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As deadly flames approach, a mother calls her daughters to say goodbye

"I’m trapped in the fire," Tamara Ferguson tells her eldest as the Camp fire bears down. "It’s all around me. ... I was the best mother I could be."

By Corina Knoll

Butte County faces massive cleanup after Camp fire: 'It is a historic, almost biblical disaster'

By Joseph Serna

• Camp fire death toll increases to 83, while 563 still missing

Paradise narrowed its main road by two lanes despite warnings of gridlock during a major wildfire

• NASA images show destruction of fires from space

Asylum seekers blocked at Texas border bridges say Mexican officials are demanding money to let them pass

Asylum seekers blocked at Texas border bridges say Mexican officials are demanding money to let them pass

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske

White House approves broad new powers — including use of deadly force — for U.S. troops on the border

White House approves broad new powers — including use of deadly force — for U.S. troops on the border

By David S. Cloud

Chief Justice John Roberts denounces Trump's criticism of a federal jurist as an 'Obama judge'

By Jackie Calmes

• Opinion: John Roberts' brushback pitch at Trump comes with a big old asterisk

U.S. has little to show for stalled nuclear talks with North Korea

Denuclearization appears as distant as ever, experts say, and Pyongyang is secretly expanding its nuclear and missile capabilities just as it did during previous U.S. attempts to negotiate.

By Tracy Wilkinson and Victoria Kim

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L.A. County sheriff's sex-crimes detective charged with raping, tying up girl in case he was investigating

L.A. County sheriff's sex-crimes detective charged with raping, tying up girl in case he was investigating

Indian island police struggle to get the body of an American killed on North Sentinel

Car strikes crowd of children at China school, killing 5 and injuring 18

Michael Avenatti will not face felony charges in domestic violence probe

Republican David Valadao's lead slips to 447 votes over Democrat TJ Cox in still-undecided Central Valley House race

Immigrants facing deportation, drug offenders and a former state lawmaker receive pardons from Gov. Jerry Brown

The stock market is even worse than you think it is

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29 Thanksgiving recipes you still have time to pull off

Turkey 101: How to cook a Thanksgiving turkey

Turkey 101: How to cook a Thanksgiving turkey

By Noelle Carter

How to avoid getting scammed amid all those sweet Black Friday deals

How to avoid getting scammed amid all those sweet Black Friday deals

By David Lazarus

Your guide to winning the economy debate at Thanksgiving dinner

Your guide to winning the economy debate at Thanksgiving dinner

By Jeanna Smialek

- Op-Ed
Americans don't trust their government, its institutions, or each other. This is not a good place to be

By Matt Welch

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'Creed II' punches back at how Russian characters are depicted in movies

'Creed II' punches back at how Russian characters are depicted in movies

An early look at what might be nominated for the Golden Globes

An early look at what might be nominated for the Golden Globes

LeBron James will need more help than he got in Cleveland if Lakers want to compete in the West

LeBron James will need more help than he got in Cleveland if Lakers want to compete in the West

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Butte County faces massive cleanup after Camp fire: 'It is a historic, almost biblical disaster'

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The Camp fire burned homes but left trees standing. The science behind the fire's path

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California fire: What started as a tiny brush fire became the state’s deadliest wildfire. Here’s how

Nov 18, 2018

The landscape of the U.S. could be part of its climate solution

The landscape of the U.S. could be part of its climate solution

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- California
As deadly flames approach, a mother calls her daughters to say goodbye

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- L.A. Now
Butte County faces massive cleanup after Camp fire: 'It is a historic, almost biblical disaster'

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- L.A. Now
Former tennis star Justin Gimelstob arrested on suspicion of Halloween night attack

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- Local
Camp fire death toll increases to 83, while 563 still missing

Nov 21, 2018
- Local
California fires live updates: Camp fire death toll at 83; number of missing down to 563

Nov 21, 2018
- L.A. Now
L.A. County sheriff's sex-crimes detective charged with raping, tying up girl in case he was investigating

Nov 21, 2018

As city burns around it, a newspaper staff rises to cover unspeakable tragedy

As city burns around it, a newspaper staff rises to cover unspeakable tragedy

Nov 19, 2018

Orange County goes blue, as Democrats complete historic sweep of its seven congressional seats

Orange County goes blue, as Democrats complete historic sweep of its seven congressional seats

Nov 17, 2018

In Paradise, the Class of 2019 faces an uncertain future. Will a school die even after surviving a wildfire?

In Paradise, the Class of 2019 faces an uncertain future. Will a school die even after surviving a wildfire?

Nov 14, 2018

Trump, stung by midterms and nervous about Mueller, retreats from traditional presidential duties

Trump, stung by midterms and nervous about Mueller, retreats from traditional presidential duties

Nov 13, 2018

He was a bouncer, she loved music, he wanted to join the Army — these are the victims of the Borderline shooting

He was a bouncer, she loved music, he wanted to join the Army — these are the victims of the Borderline shooting

Nov 9, 2018

Some called him Cujo, others knew him as The Dog. But in this Utah town, all knew him as a killer

Some called him Cujo, others knew him as The Dog. But in this Utah town, all knew him as a killer

Nov 6, 2018

Saving giant pandas: China launches a make-or-break experiment to prevent the animals' extinction

Saving giant pandas: China launches a make-or-break experiment to prevent the animals' extinction

Nov 5, 2018

In the Deep South, residents of an upscale suburb fight to secede from their neighbors

In the Deep South, residents of an upscale suburb fight to secede from their neighbors

Nov 4, 2018

Scientists may have found the key ingredient for a universal flu vaccine, and it comes from llamas

Scientists may have found the key ingredient for a universal flu vaccine, and it comes from llamas

Nov 2, 2018

Haunted in an Irish Castle

Haunted in an Irish Castle

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National Park Service cancels controlled burn near Earth's largest tree

National Park Service cancels controlled burn near Earth's largest tree

Oct 23, 2018

On Hawaii Island, nature nurtures guests at an unusual inn

On Hawaii Island, nature nurtures guests at an unusual inn

Oct 21, 2018

A simple earthquake flaw can invite financial catastrophe. Most California homeowners ignore it

A simple earthquake flaw can invite financial catastrophe. Most California homeowners ignore it

Oct 18, 2018

Men have done it since the founding fathers. Now female vets are hoping to parlay military service into politics

Men have done it since the founding fathers. Now female vets are hoping to parlay military service into politics

Oct 17, 2018

Screened at the border, Canadians who are honest about using marijuana could be banned from the U.S.

Screened at the border, Canadians who are honest about using marijuana could be banned from the U.S.

Oct 15, 2018

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You deserve the truth, and we are here to fight for you.

- Movies
Reviews: England, Spain and Canada prove to be a tedious tour with 'Postcards From London,' 'Miss Dalí’ and 'The Perfect Kiss'

Nov 21, 2018

Review: 'Shoplifters' is a magical film about ordinary people forming a makeshift family

Nov 21, 2018
Keep Thanksgiving weird and bring back Lady Gaga's holiday specials

Nov 21, 2018
Review: What does it look like to be a man? Amy Elkins' photos explore expressions of masculinity

Nov 21, 2018
Reviews: Frank Dillane in supernatural thriller 'Astral,' Clayne Crawford in 'Tinker' and other indie films

Nov 21, 2018
Aerosmith's Joe Perry cancels solo shows following recent medical issues

Nov 21, 2018

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- Ducks
Goalie John Gibson is shaky in first game back, but Ducks hang on for victory over Canucks

By Mike Coppinger

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- Politics
Republican David Valadao's lead slips to 447 votes over Democrat TJ Cox in still-undecided Central Valley House race

By Mark Z. Barabak

Nov 21, 2018

- Nation
U.S. has little to show for stalled nuclear talks with North Korea

By Tracy Wilkinson and Victoria Kim

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- Editorial
Here's to the bright spots of unity in a divided world

By The Times Editorial Board

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- Business
Don’t eat romaine lettuce, CDC warns amid another E. coli outbreak

By Geoffrey Mohan

Nov 21, 2018

Facebook policy boss says he hired controversial PR firm, defends Zuckerberg and Sandberg

Nov 21, 2018
Stocks mostly rise, a respite after two days of big losses

Nov 21, 2018
Betsy DeVos revives for-profit-college accrediting group that approved Corinthian and ITT Tech

Nov 21, 2018
Zuckerberg vows to stay at helm of Facebook with Sandberg despite alleged smear campaign

Nov 21, 2018
Good tax news for people who want to gift lots of money to their heirs

Nov 21, 2018

- Las Vegas
In Vegas, you can play at being a good guy or a bad guy when Police Chase attraction opens

By Jay Jones

Nov 21, 2018

Save money on multi-day tickets to Disneyland theme parks

Nov 21, 2018
Grind the waves with '80s metal band Megadeth on L.A. to Mexico cruise

Nov 21, 2018
How to be sure you’ll get a parking space at LAX for the holidays: planning, a reservation and maybe a bit of luck

Nov 20, 2018
Book an early UnCruise Adventure to Alaska and save $300

Nov 20, 2018
Find made-in-Hawaii holiday gifts at this Kona Coast crafts fair

Nov 20, 2018

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

- Books
A prescient take on #metoo and power: Idra Novey's 'Those Who Knew'

By Jim Ruland

Nov 21, 2018

Lunch with Eamon Ore-Giron: For the Peruvian American artist, tiny Intiraymi offers the taste and feel of Peru

Nov 21, 2018
This tofu house in Koreatown is actually making its own tofu

Nov 21, 2018
He shared my house and borrowed my heart as well

Nov 21, 2018
Celebrating history, homes and neighbors: Here comes the Garfield Heights Home Tour

Nov 21, 2018
No excuses: 4 ways to keep your fitness on point this holiday season

Nov 21, 2018

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