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Xi warns Trump against threat to bilateral ties
Chinese leader says support for Taiwan could set off conflict between superpowers.
5 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Neo-Nazi gets 15 years for recruiting others for violent attacks
The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent attacks against Jews and racial minorities, including one plot that would have involved dressing as Santa Claus to hand out poisoned candy to children.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ohio congressman sues ex-wife, saying she defamed him
The bitter divorce between an Ohio congressman and his former wife, the daughter of one of the state’s U.S. senators, has escalated into new legal action.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Oilers fire coach Knoblauch
The Edmonton Oilers fired coach Kris Knoblauch, dismissing him after a first-round exit followed him guiding the team to consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Food giveaway quickly runs out
Over 2,000 line up for L.A. event as prices surge
3 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
In his trial against Elon Musk, Sam Altman has a lot to lose
In a trial featuring a clash between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, neither of the tech titans has emerged as an overly sympathetic character.
4 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Coke affiliate to shutter distribution site
A regional Coca-Cola manufacturer will shut down a distribution center in Ventura after over 100 years in production.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mom charged in motorcycle death
The mother of a 14-year-old Orange County boy who allegedly fatally struck an 81-year-old man while riding an e-motorcycle appeared in court for the first time to face criminal charges stemming from the crash.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Heyward hired as a special assistant
Recently retired five-time Gold Glove outfielder Jason Heyward is joining the Dodgers’ front office as a special assistant.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Bad second quarter sends Sparks to loss against Fever
Sometimes all it takes is one bad quarter. To coach Lynne Roberts, that’s what burned the Sparks on Wednesday.
3 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Top-seeded Pistons pushed to edge by Cavaliers in OT
James Harden scored a playoff-high 30 points this postseason and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Gamers protest Saudi investors’ effort to buy EA
As Electronic Arts moves closer to closing a sale of the gaming company to Saudi Arabian investors, it’s facing backlash from a group of protesters who are calling it a bad deal.
3 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Proposed fund to aid rebuilding after fires
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a new $100-million fund to help wildfire victims afford loans to rebuild their homes under a revised budget plan released Thursday.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
LinkedIn, Cisco and Amazon announce layoffs
Tech companies say they are cutting costs as they invest more heavily in AI.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Anduril doubles valuation as defense firms soar
Anduril Industries Inc. doubled its valuation to $61 billion in a fresh $5 billion funding round led by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, a sign of soaring interest in the defense technology company.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Senators approve withholding their pay during government shutdowns
Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking impasses in the last year.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Revenue windfall may save Newsom budget
Proposal would allow him to leave a surplus, arriving as he weighs a 2028 presidential run.
3 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mental health concerns in Rihanna case
The Florida woman who allegedly raked Rihanna’s Westside home with rifle fire this year may be mentally unfit to stand trial, her attorney said in court Wednesday.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
An 80-cent burger will honor 80 years
One of Southern California’s most iconic burger chains is marking a milestone — and offering hardcore fans a one-day deal.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
What the governor’s spending plan means for education in California
Public school districts were winners in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposal for next year, with boosted funding that includes $2.4 billion in ongoing increases for services to students with disabilities, money that education officials have said is badly needed as the number of children who need extra help grows.
5 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Burglary suspects caught in Westlake Village
Ventura County authorities say the four men were part of a transnational crew.
1 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Major logjam atop PGA Championship
The biggest logjam in 57 years after the opening round of a major championship still had one name that stood out above the rest: Scottie Scheffler handling everything Aronimink threw his way Thursday in the PGA Championship.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Chargers will face Cardinals, Raiders before tough stretch
Road games include the Bills and Seahawks in the first four weeks before clashes with Chiefs, Rams
4 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Dodger’s arrival is no minor feat
Kiké Hernández, on a rehab stop in triple A, surprised by reception in Albuquerque.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Cisco’s best day in 15 years lifts Wall Street to records
The stock market rose to more records Thursday after Cisco Systems joined the parade of U.S. companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Young Americans take a dim view of job market
For years, younger Americans have been more optimistic about the job market than older Americans, even through the depths of the Great Recession.
4 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ultranationalist Jews chant racist slogans in Jerusalem
An annual march into the Old City brings scuffles when group meets Palestinians.
2 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
New York turns to batteries for AC to manage heat waves
When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages — and residents’ power bills.
3 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Raise for tourism workers faces delay
Council moves to stall $30 wage in hopes of staving off tax repeal that would hurt city.
4 min |
May 15, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Rams to play 6 games under the bright lights
The Rams will begin the season by traveling about 8,000 air miles to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
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