Los Angeles Times
Venezuela frees a key ally of Nobel laureate from prison
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa, one of the closest allies of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, was released Sunday after more than eight months in prison on what are widely considered to be politically motivated accusations.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Policy of jailing immigrants without bond affirmed
President Trump's administration can continue to detain immigrants without bond, marking a major legal victory for the federal immigration agenda and countering a slew of recent lower court decisions across the country that argued the practice is illegal.
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February 09, 2026
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Party of Japan's new leader wins election in landslide
The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a sweeping majority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media reported, citing preliminary results.
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February 09, 2026
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U.K. leader’s top aide quits amid Epstein fallout
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigned Sunday over the furor surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Federal agents reportedly impersonate workers
ICE officers are said to be wearing hard hats and even using bogus license plates.
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February 09, 2026
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Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopens, again
The border point with Egypt was closed for 2 days. Palestinians report mistreatment.
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February 09, 2026
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Animal testing is still important
Re “Animal testing slows medical progress. It’s also morally wrong,” Opinion Voices, Feb. 2
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February 09, 2026
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New jazz mega-fest is coming to L.A. area this summer
The event aims to draw 250,000 fans across the city for a month of concerts.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Demand for answers in severe ICE beating
Alberto Castañeda Mondragón says his memory was so jumbled after a beating by immigration officers that he initially could not remember he had a daughter and still struggles to recall treasured moments such as the night he taught her to dance.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Fast cars fuel rapper's ride to the 'unknown'
Don Toliver mixes trap, R&B and electronica in his latest album, 'Octane.'
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
When they need him, Malinin good as gold
Despite miscue, he still wins men's free skate to help lift the U.S. to a second straight team title
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February 09, 2026
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A bad break, and then a rebound
Vonn crashes early in race, but Johnson skis to a redemptive gold
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February 09, 2026
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Kennard debuts, Doncic watches as James leads Lakers
It’s good news on all fronts as newest Laker shines while All-Star guard rests hamstring.
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February 09, 2026
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Betts does it all against Michigan
UCLA star's tally: 16 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and three blocks
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February 09, 2026
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Olympics ceremony a sleek Italian spectacle
The host country's elegant show included Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli.
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February 09, 2026
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Water deadlock spirals downward
Supplies to California and other states are at risk as Colorado River negotiations stall.
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February 09, 2026
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Shortsighted billionaire tax would put a knife to California's golden goose
Proposal would bring short-term bounty, and lots of bad PR
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Gotterup prevails in a playoff to capture Phoenix Open title
Chris Gotterup shot seven-under 64 and won the Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday after Hideki Matsu-yama pulled his tee shot into the water.
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February 09, 2026
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Catalina's deer will be killed to restore ecosystem
California wildlife officials have approved a plan to eradicate Catalina's entire deer population as part of a broader effort to restore the island ecosystem, sparking fierce opposition from an unusual coalition of hunters and animal welfare advocates.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
'Dracula' is just a love-mad hero in an over-the-top take
Outrageous creatures and a bizarre plot mark Luc Besson's spin on immortal tale.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Monastery to become Homeboy treatment facility
Current and former gang members have long come to Homeboy Industries to get their lives back on track, in part lured by their trust in Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest who founded the nonprofit nearly 40 years ago.
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February 09, 2026
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'Scarlet's' genuine call for mercy from beyond
Mamoru Hosoda’s animated version of 'Hamlet' delves into revenge, forgiveness.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A Bass challenge that tests L.A.'s left edge
The mayoral race shifts as Councilmember Nithya Raman joins in. She may find L.A. isn't as progressive as people think.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
ICE's illegal home invasions cross a line that should worry all
Entering without a judge's warrant violates the 4th Amendment, Supreme Court rulings and ICE's handbook
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A revival of indie film business? Promising signs at Sundance
Four movies so far have been sold out of the renowned festival, and the entrance of new distributors have given filmmakers optimism
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February 09, 2026
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Social media site for bots takes off, sparking concerns
You are not invited to join the latest social media platform that has the internet talking.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Iran sentences Nobel Peace laureate to 7 more years
Iran sentenced imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years behind bars after she began a hunger strike, supporters said Sunday, as Tehran cracks down on all dissent following nationwide protests and the deaths of thousands at the hands of security forces.
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February 09, 2026
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Irvine coach is a revolution for ‘quad’ champs
Skaters achieve dreams with lucid mentorship from Arutyunyan, 68
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Questions persist after the launch of TrumpRx
Democrats see site as vanity project and call for more transparency in drugmaker deals.
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February 09, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Dow wows, but 50,000 has no real significance
'Round numbers' intrigue, analyst says. They don't indicate economic health.
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