California
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Aug. 28, 2024
Monday’s magnitude 4.4 quake that rattled Southern California is believed to have struck on a well-known and dangerous fault system known as the Puente Hills thrust fault system.
Aug. 8, 2024
Music
A New York Judge granted a restraining order against Shkreli, forbidding him from “possessing, using, disseminating, or selling any interest in the Wu-Tang Clan album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.”
Aug. 27, 2024
Awards
The comedian isn’t up for playing Tim Walz — or hosting the Oscars again — but that’s because his priorities have changed. The constant? Nailing a good joke.
Aug. 19, 2024
Columnist Glenn Whipp talks to Steve Martin about why he declined Lorne Michaels’ offer to play Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.” Plus: Emmy comedy predictions.
Aug. 9, 2024
Television
“I’m not an impressionist,” Martin told “SNL” producer Lorne Michaels. “I was picked because I have gray hair and glasses.”
Aug. 7, 2024
Martin Phillipps of the New Zealand jangle-pop act the Chills, which influenced R.E.M., Pavement and more, has died at 61, the band announced Sunday on social media.
July 28, 2024
UCLA Sports
UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond says he’s confident the Bruins are well-prepared for every aspect of their move to the Big Ten.
Aug. 2, 2024
Joaquina reflects on winning the Latin Grammy for best new artist, her forthcoming first album and performing alongside Andrea Bocelli.
July 2, 2024
World & Nation
Veteran diplomat Martin S. Indyk, an author and leader at U.S. think tanks who devoted years to finding a path toward peace in the Middle East, has died.
July 26, 2024