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Dylan Hernández: Lakers appear beyond saving, even by LeBron James

Another three-pointer. Another miss.

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2023

‘Fast X’ races to the top of the box office for biggest international launch of 2023

LOS ANGELES — Universal Pictures’ “Fast X” raced to the top of the box office this weekend, launching at $67.5 million domestically, according to studio estimates.

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2023

Jackie Calmes: What if Biden weren't running? Democrats have a bench that's deeper than you think

The focus is fixed on Republicans when it comes to 2024 presidential primary politics: Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reportedly will announce their bids for the party's nomination this week, making it a six-pack of competitors so far against the damaged but still dominant…

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2023

National Treasure wins Preakness Stakes in bittersweet moment for Bob Baffert

BALTIMORE — Trainer Bob Baffert often talks about the extreme highs and lows in horse racing. On Saturday, he experienced both by winning the Preakness Stakes seven races after watching one of his colts die on the track.

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2023

Martin Amis, acclaimed British novelist and London scenester of '80s and '90s, dies at 73

Martin Amis, the acclaimed British author best known for “Money,” “London Fields” and a dozen other novels of flash, style and substance, who was also a fixture of the London literary scene, has died at age 73.

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2023

California to trigger rarely used relief valve on Kern River, diverting flows to state aqueduct

LOS ANGELES — The Kern River is swollen with so much runoff from the epic Sierra Nevada snowpack that state water officials have decided to open a rarely used relief valve, diverting floodwaters into the California Aqueduct to be used as drinking water in Southern California.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2023

Mookie Betts and Tony Gonsolin lead Dodgers to back-to-basics win over Cardinals

ST. LOUIS — After a week of short outings from their starting pitchers, heavy innings being shouldered by their bullpen, and roller-coaster games featuring wild momentum swings from their offense, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally followed a more straightforward blueprint Friday night.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2023

Jeremy Renner is up and jogging as he rehabs from horrific snowplow accident

LOS ANGELES — Jeremy Renner has progressed even further in his recovery, months after he was severely injured in a snowplow accident in January.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2023

Bob Baffert is back holding court as he returns to Triple Crown series at Preakness

BALTIMORE — Bob Baffert was back in his element, standing outside the stakes barn, talking with friends, talking to owners, talking to reporters.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2023

'Freeze': Why the Lakers' signature three-point celebration isn't what you think

LOS ANGELES — Dennis Schroder Jr., the 4-year-old son of the Lakers' guard, entered the team's locker room in Los Angeles not long after his father's team defeated the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2023