Opinion: Worst Congress ever? Let’s count the ways
More than halfway through the current two-year Congress, the “lawmakers” there bring to mind the old schoolyard quip about slacker students: They’re really good at…
Column: For nearly five decades, Tom Harp uses old-school methods to coach
Tom Harp has been coaching high school sports for so long (47 years) that no one probably remembers he used to be one of the…
Rui Hachimura is bad luck for Memphis again as Lakers win
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Maybe the Grizzlies haven’t learned? Despite them being ravaged by injuries and suspensions, their season largely a throwaway, Wednesday’s game with the…
Sherri Papini owes $300,000 in kidnap hoax; prosecutors aim to collect
Sherri Papini, the woman who fabricated her own elaborate kidnapping and went to prison for mail fraud and lying to federal agents, still owes more…
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dies at 82
NEW YORK — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed…
Ice Cube offers Caitlin Clark $5 million to play in BIG3 men’s league
Caitlin Clark’s women’s college basketball career isn’t over yet, but the Iowa star has already received a lucrative offer to play for a professional league.…
Halle Berry says her perimenopause misdiagnosed as herpes
Halle Berry said a herpes misdiagnosis about three years ago prompted her to use her platform to help other women transitioning through menopause. The Oscar-winning…
Hunter Biden tax case: Lawyers to ask L.A. judge to drop charges
A federal judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday will consider Hunter Biden’s bid to throw out nine tax-related charges, with the president’s son arguing that…
Dodgers nearing long-term contract extension with Will Smith
In what’s been a week of uncertainty and speculation surrounding the Dodgers, the team was close to locking up some important long-term clarity Wednesday afternoon.…
Betty Yee officially enters 2026 California governor’s race
Former state Controller Betty Yee on Wednesday launched her campaign for California governor in 2026, joining a crowded field of Democratic candidates nearly a year…
Hiltzik: How to save Social Security without killing it
A hoary old chestnut in government circles describes all budgets as mostly political documents. But what can you say about a budget that’s nothing but…
Dodgers Dugout: Breaking down the Shohei Ohtani situation
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and the Dodgers might want to rethink having “Betts-Ohtani” batting 1-2…
Tyler Glasnow hopes to bring more than SoCal cool to Dodgers
There is a certain “it” factor that many professional athletes, movie stars and musicians possess, qualities that fuel their celebrity and attract legions of fans…
Bruce Springsteen and his rock ’n’ roll church are back
SAN DIEGO — How this guy got his dog into a sold-out rock concert I can’t say. But there he was, not long before the end…
Rams knew Aaron Donald would retire but can draft fill need?
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sean McVay met Aaron Donald outside the visitors locker room at Detroit’s Ford Field. The Rams’ 2023 season had ended with a playoff…
Kane Biotech Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
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NFL schedule includes Wednesday Christmas Day games
ORLANDO, Fla. — The NFL will play on every day of the week but Tuesday this season. In addition to its “Black Friday” game — a…
Giant Robot puts Asian pop culture on display with exhibit, events
In 1994, Eric Nakamura launched a zine he dubbed Giant Robot, a photocopied, hand-stapled fanboy’s ode to manga, anime, Japanese punk bands and skateboarding. Thirty…
Abortion pills, mifepristone saw surge after Supreme Court ruling
Less than a quarter of a century ago, abortion pills could not be legally obtained from a U.S.-based medical provider. Now, they are the most…
Mexico’s national soccer team must deal with an age-old problem
Remember when the Mexican national team was good? It’s certainly been a while. The latest implosion came Sunday night in a 2-0 loss to the…