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For drug traffickers testifying against 'El Chapo,' the S visa is the ultimate prize

For drug traffickers testifying against 'El Chapo,' the S visa is the ultimate prize

The most coveted prize for witnesses in the trial of El Chapo is an S visa, which provides temporary legal status to convicted terrorists and drug lords and their families and sets them on the path to green cards.

By Sonja Sharp

• 'El Chapo' witness, a former Chicago drug boss, starts tying the pieces together for jurors

Harvey Weinstein's scorched-earth defense against rape allegations has had some success. It could also backfire

Harvey Weinstein's scorched-earth defense against rape allegations has had some success. It could also backfire

By James Queally and Richard Winton

Two migrant caravan teens slain in Tijuana

Two migrant caravan teens slain in Tijuana

By Wendy Fry

• U.S. agrees to aid for southern Mexico and Central America, but not to deal on asylum seekers

Judge postpones sentence for Michael Flynn after blasting his conduct: ‘Arguably, you sold your country out!’

The punishment caps the stunning fall, at least for now, of the retired three-star Army general.

By David Willman

Elon Musk unveils his company's first tunnel in Hawthorne, and it's not a smooth ride

By Laura J. Nelson

Appreciation: Penny Marshall broke ground as a director, but on TV she was loved as 'Laverne'

MORNING REPORT

Woman posed as a firefighter's wife to get $2,000 in Holy fire donations, investigators say

Woman posed as a firefighter's wife to get $2,000 in Holy fire donations, investigators say

California police union seeks state Supreme Court review of new law disclosing internal investigation records

Man gets more than 17 years prison in Tijuana child sex tourism case

Former NFL player Titus Young released from prison

Senate approves bipartisan criminal justice overhaul

Trump administration bans bump stocks, but school safety report goes light on other measures

Irvine doctor arrested in opioid case linked to Borderline shooter and driver who killed fire captain

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LIFE ON THE LINE

The border wall will divide this Texas town, displacing or blocking homes — but where?

In Washington, a campaign to undermine California's authority over driverless cars

In Washington, a campaign to undermine California's authority over driverless cars

L.A. teachers strike appears more likely as a key report fails to bring the union and district together

L.A. teachers strike appears more likely as a key report fails to bring the union and district together

Nevada becoming the first state to have women be majority in state Legislature

Nevada becoming the first state to have women be majority in state Legislature

By David Montero

Ultralight plane flying with no lights drops 129 pounds of meth near Calexico, agents say

Ultralight plane flying with no lights drops 129 pounds of meth near Calexico, agents say

'Supernatural' and 'Timeless' creator Eric Kripke talks about his fantasy series and his real-life inspirations

'Supernatural' and 'Timeless' creator Eric Kripke talks about his fantasy series and his real-life inspirations

Yes, that's Julie Andrews you're hearing in 'Aquaman.' The writers explain

Yes, that's Julie Andrews you're hearing in 'Aquaman.' The writers explain

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Elon Musk unveils his company's first tunnel in Hawthorne, and it's not a smooth ride

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Penny Marshall, who played feisty Laverne in 'Laverne & Shirley' before directing movies, dies at 75

Dec 18, 2018
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- L.A. Now
Ultralight plane flying with no lights drops 129 pounds of meth near Calexico, agents say

Dec 18, 2018
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- Television
Before ‘Schitt’s Creek’s’ holiday special, Dan Levy on the show’s queer intimacy and right-wing fans

Dec 18, 2018
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Judge postpones sentence for Michael Flynn after blasting his conduct: 'Arguably, you sold your country out!'

Dec 18, 2018
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Dorados de Sinaloa le dio un propósito a la difícil lucha de Maradona por la sobriedad

Nov 13, 2018

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Trump increasingly isolated as aides leave, friends flip and investigations advance

Trump increasingly isolated as aides leave, friends flip and investigations advance

Dec 14, 2018

The inside story: How police and the FBI found one of the country’s worst serial killers

The inside story: How police and the FBI found one of the country’s worst serial killers

Dec 14, 2018

Sean Parker built Napster and helped lead Facebook. Now he’ll guide you to the beach

Sean Parker built Napster and helped lead Facebook. Now he’ll guide you to the beach

Dec 13, 2018

India’s richest man throws the wedding to end all weddings, with Beyonce and Hillary in attendance

India’s richest man throws the wedding to end all weddings, with Beyonce and Hillary in attendance

Dec 13, 2018

Could a notorious biker club’s survival hinge on a trademark? The feds are betting on it

Could a notorious biker club’s survival hinge on a trademark? The feds are betting on it

Dec 11, 2018

At 102, Olivia de Havilland won't give up her fight over 'Feud.' Will the Supreme Court hear her case?

At 102, Olivia de Havilland won't give up her fight over 'Feud.' Will the Supreme Court hear her case?

Dec 10, 2018

More than 20 women accused a prominent Pasadena obstetrician of mistreating them. He denied claims and was able to continue practicing

More than 20 women accused a prominent Pasadena obstetrician of mistreating them. He denied claims and was able to continue practicing

Dec 9, 2018

Dog sledding in Sweden with a sense of wonder and all 10 toes

Dog sledding in Sweden with a sense of wonder and all 10 toes

Dec 9, 2018

Downtown L.A.'s latest retail renaissance? Broadway’s burgeoning ‘Sneaker Row’

Downtown L.A.'s latest retail renaissance? Broadway’s burgeoning ‘Sneaker Row’

Dec 8, 2018

L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tells hundreds of top staff to hand in résumés and temporarily remove rank insignia

L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tells hundreds of top staff to hand in résumés and temporarily remove rank insignia

Dec 7, 2018

For children trapped in poverty, breaking free is getting harder

For children trapped in poverty, breaking free is getting harder

Nov 28, 2018

Meet the anonymous artist installing bus benches at neglected stops on L.A.’s Eastside

Meet the anonymous artist installing bus benches at neglected stops on L.A.’s Eastside

Nov 28, 2018

Whether home is a van, a motel or a garage, L.A.’s suburban poor children learn to survive

Whether home is a van, a motel or a garage, L.A.’s suburban poor children learn to survive

Nov 27, 2018

For the principal with the most homeless students in L.A., the reality of poverty is personal

For the principal with the most homeless students in L.A., the reality of poverty is personal

Nov 26, 2018

Hidden in L.A. suburbia, wrenching poverty preys on children and destroys dreams

Hidden in L.A. suburbia, wrenching poverty preys on children and destroys dreams

Nov 25, 2018

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Brandi Carlile feels the long-overdue love from the Grammys

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- Kings
Wagner scores twice as Kings beat Jets to snap four-game losing streak

By Curtis Zupke

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Santa Clara holds off USC in double overtime 102-92

Dec 18, 2018
College basketball roundup: Lawson, Moore and No. 1 Kansas top overmatched South Dakota

Dec 18, 2018
NBA roundup: Nance's tip gives Cavs rare road win as Pacers' streak ends

Dec 18, 2018
Angels agree to sign former Mets standout Matt Harvey

Dec 18, 2018
Lakers expect Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo to rejoin them this week

Dec 18, 2018

- Politics
In Washington, a campaign to undermine California's authority over driverless cars

By Evan Halper

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Senate approves bipartisan criminal justice overhaul

Dec 18, 2018
Trump seems to retreat from threat to shut down the government over money for a border wall

Dec 18, 2018
Judge postpones sentence for Michael Flynn after blasting his conduct: 'Arguably, you sold your country out!'

Dec 18, 2018
Watch live: Sarah Huckabee Sanders holds a press briefing

Dec 18, 2018
Trump administration bans bump stocks, but school safety report goes light on other measures

Dec 18, 2018

- Nation
For drug traffickers testifying against 'El Chapo,' the S visa is the ultimate prize

By Sonja Sharp

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Nevada becoming the first state to have women be majority in state Legislature

Dec 18, 2018
'El Chapo' witness, a former Chicago drug boss, starts tying the pieces together for jurors

Dec 18, 2018
U.S. agrees to aid for southern Mexico and Central America, but not to deal on asylum seekers

Dec 18, 2018
Danger to journalists is growing worldwide, press freedom group says

Dec 18, 2018
India tries to build a world-class city from scratch, and looks to Singapore for help

Dec 18, 2018

- Op-Ed
The war in Afghanistan isn't a 'stalemate.' The U.S. has lost

By Andrew J. Bacevich

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- Business
These stores keep customers coming back for the thrill of the hunt

By James F. Peltz

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Fox News backs Tucker Carlson as advertisers drop show following comments on mass immigration

Dec 18, 2018
In Trump's America, more bosses are accused of weaponizing the immigration crackdown

Dec 18, 2018
Williams-Sonoma sues Amazon, accusing it of copying West Elm furniture

Dec 18, 2018
Facebook and Twitter get an avalanche of criticism about Russian interference

Dec 18, 2018
Add healthcare investors to the list of victims of that Texas judge's idiotic ruling against Obamacare

Dec 18, 2018

- Travel
Bike ride among lakes and volcanoes during Chile's summer months

By Anne Harnagel

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CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

- Fashion
Jennifer Garner celebrates at American Ballet Theatre's holiday gala

By Ellen Olivier

Dec 18, 2018

Is Hedi Slimane over L.A.?

Dec 18, 2018
How a Calvin Klein designer started his own floral design business

Dec 18, 2018
Author Alice Walker under fire for endorsing book by 'anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist'

Dec 18, 2018
Los Balcones is now serving Peruvian food out of the former Girasol space in Studio City

Dec 18, 2018
Jennifer Lopez and others react to the death of celebrity hairstylist Oribe Canales

Dec 17, 2018

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