Kristen Welker of ‘Meet the Press’ welcomes second child
“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker has welcomed her second child — a baby boy named John Zachary Welker Hughes — who already knows how…
DACA recipients, facing long waits for renewal, risk losing their jobs
WASHINGTON — It’s been three months since Miguel has been able to work at his job as a sustainability and inclusion manager at a professional services…
Attorney John Eastman pleads not guilty in Arizona fake elector case
PHOENIX — Attorney John Eastman pleaded not guilty on Friday to conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges for his role in the effort to overturn Donald Trump’s…
We speak to cult legend Alejandro Jodorowsky, coming to L.A.
“I am an earthling — after that I’m galactic and then I’m universal,” Alejandro Jodorowsky tells me in Spanish from his home in Paris during…
Kristen Welker expecting second child via surrogate
“Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker and her husband, John Hughes, are expecting their second child together. “John and I are thrilled to announce we…
Rudy Moreno, a popular Latino comedian and mentor, dies at 66
Rudy Moreno, a popular comedian who was often referred to by fans and colleagues as “the Godfather of Latino comedy,” has died. He was 66.…
Two charged after alleged unauthorized access to 2020 voter data
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s attorney general announced charges Wednesday against a former township clerk and a lawyer who had supported attempts to overturn the results of…
UCLA alleges protesters carried tools to take over buildings
UCLA police say protesters arrested Monday at a university garage had materials that could be “used to unlawfully enter and barricade a building.” In a…
Susan Buckner dead: ‘Grease’ actor who played Patty was 72
Susan Buckner, whose TV and movie career included a memorable turn in “Grease,” has died. The actor “died peacefully” in Miami surrounded by loved ones…
Lauren Boebert is her own best ally and worst enemy
LOVELAND, Colo. — Lauren Boebert was preaching to the faithful, prowling the stage of a megachurch and delivering a sermon — filled with Scripture and references…
Judge orders Trump to pay $9,000 for violating gag order
NEW YORK — Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making…
California weighs regulations on herbal substance kratom
It comes in greenish powders, capsules and extracts, and is readily found in smoke shops and online. Some say they use it for an energy…
Coachella and Stagecoach festivals: Differences and similarities
Indio — After back-to-back weekends of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, with performances from a reunited No Doubt, Tyler, the Creator, Lana Del Rey…
Arizona charges Meadows, Giuliani, 16 more in 2020 election fraud case
PHOENIX — An Arizona grand jury has indicted Mark Meadows, who served as former President Trump’s chief of staff, and former Trump lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani,…
The Dodgers went 3-6 on latest homestand. Was it just a bad week?
Was it just a bad week, or something more ominous? Near the end of the Dodgers’ recent — and turbulent — 3-6 homestand, in which…
Ex-U.K. leader Liz Truss backs Trump, blames others for her ouster
LONDON — During her 49 days as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, Liz Truss sparked mayhem on the financial markets and turmoil within her Conservative Party. Now…
Lakers struggle in Memphis before beating the Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On one end, you had the Lakers fumbling their way through the game like someone waking up in a strange, dark room with…
Opinion: Christine Blasey Ford’s memoir suggests a #MeToo reckoning
Retribution seems to be all the rage these days on the right, given Donald Trump’s chilling vow that it will be the driving force of…
Bab Baffert could end up in Kentucky Derby if new lawsuit is successful
Is it possible that Bob Baffert will have at least one horse in this year’s Kentucky Derby? Maybe, it all rests with an as yet…
The 9 best bridge walks in L.A.
Quick: Name a few famous bridges in L.A. If the first ones that come to mind are Jeff or Beau, you’re probably not alone. Unlike,…