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The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfires
Read full article: The Los Angeles landmarks from film and TV damaged by wildfiresThe high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that were damaged or destroyed by the California Fires.
NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles area
Read full article: NBA postpones game between Lakers and Hornets due to wildfires in Los Angeles areaThe NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
Stars lose homes in Los Angeles area fires and Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1M to relief effort
Read full article: Stars lose homes in Los Angeles area fires and Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1M to relief effortFires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events.
Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation
Read full article: Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastationFirefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.
Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit of presidency, as fires rage in California
Read full article: Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit of presidency, as fires rage in CaliforniaPresident Joe Biden has canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the response to fires raging in California.
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard leaves team before game in Denver because of wildfires in LA area
Read full article: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard leaves team before game in Denver because of wildfires in LA areaKawhi Leonard left the Los Angeles Clippers in Denver on Wednesday to be with his family in Los Angeles after they were evacuated from their Pacific Palisades home because of wildfires.
It's not really the typical time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?
Read full article: It's not really the typical time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?Here's what experts say is turning Southern California's speedy wildfires into a deadly urban conflagration that is defying the calendar.
NHL postpones LA Kings' home game against Calgary due to wildfires while NFL, NBA monitor situation
Read full article: NHL postpones LA Kings' home game against Calgary due to wildfires while NFL, NBA monitor situationThe NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings’ home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
UCLA's Mick Cronin calls his players 'soft' and 'delusional' after losing for 3rd time in 4 games
Read full article: UCLA's Mick Cronin calls his players 'soft' and 'delusional' after losing for 3rd time in 4 gamesUCLA coach Mick Cronin ripped into his players following the 22nd-ranked Bruins’ third loss in four games, saying they don’t give enough effort and lack toughness.
Celebrities among those who lost homes as devastating Los Angeles fires
Read full article: Celebrities among those who lost homes as devastating Los Angeles firesWildfires that are burning in and around Los Angeles have burned the homes of several celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton.
What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires
Read full article: What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area firesAt least five people are dead and thousands of structures have been damaged or destroyed as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area.
Wildfires latest: Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires tear through Los Angeles area
Read full article: Wildfires latest: Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires tear through Los Angeles areaFierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfires
Read full article: Lakers coach JJ Redick says his family evacuated and people are 'freaking out' due to LA wildfiresLos Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says members of his family were among those in Southern California forced to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire that was being whipped by strong winds around Los Angeles.
Wildfire burns through LA enclave known for its beaches and celebrity allure
Read full article: Wildfire burns through LA enclave known for its beaches and celebrity allureThe affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles has long been a celebrity hideaway and magnet for those drawn to nature’s doorstep not far from the skyline of downtown.
LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rd
Read full article: LeBron James breaks Michael Jordan's record for 30-point games with his 563rdLeBron James broke Michael Jordan’s NBA record for 30-point games during the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over Atlanta on Friday night.
New LA district attorney meets with Menendez brothers' family as he continues to review the case
Read full article: New LA district attorney meets with Menendez brothers' family as he continues to review the caseThe new Los Angeles County district attorney has met with the Menendez brothers’ family as he continues to review the brothers' bid for freedom 35 years after they were convicted of killing their parents.
Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwide
Read full article: Verizon to bring Super Bowl FanFest to life in 30 cities, offering NFL championship hype nationwideThe Caesars Superdome may be the epicenter for the Super Bowl in New Orleans next month, but Verizon has a game plan to ensure the championship buzz stretches beyond the Big Easy.
LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of Arizona
Read full article: LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of ArizonaLeBron James is excited about his younger son's decision to play basketball at the University of Arizona next season.
Deputies are stuck using radios with Los Angeles County's dispatch system out of commission
Read full article: Deputies are stuck using radios with Los Angeles County's dispatch system out of commissionThe aging computer dispatch system for the nation's largest sheriff's department remains out of commission.
Jimmy Garoppolo to make debut for playoff-bound Rams in place of Matthew Stafford against Seahawks
Read full article: Jimmy Garoppolo to make debut for playoff-bound Rams in place of Matthew Stafford against SeahawksJimmy Garoppolo will take his first snaps for the Rams when he starts in place of Matthew Stafford in playoff-bound Los Angeles’ regular-season finale against Seattle.
A jet carrying the Gonzaga men's basketball team ordered to stop to avoid collision at LAX
Read full article: A jet carrying the Gonzaga men's basketball team ordered to stop to avoid collision at LAXThe Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after a private jet carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team nearly crossed a runway as another flight was taking off at Los Angeles International Airport.
On his 40th, LeBron James says he could play "another 5 or 7 years." He won't stay around that long
Read full article: On his 40th, LeBron James says he could play "another 5 or 7 years." He won't stay around that longLeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday by saying he could still play at an elite NBA level for another five to seven years if he wanted.
Actor Carey Mulligan and author Kazuo Ishiguro on UK's New Year Honors list
Read full article: Actor Carey Mulligan and author Kazuo Ishiguro on UK's New Year Honors listActors Carey Mulligan and Stephen Fry and author Kazuo Ishiguro have been awarded New Year Honors that celebrate artists, athletes, politicians and others who make notable contributions to British society.
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the landmark sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
Read full article: Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the landmark sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working class icon as a waitress on the TV sitcom “Alice,” has died at age 87.
JuJu Watkins scores 31 points to propel No. 4 Southern California past No. 23 Michigan 78-58
Read full article: JuJu Watkins scores 31 points to propel No. 4 Southern California past No. 23 Michigan 78-58JuJu Watkins scored 31 points , making 13 of 14 free throws, and No. 4 Southern California beat No. 23 Michigan 78-58 in the Trojans' Big Ten home opener.
Lakers send D'Angelo Russell to Nets in trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton
Read full article: Lakers send D'Angelo Russell to Nets in trade for Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake MiltonThe Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton.
Ahkello Witherspoon makes last-minute interception to preserve Rams' 13-9 win over Arizona
Read full article: Ahkello Witherspoon makes last-minute interception to preserve Rams' 13-9 win over ArizonaAhkello Witherspoon made a diving interception on a deflected pass in the end zone with 37 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Rams barely maintained command of the NFC West race with a 13-9 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.
Doug Christie hopes to bring stability to Kings after firing of Mike Brown
Read full article: Doug Christie hopes to bring stability to Kings after firing of Mike BrownBased on what he saw in a 132-122 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers after what he described as a “crazy 24 hours” following the firing of Mike Brown, interim coach Doug Christie thinks the Sacramento Kings are capable of turning things around.
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans
Read full article: Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeansThe International Chess Federation says top ranked player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition.
Lakers big man Anthony Davis exits Christmas game with sprained left ankle
Read full article: Lakers big man Anthony Davis exits Christmas game with sprained left ankleLakers big man Anthony Davis didn’t return for Los Angeles against Golden State after spraining his left ankle midway through the first quarter.
California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve
Read full article: California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas EvePersistent high surf and flooding threats along California's coast have residents on high alert a day after a major storm was blamed for one man's death and the partial collapse of a pier.
Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27
Read full article: Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27Justin Herbert passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 19-yarder to Derius Davis early in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Chargers got closer to wrapping up a playoff spot by rallying past the Denver Broncos 34-27 on Thursday night.
'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy says he's committed to change after domestic violence arrest
Read full article: 'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy says he's committed to change after domestic violence arrest“Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy says he is determined to make meaningful changes after an arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence.
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe
Read full article: Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel LythgoePaula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
Read full article: OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fundOpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships the incoming administration.
'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence
Read full article: 'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violencePolice say “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence.
Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's Luncheon
Read full article: Keynote Selena Gomez spotlights prioritizing mental health during Academy Women's LuncheonWhile surveying a room packed with Hollywood’s most influential figures, “Emilia Pérez” star Selena Gomez took center stage at the Academy Women’s Luncheon to spotlight a critical issue: Prioritizing mental health and supporting underserved communities often left behind in the conversation.
Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in Malibu
Read full article: Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in MalibuThousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu.
LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness
Read full article: LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot sorenessLeBron James will sit out Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader’s first missed game of the season.
Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford's Rams hold off Bills 44-42
Read full article: Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford's Rams hold off Bills 44-42The Los Angeles Rams overcame Josh Allen’s record six-touchdown performance to snap the Buffalo Bills’ seven-game winning streak with a 44-42 victory.
Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games
Read full article: Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles GamesIOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
New LAPD chief says he will work to protect immigrants ahead of Trump's plans for mass deportations
Read full article: New LAPD chief says he will work to protect immigrants ahead of Trump's plans for mass deportationsThe new Los Angeles police chief says in an interview with The Associated Press that his department is working with consulate offices for Mexico and other Central American countries to draft a plan to protect immigrants ahead of the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportations.
Signing with Dodgers was really easy decision for 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell
Read full article: Signing with Dodgers was really easy decision for 2-time Cy Young winner Blake SnellTwo-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell says it was a really easy decision to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
What happened to Hannah Kobayashi? Police say the Hawaii woman voluntarily disappeared
Read full article: What happened to Hannah Kobayashi? Police say the Hawaii woman voluntarily disappearedPolice say a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii who was reported missing in Los Angeles three weeks ago voluntarily traveled to Mexico.
Jay-Z's 'The Book of Hov' immersive New York exhibit lives up to its name and becomes a book
Read full article: Jay-Z's 'The Book of Hov' immersive New York exhibit lives up to its name and becomes a bookJay-Z’s popular exhibit “The Book of Hov” in New York is about to live up to its name by becoming an actual book sold nationwide.
From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color
Read full article: From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of colorThe Black pastor of a multiethnic congregation in Anaheim, California, has started a string orchestra for young musicians of color.
Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operations
Read full article: Oil field owner sues California over law that would end its Los Angeles-area operationsThe owner of an oil field in Los Angeles County is suing the state of California over a law that will require it to stop production and plug its wells or face costly fines.
Democrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House district
Read full article: Democrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House districtDemocrat Derek Tran has defeated two-term Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California House district that was specifically drawn to give Asian Americans a stronger voice on Capitol Hill.
Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
Read full article: Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'Drake has taken legal action against Universal Music Group for the second straight day in his feud with fellow hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar.
No. 1 UCLA among many top women's teams headed to warm locations for Thanksgiving tournaments
Read full article: No. 1 UCLA among many top women's teams headed to warm locations for Thanksgiving tournamentsUCLA, along with many other of the top teams, are heading to Thanksgiving tournaments in warm locations this week.
Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
Read full article: Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'Drake has begun legal action against Universal Music Group, alleging the company conspired to falsely pump up the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”.
Volunteers join a search for a woman from Hawaii missing in LA for weeks as her father is found dead
Read full article: Volunteers join a search for a woman from Hawaii missing in LA for weeks as her father is found deadVolunteers have joined a search for Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old woman from Hawaii who went missing in Los Angeles more than two weeks ago after not making a connecting flight to New York.
Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors
Read full article: Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductorsThe Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel’s $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the country, according to three people familiar with the grant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.
Who's No. 1? No. 2 UConn, No. 5 UCLA and No. 6 Notre Dame all have chance at top spot in AP poll
Read full article: Who's No. 1? No. 2 UConn, No. 5 UCLA and No. 6 Notre Dame all have chance at top spot in AP pollA wild weekend in Los Angeles set up for a new No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll when it’s released Monday.
UCLA women looking for more after upsetting South Carolina. First win over No. 1 team in 21 tries
Read full article: UCLA women looking for more after upsetting South Carolina. First win over No. 1 team in 21 triesUCLA women's coach Cori Close is preaching perspective after the fifth-ranked Bruins shocked No. 1 South Carolina.
No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks' 43-game win streak
Read full article: No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks' 43-game win streakLondynn Jones scored 15 points and fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62.
Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West
Read full article: Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out WestHannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California 74-61 in a marquee matchup on the West Coast.
Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star
Read full article: Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising starJonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement.
Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening dayShohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabilitation from left shoulder surgery after the World Series.
Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations
Read full article: Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violationsOil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California.
US home sales rose in October, notching their first annual gain in more than 3 years
Read full article: US home sales rose in October, notching their first annual gain in more than 3 yearsSales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in October, the first annual gain in more than three years, with home shoppers encouraged by easing rates and a pickup in properties on the market.
Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situation
Read full article: Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situationTampa area politicians will be given time to sort out the Rays’ ballpark situation following Hurricane Milton, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said there has been no thought to allowing the team to explore a relocation.
California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
Read full article: California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hourCalifornia voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have raised the minimum wage for most workers to $18 an hour.
Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved 'Golden Girls' actor
Read full article: Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved 'Golden Girls' actorThe United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month’s election: It’s releasing a Betty White stamp.
Outside report calls on UCLA to develop clear plans and policies for major protests
Read full article: Outside report calls on UCLA to develop clear plans and policies for major protestsA law enforcement consulting group says the University of California, Los Angeles should develop clear plans and policies, communication lines and decision-making authority for major protests.
LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies
Read full article: LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over GrizzliesLeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123 on Wednesday night.
Madame Tussauds Orlando will find a way to make a Jeff Goldblum wax figure
Read full article: Madame Tussauds Orlando will find a way to make a Jeff Goldblum wax figureHe’s known for his blockbuster films, musical talents, and eccentric personality, and pretty soon, Jeff Goldblum can add another celebrity honor to his name.
Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here's what some common wildfire terms mean
Read full article: Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here's what some common wildfire terms meanWith destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.
Home Depot's Q3 results top Wall Street as pullback in consumer spending eases a bit
Read full article: Home Depot's Q3 results top Wall Street as pullback in consumer spending eases a bitHome Depot continued to deal with a pullback in spending from customers in its fiscal third quarter, but it was less severe than in the past, and its performance beat Wall Street’s expectations.
Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams to snap their 3-game skid
Read full article: Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams to snap their 3-game skidThe Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.