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Over 200 killed in Easter Sunday explosions in Sri Lanka; Americans among the dead

The attacks marked the worst day of violence since Sri Lanka's long civil war ended in 2009.

By Shashank Bengali and Munza Mushtaq

• Pope faces a grim Easter after bloodshed in Sri Lanka and the burning of Notre Dame

Avenatti accused of embezzling nearly $2 million that NBA player paid ex-girlfriend

Hassan Whiteside paid $2.75 million to ex-girlfriend Alexis Gardner in a legal settlement. Prosecutors say lawyer Michael Avenatti kept most of it.

By Michael Finnegan

Democrats see grounds for impeachment in Mueller report as Trump allies claim exoneration

Rudy Giuliani says there is nothing wrong with accepting help from Russia, while Rep. Adam Schiff says Trump's actions were worse than Watergate.

• Column: Ten questions Congress should ask Robert Mueller (and how he might respond)

On patrol with an LAPD unit whose traffic stops prompted racial-profiling concerns

After Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered the LAPD to cut back on vehicle stops amid concerns about racial profiling, the work of the elite Metropolitan Division still revolves around stopping motorists in South Los Angeles.

Build 10,000 houses for homeless in 10 years? L.A. is closer, but it'll have to stretch funds

City officials are coming to the end of the money available through Proposition HHH but have secured a little more than half the units the measure was intended to subsidize.

L.A. quadruples the fine for disabled-placard fraud, but will it help?

L.A. quadruples the fine for disabled-placard fraud, but will it help?

Tesla obtains restraining order against alleged dangerous short seller

Clippers pushed to brink of playoff elimination with Game 4 loss to Warriors

Ukrainian comedian wins presidential election by a landslide

Free rides on Earth Day for L.A. bus, train and bike commuters

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Ye of great faith: Kanye West brings gospel and pop-art dazzle to Coachella

Kanye West led a full-fledged gospel revue, free of mention of President Trump or MAGA.

By Gerrick D. Kennedy

Game Boys have infinite lives. At 30, they live on in unexpected ways

‘Narcos’ vs. narco novelas: In Latin America’s cartel TV shows, a compelling complexity

In Venezuela, life has gone from bad to worse. And the world has quit noticing

In Venezuela, life has gone from bad to worse. And the world has quit noticing

By José Antonio Ocanto

Candied kumquats moonlight as a cocktail’s best new garnish

How chef Helene An brought Vietnamese cuisine to the U.S.

Tiffany & Co. announces Beverly Hills pop-up restaurant

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A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect

By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

Reggie Bush hopes NCAA will let him return to USC some day

By Arash Markazi

Those Nikes — buy, sell or hold? Sneakers are now assets trading like stocks

He got into a great college the old-fashioned way. He dreamed big, worked hard

He got into a great college the old-fashioned way. He dreamed big, worked hard

Does the first team to score 100 points usually win? We checked 27,000 NBA games to find out

Does the first team to score 100 points usually win? We checked 27,000 NBA games to find out

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Maui restaurants: 20 great places to eat for under $20

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Around California

A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect

A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect

Apr 19, 2019

The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn

The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn

Apr 12, 2019

Avenatti indicted on 36 charges of tax dodging, perjury, theft from clients

Avenatti indicted on 36 charges of tax dodging, perjury, theft from clients

Apr 11, 2019

The Masters’ cellphone ban is a tradition unlike any other: ‘Wonderful, isn’t it?’

The Masters’ cellphone ban is a tradition unlike any other: ‘Wonderful, isn’t it?’

Apr 10, 2019

One of California’s last black enclaves threatened by Inglewood’s stadium deal

One of California’s last black enclaves threatened by Inglewood’s stadium deal

Apr 10, 2019

One house is still parked next to Augusta National despite club’s attempts to buy it

One house is still parked next to Augusta National despite club’s attempts to buy it

Apr 8, 2019

Is Mexico City the PDA capital of the world?

Is Mexico City the PDA capital of the world?

Apr 8, 2019

Nipsey Hussle’s brother found him dying. These are his final moments

Nipsey Hussle’s brother found him dying. These are his final moments

Apr 4, 2019

An unhappy Marriott rewards points customer is leading a revolt

An unhappy Marriott rewards points customer is leading a revolt

Apr 4, 2019

Before his death in South L.A., Nipsey Hussle was trying to buy back his ’hood

Before his death in South L.A., Nipsey Hussle was trying to buy back his ’hood

Apr 2, 2019

The bizarre story of the L.A. dad who exposed the college admissions scandal

The bizarre story of the L.A. dad who exposed the college admissions scandal

Mar 31, 2019

What’s behind all those executive orders Trump loves to sign? Not much

What’s behind all those executive orders Trump loves to sign? Not much

Mar 27, 2019

Michael Avenatti’s life of luxury hangs by a thread as IRS comes calling

Michael Avenatti’s life of luxury hangs by a thread as IRS comes calling

Mar 27, 2019

The ending of ‘Us’: Jordan Peele on who the real villains are

The ending of ‘Us’: Jordan Peele on who the real villains are

Mar 25, 2019

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

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

Mar 21, 2019

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Ye of great faith: Kanye West brings gospel and pop-art dazzle to Coachella

By Gerrick D. Kennedy

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- Angels
Hansel Robles employed as 'opener,' Angels hold on to defeat Mariners

By Mike DiGiovanna

7m

- Politics
Avenatti accused of embezzling nearly $2 million that NBA player paid ex-girlfriend

By Michael Finnegan

3h

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Democrats see grounds for impeachment in Mueller report as Trump allies claim exoneration

By Laura King

4h

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Should the University of Arizona back its students or the Border Patrol?

By Francisco Cantú

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SpaceX suffers an accident in ground test of its Crew Dragon astronaut capsule

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Maui restaurants: 20 great places to eat for under $20

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Tiffany & Co. announces Beverly Hills pop-up restaurant coming in May

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For Libertine designer Johnson Hartig, it’s time to come home

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