Los Angeles Times
Former top Va. official kills wife, self, police say
Justin Fairfax, 47, who was once lieutenant governor, faced court order to move out.
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
An alarming ocean heat wave
Warming off the coast of California could disrupt ecosystems and fuel storms and humid weather
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks’ of jet fuel, official warns
Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging interview, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war.
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Bass releases climate change plan, sets water, energy targets
Mayor calls for more solar power, more parks, no new drilling, among other goals.
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
With tests, a long-awaited train at LAX gets moving
The Automated People Mover is set to begin trial runs next week
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ireland is CMAT's home, but America is her muse
The country-pop star talks politics, ambition and the reality of fame after Coachella debut.
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
County, LAUSD see big drops in enrollment
Schools in Los Angeles County and especially those in the L.A. Unified School District are seeing the steepest decline in enrollment in California, based on new state data posted Thursday.
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Stop! Don't make Sasaki start
He was stellar in relief in the Dodgers' title run, and he belongs in the bullpen
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trout connects again as Angels salvage a split against Yankees
Mike Trout hit his fifth homer of the series, and the Angels overcame a homer by Aaron Judge in their 1-4 victory over the Yankees on Thursday for a four-game split.
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Power players who supported Swalwell now face questions
One labor leader says she confronted him weeks ago about rumors and he lied.
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire
Netanyahu says he OKd deal 'to advance' peace. Hezbollah signals skepticism.
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April 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Spotify embraces indie music venues
Spotify wants to give historic venues such as the Troubadour and the Paramount — and the independent musicians who play there — a boost.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Kings lose to Canucks in OT but extend point streak
Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the game in overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Kings 4-3 on Tuesday night.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
With a majority, Canada’s Carney suspends fuel tax
The prime minister’s Liberal Party now has full control of the House of Commons.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Climber soared but also struggled
A new documentary examines the heights and profound depths of legend Dean Potter.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trail Blazers rally for No. 7 seed
Deni Avdija scored 41 points, including a go-ahead three-point play with 16.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Suns 114-110 in Phoenix in the NBA's play-in tournament on Tuesday night.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Pratt's Black Dress Talks highlight the creativity and realities of the fashion industry
Over a decade ago, Adrienne Jones, an artist, fashion designer, and professor at the Brooklyn-based Pratt Institute, received several scrapbooks from her godmother, Clara Branch.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake-up' call
Grieving family members and mourners packed a funeral home in Bedford-Stuyvesant on April 14 at the memorial service for a seven-month-old baby who was slain in Brooklyn, the victim of a stray bullet.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
'CATS: The Jellicle Ball' will have you purring with pleasure
\"CATS: The Jellicle Ball\" will have everyone purrrfectly satisfied at the Broadhurst Theatre.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Talking SCHOP! Black food, an interdisciplinary experience
For me, food continues to be a great connector in so many ways, with people both new and old.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Is the new Muhammad Ali legislation worse for boxing?
Once in a while, some brainiac figures they have to save boxing, improve boxing, and maybe just cheat boxing.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Gateways Festival Orchestra, Record Store Day
The Gateways Festival Orchestra, the festival’s flagship ensemble comprised of 58 Black professional classical musicians drawn from leading symphony orchestras, conservatory faculties, and the international freelance community, will perform Igor Stravinsky's iconic score for \"Firebird” live for the Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH)’s acclaimed production, April 16-19 at New York City Center.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.S. prosecutors sought access to Fed site at center of investigation
The visit comes amid a continued effort to look into the board and its chair Powell.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
ARTEMIS MISSIONS A PRELUDE TO NASA '28 MOON LANDING
NASA's 10-day Artemis II mission to fly around the moon safely splashed down off the San Diego coast, marking the end of humanity’s first flight to the moon in more than 50 years.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
FIFA’s Infantino vows that Iran will still participate in World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup despite its war with the United States.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
He jumped at opportunities — and out of planes
Anyone who has jumped out of a plane with a parachute deserves respect, but to do it 36 times, that’s worthy of a salute.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
The irony in Swalwell fallout
Re “Swalwell is accused of sexual assaults,” April 11
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Court blocks Trump admin's attempt to end TPS for South Sudanese
A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese immigrants.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ukraine seeks more weapons from allies
Zelensky visits three European capitals in 48 hours. ‘Russia continues its strikes,’ he says.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Snowstorm extends the ski season in High Sierra
A spring storm dropped up to 3.5 feet of snow in California’s Sierra Nevada, prompting Mammoth Mountain to announce it would remain open until at least Memorial Day.
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