Los Angeles Times
At a critical juncture, a trio of films uplift Palestinian voices
Amid war in Gaza, these movies that shine a light on the region's tumultuous history are vying for academy voters' attention
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Fire victims say a parks official blocked mop-up
State 'put plants over people' after Jan. 1 blaze in Palisades, lawyers allege.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Supreme' enthusiasm, tinge of doubt
Odessa A’zion is making her breakthrough starring opposite Timothée Chalamet in a Josh Safdie film. But she still doesn’t quite feel like she’s made it.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Exposing the folly of 'stand your ground' laws
How the senseless killing of a family friend led Geeta Gandbhir to make 'The Perfect Neighbor'
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
In The Studio ... ... with NINA HOSS
NIA DACOSTA'S VIVACIOUS NEW ADAPTATION OF “Hedda Gabler,” starring Tessa Thompson as Ibsen’s intriguing society maven, is anything but fusty — and perhaps “Hedda’s” most delicious twist sees Nina Hoss take on a character the Norwegian master originally wrote as a man.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
ANIMATED FEATURE
THIS YEAR, “DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE” BECAME THE HIGHEST- grossing Japanese film ever and Chinese sequel “Ne Zha 2” became the highest-grossing animated film of all time — by a lot — but neither makes the top five from our panel. ¶ There is a cultural phenomenon at No. 1, though: “If you haven’t performed one song from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ at a karaoke bar, you know someone who has,” says Glenn Whipp, picking up his microphone and soju: “Resistance is futile.” It’s the first-ever Netflix film to hit No. 1 in theaters and three of its songs made the Billboard Top 10, and its 325 million streams are the most in Netflix original history.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
LAFD chief slams media
After two days in job, Moore shifts focus to what he says is effort to 'smear' firefighters.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
In Venice, a playful wild dolphin who just won't leave
Venice has been charmed by a recent visitor: an acrobatic wild dolphin. The feeling appears to be mutual - he so far refuses to leave - but proximity to humans has put him in danger.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Loose wire tied to ship crash, bridge fall
The loss of electrical power from a loose wire caused a huge cargo ship to lose propulsion and steering before crashing into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge last year, causing it to collapse and kill six construction workers, National Transportation Safety Board officials said Tuesday.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
D.A. investigates claims of sexual abuse fraud
Hochman says probe will target anyone who helped run alleged scheme to cheat $4-billion settlement
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
More trouble for Justice Dept. in Comey case
Prosecutors admit that most of the grand jury did not see a copy of the final indictment.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Russian attack kills 25 in Ukrainian city
The strike on Ternopil came as President Volodymyr Zelensky met Turkey's leader.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Subsidizing insurance props up dysfunction. There's a better path.
Directing payments to consumers would incentivize them to curb healthcare spending using leverage with providers
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
NPR will get $36 million to operate public radio system
National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in grant money to operate the nation's public radio interconnection system under the terms of a court settlement with the federal government's steward of funding for public broadcasting stations.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Why do people cut Ghislaine Maxwell so much slack?
I HEARD ABOUT the special prison favors granted Ghislaine Maxwell while I was reading \"Nobody's Girl\" by Virginia Giuffre, one of her reported victims.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Billionaire joins gubernatorial race
He vows to challenge corporate influence and build a million homes
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Mistrial in case against ex-officer
The former Whittier detective was accused of assault after fleeing man was shot in back.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A leading role in fighting for accessible movie sets
'Wicked's' Marissa Bode and Inevitable Foundation work behind the scenes for more inclusive film shoots
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
It's all 'Love' for Ravyn Lenae's breakout song
The R&B artist with one of 2025's biggest hits likes to blur musical boundaries.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Horror auteur's latest is mostly a 'Keeper'
Osgood Perkins keeps us guessing but gives no depth to this cabin in the woods tale.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Lakers' leader passes first test
James makes his season debut and delivers a game-high 12 assists to help rally L.A. past Utah.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
This show is so good it's scary
'Paranormal Activity' might be the year's top production — and not just for the jumps.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
HIT BUT STILL ON THEIR FEET
USC counts on running backs to keep overachieving against Oregon
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Audit queries bring tumult
A financial deep dive roils the Palm Springs Art Museum as many board trustees bolt.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Santa Margarita's Kyman adds to family's legacy of excellence
It's Brayden's turn to play in famed Pauley Pavilion where mom, dad, brother played.
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November 20, 2025
Los Angeles Times
UCLA shows plenty in reserves
Four bench players join Dailey to start and set tone as Bruins overwhelm Hornets.
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November 20, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
NYC school suspensions fall to lowest level since the pandemic, but stark disparities remain
New York City schools handed out fewer suspensions last year, the lowest rate since the pandemic forced school buildings to shutter, according to new Education Department statistics.
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November 20, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Leo Holder discusses father Geoffrey Holder's paintings, now on display at James Fuentes Gallery
With the passing of each day, even the moments that take our breath away become distant memories.
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November 20, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Islam Makhachev becomes a UFC double champion with victory over Jack Della Maddalena
Twelve days after Zohran Mamdani became the first Muslim ever elected as the mayor of New York City, a man named Islam became the 11th double champion in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) history.
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November 20, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Judge upholds charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver after incident at Newark ICE facility
A federal judge has ruled that New Jersey Rep.
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