Los Angeles Times
Celebrating our unique diversity
Re \"The real lesson of the Hanukkah story,\" Opinion Voices, Dec. 21
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
College instructor is fired over gender essay
The University of Oklahoma has fired an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a \"belief in multiple genders\" was \"demonic.
2 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump’s ever-changing rationale for his Venezuela animus
President Trump's geopolitical ambitions have almost been harder to follow than his other policies, encompassing as they have the annexation of Greenland, the conversion of Canada into the 51st state and the retaking of the Panama Canal.
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Costner’s ‘Horizon’ is facing more claims of unpaid fees
In the midst of attempting to complete filming on his western anthology \"Horizon: An American Saga,\" Kevin Costner is facing another legal dispute over the production.
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
How Russia could combat Musk's domination of space
Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk's Starlink constellation with destructive orbiting clouds of shrapnel, with the aim of reining in Western space superiority that has helped Ukraine on the battlefield.
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
In Texas, the whooping crane gets new sanctuary
More than 3,300 acres of winter habitat are being set aside for the endangered birds.
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Tough 2025 makes Grinch an A-lister
Furry villain is in big demand at costume shops. How did he steal so many hearts?
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Bethlehem revives Christmas after Gaza war lull
Crowds pack Manger Square after two subdued seasons. Leaders call for peace.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
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Two officers among three killed in Moscow blast
Official from Ukraine military intelligence says the agency was behind the operation.
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Most Americans turning away from year-end giving
Most Americans aren't making end-of-year charitable giving plans, according to the results of a new AP-NORC poll, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges in the calendar's final month to reach budget targets.
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
In will, late UCLA donor stays true to his $1-million word
A decade after he first teased the idea, Bruin follows through on big gift to football team.
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
What happened with New York Mayor Adams?
Four years ago, New York City Mayor Eric Adams swept into office with swaggering confidence, pledging to lead a government unlike any other in history and declaring himself the \"future of the Democratic Party.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
There's little holiday cheer for Kings
They've lost six of seven as they search for answers over the Christmas break.
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Zelensky is open to creating a DMZ
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country's eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia's war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces.
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December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'South Park' creators' Casa Bonita labor dispute flares up
“South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, who this summer landed one of the richest TV deals ever, are being called Scrooges by performers at their Casa Bonita restaurant near Denver.
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
States sue to block closure of consumer agency
California joins others seeking to prevent defunding of financial protection bureau.
3 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Inaugural World Cup got off on the wrong foot
Soccer’s biggest event initially had only 13 clubs, with fights and very little fan interest.
4 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Only ‘glugging’ of syrup now heard
[Float, from Bt] audio did not capture the whimsical tone.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Tech giants tell foreign workers not to travel outside U.S.
New rules requiring review of social media accounts are delaying processing of visas.
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
At Christmas, 'it's our right to forget all that's war'
Gaza's tiny Christian community tries to capture some of the spirit of the season.
4 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. signs health deals with 9 African nations
The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries, part of its new approach to global health funding, with agreements that reflect the Trump administration's interests and priorities and are geared toward providing less aid and more mutual benefits.
4 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Venezuela makes tanker seizures illegal
Lawmakers approve a measure criminalizing actions that hinder maritime commerce.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Former senator Sasse has advanced cancer
The Republican from Nebraska announces the recent diagnosis of pancreatic disease.
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Kardashian’s Skims live event marks TikTok breakthrough
Kim Kardashian logged onto TikTok earlier this month and did something new: Tried to sell pajamas, slippers and matching sweat sets like the host of an old-fashioned TV infomercial.
5 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
How to prepare, protect yourself amid the deluge
Intense Christmas storm is raising flood risks across Southern California this week.
4 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Mexican plane lost contact before Texas crash
Naval aircraft had been carrying medical patient and 7 others; at least 5 were killed.
2 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump announces naval 'Golden Fleet'
President says plans for new warship are part of larger vision to make 'biggest' vessels.
3 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
The hypocrisy in health cuts
Re \"Big Beautiful Bill' adds to state healthcare crisis,\" Dec. 16
1 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Phil Wickham pushes singing voice to new limits in 'David'
Grammy-nominated Christian artist makes his acting debut in an animated musical film.
3 min |
December 24, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Billion-dollar Powerball jackpot keeps rising
For the 46th consecutive drawing, no one matched all six numbers of the Powerball lottery Monday, although several new millionaires were created, game of ficials announced.
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