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Throughout Mexico legions of fans remain devoted to the Volkswagen Beetle, or as it’s known, the “vocho.”
The Marshall Islands’ capital city is flooded by storm waves, dengue fever and flu are rampant, and its president pleads for help from the global community.
Pete Buttigieg is also rising among California Democratic primary voters, a poll for The Times finds. Michael Bloomberg is the most unpopular candidate.
Carlos Hernandez Vasquez, 16, of Guatemala, writhed in agony in his Border Patrol cell and collapsed on the floor, where he lay for hours, according to footage published by ProPublica.
The Assemi family has sold pistachios to Wonderful for years, but now it’s poised to become a competitor. Wonderful alleges Fresno County illegally issued construction permits to the Assemis.
Fewer California primary voters — about 1 in 3 — called healthcare the highest priority, a poll for the Times finds.
Pete Buttigieg has a nondisclosure agreement that keeps his consulting work for McKinsey & Company a secret.
U.S. employers shrug off trade conflicts and bring hiring to its highest level since January. Persistent hiring should help keep consumers spending.
A previous ruling found it was cruel and unusual punishment to enforce criminal laws against homeless people who are living on the street if a city doesn’t offer enough shelters as an alternative.
The historic ‘bomb cyclone’ winter storm set records for big waves and low pressure off northwest California
Golden Globes nominations will arrive Monday. ‘The Irishman’ and ‘Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood’ lead our predictions.
While Domata Peko waited to see what would happen next with his NFL career, he joined Calabasas High as an assistant coach. Then, on Nov. 12, he signed with Ravens.
With “Blurred Lines,” Robin Thicke went from R&B crooner to pop idol to leering disgrace in less than a year. Now, he’s mounting a comeback, with help from reality TV.
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A UPS driver and a person in a nearby car are among the dead after an apparent jewelry store robbery in Coral Gables turns into a deadly police chase. -
Workers at shopping malls and other U.S. retail outlets were more likely to get sick or injured than factory workers last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Uber released an 84-page safety report detailing claims of sexual assaults made by passengers and drivers as well as deaths in assaults or vehicle collisions.
The end of a marriage marks the beginning of one of the strongest movies of writer-director Noah Baumbach’s career.
U.S. government argues support for recording artists
What could have been a respectable thriller is undone by the over-the-top performances of Kelsey Grammer and Nicolas Cage.
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As a physician who studies health economics, I wonder: Can our society afford to pay for the kind of medicines that have kept my wife’s cancer at bay?
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Forcing artists to reveal their social media handles won’t improve national security but could subject them to reprisals from repressive governments.
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The winter supermarket avocado is a symbol of our need and our ability to get everything we want all the time – and the consequences. Costs in this case are paid in the form of deadly violence in Mexico.
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Deutsche Bank wants to level the playing field with the start-ups that want to disrupt the finance industry.
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The latest in Michael Apted’s long-running documentary series that began with “7 Up” is worth the wait.
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Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES ‘No Choice but to Act’ Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that she is asking House committees to move to impeach President Trump, taking a major step toward making him just the third president in American history to face that sanction.
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“Consumers today are conscious buyers. They want answers to ‘Who made my T-shirt? Is it fair trade? Is the labor safe?’”
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Bryce Young, a Santa Ana Mater Dei senior headed to Alabama, is one of three finalists for national player of the year.
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Mark Olsen sits down with actor Taron Egerton to talk about his portrayal of Elton John in the movie “Rocketman.”
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By retaining Clay Helton as football coach, USC President Carol L. Folt and athletic director Mike Bohn demonstrate they’re fine with mediocrity.
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will see Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard on the court for the first time since he couldn’t get past the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals in May.
Fifty million dollars. That’s the site fee that landed the Andy Ruiz-Anthony Joshua title fight for Saudi Arabia, which has a history of human rights violations.
Clay Matthews broke his jaw the last time the Rams played the Seahawks and lost, but are hoping for better results at the Coliseum.
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Four men accused of raping and killing a woman in India’s southern city of Hyderabad were fatally shot by police Friday, a police official said.
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Mexico’s foreign ministry said U.S. and Mexican officials engaged in a “cordial and respectful” conversation about various security topics.
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Most French trains are at a halt, including Paris subways, as unions prepare for a protracted strike against President Emmanuel Macron’s policies. The Eiffel Tower reopens but the Chateau of Versailles remains shut.
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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When a young woman’s body was found at a trash-sorting plant, Anaheim Police Department homicide Det. Julissa Trapp promises the victim’s mother she would find the killer.More Coverage
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When a young woman’s body is found at a trash-sorting plant, Anaheim homicide Det. Julissa Trapp embarks on a relentless quest for answers.
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At a serial killer’s trial, a Times reporter met the homicide detective at the center of the case — and found a story of tenacious policework and obsession.
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La tienda pop-up de Sundae School trae moda y cannabis al centro de Los Ángeles hasta el domingo
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Cinco años de cárcel o hasta 250,000 de multa por empleado que viole confidencialidad de preguntas del Censo
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Cereal Killerz Kitchen en los suburbios de Henderson, Nevada, espera abrir también en el ‘Strip’.
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Fascination with the story of Josefa predates the era of #MeToo and modern-day hostility toward anyone and anything Mexican. But in their own way, the residents of Downieville have long debated the role that Josefa’s gender and ethnicity played in her fate.
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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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Robert Marbut, known for urging cities to stop “enabling” homeless people, is poised to become the next executive director of federal homeless agency. His predecessor, Matthew Doherty, will advise California on homelessness.
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California’s growth is slowing, but the Golden State is still likely to prosper more than the U.S. overall next year, UCLA’s forecast predicts
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Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg rise in a poll of California Democratic primary voters. Mike Bloomberg is the most unpopular candidate in the field.
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The shooter was identified as 22-year-old G. Romero, according to a military official who spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details that had not been made public.
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President Trump revived his “Rocket Man” nickname recently for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, prompting an angry retort from Pyongyang as prospects dim for nuclear diplomacy.
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When fellow officers discovered Chicago’s police chief asleep behind the wheel of his running SUV, they did not conduct any sobriety tests and let their boss drive home.
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Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today: TOP STORIES Beyond Con Law 101 The House Judiciary Committee’s first impeachment hearing yesterday featured four legal scholars testifying about whether President Trump’s actions were impeachable offenses under the Constitution.
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Paris Hilton, businesswoman, DJ, influencer and former reality TV star, used to be tabloid fodder. After leaving the public spotlight, she’s now ready to tell her story.
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A year after my wife’s death, life goes on. We decorate for the holidays. We go out for dinner. We smash stuff. Yep, life goes on.
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Frame founders Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson opened their L.A. flagship store at the Grove late last month. Now they are looking to further expand their popular fashion brand along with opening more stores by the end of next year.
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Aleali May, a stylist, model, sneaker designer and L.A. native, is the first person to create a unisex Jordan Brand shoe.
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A decade of easy money has left the world with $250 trillion of government, corporate and household debt.
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Chinese investors put $1.4 billion into U.S. commercial real estate in the 12 months through September, down 76% from a year earlier, according to a report from Real Capital Analytics.
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Beijing promised in September to lift the tariffs. Negotiators are working on the details of a “Phase 1” trade agreement announced in October by President Trump.
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Amazon claims it lost a Pentagon cloud contract valued at as much as $10 billion because of political interference by President Trump, according to the judge overseeing the case.
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A tap room, a taco truck and tide pools in Monterey are good reminders that the simple things are sometimes the best.
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Getting to know the soul of the Peruvian Andes; more on juice-jacking; San Francisco in the holiday spotlight; and desert oases to round out your travel experiences.
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Deal: Holiday prices at San Francisco hotel
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Embrace holiday mode with tamales, lights shows, parades and snowfall at these close-to-home events.
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What’s on TV Friday, Dec. 6: ‘Dynasty’ on the CW; “The Wizard of Oz”; “A Storybook Christmas”; Lakers basketball; Clippers basketball.
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Your handpicked guide to some of the year’s best movie songs vying for Oscars: “Frozen II,” “Toy Story 4,” “Wild Rose,” “The Lion King,” and more.
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Two story lines thread through the award-winning French animated film ‘I Lost My Body,’ one tracking a hand’s search through Paris for its lost arm.
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“Joker” director Todd Phillips used composer Hildur Guonadottir’s music to shape scenes that weren’t working, including an integral moment in the film.
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On Friday, the Supreme Court will consider a case with large implications for homeless enforcement in California.
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A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was reported Thursday evening at 9:33 p.m. Pacific time 30 miles from Ridgecrest, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Los Angeles County transportation officials will study whether drivers who are alone in their cars and are willing to pay a toll should have access to the 405 Freeway’s carpool lane through the Sepulveda Pass.
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L.A. city officials won a key battle Thursday over a pair of local laws meant to ease the way for more housing for homeless people, defeating a challenge from a Venice group that sought to overturn the ordinances.
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Los Alamitos is back and running Friday in a short seven-day thoroughbred meeting
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Clay Helton knows he will be returning as the head football coach at USC. For some of his assistants, there is a lot of uncertainty.
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A look at the regional bowl game pairings for Friday and Saturday.
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Mitch Trubisky threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score of his own to lead the Bears to a victory over the Cowboys 31-24 on “Thursday Night Football.”
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The Biden campaign rolled out Kerry’s endorsement as it continues to hammer President Trump as a dangerous and erratic commander in chief and head of state.
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President Trump asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to void a subpoena from the House of Representatives seeking his financial records from his accounting firm. The Constitution shields him from any financial disclosure, his lawyers assert.
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Sarah Pitlyk’s appointment to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri came despite the American Bar Assn. rating of “not qualified.”
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The Justice Department unsealed charges against two Russian men in one of the most serious computer hacking and bank fraud schemes of the past decade.
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