Trump says U.S. ground troops in Iran ‘possible’ as Iran rejects ceasefire possibilities
WASHINGTON — The war between the United States and Iran entered its ninth day Sunday with no clear path toward deescalation, as...
A YouTube challenge and mantra of joy inspired the UCLA basketball team’s viral dance
The UCLA women’s basketball team wanted to go dancing in March so badly, they got a head start. When three...
3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll from week of violence to 6
ABU FALAH, West Bank — Three Palestinians were killed in a violent clash with settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Sunday,...
Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War threatens both
As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may be the...
In ‘Rooster,’ Steve Carell leads a gentle comedy about a father-daughter relationship
In “Rooster,” a genial comedy premiering Sunday on HBO, Steve Carell, comfortable as an uncomfortable person, plays Greg Russo, the...
Mick Cronin’s cleverly brutal criticism of his team isn’t disrupting UCLA’s surge
Call it the Mick Cronin Say Something Nice Challenge. Not something nice-ish, not a chocolate-covered diss or an insult teased...
What is Trump’s true objective in the Iran war? U.S. targets provide a clue
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department last week outlined a concise set of military objectives in President Trump’s war against Iran, claiming its...
Ukraine’s anti-Shahed drone devices draw U.S. and allies’ interest, but a wartime ban blocks sales
KYIV, Ukraine — As the war in the Middle East strains U.S. missile stocks, Ukraine is hoping it can turn a wartime...
Horrified by the state of the union, he’s an angry protester. But he’s also optimistic
I know a lot of people who suffer from a chronic malady that gets worse each time there’s news out...
Let’s not miss the huge opportunity for peace between Lebanon and Israel
Defeating Iran is the main goal of the current Middle East war, but Lebanon may offer the best opportunity for...
‘SNL’ leaned into Ryan Gosling’s giggles in his fourth stint as host
They knew he was going to break. And they leaned into it. That’s the only explanation for this week’s Ryan...
High school baseball and softball: Friday’s scores
BASEBALL CITY SECTION Diego Rivera 14, Animo Venice 2 East Valley 13, Reseda 3 El Camino Real 1, San Fernando...
Pierce Thompson delivers key baskets to send Harvard-Westlake into regional final
Down by 16 points in the first quarter, down by six points in the fourth quarter, Harvard-Westlake is a high...
UCLA dominates rival USC to secure double bye in Big Ten tournament
On Saturday night, the UCLA men’s basketball team showed why it has become a lock for the NCAA tournament and...
3 arrested after device is thrown at anti-Islam protesters in New York City
NEW YORK — A counterprotester demonstrating against a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event Saturday lighted and threw a...
