Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center at the Colburn School is under construction
February 20, 2024
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Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center at the Colburn School is under construction

One of architect Frank Gehry’s long-standing wishes is finally coming to life: a new concert venue in downtown Los Angeles that will complement his famous Walt Disney Concert…

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At Rally in Michigan, Trump Lashes Out at Judge Who Fined Him $355 Million
February 18, 2024
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At Rally in Michigan, Trump Lashes Out at Judge Who Fined Him $355 Million

Former President Donald J. Trump vented about his latest legal defeat to freezing supporters at a Michigan rally on Saturday night, a day after a New York judge…

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Torrance residents fear continued use of hydrofluoric acid at Torrance Refinery endangers community
February 18, 2024
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Torrance residents fear continued use of hydrofluoric acid at Torrance Refinery endangers community

Torrance resident Isabel Douvan Schwartz said she worries about a major earthquake hitting her community, largely because of the impact it could have on the massive Torrance Refinery…

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Losing Ground in the War, Ukraine Seeks New Position Around Avdiivka
February 15, 2024
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Losing Ground in the War, Ukraine Seeks New Position Around Avdiivka

Ukrainian soldiers are withdrawing even further from positions around the shattered town of Avdiivka after advancing Russian forces breached a critical supply line and threatened to encircle scores…

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Mayor Karen Bass’ police hiring plan has fallen short
February 15, 2024
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Mayor Karen Bass’ police hiring plan has fallen short

When Mayor Karen Bass laid out her budget proposal for the Los Angeles Police Department last year, she had big plans for rebuilding the size of that agency’s…

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Super Bowl Viewership Rose to 123.4 Million, a Record High
February 13, 2024
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Super Bowl Viewership Rose to 123.4 Million, a Record High

Sunday night’s overtime Super Bowl shattered ratings records. An audience of 123.4 million watched the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers, according to preliminary figures from…

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RFK Jr. apologizes to family for Super Bowl ad
February 13, 2024
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RFK Jr. apologizes to family for Super Bowl ad

A Super Bowl ad touting the independent presidential candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and invoked President John F. Kennedy drew the ire of the Kennedy family. “My…

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Egypt Warily Eyes Gaza as War Builds Pressure on Its Border
February 10, 2024
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Egypt Warily Eyes Gaza as War Builds Pressure on Its Border

The pressure on Egypt is building. More than half of Gaza’s population is squeezed into miserable tent cities in Rafah, a small city along Egypt’s border, left with…

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Student sues L.A. Unified, alleges sexual abuse by basketball coach
February 10, 2024
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Student sues L.A. Unified, alleges sexual abuse by basketball coach

A South Bay high school student has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that she was sexually abused by an assistant coach on…

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Marianne Williamson Suspends Her Long-Shot Challenge Against Biden
February 8, 2024
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Marianne Williamson Suspends Her Long-Shot Challenge Against Biden

Marianne Williamson, the self-help author, is suspending her long-shot campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, she said in a video address on Wednesday. She thanked her supporters in…

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