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L.A. TeaCHERS WALK OUT | DAY 5

The sun’s out and hopes rise for a settlement

United Teachers Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified are talking — and hopes are growing that a settlement is near.

By Howard Blume and Sonali Kohli

• Navigating the strike is especially tough for parents of students with special needs
• Opinion: Why the strike may end with a lot less pain than the government shutdown

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An ugly call about Trump's wall reaches an LAUSD strike picket line
This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike
What happens if students don't go to school during the LAUSD strike? Your questions answered
¿Serán penalizados los estudiantes que se queden en casa durante la huelga del LAUSD? Aquí las respuestas a sus preguntas

Echo Park parents, rich and poor, joined forces to honor the picket line

Echo Park parents, rich and poor, joined forces to honor the picket line

By Laura Newberry

• Robin Abcarian: A lesson in passion and compassion from teachers on a Venice picket line

Lawsuit against California Democratic Party details alleged harassment by former chair Eric Bauman

Lawsuit against California Democratic Party details alleged harassment by former chair Eric Bauman

Three current and former employees have filed a lawsuit against the party and Bauman alleging a culture of harassment “well-known" by top officials.

By Christine Mai-Duc

• Read the lawsuit filed against the California Democratic Party and Eric Bauman

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

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

By Noah Bierman

• Column: Despite the government shutdown, Trump's efforts to gut Obamacare go full speed ahead

Democrats will investigate report that Trump ordered Cohen to lie to Congress

William Barr’s answer puts the White House in an awkward position, legal experts observed.

By Chris Megerian

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Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to hold second summit

Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to hold second summit

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Tesla layoffs loom and its stock price plunges as Musk shifts focus from growth to survival

After a rain-soaked, chilly week, temperatures as high as 80 and high surf are forecast

California economy finishes 2018 on a strong note, adding 24,500 jobs

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Singapore’s ‘kiasu’ culture makes FOMO look like child’s play

Singapore’s ‘kiasu’ culture makes FOMO look like child’s play

No word better encapsulates the city-state’s competitive, and sometimes petty, nature.

By David Pierson

As he turns 100, WWII pilot is reunited with pieces of his plane

As he turns 100, WWII pilot is reunited with pieces of his plane

Ed Buck liked to generate controversy, but the deaths of two men may give him more than he wants

Ed Buck liked to generate controversy, but the deaths of two men may give him more than he wants

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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

By Blake Richardson

Rams will beat Saints and reach the Super Bowl. Here's five reasons why

Rams will beat Saints and reach the Super Bowl. Here's five reasons why

By Bill Plaschke

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Even on strike, in the pouring rain, L.A.'s teachers teach

Even on strike, in the pouring rain, L.A.'s teachers teach

By Mimi Pond

R. Kelly dropped by RCA after fallout from docuseries intensifies

R. Kelly dropped by RCA after fallout from docuseries intensifies

By Randall Roberts and Gerrick D. Kennedy

Some home shoppers are calling it quits, convinced that prices have peaked

Some home shoppers are calling it quits, convinced that prices have peaked

Eve Babitz chronicled L.A.’s hedonist heyday and enjoyed the party

Eve Babitz chronicled L.A.’s hedonist heyday and enjoyed the party

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