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Could this tough-on-crime billionaire be LA’s next mayor?

Rick Caruso’s campaign is tapping into fears of rising crime and Angelenos’ frustration with the homelessness emergency

The Guardian - US · May 21, 2022

From RoboCop to Harry Styles: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether you fancy having your senses blasted by a sci-fi classic or soothed by a boyband veteran’s grownup solo album, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2022

Biden risks troubled Americas summit in Los Angeles

The Summit of the Americas is a little more than two weeks away in Los Angeles, and there's still no clear answer on which countries are going

The Independent UK · May 21, 2022

Report: Chiefs’ Sneed’s Car Shot at in Hometown

Sneed’s agent Safarrah Lawson told reporters the Chiefs cornerback was subject to “a random and unnecessary act of violence.”

Sports Illustrated · May 20, 2022

Report: There are three finalists for Lakers head coaching job

The Lakers' search for a new head coach seems to be moving forward.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 20, 2022

The USMNT casts a wide net to fill roster for the World Cup this fall in Qatar

LOS ANGELES — With the World Cup opener less than six months away, U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter continues to refine his roster, calling 27 players into training camp for the final series of home matches before the fall tournament in Qatar.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022

LAPD SWAT officer caught saying ‘happy hunting’ on bodycam before fatal police shooting

LOS ANGELES — As members of the Los Angeles Police Department’s SWAT team prepared to confront an armed suspect who had holed up in a downtown apartment building earlier this month, one of the highly trained officers offered a comment to the others.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022

History of water in California: a tale of grand projects, drought and disaster

Eastern Australia is awash with water — for many, far too much — but on the other side of the Pacific, it is a very different story.

ABC News · May 20, 2022

Jury finds film Academy member guilty of child molestation

LOS ANGELES — A nine-person jury on Friday found Hollywood architect and film Academy member Jeffrey Cooper guilty of 3 counts of child molestation.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022

First lady Jill Biden visits Panama on Latin America tour

U.S. first lady Jill Biden has arrived in Panama, her second stop on a three-country Latin America visit before the United States hosts the Summit of the Americas next month in Los Angeles

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022