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Washington on high alert for Mueller report but uncertainty surrounds what happens next

By Chris Megerian, Eli Stokols and David Willman

• Trump faces legal issues for the rest of his presidency, no matter what Mueller finds

Sheriff’s Lt. John Corina, who handled Natalie Wood and Suge Knight cases, dies at 58

Sheriff’s Lt. John Corina, who handled Natalie Wood and Suge Knight cases, dies at 58

By Richard Winton

Beach weather on the way following L.A.’s snow day

Trump sees ‘good chance’ of trade deal with China as talks go into weekend

The president, meeting Chinese negotiators in the Oval Office, suggests he might retreat from his threat to sharply boost tariffs on Chinese goods if there is no deal in a week.

• Trump nominates his Canadian ambassador to be United Nations ambassador

Venezuela’s Juan Guaido risks arrest to cross into Colombia, vowing aid will be delivered

Venezuela’s Juan Guaido risks arrest to cross into Colombia, vowing aid will be delivered

By Patrick J. McDonnell and Chris Kraul

Trump must allow return of U.S.-born woman who joined Islamic State, father says in lawsuit

Trump must allow return of U.S.-born woman who joined Islamic State, father says in lawsuit

By Melissa Etehad

‘El Chapo’ wants new trial, claiming jury misconduct, as family seeks U.S. visas

‘El Chapo’ wants new trial, claiming jury misconduct, as family seeks U.S. visas

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R. Kelly is charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse and could face 70 years in prison

R. Kelly is charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse and could face 70 years in prison

SpaceX plans a test flight of its astronaut capsule next week — but without astronauts

KTLA anchor Chris Burrous died of methamphetamine overdose, coroner says

Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged with soliciting sex from a prostitute at day spa

Judge refuses to block sale of hospitals to Santa Clara County

Perris couple plead guilty to torturing their 13 children

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A celebrity victim, claims of a hoax. Before Jussie Smollett was Aimee Semple McPherson

Los Angeles has seen a story like this long before ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett.

By Javier Panzar

The Jussie Smollett story is not just about Jussie Smollett. It's about us

The Jussie Smollett story is not just about Jussie Smollett. It's about us

By Mary McNamara

• Commentary: Jussie Smollett’s fans deserve better than an alleged and dispiriting hoax

Some airlines have added cameras on seat-back screens

Some airlines have added cameras on seat-back screens

Amid chaos, the fate of California’s high-speed rail project becomes a shared burden

Amid chaos, the fate of California’s high-speed rail project becomes a shared burden

Clayton Kershaw stops throwing, but says there is no reason to worry

Clayton Kershaw stops throwing, but says there is no reason to worry

Lonzo Ball dealing with a bone bruise that could extend his timeline for return

Lonzo Ball dealing with a bone bruise that could extend his timeline for return

The cold-case killing of Linda O’Keefe gets a hit thanks to DNA testing, genealogical database

Road to table? Proposed Senate bill would let people legally eat roadkill

Brie Larson says 'the great love' in 'Captain Marvel' is its female friendship

Oscars countdown

Can Vanity Fair’s Radhika Jones keep the party going?

By Peter M. Stevenson

How to improve the Oscars? 15 suggestions from our readers

Memorable TV moments of the last 50 years

Aubrey Plaza plans to be the last awards show host

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Brian Fies lost his home to wildfire. His graphic memoir shares the brave flight from the flames

By Dominic Umile

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Around California

Border fence threatens family burial ground — and a slice of African American history

Border fence threatens family burial ground — and a slice of African American history

Feb 19, 2019

With each generation, the people of Taiwan feel more Taiwanese — and less Chinese

With each generation, the people of Taiwan feel more Taiwanese — and less Chinese

Feb 15, 2019

A year after the Parkland massacre, two fathers are divided on guns but united by pain

A year after the Parkland massacre, two fathers are divided on guns but united by pain

Feb 13, 2019

As tobacco sales dry up, Kentucky farmers look to the state’s ‘original crop’ — hemp

As tobacco sales dry up, Kentucky farmers look to the state’s ‘original crop’ — hemp

Feb 12, 2019

Behold New Mexico’s ultimate pork fiesta: 43 pigs, 300 gallons of chile and 22,000 tortillas

Behold New Mexico’s ultimate pork fiesta: 43 pigs, 300 gallons of chile and 22,000 tortillas

Feb 11, 2019

Poor, elderly and too frail to escape: Paradise fire killed the most vulnerable residents

Poor, elderly and too frail to escape: Paradise fire killed the most vulnerable residents

Feb 10, 2019

Someone urinated in a female sergeant’s boots. Now the California Air National Guard faces coverup allegations

Someone urinated in a female sergeant’s boots. Now the California Air National Guard faces coverup allegations

Feb 9, 2019

‘Roma’ star Yalitza Aparicio is so much more than her Oscar fairy tale

‘Roma’ star Yalitza Aparicio is so much more than her Oscar fairy tale

Feb 7, 2019

Thieves stole architectural gems from USC in a heist that remained hidden for years

Thieves stole architectural gems from USC in a heist that remained hidden for years

Feb 3, 2019

Meth and murder: A new kind of drug war has made Tijuana one of the deadliest cities on Earth

Meth and murder: A new kind of drug war has made Tijuana one of the deadliest cities on Earth

Jan 30, 2019

The Navy’s newest destroyer, the Michael Monsoor, is as much an experiment as a ship-killer

The Navy’s newest destroyer, the Michael Monsoor, is as much an experiment as a ship-killer

Jan 27, 2019

Effects of L.A. teachers' strike ripple across California and beyond

Effects of L.A. teachers' strike ripple across California and beyond

Jan 27, 2019

Trump ordered 15,000 new border and immigration officers — but got thousands of vacancies instead

Trump ordered 15,000 new border and immigration officers — but got thousands of vacancies instead

Jan 27, 2019

Tax preparers warn your refund may be smaller than usual this year. Here’s why

Tax preparers warn your refund may be smaller than usual this year. Here’s why

Jan 25, 2019

The country is divided on Covington Catholic High's viral moment. So are these Kentuckians

The country is divided on Covington Catholic High's viral moment. So are these Kentuckians

Jan 22, 2019

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Brie Larson says 'the great love' in 'Captain Marvel' is its female friendship

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Why the Angels chose a catcher in decline to lead their pitching staff

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