says he sought pictures and sex from her when she was 17.
A press event at a grocery store underscores the new reality of Vice President Kamala Harris’ protective bubble.
How Eddie Murphy and “Dolemite Is My Name” director Craig Brewer reteamed for “Coming 2 America,” a sequel over 30 years in the making.
Lakers star LeBron James will miss his first game of the season Wednesday after staying in L.A. when the team traveled Tuesday night to Sacramento.
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In a new interview on Australian TV, HFPA member Jenny Cooney said the lack of Black members was a problem the group was previously unaware of.
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“The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “FBI/MLK” all detail FBI actions against prominent Black leaders in the 1960s and earlier.
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“El Pino,” a beloved East L.A. bunya tree, is generating controversy. Developer Art Gastelum says he won’t damage it. These organizers don’t trust him.
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Relatively wealthy areas of L.A. County have had more than 20% of their population vaccinated while less than 10% of some lower-income areas are vaccinated.
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At least $40 billion in pandemic-related unemployment has been stolen, but Congress is about to approve more money with few new safeguards.
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Pink’s Hot Dogs, a Los Angeles culinary institution since 1939, reopened March 1 after a nearly two-month COVID-related closure. The hot dog stand voluntarily shut down in early January amid a citywide coronavirus spike.
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Photo highlights through the eyes of Los Angeles Times photojournalists from February 2021.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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Racist attacks on Asian Americans have worsened during the pandemic, inflamed by anti-Chinese rhetoric. One O.C. family’s neighbors mobilized to help.
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There’s still a risk if one person has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and another person hasn’t been, experts say.
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When was the moment you realized life would change? We wants readers to share their thoughts almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic upending society.
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All my life I felt being Asian was a shortcoming I had to make up for and anti-Asian views were to be borne in silence.
Longtime friends and collaborators Thundercat and Flying Lotus are each nominated for a Grammy Award for ‘It Is What It Is,’ an album marked by loss.
‘The Scary of Sixty-First,’ the debut film from the ‘Red Scare podcast host, blends conspiracies and the occult as two young women move into Jeffrey Epstein’s former apartment.
The longtime friends and collaborators are each nominated for a Grammy Award for ‘It Is What It Is,’ an album marked by loss.
“The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run” rolls out the highly absorbent sea animal’s latest animated cinematic adventure and features Keanu Reeves.
The Lakers were without Marc Gasol and Anthony Davis in the team’s 114-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday at Staples Center.
The Clippers fell short against the Celtics 117-112 on Tuesday in Boston, despite Reggie Jackson’s 25-point night in the absence of Kawhi Leonard.
Health and safety precautions are enforced, so attending a Dodgers or Angels Cactus League game this spring looks to be an enjoyable experience.
Mickey Callaway says he had consensual extramarital affairs, according to a report by the Athletic that details how the Cleveland Indians were informed.
The deaths of at least six anti-coup demonstrators — following 18 believed killed Sunday — were reported on social media and in local news outlets.
Authorities say at least 10 rockets have targeted a military base in western Iraq that hosts American troops.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of over 6.0 has struck central Greece.
The Biden administration’s first test over what it promised would be a tough approach to Saudi Arabia has left both Riyadh and its critics unhappy.
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Jorge Alvarez-Tostado sears the mushrooms for his tacos de hongos until they’re as crisp as chips, then soaks them with a salsa macha vinaigrette.
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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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Marjorie Leach, 101, is one of those men and women who are at least 100 years old and have survived COVID-19.
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Airbnb para jardines es una cosa. Alquile un oasis en Los Ángeles para dormir la siesta, hacer yoga, trabajar, usted decide
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A sewing machine, a Pacific freighter and a Detroit family’s loss: The story of one body bag’s life cycle and the hands that touched it along the way.
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Never experiencing the relief of seeing COVID patients recover takes it toll on crematorium workers. One worries he’ll develop a ‘hard heart, a cold heart.’
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Oscar winner Steve McQueen creates a powerful anthology of five films with “Small Axe,” an exploration of life in London’s West Indian immigrant community in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s.
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President Biden said the U.S. would have enough COVID-19 vaccines by the end of May to inoculate every American adult
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The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, after being forced to close two weeks into its 2020 season, is set to reopen with new social distancing rules on Monday.
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Why you should care about monarch butterflies, enjoy a musical accompaniment on your Griffith Park hike and marvel at these Yosemite firefall photos.
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Staying indoors is driving us crazy. Thanks to a new company, you can book a garden in Los Angeles just like an Airbnb.
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Today’s car traveler must be a road warrior, never caught unawares by this strange new travel world.
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The Desert X biennial in and around Palm Springs has released its artist lineup, led by Judy Chicago. She will stage her work near the Living Desert.
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Look, I’m 37 and in a no-B.S. zone. What you see is what you get. I’m at the point in my life where I’d rather get everything out on the table on Day One so there are no unwanted surprises.
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The good news that LAUSD received enough vaccine doses for all elementary schools is only one aspect of union demands.
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Woods was already recovering from his fifth back surgery when he got behind the wheel Tuesday morning. By the time he was pulled from the vehicle, he was unable to stand.
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Switching to digital-only receipts for transactions would be good for the environment. But it would be another nail in the coffin of your privacy.
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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Charlie Kaufman, Paul Greengrass, Kelly Reichardt and others join the Oscar season as auteurs — writers determined to direct their scripts
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Fingers dug into naked flesh, a tree being swallowed by darkness — engaging new photos by Mark McKnight are on view in L.A.
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Megan Nolan’s “Acts of Desperation,” about a woman in thrall to an older man, stands out from similar tales with an uncannily self-aware narrator.
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Here’s how writers who weren’t the originators of ‘Ma Rainey,’ ‘The Father’ and ‘Boys in the Band’ figured out how to move stories to film.
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The disparities arose because the loans were distributed on a first-come, first-served basis by big banks, researchers said.
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The pandemic has taken a toll on educators, who are now on the cusp of school reopenings. How can we support them, so they can support our students?
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A 32-year-old mural by Salvador Roberto Torres was demolished in September, despite community opposition.
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Ex-Homeland Security agent Felix Cisneros Jr. is accused of taking bribes from an organized crime figure in return for law-enforcement favors.
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Five takeaways from the Lakers-Suns game on Tuesday night at Staples Center.
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Without Marc Gasol, Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma, the Lakers were short-handed in loss to Phoenix.
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The Dodgers and San Francisco Giants played to a 1-1 tie in seven innings on Tuesday in a spring training game.
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Top pitching prospects Chris Rodriguez and Reid Detmers looked sharp, but the Angels lost for the first time this spring, 7-5 to the Cincinnati Reds.
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Former President Trump called on his supporters to send their contributions directly to his own committees, bypassing traditional Republican groups.
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The measure would repeal the extraordinary powers they gave Cuomo at the start of the pandemic, limiting his directives to those “necessary to reduce the spread or increase vaccinations.”
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President Biden pulled Neera Tanden’s nomination to serve as his budget director. She didn’t have enough Senate votes to be confirmed.
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Supreme Court weighs Democrats’ challenge to Republican-sponsored election rules in Arizona. Do the rules discriminate based on race?
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President Biden moves up the timetable for COVID-19 vaccines for “every adult American” but cautions against letting one’s guard down against the virus.
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More African countries are receiving long-awaited first deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines under the United Nations-sponsored COVAX program.
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Police in Myanmar repeatedly used tear gas and rubber bullets against crowds protesting last month’s coup.
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The governors of Texas, Michigan and Louisiana eased COVID restrictions on bars, restaurants and other businesses, as did the mayor of San Francisco.
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When Shawna Christian turned 50, she left her IT job and invested all her money in Tansy, a Burbank plant store. Then the pandemic hit.
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Metallic sparkle, second-screen visuals and turtlenecks galore help add sizzle to the virtual event.
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Jason Sudeikis, who won a Golden Globe for his role in “Ted Lasso,” lit up the internet with buzz about his acceptance speech and casual appearance.
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Despite being a mostly virtual awards show, the stars opted to skip sweatpants for designer looks for their Zoom moments on Sunday. It was the return of glam.
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Here are ways to boost retirement savings to make up for lost time. Also: When credit scores don’t need improving.
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After losing a patent-infringement trial over technology related to chip-making, Intel was ordered to pay VSLI Technology one of the largest patent-damages awards in U.S. history.
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Stocks on Wall Street lose ground during a wobbly day, giving back some of their big gains from a day earlier.
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Wall Street is enticing investors with SPACs — funds that won’t say what they’re buying.
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L.A. is full of phenomenal pools, spectacular spas and supercool five-star hotels waiting for us to explore. Now there’s a way to do that on a budget.
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A section of L.A.'s iconic road was washed out by heavy rains Jan. 28. Repairs start Monday.
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Channel Islands National Park is a gem hiding in plain sight. Here’s how to experience it online or in person.
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Travel by plane will be different this year, involving rules, regulations and requirements you might not have encountered before. Here is what to expect.
