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In ailing LA, Mayor-elect Karen Bass promises unity, change

Los Angeles' new mayor has outlined her vision to turn around a troubled City Hall and restrain an out-of-control homeless crisis in the nation's second-largest city

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Nazanin Boniadi spotlights Iranian women at academy event

“Rings of Power” star Nazanin Boniadi has delivered a powerful plea to prominent Hollywood creatives to support female protesters in Iran at an event Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

He was Roger Clemens' lawyer. Why he says Trevor Bauer is 'absolutely' right to fight.

LOS ANGELES — The star pitcher believed he was wrongly accused. He spoke up, and he spoke out. He faced the possibility of prison time. He sued his accuser, and his accuser sued him back.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

From LeBron to Legend, celebs praise LA Mayor-elect Karen Bass: ‘CONGRATULATIONS QUEEN!’

LOS ANGELES — Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Chris Pratt, Snoop Dogg, Gwyneth Paltrow and Katy Perry stepped up to endorse real estate developer Rick Caruso in his bid to be mayor of L.A. But after Karen Bass was declared winner of the race Wednesday, different famous voices chimed in congratulate…

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

UC Berkeley Law School to withdraw from U.S. News & World Report rankings

LOS ANGELES — The University of California, Berkeley Law School announced Thursday it would withdraw from U.S. News & World Report's closely watched evaluations of higher education institutions, saying the ratings' methodology penalizes schools that encourage public service and low costs.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car slams into group of LA County sheriff’s recruits

LOS ANGELES — Authorities arrested a 22-year-old man on Thursday after a vehicle plowed into a large group of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department cadets who were out on a training run in South Whittier, injuring more than two dozen of them, five critically.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

Driver is released after arrest in deputy recruit crash that sheriff called ‘deliberate act’

LOS ANGELES — A 22-year-old Diamond Bar man was released Thursday night after he had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of peace officers in a crash that injured 25 recruits on a training run Wednesday in South Whittier.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

LA COVID swindlers extradited from Montenegro to the United States, police say

LOS ANGELES — A pair of Los Angeles convicts who escaped to a European life of luxury under fake names after running a pandemic fraud ring were extradited Thursday from Montenegro to the United States, Montenegrin authorities said.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022

Foot found in Yellowstone hot pool ID'd as that of LA man

Yellowstone National Park officials say a foot found floating in a hot pool last summer belonged to a 70-year-old man from Los Angeles

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Elton John at Dodger Stadium: How to livestream his final North American concert

LOS ANGELES — Elton John has reached the end of the yellow brick road. He's preparing for three final shows in Los Angeles, the city that launched his career.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022