Rams say they will learn from Chargers’ pushing depleted offense
No reason for the Rams to panic. Unless star receiver Puka Nacua’s right knee requires more than an ice packNo reason for the Chargers to…
Column: Trump uses illegal immigration to try to fool Black voters
Donald Trump is nothing if not consistent, and his Dumpster fire of an interview with reporters at the National Assn. of Black Journalists convention in…
In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu defends war in Gaza and denounces protesters
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday that was…
Are presidents exempt from doctor-patient confidentiality?
In a typical presidential election year, voters might wonder how the candidates’ views stack up on issues such as abortion, tax cuts, gun rights and…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto hopes to return to Dodgers this season
Yoshinobu Yamamoto said Sunday he is confident about returning from a shoulder injury before the end of the season.“Of course,” he told Japanese reporters, with…
Historic movie theaters Westwood Village and Bruin to close this week
Westwood’s historic movie palaces, the Regency Village Theatre and the Bruin, are closing later this week.“The last day of operation for the Bruin & Village…
We who oppose political violence must dissuade those who support it
Donald Trump’s shooting wasn’t a complete surprise. While no one could have predicted the specifics, researchers and policy experts have been concerned for years that…
After Trump is shot, conspiracy theories flood the internet, creating dangerous ‘spiral’
The attempted assassination of former President Trump at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania almost immediately gave rise to internet conspiracy theories that experts say will…
Trump shooting shocks, but gun terror in U.S. isn’t new. Now what?
The attempt on former President Trump’s life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday felt familiar in a uniquely American way.The shooter trained his…
How could a gunman get close enough to nearly assassinate a former president?
The attempt to assassinate former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday raised questions about security protocols and how a gunman could…
Biden has support from most Black and Latino Congress members, so far
WASHINGTON — A small but growing number of Democratic members of Congress — about 20 as of Friday afternoon — have publicly called on President Biden…
Newsom stands by Biden, repeats that he wouldn’t run against Harris
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said he would not run for president against Vice President Kamala Harris and remained steadfast in his support for President…
Judge’s order restricts enforcement of rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
TOPEKA, Kan. — Enforcement of a federal rule expanding antidiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students has been blocked in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere…
Why it would be tough to replace Biden on the presidential ticket
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s halting debate performance has led some in his own party to begin questioning whether he should be replaced on the ballot before…
Jonathan Van Ness responds to being called a ‘monster’ at work
Jonathan Van Ness is speaking out against allegations that they were a “monster” to work with on the “Queer Eye” set. The allegations in question…
Michael Govan is kingpin of L.A.’s global arts ambition
Michael Govan, photographed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles on Nov. 14. When Michael Govan joined the Los Angeles County…
Ann Philbin remade the Hammer Museum into a world-class institution
Ann Philbin, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Nov. 6. The Los Angeles art world is still reeling — eight months…
Attacks on Trump, Biden’s, mental acuity loom over presidential debate
For those with questions about the leading 2024 presidential candidates’ mental acuity, or those involved in stoking the increasingly heated spin online around such questions,…
Despite challenges, Steve Ballmer is betting big on Inglewood
He sits in a conspicuous baseline seat, where he cheers like nobody’s watching. The large balding man in long sleeves roars with every splashed basket,…
Ukrainian soldiers find healing playing on amputee soccer team
Valentyn Romaniuk enlisted in the Ukrainian army the day after the Russian invasion in February 2022. Sixteen months later he was fighting with the 3rd…