Los Angeles Times
Kenya's 'legendary super tusker' Craig dies at 54
The elephant with a ground-sweeping set of ivory was a symbol of protection success.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Congress returns, to war powers clash
Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week confronting the fallout from the stunning capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro-and familiar complaints about the Trump administration deciding to bypass Congress on military operations that have led to this moment.
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
State extends migrant truckers' licenses, risking federal funds
California has delayed its cancellation of thousands of commercial driver's licenses held by migrants, setting it up for another showdown with Washington.
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Broncos' starters outclass Chargers' understudies
Lance and his fellow backups are unable to generate offense, but the defense is stalwart.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.S. clarifies plan to 'run' Venezuela with pressure
Trump expects interim leadership to yield to American demands
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trash is treasure for sculptor-jewelry maker
Alicia Piller's works have been in L.A. museums. Wearables showcase joy of art.
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Celtics end Clippers’ streak
Brown matches career high with 50 points lead Boston past L.A., who'd won six straight.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Director of national intelligence remains silent on removal of Venezuelan leader
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard had yet to weigh in on the U.S. operation to remove Nicolas Maduro from power in Caracas as of Sunday morning, more than 36 hours since President Trump approved the audacious mission that captured the Venezuelan leader.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trump's proposed battleship would be a monumental folly
On Dec. 22 at Mara-Lago, President Trump — flanked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Navy Secretary John Phelan — announced a plan to build battleships that would be “the largest we've ever built.”
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
New state fee targets batteries in some goods
With the start of the new year, Californians will pay a new fee every time they buy a product with a nonremovable battery — whether it’s a power tool, a PlayStation or even a singing greeting card.
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Pacifist Japan's embrace of the military
The country has transformed into one of the world's major spenders on defense.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Huntington Park officers who shot double amputee won't face charges
Citing insufficient evidence, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said it would not file charges against two Huntington Park police officers in the 2023 fatal shooting of Anthony Lowe, a double amputee who was trying to flee police while holding a long-bladed knife.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
UCLA 'unbelievably soft' from start in loss at Iowa
Dent sparks late rally, but Bruins can't come all the way back from 18-point halftime hole.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Recycle realities loom for milk cartons
If containers lose the chasing arrows label, they could become unsellable in the state.
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
After Maduro, a common refrain: The oil is ours
Like many other Venezuelans, Ramón Arape said the image of ex-President Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody was a stunning - and welcome-sight.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Sea of blue turns rivalry into wipeout
Betts and Bruins' defense shut down Trojans in an 80-46 crosstown drubbing
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
STRONGER AT THE END BY FORCE OF WILL
With the 'Stranger Things' finale behind him, Noah Schnapp looks at what's next and how his role shaped his own journey
10+ min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Helpful books to navigate the age of AI
An essential reading list of fiction and nonfiction explores a turbulent landscape.
6 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Budget deficit deja vu in 2026
As a difficult year ends, Sacramento is still facing a familiar headache
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Boop goes the public domain
Copyrights expire on the cartoon character, film 'Animal Crackers,' Sam Spade and more.
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
NOTHING COULD BE FINER
Rams to open playoffs at Carolina after Stafford helps secure fifth seed
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trump’s oil takeover plan unlikely to have immediate effect on prices
President Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a raid isn’t likely to have a significant immediate effect on oil prices.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ruling allows teachers to inform parents of child's gender identity
A federal court ruling has affirmed the free speech and religious rights of California teachers who want to tell parents about how their child is expressing gender identity at school, a victory for conservatives and parent-rights advocates that stands to rewrite state school policies if upheld.
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
GOP constituents still have affection for Greene
President Trump says Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is a traitor.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A familiar invocation of the Monroe Doctrine
In detailing the U.S. military action that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Trump referenced the Monroe Doctrine, a maxim that has shaped American foreign policy for two centuries.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Protests over a struggling economy roiling Iran
Islamic Republic faces new pressure at a time when its allies have been decimated.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
USC hopes to learn from a big loss to rival
Lindsay Gottlieb wanted her USC team to be tested by the best. That's why she put together one of the most grueling schedules in all of college basketball, with four games against teams ranked in the top four.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
How Al is being used in the college admission process
When prospective Caltech students applied in the fall for early admission, some faced a new, technologically advanced step in the selection process at one of the nation's most prestigious universities.
6 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Man fatally shot by off-duty ICE agent in Northridge is identified
The man who was shot and killed on New Year’s Eve by an off-duty U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in a Northridge apartment complex has been identified by Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles and on social media as Keith “Pooter” Porter.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
The ‘no kings’ movement of 1776 centered on one big idea
AS WE APPROACH the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence in 1776, the temptation rises to focus on the year’s military engagement — but its most significant events occurred off the battlefield.
4 min |