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Justin Bieber Says Suffering from Facial Paralysis

Justin Bieber on Friday told fans in a video posted to Instagram that he's been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which is causing him partial facial paralysis. The 28-year-old pop singer recently announced he was pausing his Justice World Tour due to illness, hours before his first slated concert in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022

Biden tells Democratic donors "we need two more senators"

After wrapping up the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, President Joe Biden turned his attention from foreign policy to politics

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022

Biden and 19 Latin American leaders sign migration declaration despite summit absences

LOS ANGELES — No nation should alone bear the responsibility of managing a historic surge in migration across the Western Hemisphere, President Joe Biden declared Friday as he and 19 Latin American and Caribbean leaders signed a much-anticipated pact to expand legal pathways for migrants and refugees and provide new…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2022

Another website asks court to throw out a Trevor Bauer defamation suit

LOS ANGELES — For the second time in 11 days, a website has asked a court to throw out a defamation suit filed by Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2022

Bass gains ground on Caruso in latest vote count for LA mayor

LOS ANGELES — Rep. Karen Bass has gained ground in the Los Angeles mayor's race, but still trails developer Rick Caruso, the latest election results show.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 10, 2022

Wedding crasher aside, Britney Spears’ big day was full of celebs

LOS ANGELES — Let us guess: Your invitation to Britney Spears’ wedding at her Southern California home got lost in the mail too, right?

Los Angeles Times · Jun 10, 2022

US woman who contracted STD in car awarded $5.2m from vehicle insurer

LOS ANGELES: A US woman who contracted a sexually transmitted disease from her partner during romantic encounters in his car has been awarded $5.2 million in damages from his vehicle insurance company.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2022

Rockets only want to swap John Wall for Westbrook if Lakers include draft capital

Regarding the long-running idea that Westbrook could be swapped again for Houston's John Wall, since both would be making near-identical $47 million salaries next season, one source briefed on the situation told me this week that Houston's interest ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 10, 2022

Lakers adamant they don’t want to force Russell Westbrook trade that will cost them assets

The Lakers continue to signal - at least for now with three months to go until training camp opens - that they do not want to force a Russell Westbrook trade that costs them additional assets. Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com What's the ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 10, 2022

UCLA's Mick Cronin hires Ivo Simovic in move that could boost international recruiting

LOS ANGELES — Mick Cronin has added some international flavor to his coaching staff, hiring Ivo Simovic as his newest assistant Friday in a move intended to sustain UCLA's recent history of robust player development while also bolstering its recruiting efforts overseas.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 10, 2022