2 buildings collapse in Istanbul after gas explosion; search operations underway
ISTANBUL — A natural gas explosion in Istanbul’s central Fatih district brought down two buildings Sunday, trapping people under the rubble. Search...
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month
HAVANA — Cuba began restoring its energy system Sunday, a day after a nationwide collapse of the entire grid left millions of...
The Dodgers and their fans are geared up for a three-peat. Why the quest will fall short
The truth of this Dodgers season was recently found in a place where all sports truths are clipped and tapered...
A wave of executions is feared in Iran after 3 young men are hanged
BEIRUT — A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran last week, raising alarm among rights groups...
California can have both easy voting and quicker election results. Here’s how.
SACRAMENTO — Every two years, elite athletes compete in the Olympics, biennial plants — like carrots and onions — produce seeds and...
Bass leads the field for L.A. mayor, but many voters view her unfavorably, poll finds
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has a lead over her challengers in her bid for reelection, but more than half...
After more than a decade, Lisa Kudrow and ‘The Comeback’ make a timely, final return
Like the mythical city of Brigadoon, Lisa Kudrow’s “The Comeback” has returned to television after many years away, with the...
Should I delay my pension payments as long as possible?
Dear Liz: I work for a local government and my job offers a pension as well as a 457 deferred...
As mosquitoes go year-round in L.A., a promising fix hits a snag
Residents were supposed to get a respite from the ankle-nipping mosquitoes that fueled a recent surge in dengue fever in...
UCLA opens its NCAA tournament title bid with dominant win over California Baptist
The adage goes, it doesn’t have to be pretty. But for the UCLA women’s basketball team, that’s not the philosophy....
Luka Doncic says vulgar comment from Orlando player led to his 16th technical
ORLANDO, Fla. — Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season in Saturday’s dramatic 105-104 win over the Orlando...
Japanese national detained in Iran last year has been released, Japan’s foreign minister says
TOKYO — Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Sunday that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has been released and...
Cuba’s power grid collapses, leaving it without electricity for the third time this month
HAVANA — Cuba’s power grid collapsed Saturday, leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the government contends...
Jordan Chiles goes perfect again as UCLA sweeps Big Ten gymnastics titles
Jordan Chiles captured the Big Ten all-around crown with her seventh perfect score of the season, leading UCLA to its...
LeBron James breaks record for most games ever played in NBA
ORLANDO — Appearing in his 1,612th NBA regular-season game Saturday, LeBron James claimed the league’s all-time record for games played, passing Hall...
