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Marine Corps commandant says deploying troops to the border poses ‘unacceptable risk’

By Molly O'Toole

• Read the internal memos from Marine Corps Commandant Robert Neller

When will Robert Mueller file his report? (And other burning questions)

By Chris Megerian

Trump might limit states’ say in offshore drilling plan. Here’s how

• Top advisor to Trump’s EPA is called out in major journal for his ‘fringe’ ideas

Trump might limit states’ say in offshore drilling plan. Here’s how

By Anna M. Phillips and Rosanna Xia

Trump lashes out at McCain but has curbed attacks on other Republicans. Can it last?

By Jennifer Haberkorn and Noah Bierman

• Meghan McCain: ‘I don’t expect decency and compassion from the Trump family’

Major U.S. research universities are cutting ties with Chinese telecom giant Huawei

Research powerhouses Stanford, MIT and UC San Diego are cutting off ties with Huawei, as U.S. law enforcement agencies warn the company could secretly do Beijing's bidding, by spying or sabotage.

In Little Saigon, this newspaper has been giving a community a voice for 40 years

Nguoi Viet Daily News enters its 41st year as witness to Little Saigon’s evolution. It faces new challenges than those that confronted its founder, my father.

By Anh Do

A wiretap brings privilege and helicopter parenting to the fore in the college admissions scandal

A wiretap brings privilege and helicopter parenting to the fore in the college admissions scandal

By Benjamin Oreskes

As colleges decide fate of children in admissions scandal, a key question: What did they know?

Gov. Gavin Newsom is developing a bad habit: ignoring the will of voters

By George Skelton

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High-level layoffs begin after Disney closes Fox deal

Hikers find human skull in Apple Valley, deputies say

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Trump says it’s time for U.S. to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights

More California students may be banned from using cellphones at school under new bill

Officials warn of measles exposure at LAX — again

With days-old fire out, people near Texas petrochemical plant told to stay indoors

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Disney Hall’s ‘Thought Experiments’: New view of an L.A. landmark through immersive ‘video walk’

By Deborah Vankin

Survivors of childhood cancers find hope for parenthood — in monkey testicles

Survivors of childhood cancers find hope for parenthood — in monkey testicles

New Goldman Sachs dress code points to a sartorial double standard in the workplace

New Goldman Sachs dress code points to a sartorial double standard in the workplace

WarnerMedia creates new executive position focused on diversity and inclusion

WarnerMedia creates new executive position focused on diversity and inclusion

Why one of the most noticeable Lakers season-ticket holders is happy with the team missing the playoffs

Why one of the most noticeable Lakers season-ticket holders is happy with the team missing the playoffs

By Arash Markazi

March Madness: Pressure will get to Duke in NCAA tournament, allowing Gonzaga to take the title

By Bill Plaschke

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Don't have a cow, Devin Nunes
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Sen. Warren's plan to break up the big tech companies is good, but too narrow
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Brexit makes me feel better about my bad planning
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USC’s new president Carol Folt can't fix the school's problems by herself

As U.S. struggles to pass modest gun curbs, New Zealand swiftly bans assault weapons

Former Brazilian president Michel Temer arrested in sweeping corruption probe

Brazil dropping its visa requirement for U.S. citizens

Charo promises fans she’ll keep performing despite husband’s suicide

Fox News will keep Jeanine Pirro off the air for a second week

By Stephen Battaglio

‘Schitt's Creek’ renewed for sixth and final season

‘Schitt's Creek’ renewed for sixth and final season

'Super bloom' crowds prompt Lake Elsinore to double shuttle fares and close roads

By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

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

By Randall Roberts

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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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Review: ‘An Elephant Sitting Still,’ Hu Bo’s first and last feature, is a haunting dispatch from northern China

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By Gary Klein

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Venezuelan forces detain key aide to opposition leader Juan Guaido

By Mery Mogollon

21m

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OMG, a top Trump official is under investigation!

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Brexit makes me feel better about my bad planning

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Bruce Berger’s ‘A Desert Harvest’ finds a story in every sunset and quirky character of the West

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