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Yellen: Debt limit breach would be 'devastating' for banks - Roll Call

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen told senators on Thursday that the banking system remains sound despite Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2023

Garcetti gets his India post, but fallout over scandal remains

LOS ANGELES — Eric Garcetti is on to his next political chapter.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Report: Lakers Won’t Pursue Kyrie Irving in Free Agency

Los Angeles reportedly wants to run this team back next year.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2023

These Japanese mothers banded together through a support group to talk about mental illness

LOS ANGELES -- When Chiaki's son was diagnosed with schizophrenia, she longed for a support network to help her find care for her son. As a first-generation Japanese mother living in America, navigating the U.S. health care system in an unfamiliar language and culture left her feeling isolated.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

‘I felt seriously cheated’: Djimon Hounsou on the Oscars, poor pay days, stardom and struggle

From sleeping rough in Paris to being cast as a slave three times in five years, the Shazam! star is no stranger to hardship. Will Hollywood finally give him the great roles he so clearly deserves?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023

Thousands of LA school district workers to hold 3-day strike

Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District will strike for three days next week over stalled contract talks and teachers will join them, likely shutting down the nation’s second-largest school system

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Rockets 114, Lakers 110: Kevin Porter Jr. leads Houston to fourth win in seven games

Kevin Porter Jr. led the way with an efficient 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists as an improving Houston squad defeated the Lakers to secure its fourth win in seven games. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

Rams, Coleman Shelton agree to terms on 2-year deal

The Rams and Coleman Shelton have agreed to a new 2-year deal, keeping him in LA

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

Massive 3-day LA Unified teacher and staff strike set for Tuesday, closing all schools

LOS ANGELES — A three-day strike that would shut down Los Angeles public schools is scheduled to start Tuesday, union leaders announced Wednesday during a massive downtown rally by the district’s two largest employee groups.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Eric Garcetti confirmed as US ambassador to India after 20-month fight

WASHINGTON: Eric Garcetti, former Los Angeles mayor and a close ally of President Joe Biden, has been confirmed as the United States' ambassador to India by the US Senate. The confirmation followed a lengthy two-year nomination process that saw allegations of mishandling workplace harassment complaints leveled against Garcetti.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2023