Los Angeles Times
Arbitration on the table for county contracts
Los Angeles County leaders are pushing forward a measure for the November ballot that would remove their ability to have final say on one of the costliest decisions they make: How much to pay firefighters and sheriff's deputies.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Leonard's timely heroics lift Clippers past Rockets
His three-point play with two seconds left and 27 points help turn back Houston.
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February 13, 2026
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Diggins fights pain for bronze
Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10-kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden’s Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Late free throws defeat USC
Thornton's key shots turn back the Trojans, who get 25 points from Arenas in loss.
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February 13, 2026
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Vehicle drives off Highway 1 cliff in Big Sur; motorist is found dead
One person died this week after their vehicle drove off California’s iconic Highway 1 in Big Sur and crashed 500 feet below, according to officials.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Lululemon faults buyers for sheer tights in new flop
In Lululemon's view, customers simply weren't wearing their new leggings right.
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February 13, 2026
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Divide over ICE's operations growing, poll says
Beyond president’s base, independent voters are increasingly wary of agents’ tactics.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
2 Mexican navy ships deliver aid to Cuba amid U.S. blockade
Two Mexican navy ships laden with humanitarian aid docked in Cuba on Thursday as a U.S. blockade deepens the island’s energy crisis.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Russia fires barrage at Ukraine; talks in limbo
Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, officials reported on Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of U.S.-brokered talks on stopping the fighting.
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February 13, 2026
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Kennedy Center president warns staff of cuts
As the Trump administration prepares to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation, the head of Washington’s performing arts center warned its staff about impending cuts that will leave “skeletal teams.”
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February 13, 2026
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Case to deport Marines' dad dismissed
A federal immigration judge has ended the deportation case against Narciso Barranco, the Mexican father of three U.S. Marines whose arrest on video showing masked federal agents pinning him down and punching him outside an IHOP in Southern California went viral last year.
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February 13, 2026
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Pentagon blocked from punishing Sen. Kelly
Judge rules senator’s call to troops to reject unlawful orders is protected free speech.
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February 13, 2026
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McDonald's fourth-quarter sales get boost from value meals
McDonald’s U.S. sales grew at the fastest pace in more than two years in the fourth quarter as value meals continued to resonate with cost-conscious diners.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Western U.S. experiencing a record snow drought
A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Healthcare sector bolsters January job growth
Employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-25 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
YOUR CAR COULD POWER YOUR HOME
More electric vehicles are capable of bidirectional charging, which can keep the lights on in a blackout
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Inside the terrifying, efficient world of ski airlifts
Vonn’s leg injury was reminder of vital role emergency services play in the Olympics.
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February 13, 2026
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Famed ‘firefall’ spectacle returns to Yosemite
The national park is bracing for thousands of visitors at sunset near Horsetail Fall.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Police refuse to ID officer in shooting
Pearl Arzola walked up to Anaheim officials and sounded a demand on behalf of her brother after a police officer fatally shot him in December.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Nelson's two goals lead U.S. to win
Americans overcome reversals on challenges before pulling away from Latvia
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
WHEN 'LOVE' CURDLES INTO INTRUSION
It doesn't take long for a new series on JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette to reveal our unrelenting appetite for celebrity
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February 13, 2026
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SATISFYING HER NEED FOR SPEED
American Ro was terrified by skeleton. Now she's contending for a gold medal
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Here, hope for civilization is many doomscrolls away
Cynical parting words are chuckled out in satirical 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.'
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Federal agency explores taking over L.A. County coast
National Park Service holds public meeting after years of study.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
No. 2 UCLA women run win streak to 18 games
Betts scores 22 points and Rice adds 18 as the Bruins finish sweep of the Michigan schools.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Crying with James Van Der Beek
On 'Dawson's Creek,' the actor's sensitive character became a cultural touchstone.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mom fights early release of son's killer
The driver who fatally struck the bicyclist, 21, has served less than a third of her sentence.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Thanks for the hope, Bad Bunny
Re \"Bad Bunny places joy center stage,\" Feb. 10
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Punk band's tee raises spirits
Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey is still 'Fighting Nazis,' as the TV-famous shirt says.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Casey's not at bat for MLB
Manfred says the embattled Wasserman won't affect his decision to have players at LA28
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