Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as the nation’s health secretary
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent lawyer and vocal vaccine critic, as the nation’s health secretary, controlling $1.7 trillion in…
Kelsey Plum is here to help the Sparks become great again
For Christmas a couple of months ago, Kelsey Plum’s boyfriend gifted her a set of candles from different cities. She put them in different rooms…
Dodgers open spring training focused on avoiding World Series hangover
PHOENIX — As the Dodgers officially opened spring training at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday, reminders of the team’s 2024 World Series title were everywhere. On the side…
Super Bowl LIX scores 126 million viewers despite blowout
The Super Bowl may have developed immunity against a terrible game.Early Nielsen data and a projection from Fox and the NFL showed 126 million viewers…
Trump says he’s firing Kennedy Center board members and naming himself chairman
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that he is firing members of the board of trustees for the Kennedy Center and naming himself chairman.He also indicated that…
Why the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl rematch could deliver a ratings record for Fox
Last year’s audience of 123.4 million has already drove this year’s game to an all-time high for the price of a 30-second commercial at $8…
Roger Goodell says 18-game NFL season is possible but tricky
NEW ORLEANS — If history is a guide, the NFL is on track to expand its regular season to 18 games but commissioner Roger Goodell…
Russell Simmons owes nearly $8 million to three women, filings allege
Three women who have accused Russell Simmons of sexual assault say the hip-hop mogul has failed to pay them nearly $8 million to settle confidential…
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, says he’ll send ‘worst’ criminal migrants to Guantanamo
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, giving federal authorities broader power to deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally who…
Neon inks first deal of Sundance Film Festival with ‘Together’ bid
Indie studio Neon has acquired worldwide rights to the horror film “Together” at the Sundance Film Festival, marking the first big deal at what has…
Haitian leader says Trump moves will be ‘catastrophic’ for his country
ROME — The president of Haiti’s transitional presidential council said the Trump administration’s decisions to freeze aid programs, deport migrants and block refugees will be “catastrophic”…
Morgan Wallen sets I’m the Problem Tour, single, 4th album
Morgan Wallen seems to be taking life one tour at a time: He just announced his new I’m the Problem Tour ahead of the release…
The Kings’ greatest generation chases one more Stanley Cup run
Since a teenage Drew Doughty joined Anze Kopitar on the Kings’ roster in 2008, the team has won its only two Stanley Cups, posted the…
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for baseball’s Hall of Fame, falling one vote shy of unanimous when he was elected Tuesday along…
L.A. fires: Will Trump immigration crackdown slow rebuilding?
The breeze was tinged with smoke from the fires that burned through Pacific Palisades as dozens of workers finished up the brick facade of a…
Before Roki Sasaki’s posting, MLB conducted protocol investigation
In the wake of Roki Sasaki’s announcement Friday that he was signing with the Dodgers, it didn’t take long for grumbles about his free agency…
Should L.A. City Council still inform the public by bulletin board?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Tony Barboza, with assistance from David Zahniser, Dakota Smith and…
Prop. 36 to force millions in state program cuts, projection shows
SACRAMENTO — After last year’s passage of Proposition 36 — a ballot measure that allows more theft and drug crimes to be charged as felonies —…
Bo Jackson drops $21-million extortion judgment against family
At age 62, Bo knows forgiveness. Or at least compromise.Legendary dual-sport phenom Bo Jackson has abandoned a $21-million judgment awarded to him last year in…
Kate Middleton says her cancer is now in remission
After battling cancer most of last year, Kate Middleton says she’s now in remission. Catherine, Princess of Wales, who confirmed last March that she had…