The supreme leader is dead. How succession works in Iran

There are All-Star teams. Then there’s Sierra Canyon’s boys’ basketball team, made up of two McDonald’s All-Americans, a former Trinity...

Luka Doncic and Lakers dominate Curry-less Warriors to halt losing streak

SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers seemingly lost their mojo after the All-Star break, with three consecutive losses leaving them in search of...

A day of history, joy and anxiety in ‘Tehrangeles’ as a dream seems suddenly possible

Reza Khaleghian, 70, came bursting through the door of Naab Cafe on Saturday morning, phone pressed to his ear, fist...

U.N. chief condemns U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran at emergency Security Council meeting

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations’ chief condemned the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran and called for an immediate return to negotiations “to...

USC men routed by Nebraska after building halftime lead

With time running out to save its star-crossed season, USC put itself in position for a statement-making Saturday, only to...

A look at Iran’s key political and religious figures

The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Trump called on the Iranian public...

Ethiopian leader’s vision for nation includes an Eritrean seaport. Some see a looming conflict

KAMPALA, Uganda — To his supporters, Ethiopia’s prime minister is a renaissance man trying to reimagine the old greatness of his country....

Edwin Díaz is unquestionably the Dodgers’ closer. How the rest of the bullpen shapes up

1 p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> PHOENIX — By Game 7 of last year’s World Series, the Dodgers’ faulty bullpen issues were apparent...

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran with iron grip and defied the West, killed in strike

BEIRUT — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday, had over more...

UCLA men falter in second half to sub-.500 Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau poured in 32 points, two shy of his career high, and had eight rebounds while Donovan Dent...

He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California’s border

On a cracked two-lane road on the eastern edge of San Diego County, James Cordero eased his Jeep onto the...

Trump vowed to end wars. He is now opening a new front against Iran

WASHINGTON — For a decade, President Trump promised to end what he calls forever wars, casting himself as a leader opposed to...

Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Afghanistan, claims to have killed over 300

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan’s military, backed by artillery and air power, struck more military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight after Pakistan...

Worms in food, poor medical care, lights on 24/7: Families tell of life in Texas detention center