Trump says in Louisiana: "We have to take care" of state after hurricane

California's troubled unemployment agency needs immediate overhaul, report says September 20, 2020

California should replace outdated technology and overhaul poor policies that have delayed unemployment benefits to those left jobless during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a strike team appointed by the governor.

Patrick McGreevy

L.A. County reports 1,343 new coronavirus cases and 13 additional deaths September 20, 2020

The new report brings the total positive COVID-19 cases to 259,817 countywide. So far, 6,330 people have died in L.A. County from COVID-19.

David Zahniser

Video shows LAPD officer shooting protester in groin at close range September 19, 2020

Body camera video from protests this summer shows LAPD officers yank a sign from a man and shoot him in the groin with a projectile at close range.

Kevin Rector

Bobcat fire explodes to 93,842 acres, claims homes amid heavy winds; more evacuations ordered September 19, 2020

As of Saturday, the Bobcat fire had burned more than 93,842 acres and was threatening some desert communities.

Louis Sahagun, Alex Wigglesworth

Column: Sharks moving north, redwood growth slowing, mosquitoes biting — this is California's altered state September 19, 2020

We need to listen to nature's chorus about the alarming effects of climate change and act to reverse it, columnist Steve Lopez writes.

Steve Lopez

California was choked by wildfire smoke. How bad is it for our health? September 19, 2020

For weeks, millions of Californians were smothered by smoke from wildfires. Many worry about long-term health impacts.

Tony Barboza, Joseph Serna

L.A. suffered deadly heat, yet chairs sat empty at its cooling centers September 19, 2020

Fewer than 300 people used the six centers that were set up at Los Angeles city facilities over the blistering Labor Day holiday weekend.

Emily Alpert Reyes

This new citizen's view of America might help cut through the rancor and division September 19, 2020

Clemencia Morales from Guatemala just became a new U.S. citizen. She's been thanking America by making thousands of masks and big pots of food to give out for free

Nita Lelyveld

In D.A.'s race framed by reform, George Gascón's police career is under a microscope September 19, 2020

In his bid to become L.A. County's next district attorney, George Gascón has touted his record as a reformer. While many praise his history, questions are being raised about his handling of LAPD.

James Queally

Criticism of sheriff's performance intensifies, but Villanueva insists he's not concerned September 19, 2020

Some of the people who hold the purse strings and oversee the Sheriff's Department want Sheriff Alex Villanueva out, but he and other elected sheriffs wield substantial power.

Leila Miller

'Tsunami' of hotel closures is coming, experts warn September 19, 2020

The Luxe Rodeo Drive is the first L.A.-area luxury hotel to go out of business because of the pandemic. An unusually high loan delinquency rate may mean more hotel closures are likely to follow.

Hugo Martín

Full coverage: Jackie Lacey and George Gascón face off in L.A. County district attorney race September 19, 2020

The November contest between Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey and former San Francisco Dist. Atty. George Gascón to oversee the nation's largest prosecutor's office has been framed as a test of appetites for criminal justice reform.

Governor again overrules parole board recommendation to free ex-Mexican Mafia member September 19, 2020

Rene Enriquez, a Mexican Mafia member who defected 18 years ago and helped law enforcement authorities incarcerate dozens of his onetime confederates, was denied parole for a fifth time.

Matthew Ormseth

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake rattles Southern California, but no major damage reported September 19, 2020

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported Friday evening at 11:38 p.m. Pacific time in Rosemead, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Stephanie Chavez, Dakota Smith, Julia Wick

Want to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Show up to vote Nov. 3 September 19, 2020

Ginsburg showed me the power of working from a disadvantage — the more they underestimate you, the more satisfying the victory. Her 22-year battle against various cancers was an inspiration for someone who lost his mother just last year to ovarian cancer.

Gustavo Arellano

John Wasson, UCLA cosmochemist who chased after meteorites, dies at 86 September 18, 2020

Helped create the UCLA Meteorite Gallery, the largest collection of space debris in the West

Steve Marble

California job growth is sluggish — and experts say it may get worse September 18, 2020

California gained 101,900 jobs in August, mostly due to the temporary hiring of federal census takers.

Margot Roosevelt

Attorney for actor Danny Masterson alleges rape charges are politically motivated September 18, 2020

Actor Danny Masterson is charged with raping three women at his home between 2001 and 2003. His lawyer claims the charges are politically motivated,

Alex Wigglesworth, James Queally

'We expect structure loss': Bobcat fire forces more evacuations in Antelope Valley September 18, 2020

The blaze, which started Sept. 6, has now chewed through more than 72,000 acres and is rapidly continuing its northeastern expansion.

Hayley Smith, Dakota Smith

L.A. schools are closed — but there are loopholes for those with money September 18, 2020

K-12 schools in Los Angeles are not allowed to be open at the moment. Yet many schools have reopened anyway, either by outsourcing their facilities to established providers like the Y, or by rebranding as day camps, which are license-exempt and virtually unregulated in California.

Sonja Sharp, Laura Newberry

President Trump on Saturday toured damage from Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana. “This was a tremendously powerful storm,” Mr. Trump said. Watch his remarks.

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Uganda Makerere University fire: 'Ivory Tower' gutted September 20, 2020

An overnight blaze leaves a distinctive building at one of Africa's oldest universities a shell.

Spain triathlete gives up medal to rival who went wrong way September 20, 2020

Diego Méntrida realised the athlete ahead had made a mistake and slowed as he approached the finish.

Cyclone Ianos: Three dead as 'medicane' sweeps across Greece September 20, 2020

The rare "medicane" storm flooded buildings, toppled trees and triggered landslides in central areas.

Coronavirus: WHO sets rules for testing African herbal remedies September 20, 2020

Sound science "will be the sole basis" for safe and effective therapies to be adopted, the WHO says.

Gore-Tex: Inventor of waterproof fabric Robert Gore dies aged 83 September 20, 2020

Robert W. Gore's invention has been used in space suits, guitar strings and waterproof jackets.

Australia coronavirus cases 'set to be lowest in months' September 20, 2020

Hopes are rising after the badly-hit state of Victoria reports just 14 new infections in 24 hours.

Thailand protests: Activists challenge monarchy by laying 'People's Plaque' September 20, 2020

Protesters cement a "People's Plaque" in a park and march in Bangkok calling for political reforms.

TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing' September 20, 2020

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US.

Ricin: Letter containing poison addressed to Trump at White House September 20, 2020

The FBI and the Secret Service investigate the letter, intercepted before it reached the White House.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg death: Trump to nominate woman to fill Supreme Court seat September 20, 2020

The US president says he will announce his nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg next week.

Janusz Walus: Why far-right Polish football fans idolise a murderer in South Africa September 19, 2020

Janusz Walus killed anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, sparking fears of a racial civil war.

The Indian queens who modelled for the world's first vaccine September 19, 2020

The mystery surrounding a 19th Century portrait and its role in one of the first immunisation campaigns.

'I still spend so much time on the kids - that needs to change' September 19, 2020

Sarah Dahia from Australia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

Emmy Awards 2020: Stars prepare to dial in for virtual ceremony September 19, 2020

Nominated actors will have someone waiting outside their home to hand over an award if they win.

How the oil industry made us doubt climate change September 19, 2020

Energy companies stand accused of trying to downplay their contribution to global warming.

Singapore rolls out Covid tracing tokens September 19, 2020

Thousands of devices are being distributed to vulnerable groups such as the elderly.

Cyclone Ianos: Drone shows 'medicane' damage in Greece September 19, 2020

The hurricane-like storm swept across Greece trapping hundreds of people.

Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar poised to win after stunning time-trial ride September 19, 2020

Tadej Pogacar is poised to win the Tour de France ahead of strong favourite Primoz Roglic in one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the race's history.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg in pictures and her own words September 19, 2020

A look back at some of the justice's greatest quotes on gender equality, law, and being remembered.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'Inspiring, revolutionary, a fighter' September 19, 2020

Hundreds of people have been visiting the US Supreme Court to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Trump says in Louisiana: “We have to take care” of state after hurricane

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