Los Angeles Times
U.S. prosecutor chosen by judges quickly fired
A lawyer appointed by judges to be the U.S. attorney for northern New York was immediately fired by the Justice Department in the latest clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the process for selecting top federal prosecutors.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mattel earnings disappoint as Barbie struggles
Investors worry about the future of the iconic doll after weak holiday-season sales.
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February 13, 2026
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Deaths in Iran's protest crackdown reach 7,000
The increasing toll comes as the country tries to negotiate over its nuclear program.
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February 13, 2026
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Talks idling, Homeland Security nears shutdown
Some agencies within the department, such as FEMA, could take a sizable hit over time.
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February 13, 2026
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Congress may finally touch the third rail of American politics
Borrowing seemed like a way to avoid cuts to Medicare and Social Security. But debt won't be painless forever.
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February 13, 2026
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Disney to pay $2.75 million for alleged privacy act violations
Walt Disney Co. will pay $2.75 million to settle allegations that it violated the California Consumer Privacy Act by not fully complying with consumers’ requests to opt out of data sharing on its streaming services, the state attorney general's office said Wednesday.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Star shaped 'Harold and Maude' into cult classic
The longtime actor brought life to roles in 'Brewster McCloud,' 'MASH' and more.
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February 13, 2026
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Guatemala begins 'critical' judicial elections
Those who fill the posts could shape the rule of law in a test of country’s democracy.
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February 13, 2026
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PETE FINNEY, 1955 - 2026: Steel guitarist toured with country stars
The musician known for wide range played with Reba McEntire, among others.
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February 13, 2026
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Bondi is accused of spying on Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that he did not think it was appropriate for the Justice Department to be tracking the search histories of lawmakers who are reviewing files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
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February 13, 2026
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Culver City, crime haven? Town laughs at Bondi's jab
Residents of the tech and studio hub respond to attorney general's comments at congressional hearing with jokes, memes and statistics
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February 13, 2026
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Civil rights probe of Eaton fire response
State will examine if bias played a part in the county's delays in Altadena evacuation.
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February 13, 2026
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UCLA professor regrets emails to Epstein
He was seeking a $500,000 donation from Jeffrey Epstein to boost research into how sound-like lullabies or a mother's voice - could reduce pain, stress and heart rates among premature babies hospitalized in neonatal intensive care.
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February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Times
ICE operation in Minnesota ending
Federal officials call it a success; critics call for more accountability
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February 13, 2026
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Why the board of LA28 backed its leader
Wasserman was not ousted because of fears it would cripple city's Olympic plans.
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February 13, 2026
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Student has become the master
Kim settles for silver as South Korean protege wins in halfpipe
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February 13, 2026
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Beating a '900-pound gorilla'
Divisional rival says Dodgers' spending at the crux of a probable push for a salary cap.
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February 13, 2026
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Kiké Hernández, Dodgers agree on a one-year, $4.5-million deal
Kiké Hernandez agreed to a one-year, $4.5-million deal with the Dodgers Thursday, with the popular utilityman taking to his Instagram account to announce his return.
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February 13, 2026
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Show will go on, says puppeteer who lost props to theft
Jackie Smook has spent years crafting characters and props for \"Dilly's World,\" her whimsical web series and touring theatrical show about a girl confronting big issues with the help of some puppet friends.
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February 13, 2026
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Los Angeles Times
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
Los Angeles Times
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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