Latest
The killing of Mahsa Amini in Iran have set off worldwide protests by the country’s large diaspora. We hear their stories.
There’s this 400-year-old forensic test that scientists have long warned is unreliable when it comes to determining whether a baby was born dead or alive. So why is it still being used in many parts of Latin America?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was a wildly popular president in Brazil, then went to prison on corruption charges. Now he’s on the brink of an improbable comeback.
L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva took office four years ago in a stunning upset. This time, his opponent Robert Luna has him on the run. We look at the difference between the two.
When Mother Nature is setting climate disaster records every year, what can we do?
The recording industry and California lawmakers are pushing to put an end to the practice of prosecutors using rap lyrics about crimes as evidence of actual crimes.
The legalization of marijuana in California saw dozens of cities allow dispensaries in a bid for tax revenue. But as more opened up, civic corruption slipped in.
More
Details of Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso plans to tackle homeless issue.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso both have plans to tackle the city’s homeless issue. We press them on the details.
After nearly 50 years, NASA plans to put someone on the moon. Is it worth it?
California voters legalized cannabis last decade. So why is the illegal market more successful than ever?
Guests who book vacation rentals through Airbnb often have no idea that they’re booking in a high-risk fire area. And the company provides no warning or escape plan if disaster strikes.
Street races. Street takeovers. Car enthusiasts in Los Angeles and beyond are holding events that are angering seemingly everyone else.
The country’s largest wind farm could help power California all the way from Wyoming. But first, it needs to get built.
Mexico’s president promised to reduce the country’s reliance on the military to fight its drug wars. He’s done the opposite.
Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey discusses ‘Yellowjackets,’ her struggle with an eating disorder and why now is the right time for ferocious female characters. Plus: A brief visit from a special guest.
President Biden followed through on a campaign pledge to wipe out some student loan debt, a move that affects millions. Will it help the Democrats in the midterms?
Haitian refugees share stories about what happened when they reached the end of their perilous journey and made it to the U.S. border.
The United States left Afghanistan a year ago, and nearly 100,000 refugees followed. We hear some of their stories.
Serena Williams is retiring after the U.S. Open. We talk about why she isn’t just the greatest female tennis player of all time but one of the greatest athletes, period.
The Times offers podcasts on all major platforms.