The Times of Troy: The next month is key for these six Trojans
Hi, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at The Times, reporting to you in the aftermath of the first 12-team College Football Playoff…
U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea meet over ‘concerning developments’ in DPRK, Russia
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, Japan's Director General Namazu Hiroyuki and Republic of Korea Vice Foreign Minister Cho…
Sinking Lakers must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard
Dear LeBron, … ask out.Dear A.D., ... follow him.This is my Christmas wish for a Lakers franchise that has lost the town to the Dodgers,…
Playing without LeBron James, Lakers still dominate Portland
The Lakers had little choice Sunday night in their return to Los Angeles, a style of play chosen for them instead of them choosing it.LeBron…
U.S. commits nearly $1B in weaponry to Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (L) speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting in Ramstein, Germany, on September 6. On Saturday, Austin…
Trump says U.S. ‘should have nothing to do with’ Syria
1 of 3 | President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday “the United States should have nothing to do with” any conflicts involving Syria, as rebel fighters…
Japan, U.S., Australia launch Yama Sakura 87 joint military exercise in Tokyo
1 of 6 | Australian Army 1st Division Commander, Maj Gen. Ash Collingburn (L), shakes hands with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Commander Lt. Gen. Toshikazu…
Kobie Turner has become voice of Rams’ surging defensive line
Kobie Turner’s musical talent is not a mystery.The defensive lineman’s post-sack celebration includes choral- and orchestral-inspired movements that in college earned him the nickname “The…
Judge upholds Naval Academy’s diversity-promoting admissions program
A graduating midshipmen carries his hat while participating in the Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on…
IDF: Hamas commander involved in Oct. 7 attack killed
Israelis on a march near Nahal Oz along the Gaza Strip border during on March 15, 2024, in honor to the Israeli soldiers killed by…
Axl Rose says ‘there was no assault’ amid lawsuit settlement
Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose is moving on from a lawsuit that accused him last year of sexually assaulting a model in the…
Don’t forget what Chargers were missing for last Chiefs game
Justin Herbert’s haircut isn’t the only thing that’s changed since the Chargers last played the kings of the AFC West.Not only will his light brown…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin endorses women in combat jobs
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used a speech at West Point to forcefully endorse having women in combat roles and emphasize the military’s obligation to…
USC gives Oregon scare before collapsing in Big Ten debut
Little about the first month of his first season at USC had gone as Eric Musselman hoped. His USC offense struggled to score. His defense…
U.S. issues visa restrictions over Russia’s systematic deportation of Ukrainian children
The United States on Wednesday said it was issuing visa restrictions against Russia officials involved in the Kremlin's deportation of Ukrainian children. File Photo by…
VA wants to expand healthcare coverage for more vets, particularly those exposed to blasts
1 of 2 | Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough speaks at a National Veterans Day Observance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11,…
Norman Powell and James Harden lead Clippers past Portland
The Clippers were eliminated from NBA Cup contention during Tuesday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Intuit Dome. The primary goal on…
Chinese ships fire water cannons, collide with Philippine vessels in disputed waters
The Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese vessels of harassing its ships in disputed South China Sea waters. Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard/X Dec. 4…
VA authorizes 5-year, $1.5M research into MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans
Psychedelic drugs are a class of substances that alter people's consciousness or awareness and can be produced organically or synthetically. On Tuesday, the Department of…
U.S. unveils news rules banning China from semiconductor technology
President Joe Biden holds up a semiconductor as he delivers remarks before signing an Executive Order on the economy in the State Dining Room at…