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Knicks star Jalen Brunson expected to miss at least 2 weeks with right ankle sprain
Read full article: Knicks star Jalen Brunson expected to miss at least 2 weeks with right ankle sprainJalen Brunson is expected to miss at least two weeks with a right ankle sprain, putting the New York Knicks in a tough spot as they try to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference.
At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks
Read full article: At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over KnicksIt is fitting that in a town built on movies and television, JJ Redick likes to use a popular directing term to refer to different moments in his first season as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after suffering ankle injury in OT loss to Lakers
Read full article: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after suffering ankle injury in OT loss to LakersNew York star guard Jalen Brunson could miss an extended period of time after suffering an ankle injury during overtime in the Knicks' 113-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
Read full article: Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight winLuka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games, defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime.
Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic season
Read full article: Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic seasonGustavo Dudamel will conduct concert performances of Wagner’s “Die Walküre” in a highlight of his 17th and final season as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s music director.
Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem'
Read full article: Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem'Lady Gaga rediscovered her passion for music through self-discovery, channeling her personal transformation into her new album “Mayhem.”.
Harden scores 50 points for 1st time with Clippers as Los Angeles beats Pistons 123-115
Read full article: Harden scores 50 points for 1st time with Clippers as Los Angeles beats Pistons 123-115James Harden scored 50 points, his 24th career 50-point game and first with the Clippers, and Los Angeles beat the Detroit Pistons 123-115.
EXp Realty CEO expects US home sales will rise modestly this year and a more buyer-friendly market
Read full article: EXp Realty CEO expects US home sales will rise modestly this year and a more buyer-friendly marketElevated mortgage rates and rising home prices are freezing out many would-be buyers, and that's keeping the U.S. housing market in a years-long slump.
Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom tickets
Read full article: Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom ticketsActor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free.
Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire
Read full article: Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfireLos Angeles County says it is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area.
Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's death
Read full article: Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's deathOne discrepancy in the death of actor Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their three beloved dogs has been resolved after authorities mistakenly identified the deceased dog as a German shepherd.
Two Oscar-winning films shed light on the thousands of disappeared people in Latin America
Read full article: Two Oscar-winning films shed light on the thousands of disappeared people in Latin AmericaTwo visions of the trauma of disappeared people in Latin America had a central role at Sunday's Academy Awards.
iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'
Read full article: iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'Texas-based iHeartMedia says it settled its legal dispute with Drake over Kendrick Lamar’s dis track “Not Like Us” after demonstrating that it “did nothing wrong.”.
No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten tournament
Read full article: No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten tournamentWith their first regular season conference championship in 31 years in hand, Southern California will turn its attention to the Big Ten tournament.
No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1
Read full article: No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1Southern California has its best ranking in 39 years after moving up to No. 2 in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday.
Hometown pride in Riga after 'Flow' wins Latvia's first Oscar
Read full article: Hometown pride in Riga after 'Flow' wins Latvia's first Oscar“Flow,” a wordless cat parable that became the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, prompted a sleepless night for Latvians celebrating the historic accolade.
Oscars' choreographer Mandy Moore on 'Wicked' opening, Quincy Jones and that salute to James Bond
Read full article: Oscars' choreographer Mandy Moore on 'Wicked' opening, Quincy Jones and that salute to James BondThe Academy Awards' choreographer Mandy Moore had a real challenge for the 2025 Oscars.
Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers' 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102
Read full article: Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers' 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 to win their rivalry matchup for the second time in three days.
‘I’m Still Here’ wins best international film Oscar, a first for a Brazilian movie
Read full article: ‘I’m Still Here’ wins best international film Oscar, a first for a Brazilian movie“I’m Still Here,” a film about a family torn apart by the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil for more than two decades, gave Brazil its first Oscars win on Sunday in the best international film category.
Sean Baker wins original screenplay Oscar for 'Anora.' 'Conclave' wins adapted screenplay trophy
Read full article: Sean Baker wins original screenplay Oscar for 'Anora.' 'Conclave' wins adapted screenplay trophySean Baker has won the original screenplay Oscar for “Anora,” a comedy-drama about a sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch.
Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards
Read full article: Strip club Cinderella story 'Anora' wins best picture at 97th Academy Awards"Anora,” a strip-club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize.
JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season title
Read full article: JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season titleJuJu Watkins scored 30 points and No. 4 Southern California defeated second-ranked UCLA 80-67 to clinch the program's first Big Ten regular-season title in its league debut.
NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320K
Read full article: NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320KMinnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands.
Oscar presenters Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg rehearse before the show
Read full article: Oscar presenters Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Oprah and Whoopi Goldberg rehearse before the showEmma Stone knows her way around the Dolby Theatre, but the even the two-time Oscar winner needs a little rehearsing.
JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season title
Read full article: JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season titleThe Big Ten probably didn't expect to have two West Coast schools dominate the women's basketball standings when the league opened its doors to UCLA and USC this season.
Joseph Wambaugh, LA cop who wrote 'The Onion Field' and other bestsellers, dies at 88
Read full article: Joseph Wambaugh, LA cop who wrote 'The Onion Field' and other bestsellers, dies at 88Bestselling crime novelist Joseph Wambaugh, who mined his own experience as a Los Angeles police officer, has died at 88.
Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'
Read full article: Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over 'Not Like Us'Court records show Drake has reached a settlement with iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”.
Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Southern California, UCLA, Texas and Notre Dame are projected top seeds in women's NCAA TournamentJuJu Watkins and Southern California have moved up to a No. 1 seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament in the latest projections of the top teams.
NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire relief
Read full article: NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire reliefDisasters tend to elicit widespread support for those impacted and the weeks since Los Angeles’ most destructive wildfires are proving no different in that regard.
Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class picture
Read full article: Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class pictureFive days before the Academy Awards, nearly every nominee gathered for a cocktail reception, dinner and class picture that served as a sort of Oscars orientation.
Woman injured on Harry Potter theme park ride in California is awarded $7.25 million
Read full article: Woman injured on Harry Potter theme park ride in California is awarded $7.25 millionA 74-year-old Arizona woman has been awarded $7.25 million by a jury for a spine injury she suffered in a fall while exiting the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Dodgers' deferred payments increase to $1.051 billion with Tanner Scott, Teoscar Hernández deals
Read full article: Dodgers' deferred payments increase to $1.051 billion with Tanner Scott, Teoscar Hernández dealsThe Los Angeles Dodgers owe $1.051 billion in deferred pay to eight players from 2028-46 following Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract and Teoscar Hernández’s $66 million, three-year deal.
Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes
Read full article: Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of NikesThieves have targeted freight trains running through California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists that have resulted in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers.
Bieber, Roenick among those who skate in hockey benefit for LA fire relief fund
Read full article: Bieber, Roenick among those who skate in hockey benefit for LA fire relief fundJustin Bieber and Steve Carell laced up their skates along with Hockey Hall of Famers Rob Blake, Mark Messier, Cammi Granato and Jeremy Roenick on Sunday afternoon to support relief funds from the Los Angeles fires.
'Conclave' triumphs at SAG Awards and Timothée Chalamet wins best actor, upending Oscar predictions
Read full article: 'Conclave' triumphs at SAG Awards and Timothée Chalamet wins best actor, upending Oscar predictionsThe papal thriller “Conclave” won best ensemble at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, a surprise twist that added one final wrinkle in an unusually unpredictable awards season.
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
Read full article: California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire reliefCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires.
SAG Awards presenters will include Grande, Chalamet, Erivo and Yeoh
Read full article: SAG Awards presenters will include Grande, Chalamet, Erivo and YeohAriana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, Selena Gomez, Mikey Madison and other stars of the top Screen Actors Guild Awards film nominees will be among the presenters at Sunday’s ceremony.
Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie it
Read full article: Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie itMiles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
True crime cruise will star John Walsh and hosts of 'RedHanded,' 'Scamfluencers' and 'Kill List'
Read full article: True crime cruise will star John Walsh and hosts of 'RedHanded,' 'Scamfluencers' and 'Kill List'Hosts of many popular true crime podcasts will headline a true crime-themed cruise next year that’s being billed as a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at sea.
FireAid announces $50 million for LA community organizations helping those impacted by fires
Read full article: FireAid announces $50 million for LA community organizations helping those impacted by firesFireAid, the benefit concert which raised an estimated $100 million to benefit those impacted by the LA fires, announced $50 million in grants for community-based organizations supporting families, food access, temporary housing, disaster case management and more.
UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame are No. 1 seeded teams in first NCAA Tournament reveal
Read full article: UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame are No. 1 seeded teams in first NCAA Tournament revealUCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame would be the No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament if it began now.
JuJu Watkins lifts sixth-ranked USC to program-defining win over No. 1 UCLA
Read full article: JuJu Watkins lifts sixth-ranked USC to program-defining win over No. 1 UCLAJuJu Watkins broke out of a scoring slump with 38 points, helping sixth-ranked USC topple No. 1 UCLA 71-60 and further delivering on her goal of restoring the program to its earlier glory.
No. 1 UCLA's 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and Watkins
Read full article: No. 1 UCLA's 23-game winning streak ends in 71-60 loss to USC and WatkinsJuJu Watkins scored 38 points to lead sixth-ranked Southern California over No. 1 UCLA 71-60, handing the crosstown rival Bruins their first loss of the season.
What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenon
Read full article: What's an atmospheric river? A pineapple express? AP explains the weather phenomenonAtmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow through the sky, transporting much of the moisture from the tropics to northern latitudes.
California farm donates hundreds of thousands of eggs to wildfire victims and first responders
Read full article: California farm donates hundreds of thousands of eggs to wildfire victims and first respondersA California farm is donating hundreds of thousands of fresh eggs to people affected by last month’s devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles Area.
Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah
Read full article: Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over UtahLuka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles’ 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.
LeBron James will sit out the Lakers' game against Indiana to rest his sore left ankle
Read full article: LeBron James will sit out the Lakers' game against Indiana to rest his sore left ankleLeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against Indiana on Saturday to rest his sore left ankle.
Spring training preview: Dodgers are favored to be MLB's first repeat champion in a quarter-century
Read full article: Spring training preview: Dodgers are favored to be MLB's first repeat champion in a quarter-centurySpring training workouts start Sunday with the Los Angeles Dodgers trying to become the first repeat champion since the New York Yankees won three in a row from 1998 to 2000.
Warriors' Kerr, Lakers' Redick host basketball team from Pacific Palisades high school hurt by fire
Read full article: Warriors' Kerr, Lakers' Redick host basketball team from Pacific Palisades high school hurt by fireSteve Kerr and JJ Redick jointly hosted some special guests when Warriors took on the Lakers in downtown Los Angeles.
Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm
Read full article: Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestormA California utility says its equipment may have sparked a small wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Exes make good competition on HGTV's 'The Flip Off' with the El Moussas, Christina Haack
Read full article: Exes make good competition on HGTV's 'The Flip Off' with the El Moussas, Christina HaackExes and TV personalities Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack are reuniting for a new reality competition show on HGTV.
Top-ranked UCLA sets school record with 22nd straight win in 65-52 victory over No. 8 Ohio State
Read full article: Top-ranked UCLA sets school record with 22nd straight win in 65-52 victory over No. 8 Ohio StateLauren Betts had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Gabriela Jaquez scored 17 and top-ranked UCLA pulled away from No. 8 Ohio State in the fourth quarter for a 65-52 victory on Wednesday night.
Despite Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fall
Read full article: Despite Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fallRatings for the Grammy Awards dipped from last year, despite the nail-biting tension of whether Beyoncé would win album of the year and a surprise appearance by The Weeknd.
FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so far
Read full article: FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so farThe stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets — the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating LA-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million.
California Assembly approves $50M to defend immigrants and protect state policies from Trump plans
Read full article: California Assembly approves $50M to defend immigrants and protect state policies from Trump plansCalifornia’s Democratic-dominated Assembly has endorsed up to $50 million in funding to defend the state’s progressive policies against challenges by the Trump administration.
Pacific Coast Highway reopens nearly a month after devastating Southern California wildfires
Read full article: Pacific Coast Highway reopens nearly a month after devastating Southern California wildfiresThe Pacific Coast Highway is back open in Malibu, California, nearly a month after the deadly Palisades Fire ripped through hillside Los Angeles neighborhoods, destroying properties all the way down to the beach.
How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards ceremony, red carpet arrivals and interviews
Read full article: How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards ceremony, red carpet arrivals and interviewsThe 67th annual Grammy Awards are set to recognize some of the most talented performers and biggest hits in pop music, with different ways to watch the festivities.
Claude, Yates III lead USC to 70-64 upset of No. 7 Michigan State and snap Spartans' 13-game streak
Read full article: Claude, Yates III lead USC to 70-64 upset of No. 7 Michigan State and snap Spartans' 13-game streakDesmond Claude scored 19, Wesley Yates III had 15 and Southern California upset No. 7 Michigan State 70-64 on Saturday afternoon, snapping the Spartans 13-game winning streak.
Man agrees to plead guilty for flying drone that damaged firefighting aircraft in LA wildfire
Read full article: Man agrees to plead guilty for flying drone that damaged firefighting aircraft in LA wildfireA man who launched a drone from the top of a parking structure and lost sight of it has agreed to plead guilty to unsafely operating a drone after it left a gaping hole in the wing of a firefighting aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefit
Read full article: FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefitFireAid brought together artists from musical generations and genres to help raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
Prosecutors seek dismissal of campaign finance case against ex-Nebraska congressman Fortenberry
Read full article: Prosecutors seek dismissal of campaign finance case against ex-Nebraska congressman FortenberryFederal prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss their case against a former Nebraska congressman charged with lying to authorities about a foreign billionaire’s illegal $30,000 contribution to his campaign.
Some artists lost their life’s work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recover
Read full article: Some artists lost their life’s work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recoverLos Angeles area residents woke up earlier this month to the news that thousands of homes and entire neighborhoods had been burned to ash in massive wildfires.
California water regulators deny Trump's claim that US military 'turned on the water' in the state
Read full article: California water regulators deny Trump's claim that US military 'turned on the water' in the stateCalifornia water regulators have said there's no truth to President Donald Trump's claim that the U_S_ military entered the state and “turned on the water.”.
Weeks after fire ravaged LA's Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos
Read full article: Weeks after fire ravaged LA's Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementosScores of Los Angeles residents have returned to the wildfire-ravaged Pacific Palisades neighborhood after officials began letting people drive back into the scorched community.
As small businesses face fire devastation and try to get back on their feet, a variety of aid exists
Read full article: As small businesses face fire devastation and try to get back on their feet, a variety of aid existsThe fires in California have been devastating for many small business owners and others who saw their homes, businesses or livelihoods go up in smoke.
FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s how
Read full article: FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s howWithin days of the devastating Los Angeles-area fires breaking out, a benefit concert was in the works.
California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies for damages
Read full article: California considers letting victims of natural disasters sue oil companies for damagesCalifornia is considering a bill that would allow insurers and victims of climate-driven natural disasters to sue the oil industry for damages.
Chinese tech startup DeepSeek says it was hit with 'large-scale malicious attacks'
Read full article: Chinese tech startup DeepSeek says it was hit with 'large-scale malicious attacks'Chinese tech startup DeepSeek said it was hit by a cyber attack on Monday that disrupted users’ ability to register on the site.