Biden Announces Key Members of his Science Team

Lady Gaga's French bulldogs recovered after being stolen during shooting February 27, 2021

Capt. Jonathan Tippet, who leads the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, confirmed Friday that Lady Gaga's dogs "have been located and are safe."

Matthew Ormseth, Kevin Rector

UC says Blue Shield sought 'expansive' patient data as part of its COVID-19 work for California February 27, 2021

The concerns over patient privacy offer a glimpse into questions being raised about the scope of Blue Shield's role as an independent overseer of California's network of COVID-19 vaccine providers.

Melody Gutierrez

Fire, vandalism rock Buddhist temple in Little Tokyo February 27, 2021

A glass window was destroyed, two wooden lantern stands burned and two metallic lanterns vandalized at Little Tokyo's Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple.

Andrew J. Campa

L.A. is cutting back on street sweeping. That could mean fewer parking tickets February 27, 2021

L.A.'s Bureau of Street Services saw 10% of its workers take buyouts as part of budget cuts. Now there aren't enough drivers to provide weekly street sweeping, officials said.

David Zahniser

Strong winds possible in the San Gabriel Valley area Sunday morning, forecasters say February 27, 2021

Potential for downed tress and power outages from a wind event is reminiscent of one in 2011.

Paul Duginski

A rare gray wolf trekked from Oregon to California's Central Sierra. Not everyone is thrilled February 26, 2021

The young male known as OR-93, who is outfitted with a GPS collar, was most recently tracked in Mono County, hundreds of miles from his birthplace in northern Oregon.

Lila Seidman

Man who left a dead cat in front of Asian-owned business is investigated for a possible hate crime February 26, 2021

Sacramento police are investigating the incident at a butcher shop owned by a family of Chinese descent as a possible bias or hate-related crime.

Jennifer Lu

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits in Simi Valley February 26, 2021

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Friday afternoon in Simi Valley, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Witness shares video of robbers shooting Lady Gaga's dog walker February 26, 2021

Video of a violent robbery in which Lady Gaga's dog walker is shot shows the two purebred French bulldogs were clearly the target of the attackers.

Kevin Rector, Richard Winton

Driver used realistic mannequin to sneak into carpool lane, CHP says February 26, 2021

A driver and his mannequin were busted sneaking into the carpool lane of the 210 Freeway in Glendora last week, authorities said.

Alex Wigglesworth

Mutant coronavirus variants are a growing threat. Vaccinations, mask wearing are essential February 26, 2021

While coronavirus variants remain a threat, health experts say they are hopeful that masks and rising vaccination rates can blunt potential new waves.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Melissa Healy

Tiger Woods moved to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for recovery after rollover crash February 26, 2021

The golf star was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Richard Winton, Hayley Smith, Sam Farmer

'Tremendous heartbreak': L.A. Latinos still dying at high rates, even as COVID-19 eases February 26, 2021

Even as the daily toll of COVID-19 deaths declines, Latino residents of Los Angeles County are still dying at three times the rate of white residents.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Fire roars through Compton industrial area, burning structures and buses February 26, 2021

The blaze erupted just after 4:30 a.m. at an industrial complex in Compton. No injuries reported. A cause has yet to be determined.

Hayley Smith

Bay Area counties halt COVID vaccine access to One Medical February 26, 2021

San Francisco and San Mateo counties have halted vaccine access to the healthcare provider after finding it allegedly gave shots to ineligible people.

Lila Seidman

Real or fake? Forged documents add another headache to COVID-19 vaccine rollout February 26, 2021

Vaccine eligibility requires proof. But as access expands officials have yet to establish what documents will be needed for verification, or a straightforward way to sort phony documents from real ones.

Colleen Shalby

Garcetti denies witnessing any improper behavior by former aide Rick Jacobs February 26, 2021

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti testified in a deposition that he didn't witness Rick Jacobs hug or touch a bodyguard

Dakota Smith, Richard Winton

A community garden hopes its cash crop is a hot sauce called Los Angeles February 26, 2021

For nearly all of its 20 years, La Madera Community Garden in El Monte functioned like the vast majority of similar spaces in Southern California.

Gustavo Arellano

Will anyone pay $75 to visit Disney California Adventure with no rides open? You bet February 26, 2021

Disney is charging $75 for admission to California Adventure without rides or most live attractions. Sound crazy? Check out the near-hourlong waits.

Mary McNamara

Why your place in the COVID-19 vaccine line depends on where you live February 26, 2021

With COVID-19 vaccine supplies still tight, officials have been forced to make agonizing choices about who should get priority.

Soumya Karlamangla, Colleen Shalby

Tune in as Biden introduces members of the White House Science Team.

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Lady Gaga's dogs found safe after gunpoint robbery February 27, 2021

The US singer's two French bulldogs were stolen after gunmen attacked and wounded her dog walker.

Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment February 27, 2021

The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA.

Haiti prison escape: Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets jail February 27, 2021

The prison's director is among 25 people killed in the mass escape near the capital, Port-au-Prince.

The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince February 27, 2021

The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder.

Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts February 27, 2021

Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again.

Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon February 27, 2021

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes February 27, 2021

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries' February 27, 2021

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021 February 27, 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful? February 27, 2021

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic February 27, 2021

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

Texas weather: Biden visits state amid recovery from deadly cold snap February 26, 2021

Texas has been devastated by cold weather and power outages which left millions without water access.

Mary Robinson 'made a big mistake' over Dubai princess February 26, 2021

Princess Latifa Al Maktoum was previously described as "troubled" by the former Irish president.

Nigeria's Zamfara school abduction: More than 300 Nigerian girls missing February 26, 2021

Nigeria's president warns the kidnappers that his government will not give in to blackmail.

Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing February 26, 2021

An official report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the journalist's murder.

BTS: Radio host apologises for comparing band to Covid February 26, 2021

The German radio host made the comments while talking about the band's cover of a Coldplay song.

Texas sea turtles released back into sea after cold front eases February 26, 2021

Thousands of "cold-stunned" turtles were rescued as temperatures dropped to record lows this month.

Mother drops children from window to escape Istanbul apartment fire February 26, 2021

The four children were all caught by volunteers holding a blanket on the street in Istanbul.

China celebrates colourful Lantern Festival February 26, 2021

Villages and cities become a sea of bright light to mark the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Selena Gomez: 'Disrespectful' transplant image prompts Chinese TV apology February 26, 2021

Variety show edits photo of US pop star Selena Gomez taken after her kidney transplant surgery.

Biden Announces Key Members of his Science Team

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