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Immigrants known as ‘Dreamers’ have pursued degrees at top universities, created jobs as entrepreneurs, launched nonprofits and joined politics. With their future now in the hands of the Supreme Court, here’s a look at a few.
Disney has spent more than $3 billion on technology and content in an ambitious bid to take on Netflix at its own game.
The area in Imperial County, about 180 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, is routinely a source of interest among seismologists.
A UC Davis professor’s simple mission: Record and identify every butterfly he sees. What he’s discovered has disturbed him.
State officials will vote this week on a proposal to allow “community solar” farms instead of rooftop panels.
A Times review of federal documents spanning nearly 20 years shows that the agency has often pushed back on National Transportation Safety Board recommendations.
City Atty. Mike Feuer alleges that developer Michael Hakim owes the city more than $220,000 for legal bills racked up during a court battle over his 27-story project.
The city suspended Uber’s permit in October after a dispute over a data-sharing requirement.
What are the public impeachment inquiry hearings about? Who’s who? What are the terms you need to understand?
The letter from Local Records Office highlights how private companies try to dupe people into paying big bucks for public services they can accomplish themselves for free or a fraction of the cost.
Joshua Skenes, the chef behind the Angler restaurants, is launching an $800-a-person dinner series to take place at his home in the Hollywood Hills.
Eight teams hired a new manager this offseason, yet none interviewed Mike Scioscia, who managed the Angels for 19 years before stepping down a year ago.
Jimmy Carter was admitted to a hospital Monday evening for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls, his spokeswoman said.
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The Supreme Court said Tuesday a survivor and relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting can pursue their lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 26 people. -
Israel killed a senior Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza early Tuesday in a resumption of pinpointed targeting that threatens a fierce round of cross-border violence with Palestinian militants.
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There are at least 1,688 high hazard dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition in 44 states and Puerto Rico, an Associated Press investigation has found. California is home to six.
Welcome to the Los Angeles Times’ 2019 holiday gift guide, where our editors and writers are sharing their favorite gifts to give — and receive!
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This year, states have executed 19 people despite lingering questions over the guilt of several of them. Why do we cling to this system?
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Trump administration’s proposed rules changes are designed to deter immigrants legally in the U.S. from becoming citizens. Application fees would jump.
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The college admissions scandal uncovered illegalities. The question is not whether but how frequently money should influence admissions decisions.
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Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez, the highest-ranking Latino in the U.S. Catholic Church, was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday.
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Clara Porset is known for designing a famous Mexican chair. A show at the Art Institute of Chicago looks at how her influence extended far beyond that
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Judy Ledgerwood’s extended rumination on painting and its skin-and-bones relationship to human bodies is on view at 1301PE on Wilshire.
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Don Cherry, hockey commentator in Canada, was fired after a TV rant in which he said new immigrants were not honoring the country’s fallen soldiers.
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Actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph had to turn to her father to get insights into the little-known comic she portrayed in Eddie Murphy’s ‘Dolemite Is My Name’
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A beautifully installed survey, on view through Dec. 7 in Boyle Heights. tracks Alexis Smith from 1973 to 2016.
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In playing Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Annette Bening keyed in on the truth of ‘The Report,’ about the fight to reveal the CIA’s post-Sept. 11 torture program.
Phillip Youmans and Ava DuVernay on “Burning Cane,” the 19-year-old director’s feature debut about religion and toxic masculinity in the Southern Baptist church
Eagle landed the Clippers’ play-by-play gig by displaying confidence and on-air talent. His father, Ian, is the voice of the Nets.
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Hate crimes declined slightly in 2018, the FBI says in a new report. But crimes targeting people — as opposed to property — surged dramatically, as did crimes against Latinos.
The Chinese government wants to implement its own version of one of the U.S.'s proudest legacies — a national park system.
Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez, the highest-ranking Latino in the U.S. Catholic Church, was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday.
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Los obispos católicos de Estados Unidos se reúnen esta semana, y en una medida histórica, se espera que el arzobispo José Gómez tome el puesto más alto.
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Hay una creciente demanda de consumidores dispuestos a gastar cientos de miles de dólares en vehículos blindados.
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Chesa Boudin, ex defensor público adjunto, ha sido elegido como fiscal de distrito de San Francisco. Le dio una paliza a la fiscal de distrito interina Suzy Loftus.
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The letter from Local Records Office highlights how private companies try to dupe people into paying big bucks for public services they can accomplish themselves for free or a fraction of the cost.
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Disney has spent more than $3 billion on technology and content in an ambitious bid to take on Netflix at its own game.
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An L.A. Times review of federal documents after the deadly Conception dive boat fire shows the NTSB has repeatedly called for stronger regulations, but the Coast Guard has not implemented them.
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My job is to write about the wonders and challenges of our coast and oceans, but I’ll admit: Before this story, I had no idea what an abalone looked like.
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The mega-mansion boom in L.A.’s “Platinum Triangle” draws armies of workers to build them, and a squadron of caterers like Jennifer Ramirez to refuel their lines.
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Fires were burning into Sydney’s suburbs, with New South Wales under a weeklong state of emergency. Some were told to shelter in place because there’s no time to flee the flames.
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Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES Meet the ‘Dreamers’ Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn graduated from UC Berkeley with honors, earned a master’s degree from Harvard in public health and a doctor of medicine from UC San Francisco.
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announces that three members of the Taliban-linked Haqqani network have been released “conditionally in exchange” for a U.S. and an Australian professor.
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The Lebanese pound, long a symbol of stability after civil war, is faltering.
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More broad-brush sketch than detailed portrait, there are still some surprises in “Very Ralph.”
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Paramount is lesser known than neighboring Compton. But part of its charm is the quiet, little-city feel and its claim to fame as home of the world’s first Zamboni machine. The area also boats rich ties to the nation’s space program.
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I was divorced, my daughter was off at college, and I came home to an empty house every night. Was I destined to be alone?
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What were the odds of two Jewish kids who were both born on Christmas Day meeting up at a Hanukkah singles’ party on Dec. 26th?
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U.S. stocks mostly fell Monday as uncertainty continued to hang over U.S.-China trade talks.
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The bankrupty utility is trying to match compensation proposed by creditors in a rival reorganization plan.
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Trump’s announcement appeared to catch federal regulators as well as pro-vaping groups by surprise.
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In Bel-Air, former U.S. ambassador Ronald Spogli has listed his Georgian Traditional-style home of 10 years for $7.495 million.
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Yes, there are still a few tickets left to the duo’s popular show that ends Saturday.
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Can you still fly to Cuba? Can you travel legally to Cuba? Can you get in trouble going to Cuba on your own? The answers are yes, yes and yes. But take heart. There are solutions.
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The island nation is always, it seems, buffeted by economic winds and political turmoil yet it manages to survive. Here’s what doesn’t change: the welcoming warmth of its people.
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Here’s a handy guide to plugs and sockets for international travel.
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Paramount Pictures’ “Babylon” is among 13 feature films in line to receive $72 million in tax credits to shoot their movies in California.
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“The Mandalorian” follows in the “Star Wars” franchise’s grand tradition: The premiere is action-packed and predictable in equal measure.
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What’s on TV Tuesday, Nov. 12: ‘black-ish’ on ABC: Dolly Parton: Here She Comes Again; Very Ralph: Ralph Lauren; Running Wild With Bear Grylls: Joel McHale
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Camp Flog Gnaw featured choice sets from Tyler, Solange, YG and others, but it will be remembered for the absence of Frank Ocean and Bronx cheers for Drake.
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Former public defender Chesa Boudin’s victory in the San Francisco district attorney race being heralded as a victory for the progressive prosecutor movement.
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Vandals probably hit the La Mesa museum late Friday or early Saturday, spray-painting the right side of three cars at the Nebo Drive location
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State Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra urged an appellate court to throw out a carbon offset plan that would pave the way for auto-centric housing developments.
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The university did not announce the cause of death for Dylan Hernandez.
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Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer beater against the 76ers gave the Raptors and Fred VanVleet a chance at greatness. Now that Leonard’s gone, they both know the path to glory.
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Garth Lagerwey, the man who built the roster as the Sounders’ general manager, said this year’s team was different from the rest.
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Kawhi Leonard faced Raptors double-teams from start to finish Monday at Staples Center, finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists but also nine turnovers.
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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had an off night but still nearly recorded a triple-double and contributed to a victory over his ex-team.
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Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, has resigned as Maryland’s Democratic Party chair to run for her late husband’s congressional seat.
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Key dates in the legal fight over Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
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He is considering making a late run for the Democratic presidential nomination, according to two people, underscoring some Democrats’ deep uncertainty about the party’s current crop of contenders.
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Defense Department official Laura Cooper said national security officials unanimously agreed that military aid to Ukraine should not be stopped by the White House
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