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Nicholas Goldberg: What the $787.5 million Fox-Dominion settlement sidesteps

I’m sorry that a settlement was reached in the giant landmark defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

CDC has approved spring COVID booster for some. Do you need it?

Another COVID-19 booster shot is on the way as federal health officials look to further augment protection for those at greater risk of developing severe disease.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Editorial: US-Mexico officials must put aside animosity to stop fentanyl deaths

A round of indictments against a major Mexican fentanyl trafficking ring last week presents an opportunity to hobble the multinational drug enterprise killing people on both sides of the border — but only if leaders in the United States and Mexico can stop sniping at each other and overcome a…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Q&A: 'It was far more sticky than anything that we felt': Umpires discuss Max Scherzer's ejection

LOS ANGELES — When Max Scherzer was ejected for having what umpires deemed a foreign substance on his glove and pitching hand in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, the New York Mets right-hander claimed the sticky stuff was caused by a combination of legal rosin and…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Fox News settled Dominion defamation case for $787 million. Should it have apologized as well?

Late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel isn't a fan of Fox News. He frequently hammers the conservative network and its personalities in his opening monologue.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Bill Plaschke: Max Scherzer, who cheated the Dodgers in 2021, is at it again

LOS ANGELES — Two seasons ago, Max Scherzer walked out on the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Moon Bin, of K-pop group Astro, dies at 25

Moon Bin, a member of the popular K-pop group Astro, died Wednesday. He was 25.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

White House urges patience as Sen. Feinstein’s absence leaves judicial agenda in jeopardy

WASHINGTON — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health issues are threatening to imperil President Joe Biden’s quest to remake the federal judiciary — but so far the White House is willing to be patient.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Potential GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence urges continued aide to Ukraine in California speech

LOS ANGELES — Former Vice President Mike Pence, weighing a White House run next year, delivered a powerful call for America’s continued aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, saying the intervention is critical for national and global security.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 19, 2023

Frank Ocean drops out of Coachella Weekend 2, citing leg injury

LOS ANGELES — Frank Ocean has backed out of his Coachella Weekend 2 headlining performance.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 19, 2023