Raging house party amid coronavirus ends when man shoots himself in the groin, police say

Despite the coronavirus, there was a raucous house party in the Hollywood Hills. It ended when a man shot himself in the groin, police say.

Chinese survey team plans to summit deserted Everest

A Chinese government-backed team plans to summit Mount Everest this week at a time when the world's tallest peak has been closed to commercial climbers.

Bowl of oranges for a bunch of basil: Strapped for cash, Angelenos turn to bartering and sharing

As the coronavirus crisis forced Los Angeles to shut down, people to lose their jobs and the economy to falter, Angelenos are rediscovering the virtues of neighborly trade, sharing produce...

The price of being 'essential': Latino service workers bear brunt of coronavirus

Many essential workers -- people who work as cashiers, truck drivers, meat packers -- are Latino. They can't stay home. And they are being hit hard by the novel coronavirus.

Eleven firefighters injured in structure fire in downtown Los Angeles

Eleven firefighters were injured, including three critically, in an explosion at a commercial smoke shop in downtown Los Angeles, officials said.

California's prisons and jails have emptied thousands into a world changed by coronavirus

A look at how California's jails are confronting the pandemic, and how those released from custody face new challenges.

Column: We won't end COVID-19 with 'test and trace'

The libertarian vein in American life is turning into a major flaw when it comes to quelling the pandemic. We're not obedient people, by heritage and design, and that will...

COVID-19 could take a toll on CO2-reduction efforts

Companies serious about cutting carbon emissions face spending issues and other new market realities

Famous birthdays for May 17: Jordan Knight, Bob Saget

Singer Jordan Knight turns 50 and actor/comedian Bob Saget turns 64, among the famous birthdays for May 17.

Most Californians blame China for COVID-19, reject ‘racialized’ labels, poll finds

Half of California voters hold China largely responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and shortages of medical supplies and tests, but voters broadly reject the use of racial labels for the...

Georgia police search for car belonging to woman found under bridge

Georgia police are searching for a car that belonged to Vanita Richardson, 19, who was found dead this week with Truvenia Campbell, 31 under a bridge in Rome, Ga.

L.A. County health officials warn against drive-in graduation celebrations

As students graduate in Los Angeles County, public health officials are warning against marking the milestone with drive-in celebrations.

Rep. Justin Amash decides not to run for president as third-party candidate

U.S. Rep. Justin Amash said Saturday he won't run as a third-party presidential candidate after announcing late last month that he had launched a committee to explore doing so.

COVID-19: New York to reopen horse race tracks, Navajo Nation locks down

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that horse racing tracks and the Watkins Glen International auto racing track would open June 1 for televised events with no stadium audience.

The Department of Health and Human Services isn't yet using a program designed to pay more to top science hires

How to watch Barack Obama's commencement addresses today

Former President Obama is set to deliver commencement speeches to seniors who won't have traditional graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus.

L.A. City Council approves plans to turn developer fees into emergency arts grants

Los Angeles' COVID-19 arts relief program will dispense grants to artists, small arts organizations and theaters at "the greatest risk of hardship."

Iran sentences French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah to 6 years in prison

Iran sentenced a French-Iranian academic to six years in prison Saturday on national security and propaganda charges.

Watch live: Obama gives 2 commencement addresses Saturday

Former President Barack Obama is set to give two virtual commence addresses Saturday, celebrating the 2020 graduates unable to walk across the stage due to the coronavirus.

ABC orders Season 4 of 'American Idol'

ABC has announced it renewed "American Idol" for a fourth season.

President Donald Trump fires State Department Inspector General Steve Linick

President Donald Trump informed Congress in a letter that he fired U.S. State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, offering no specific reason for the ouster.

How coronavirus is driving a revolution in travel

Manchester is spearheading a new effort to create space for walking and cycling.

Texas Supreme Court puts expansion of voting by mail on hold

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday temporarily put on hold an expansion of voting by mail during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kenny Chesney's 'Here and Now' tops the U.S. album chart

Country music star Kenny Chesney's "Here and Now" is the No. 1 album in the United States.

COVID-19 among an indigenous population

The global reach of COVID-19 is unquestionable. Every day, news reports highlight the disease’s increasing toll on countries and major cities around the world. However, little attention is paid to...

House passes $3T coronavirus relief package; Trump promises veto

The House has passed a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill that, if President Donald Trump hadn't promised to veto, would be the largest such package in U.S. history.

Letters to the Editor: Mask up, even when no one's around? L.A.'s new rule is too broad

City Hall and county officials should trust people to use their own judgment on when it's appropriate to wear masks outdoors.

Canada is slowly re-opening — and new research reveals where you're most at risk of COVID-19

As provinces across Canada slowly reopen, experts say emerging research offers lessons on how to do that safely — and suggests tight, enclosed spaces may pose the biggest risk.