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Opinion: To pro-Trump readers, some L.A. Times news articles read too much like opinion pieces
An article that reported the president was trying to "distract" and "deceive" struck some readers as editorializing on the news pages.
On This Day, May 23: South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun dies amid scandal probe
On May 23, 2009, police said South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, 62, linked to a corruption investigation, died in a leap from a cliff near his home after leaving a...
See's Candies reopens candy kitchens, paying attention to coronavirus concerns
After shutting down two months ago due to coronavirus concerns, See's Candies is opening up candy kitchens in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Trump demands churches open, despite coronavirus fears, as Memorial Day weekend begins
Memorial Day Weekend traditionally means family barbecues, road trips, crowded parks and carefree days spent basking by the water, but Americans venturing out after weeks of sheltering in place are...
Businesses are reopening. If you're older or sick, what happens to your job?
Older people and those with preexisting medical conditions face greater risk from the coronavirus. How will they return to work as businesses reopen?
Watch: Robot dog herds sheep in New Zealand
A U.S. engineering firm and a New Zealand software company are testing out a robotic dog's abilities to emulate its biological counterparts with a traditional canine task: herding sheep.
Sex bias in pain research
Most pain research remains overwhelmingly based on the study of male rodents, continuing to test hypotheses derived from earlier experiments on males. This points to an important blind spot in...
Can California enjoy Memorial Day without spreading coronavirus? It will be a big test
Many parks, beaches and trials will be open, but officials are urging people to keep their distance and not overcrowd these outdoor spaces.
President Donald Trump threatens to 'override' governors if they don't reopen places of worship
President Donald Trump on Friday called for the country's places of worship to be deemed "essential" and threatened to override governors if they don't allow them to reopen.
Unconscious: 'Sniff test' predicts recovery of consciousness
If an unconscious person responds to smell through a slight change in their nasal airflow pattern -- they are likely to regain consciousness. This is the conclusion from a new...
Celebrating Eid? 5 ways to safely enjoy the holiday
Coronavirus will change the way Muslims observe the Eid holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Here are safe ways to celebrate.
The coronavirus doesn’t care about your long weekend plans.
As long as you practice safe social distancing, the outdoors is a low-risk way to spend your long weekend. (Pixabay/)It has been a frustrating couple of months to say the least. Social...
Social distancing circles drawn on grass at San Francisco parks
Four San Francisco parks are being outfitted with social distancing circles to remind people to stay away from each other while outdoors during the coronavirus outbreak.
How to celebrate Memorial Day during the pandemic
Memorial Day will be very different in 2020. Instead of large gatherings with friends and family, try some of these alternatives.
What to stream this weekend: 'The Lovebirds,' 'Mythic Quest'
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani's "The Lovebirds" and a special episode of "Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet" are just some of the entertainment options available this weekend as viewers stay home...
Harvard seniors reflect on friendships forged with College roommates
Walburga Khumalo likes to joke that Harvard should set her up with her future husband because her College roommate of four years, Tatiana Patino, turned out to be the perfect match. Khumalo...
South Korean celebrities come under fire over coronavirus protections
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, South Koreans celebrities who fail to keep up with government social distancing guidelines are feeling the heat from online criticism.
Listen: Mary J. Blige shares 'Can't Be Life' from 'Body Cam' film
Mary J. Blige released "Can't Be Life," a song from her movie "Body Cam," co-starring Nat Wolff.
During coronavirus, these workers must choose between paycheck or health
During coronavirus, Americans increasingly rely on migrant workers, many in the country illegally, who have no protections or financial support.
Look: Lindsay Arnold, husband Samuel Cusick expecting daughter
Lindsay Arnold and her husband, Samuel Cusick, announced the sex of their unborn first child.
Women quotas in politics have unintended consequences
Aside from Indira Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, and more recently Angela Merkel and Jacinda Ardern, women continue to be scarce in the halls of power.
NASA's newest test pilots are veteran astronauts, friends
The two astronauts who will test drive SpaceX's brand new rocketship are classmates and friends, veteran spacefliers married to veteran spacefliers, and fathers of young sons.
Tom Hanks offers 'chosen' class of 2020 special pandemic diploma
Tom Hanks tweeted a pandemic diploma Friday for the class of 2020, who ended their academic year with online classes and virtual graduation ceremonies.
Justice Dept.: Ex-Philadelphia official Domenick DeMuro took bribes to sway elections
The Justice Department says a former election official in Philadelphia has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to cast fraudulent ballots for candidates.
Working from home: Twitter reveals why we're embracing it
The effects of coronavirus on the economy already appear bleak. Unemployment and government borrowing are soaring and a recession seems inevitable.
Look: Jessica Simpson celebrates 10th anniversary with Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson marked her 10th anniversary as a couple with her husband, Eric Johnson.
In photos: High-schoolers celebrate graduation amid COVID-19
With social-distancing requirements during the coronavirus pandemic, the Class of 2020 had to get creative to celebrate their high school graduation. Drive-through ceremonies, face masks and cap decorations marked the...
Coronavirus Crisis Shows Need for Scientists to be Social Media Influencers
The world is fighting two pandemics at this moment: the coronavirus disease and the pandemic of misinformation about it. The fatalities of the COVID-19 pandemic are measurable, but the effects...