Los Angeles Times
Law would override zoning to allow high-rise housing near transit
The bill by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) verges on extraordinary, not only because of the size of the buildings it would allow but because it takes county and city elected officials mostly out of the equation on many construction projects.
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September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Taliban releases British couple held in Afghanistan after 7 months
The Talibanon Friday released a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, probably part of a wider effort to get its government recognized internationally years after taking power.
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September 20, 2025
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Remains may be those of man sought in 3 daughters’ killings
Authorities say they have found remains they believe are those of Travis Decker, an ex-soldier wanted in the deaths of his three daughters, in the mountains of Washington state.
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September 20, 2025
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Meeting's tone, decisions alarm health experts
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September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
City bets billions on Convention Center project
Those warnings did not discourage Mayor Karen Bass and a majority of the council, who said Friday that the project will create thousands of jobs and boost tourism and business activity, making the city more competitive on the national stage.
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September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Meeting’s tone, decisions alarm health experts
On Thursday, the committee voted that children under the age of 4 receive the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and the varicella, or chickenpox, vaccine in two separate shots given at the same time, instead of a single dose.
5 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Remains may be those of man sought in 3 daughters' killings
Authorities say they have found remains they believe are those of Travis Decker, an ex-soldier wanted in the deaths of his three daughters, in the mountains of Washington state.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Mutual respect still flies for Verse, Eagles
The Rams' edge rusher says his feelings toward Philadelphia and its fan base haven't changed, but he has 'respect for all of them'
3 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Ticking closer to deal on TikTok
Trump says China’s president approves the planned takeover of the app in the U.S.
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September 20, 2025
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A welcome spring in their step
Dodgers' bullpen finds way to get victory and provide positive sign for postseason push.
4 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Weird science? Sure, it may get you an Ig Nobel
A team ofresearchers from Japan wondered if painting cows with zebra-like stripes would prevent flies from biting them.
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September 20, 2025
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U.N. to let Palestinian leader speak via video
Trump administration had revoked longtime President Mahmoud Abbas’ visa in August.
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September 20, 2025
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Canada, Mexico vow to improve economic ties
Leaders promise to boost trade relations amid U.S. tariff threats ahead of negotiations.
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September 20, 2025
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Reaching end of the road with something in the tank
Kershaw feels it's time to retire because he can go out pitching strong
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September 20, 2025
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Sierra Canyon proves a force in 41-9 win
Trailblazers dominate Orange Lutheran in a mission to win title in a tough Division 1.
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September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
PANEL CURBS COVID-19 VACCINE RULES
At a chaotic hearing, key CDC committee also delays action on hepatitis B shots.
6 min |
September 20, 2025
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U.S. Jews approach High Holy Days with anxiety and determination
Threats will motivate congregants to fill synagogues with prayers, a rabbi says.
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September 20, 2025
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Former KTVU anchor is taken into custody for the fourth time
Frank Somerville is arrested after alleged physical altercation with his daughter.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Screenwriters, and Michael Eisner, blast Disney
WGA members and ex-CEO join chorus of criticism against move to sideline Kimmel.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
At a mass grave in Syria, families learn the fate of missing loved ones
Search teams on Friday pulled some 25 bodies out of a mass grave believed to contain the remains of at least 175 people in a suburb of the capital, Damascus.
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September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Judge rejects Trump's $15-billion lawsuit against New York Times
A federal judge in Florida has tossed out a $15-billion defamation lawsuit filed by President Trump against the New York Times.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Amnesty International wants help for deportees
Rights group says Eswatini must give five men sent there access to lawyers.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. strike off Venezuela disrupts fishing areas
The attack reduced a flow of money that helps impoverished communities.
4 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
House passes resolution honoring Charlie Kirk
Democrats' vote was split, with some saying measure elevated views they opposed.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Mudslides trap drivers; boy is missing after car is washed away
A late summer storm system that brought heavy rain to parts of the Southland triggered mudslides in San Bernardino and washed away a vehicle in the Inland Empire, triggering a frantic search for a 2-year-old boy.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
California issues health advisory on a parasitic fly
A parasitic fly whose maggots can infest living livestock, birds, pets and humans could threaten California soon.
4 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
UC police get approval for more weapons, equipment
The departments at campuses including UCLA asked for more inventory. Rifle rounds, drones and pepper balls will be purchased.
4 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
High-rises near transit could expand
Legislation would override local zoning to help address state's housing shortage.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Experts call for cutting water use
Researchers contend seven Western states need to address urgent crisis that’s deepening.
4 min |
September 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Chance to lead for USC offense
Maiava and Trojans could have the upper hand against Michigan State on Saturday.
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