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Apple’s Hollywood moment draws intense interest and skepticism

The tech giant has spent the last couple years securing deals with show business royalty such as Spielberg’s Amblin and Oprah Winfrey to compete with Netflix, Amazon and Disney.

By Ryan Faughnder and Wendy Lee

Mystery parent paid $6.5 million to get kids into top universities as part of admissions scandal

By Richard Winton

Elisha Barno wins L.A. Marathon; Askale Merachi wins women’s race in course-record time

By Austin Knoblauch

• Marathon draws more than 24,000 runners

End of Mueller probe roils the political scene, testing both parties

With the final report still secret, both parties scramble in the dark to seize political advantage.

By Janet Hook and Chris Megerian

• Congress demands to see the entire Mueller report, and may subpoena special counsel

Trump says barbed wire ‘can be a beautiful sight.’ Many border communities disagree

Trump says barbed wire ‘can be a beautiful sight.’ Many border communities disagree

The wire makes parts of the U.S. southern border look like a war zone. Now several cities — concerned about their images and the risk of injuries — are demanding it be removed.

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske

Rep. Ilhan Omar tells California audience that Trump’s anti-Islam remarks inspire attacks like New Zealand shooting

By Michael Finnegan

The U.S. has a problem in Saudi Arabia, and it’s still not being fixed

By Doyle McManus

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Tugs tow cruise ship Viking Sky after 463 passengers are rescued by helicopter off Norway

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Thailand’s junta leader will keep grip on power, early election returns indicate

Top lawyer in L.A. city attorney’s office quits amid questions about outside income

Powerball jackpot hits $750 million after no winning ticket is drawn

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UCLA gymnastics team summons top score of season to win back-to-back Pac-12 championships

Amid the exuberance came a season-high score of 198.4, UCLA’s 19th conference championship and its second straight. Next up: the NCAA Regionals on April 4 to 6.

By Blake Richardson

Nothing can deter throngs from enjoying super bloom in Lake Elsinore

Nothing can deter throngs from enjoying super bloom in Lake Elsinore

Box office: ‘Us’ shatters records on way to $70.2-million weekend

Box office: ‘Us’ shatters records on way to $70.2-million weekend

How to beat those pesky automatic toll-road charges if you’re driving a rental

Barbra Streisand backtracks on Michael Jackson remarks

Barbra Streisand backtracks on Michael Jackson remarks

MyFigueroa is everything wrong with L.A.’s alternative transit efforts

By Matthew Fleischer

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In Mammoth, the snow is so deep residents must tunnel out. There’s a history to that

Mötley Crüe’s ‘The Dirt’ readies for its Netflix debut. After #MeToo, do we need it?

California’s Real ID driver’s license? Still confusing. What you need to know now

A political awakening: How Howard University shaped Kamala Harris’ identity

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Hot Property: Dennis Quaid breaks tie to Pacific Palisades home

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Around California

No soccer experience, but she still got a spot on elite UCLA team in college admissions scandal

No soccer experience, but she still got a spot on elite UCLA team in college admissions scandal

Mar 20, 2019

College admissions scammers found ‘the hole in the Death Star’

College admissions scammers found ‘the hole in the Death Star’

Mar 19, 2019

California’s Real ID driver’s license? Still confusing. What you need to know now

California’s Real ID driver’s license? Still confusing. What you need to know now

Mar 18, 2019

How an L.A. parent’s tip uncovered massive college admissions scandal

How an L.A. parent’s tip uncovered massive college admissions scandal

Mar 15, 2019

How a 50-year-old design came back to haunt Boeing with its troubled 737 Max jet

How a 50-year-old design came back to haunt Boeing with its troubled 737 Max jet

Mar 15, 2019

Mediocre grades? Weak SATs? Rick Singer got you into an elite college — for a price

Mediocre grades? Weak SATs? Rick Singer got you into an elite college — for a price

Mar 14, 2019

Destruction from sea level rise in California could exceed worst wildfires and earthquakes, new research shows

Destruction from sea level rise in California could exceed worst wildfires and earthquakes, new research shows

Mar 13, 2019

Sick marine mammals turning up on California beaches in droves

Sick marine mammals turning up on California beaches in droves

Mar 8, 2019

As Nazi horrors fade into history, some youths are seduced by hate, others will never forget

As Nazi horrors fade into history, some youths are seduced by hate, others will never forget

Mar 6, 2019

From video game to day job: How ‘SimCity’ inspired a generation of city planners

From video game to day job: How ‘SimCity’ inspired a generation of city planners

Mar 5, 2019

Post-Hurricane Harvey, NASA tried to fly a pollution-spotting plane over Houston. The EPA said no

Post-Hurricane Harvey, NASA tried to fly a pollution-spotting plane over Houston. The EPA said no

Mar 5, 2019

In Central Valley towns, California’s bullet train isn’t an idea: ‘It’s people’s lives’

In Central Valley towns, California’s bullet train isn’t an idea: ‘It’s people’s lives’

Mar 2, 2019

Firefighter suicides reflect toll of longer fire seasons and increased stress

Firefighter suicides reflect toll of longer fire seasons and increased stress

Mar 1, 2019

A February to remembrrr in L.A.: It never even reached 70 degrees

A February to remembrrr in L.A.: It never even reached 70 degrees

Feb 28, 2019

Emma Thompson’s letter to Skydance: Why I can’t work for John Lasseter

Emma Thompson’s letter to Skydance: Why I can’t work for John Lasseter

Feb 26, 2019

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Box office: ‘Us’ shatters records on way to $70.2-million weekend

By Sonaiya Kelley

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- Sports
Elisha Barno wins L.A. Marathon; Askale Merachi wins women’s race in course-record time

By Austin Knoblauch

16m

- Column
Big business’ political muscle in Sacramento is tested by new Democratic mega-majority

By John Myers

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- World
Thailand’s junta leader will keep grip on power, early election returns indicate

By Shashank Bengali and Poypiti Amatatham

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- Op-Ed
MyFigueroa is everything wrong with L.A.’s alternative transit efforts

By Matthew Fleischer

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- Business
Henrik Fisker is back with his latest Hail Mary, a $40,000 electric SUV

By Hannah Elliott

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- Travel
Beyond the super bloom: Other places in the West to get your fill of flowers

By Kelly Merritt

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How to beat those pesky automatic toll-road charges if you’re driving a rental

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$460 round trip to London from LAX on Air New Zealand

Mar 22, 2019
Antelope Valley's poppy reserve bursts with blooms

Mar 22, 2019
Shoe museums around the world put their best foot forward

Mar 22, 2019
Kids play on real diggers and dozers in this giant Las Vegas sandbox

Mar 22, 2019

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

- Home & Garden
This Insta-famous design star wants you to star in her next book

By Bonnie McCarthy

Mar 23, 2019

Our dates were going great — but just how old was this gray-haired gentleman?

Mar 23, 2019
‘The Old Drift’ author Namwali Serpell shares how Zambian Afronauts inspired her debut novel

Mar 23, 2019
Trying to make it as an actor? Here’s a working actor’s guide to making your way

Mar 23, 2019
Who needs L.A. fashion week? Not these designers

Mar 22, 2019
Meet the power players shaping L.A.'s fashion future

Mar 22, 2019

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