Jimmy Kimmel praises L.A. ‘superheroes’ amid SoCal fires
Jimmy Kimmel is moved by community support and the commitment of first responders amid a dark period of L.A. history defined by devastating wildfires and…
Irish soccer team turned to social causes to escape bankruptcy
The most valuable piece of real estate for a soccer team isn’t on the pitch, it’s on the front of the players’ jerseys, a foot-wide…
With her city in flames, Bass’ political future hangs in the balance
Apocalyptic fires had been ravaging Los Angeles for more than 24 hours when Mayor Karen Bass stepped off a plane and into a now-viral encounter…
Column: Trump wants Greenland, Canada, Panama Canal. He already bungled it
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s campaign excursions into foreign policy were few and far between. He promised to build a stronger military and keep the country out…
Clippers ‘hopeful’ Kawhi Leonard will make season debut Saturday
All signs point to Kawhi Leonard making his season debut for the Clippers on Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks at the Intuit Dome.The Clippers…
Justin Baldoni ex-publicist sues over alleged Blake Lively smears
As Blake Lively’s allegations against her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni continue to reverberate through Hollywood, a new lawsuit has further…
For Chargers, Gus Edwards is out and maybe J.K. Dobbins is in
The Chargers could get their leading rusher back Saturday against New England as running back J.K. Dobbins was a full participant in practice Thursday. The…
The Times’ top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at The Times’ top 25 boys’ basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 5.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. ST. JOHN BOSCO…
Dropped Aaron Judge World Series ball sells for $43,510 at auction
Aaron Judge failed to read the line drive.Some people in New York apparently failed to read the fine print.Last week, the ball Judge infamously dropped…
Official says L.A. County may defy state order to close juvenile hall
A top L.A. County probation official has said the agency won’t obey a state order to vacate Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall this month, potentially setting…
Opinion: South Korea needs a stronger response from the U.S. to help save its democracy
The Republic of Korea’s ascent as a global beacon of liberal democracy and capitalism has been built on its robust alliance with the United States.…
Fox News is ratings leader in 2024, but challenges remain for cable news
When a sports team loses, its fans don’t hang around for the postgame show.The same goes for the tribal habits of cable news audiences.Viewers have…
Trump, Biden teams say they’re working together on foreign crises
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump doesn’t think much of Joe Biden’s foreign policy record. The Republican president-elect frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader…
Barry Keoghan answers trolls after Sabrina Carpenter split
Actor Barry Keoghan “can only sit and take so much” online, he says, after he was “dragged across the internet” in the wake of his…
Dodgers facing tough competition to re-sign Teoscar Hernandez
Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles in August. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)…
Jonas Thurman is Chaminade’s leader and big-time scorer
To say that four-year varsity basketball player Jonas Thurman has had a great seven-game start for unbeaten Chaminade would be an understatement.Last week the 6-foot-3…
Ananya Balaraman wins City Section girls’ cross-country title
On a cool Saturday morning at Pierce College, Ananya Balaraman of North Hollywood High did something she has been dreaming about for years. She won…
Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other…
Trump nominates Mehmet Oz of TV fame to head Medicare-Medicaid agency
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he plans to nominate Mehmet Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon and former daytime television host, as administrator for the Centers…
Man waives jury trial in killing of Georgia nursing student
ATHENS, Ga. — A man on Tuesday waived his right to a jury trial in the killing of a Georgia nursing student, a case that became…