Los Angeles Times
New UCLA coach’s JMU team last playoff pick
New UCLA coach Bob Chesney’s James Madison team bumped Notre Dame for the final spot in the College Football Playoff 12team field revealed Sunday morning, setting up a busy stretch for Chesney as he juggles leading two programs.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
More than just a block party
Pacific Palisades residents reunite in their first gathering since the fire
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Malians tell of atrocities by Russian military unit
Refugees say Africa Corps, which replaced Wagner Group, raped and beheaded people.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Criticism of ICE in New Orleans tracked by officials
State and federal authorities are closely tracking online criticism and demonstrations against the immigration crackdown in New Orleans, monitoring message boards around the clock for suspected threats to agents while compiling regular updates on public “sentiment” surrounding the arrests, according to law enforcement records reviewed by the Associated Press.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Williams commits last-minute interception to seal Packers' win
Keisean Nixon intercepted Caleb Williams' pass in the end zone with 22 seconds remaining to preserve Green Bay's 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday that moved the Packers into first place in the NFC North.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Benin president condemns soldiers who attempted coup
Beninese President Patrice Talon on Sunday condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the country’s army in his first public comments since sporadic gunfire was heard in parts of the administrative capital, Cotonou.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Courage lacking to fix state budget shortfall
It seems beyond lawmakers’ ability to creditably balance taxes and spending
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
State urged to protect children online
Legislators must do more to restrict social media and AI, parents and advocates say.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
L.A. preschools struggle to compete
As transitional kindergarten expands and thrives, the state sees unintended fallout
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Australia’s youth social media ban inspires other nations
Australia will soon ban its youths from popular services such as TikTok and Instagram, becoming the world’s first democracy to carry out such a crackdown, in response to growing concerns about social media’s harms.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
School breaks leave hungry youths vulnerable to abuse
The holidays are a time when people gather with loved ones and celebrate abundance, but when California's most vulnerable young people aren't going to school because they are on break, it means even more uncertainty over where to find food.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
What 'Zootopia 2's' success in China shows Hollywood
It used to be that China was a gold mine for certain types of U.S. films.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
After 2 years, Christmas returns to Bethlehem
About 80% of the residents depend on tourists and pilgrims for their livelihoods.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Rams back on top of game and NFC
They turn around to rout Cardinals for 10th win and conference lead
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Schiff takes aim at Trump and affordability
In first year in Senate, he remains a White House foil and carries his party’s message.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
From Indigo Tradition to Global Expansion
Seilin & Co., the company behind Blue Blue and Blue Blue Japan, has grown from a small used-clothing shop in Tokyo into a respected manufacturer and retailer anchored in Japanese craftsmanship and cultural philosophy.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Crackdown turns to legal immigration
Since D.C. attack, official pathways toward citizenship also hit a roadblock.
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December 08, 2025
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Turning Hidden Treasures into New Value
Kishun Inc. has transformed Japan's perception of reuse jewelry through a visionary \"reframing business\" model that converts items once seen as waste into valuable, beautifully reimagined assets.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
La Niña? El Niño? Wet winter perplexes
Californians can be excused for being confused about the weather forecast.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Connected for the Future
Fujikura is channeling 140 years of Japanese innovation into the infrastructure of tomorrow— from the optical fiber networks fueling artificial intelligence to the superconducting wires driving fusion energy. With a legacy defined by technology and enterprising spirit, Fujikura stands as one of Japan's most enduring symbols of reinvention and resilience.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Already starting to earn her stripes
Fresh off her first headline tour, pop singer Maris has had a taste of mega-stardom and likes it: 'Get ready for me.'
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Big Ten champion Indiana in Rose Bowl
The Indiana Hoosiers edged the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten championship game and were rewarded Sunday morning with a No. 1 College Football Playoff ranking and the invitation to the Rose Bowl that goes with it.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Guitarist played with Curtis Mayfield, Michael Jackson
Among the classic records he performed on was Chaka Khan’s ‘I’m Every Woman.’
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Kings go on rare scoring outburst
Backed by Kuemper, Clarke tallies twice in 6-0 win over Chicago.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Netflix would acquire a host of classics
'Harry Potter,' 'Batman' and others would be part of the Warner Bros. deal.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Literary events are comin' to town
Here are the best readings and book events in and around L.A. this season.
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December 08, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Guardsman shot in D.C. improving, family says
The West Virginia National Guard member who survived last month’s shooting in Washington is slowly healing, West Virginia’s governor said Friday.
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December 07, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Why wouldn't Trump pardon this swindler?
Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, angles for release by extolling MAGA.
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December 07, 2025
Los Angeles Times
‘Critical moment’ for Gaza, Qatari leader warns
Qatar's prime minister said Saturday that the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase winds down, with the remains of one Israeli hostage still to be handed over by militants.
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December 07, 2025
Los Angeles Times
New Orleans leaders denounce federal immigration crackdown
One video shows a U.S. citizen being chased home from a store by masked men.
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