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L.A. teachers return to classrooms

Teachers and union staff are heading back to classrooms hours after voting on a contract agreement with the Los Angeles Unified School District.

By Hannah Fry, Ruben Vives and Matthew Ormseth

• Editorial: The strike may be over, but the real work lies ahead
• Op-Ed: I'm a charter school teacher. The LAUSD strike made me realize how I'm part of the problem

What’s in the deal to end the strike? A look at the details

By Sonali Kohli

Trump tells Pelosi he plans to give State of the Union address in House; she says no

By Eli Stokols and Jennifer Haberkorn

Trump administration recognizes Venezuela’s opposition leader as rightful president

Trump wants to leave Syria. Easier said than done

Trump wants to leave Syria. Easier said than done

By Doyle McManus

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Cohen delays congressional testimony, citing threats from President Trump

Cohen delays congressional testimony, citing threats from President Trump

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Sumner Redstone probate case — after three-year court slog — finally ends in victory for family

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U.S. probes whether China-funded Confucius Institutes enhance U.S. campuses — or are beds of spies

U.S. probes whether China-funded Confucius Institutes enhance U.S. campuses — or are beds of spies

Bryan Singer faces new misconduct allegations in Atlantic article

Bryan Singer faces new misconduct allegations in Atlantic article

• Rami Malek claims he was ‘not aware’ of Bryan Singer allegations

LADWP agrees to relinquish Owens Valley commercial property

By Louis Sahagun

In Kentucky, divisions grow over Covington Catholic High boys in viral video

Uninsured rate under Trump surges to highest level since Obamacare began

So many female presidential candidates, so many sexist double standards

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An infamous mobster’s home was up for sale in Vegas. Buyers made an offer. Who could refuse?

An infamous mobster’s home was up for sale in Vegas. Buyers made an offer. Who could refuse?

Alyssa Milano addresses backlash after comparing MAGA hats to Ku Klux Klan white hoods

Alyssa Milano addresses backlash after comparing MAGA hats to Ku Klux Klan white hoods

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Foreign-language films stormed the big Oscar categories this year. How come?

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

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

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Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

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Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

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UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

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This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

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Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

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Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

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More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

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One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

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As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

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Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

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America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

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