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Jerry Moss obituary

American record company executive who co-founded the A&M label with the trumpeter Herb AlpertWhen a 50-1 outsider named Giacomo won the 2005 Kentucky Derby, it was not the first time that the horse’s owner, the American record company executive J...

Trump lawyer John Eastman turns himself in for arrest in Georgia

Allies of former President Trump have begun surrendering in Fulton County, Georgia, for arrest in connection with attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Hollywood studio Lionsgate brings back mask mandate amid Covid spike

The studio behind John Wick and The Hunger Games has reinstated the use of masks after several employees tested positive for Covid-19The Hollywood film studio Lionsgate has reinstated its mask mandate as cases of Covid-19 continue to rise.In a compan...

Little Leaguer cracked skull from bunk bed fall at World Series. A year later, he's still recovering

Easton Oliverson nearly died after falling from a bunk bed in the dormitories at the 2022 Little League World Series. He's sued Little League amid a slow, painful recovery.

Rolling blackouts, sudden shutdowns: Extreme heat boils — and roils — the Middle East

As summer temperatures soar, supplying electricity has become an intractable problem for countries like Iraq and Iran, where people sweat and stew.

In largely spared Tijuana, life for many already 'back to normal' a day after Hilary

Life was largely back to normal in Tijuana on Monday, a day after the border city dodged the worst of Hilary as the storm made its way north.

Tree Rollins, Shaq and the end of the NBA’s player-coach era

Veteran team leaders are often extensions of their coaches. But, until salary cap concerns intervened, the roles were often combined Continue reading...

Texas sent more asylum seekers to L.A. even as Hilary raged, immigrant rights group says

Advocates for immigrants called it "reprehensible" that Texas sent the bus — carrying 16 families with over a dozen children — less than 24 hours after the tropical storm hit.

Air Force unveils football uniform honoring WWII raid on Japan. Not everyone is happy

The Air Force Academy has been praised and criticized for its new alternate football uniform that honors the Doolittle Raiders, who attacked Japan during World War II.

Trump says he'll be arrested Thursday. His bond is set at $200,000 in Georgia election case

With bond and release terms set for the ex-president and co-defendants, Trump says he'll go to Atlanta on Thursday to surrender on charges in the in 2020 election case.

Spanish soccer head apologizes for kissing player on lips after Women's World Cup win

The Spanish soccer federation's president says he 'made a mistake' in kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's World Cup-clinching win.

FEMA dispatches teams to aid California storm recovery as Biden visits Maui to inspect fire damage

President Biden flew to Hawaii to inspect wildfire damage in Maui while keeping tabs on havoc spurred by Tropical Storm Hilary in California.

After Lahaina fire, 16 relatives crowd into one Maui house

Jowel and Relyn Delfin have taken 13 relatives into their central Maui home.

Column: Newsom-DeSantis debate would be good for voters — and two ambitious politicians

California's Democratic governor and Florida's GOP governor are opposed on the right U.S. course. Voters would benefit from hearing them make their case.

Disneyland and California Adventure are closing early due to Tropical Storm Hilary

Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have shortened their hours due to Tropical Storm Hilary. Here's what you need to know.