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LOS ANGELES — A suspect in a stolen car who led Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies on a wild pursuit from East Los Angeles to the Pico-Union area was in critical condition Wednesday night after he was shot by deputies …

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS — For USA Basketball, the road to the Paris Olympics has started with a win. Anthony Edwards scored 13 points, Steph Curry added 12 and the United States opened its tune-up schedule …

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Football Club advanced to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals for the second time in franchise history on Wednesday. Goals by Timothy Tillman, David Martínez and Mateusz Bogusz propelled the Black & Gold to a …

The UCLA football program announced several changes to its future schedules on Wednesday that will rekindle a pair of previous Pac-12 rivalries. The changes – which include adding games against Cal and Utah and dropping games against Georgia and Auburn …

ANAHEIM — Mickey Moniak is still trying to climb out of the hole that he dug in the first two months of the season. Moniak hit a three-run homer to provide the big blow in the Angels’ 7-2 victory over …

SAN FRANCISCO — Dalton Knecht had 20 points, Colin Castleton had a double-double and Bronny James did a little bit of everything, but the Lakers’ summer league team blew a late lead in an 80-76 loss to the Miami Heat …

PHILADELPHIA — They couldn’t blame the starting pitching this time. Poor defense undermined a solid effort from the staff’s accidental ace, Gavin Stone, and led to the tie-breaking runs in the fifth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies handed the Dodgers …

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jefferson Lerma scored in the 39th minute, and Colombia played a man short the entire second half in a 1-0 victory over Uruguay on Wednesday night to reach the Copa America …

A 37-year-old man who was stabbed to death in Canoga Park was identified Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Officers were sent to an apartment complex on the 7500 block of Vassar Avenue about 10:20 p.m. …

PHILADELPHIA — If participating in the Home Run Derby is on Teoscar Hernandez’s bucket list, he’s about to check it off. Hernandez has accepted an invitation to participate in Monday’s Derby (5 p.m. PT, ESPN) at Globe Life Field in …

A former Los Angeles Department of Water and Power board member linked to an alleged bribery scheme is facing State Bar of California disciplinary charges for allegedly soliciting and receiving more than $31,000 in free legal services from an attorney …

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pounded the gavel one last time, ending her tenure as chair of the LA Metro board, then passed it to Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, who raised the wooden gavel above her head triumphantly. …

A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought by a woman who alleged longtime fugitive Roman Polanski sexually assaulted her in the 1970s at his home after plying her with tequila both there and at a restaurant, all …

ANAHEIM — The Angels have a new piece to try in their patchwork rotation. Right-hander Jack Kochanowicz will make his major league debut with a start against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. Kochanowicz will be the 12th pitcher to …

Walter Hoffman, an early-era big wave charger and board builder who helped kick-start the surf clothing industry, died Tuesday, July 9, at age 92. “Surfing has lost one of its true pioneers as Walter Hoffman has gracefully kicked out. A …

Twenty two years ago, an avalanche buried Chino resident and climber Bill Stampfl as he made his way up one of the highest peaks in the Andes mountains. His family knew there was little hope of finding him alive, or …

Aerial view of Port of Long Beach Pier B On-dock Rail Support Facility. (Photo courtesy Port of Long Beach) Rendering of Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility set to break ground this summer at the Port of Long Beach with …

PHILADELPHIA — After watching the worst start of his major-league career on Tuesday night, the Dodgers decided there was no place for Bobby Miller in their starting rotation – even depleted as it is. The 25-year-old right-hander was optioned to …

From gentle giants to scruffy youngsters and everyone in between, the L.A.’s shelter dogs and cats are wagging their tails with excitement to find their new homes. Adoption fees across the six city-run animal shelters have been cut in half …

A 41-year-old man has been charged with breaking into a UCLA student housing apartment unit occupied by two female exchange students and sexually assaulting one of them. Jeffery Stott Brewer Jr. pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one count each of …

By TIAN MACLEOD JI WENZHOU, China — At a factory in Zhejiang province on China’s eastern coast, two mounds of discarded cotton clothing and bed linens, loosely separated into dark and light colors, pile up on a workroom floor. Jacket sleeves, collars and …

By TIAN MACLEOD JI WENZHOU, China — China is the world’s largest textile producer and consumer, throwing away 26 million tons of clothes each year, mostly made of unrecyclable synthetics. A recycling factory in Zhejiang province on China’s east coast …

The daughter of man who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Alhambra in March filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Wednesday, July 10, against the driver, a guitarist who has played with Pearl Jam and the Red Hot Chili …

Flanked by fire officials, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday warned Californians to be alert as the state heads into what could be a worse-than-expected fire season, following a brutal heat wave that has dried out vegetation and contributed to five …

Marriage is more than a romantic union; it’s a partnership that demands collaboration in various aspects of life, particularly in managing finances. Creating a shared financial culture in marriage is essential for harmony and long-term success. Yet, too many allow …

NEW YORK — Gregg Berhalter was fired as U.S. men’s soccer coach on Wednesday after his team’s first-round exit from the Copa America flamed doubts he was the right person to remain in charge for the 2026 World Cup, a …

DORTMUND, Germany — England reached a second straight European Championship final by beating the Netherlands 2-1 thanks to substitute Ollie Watkins’ stoppage-time winner on Wednesday. Watkins, who came on for captain Harry Kane in a bold call by coach Gareth …

Three weeks after McDonald’s shook up the fast food world with its $5 Meal Deal, the chain has come up with three more limited-time offers. One of them is a collaboration with the anime series “Jujutsu Kaisen.” It’s called Special …

By MORGAN LEE and ANDREW DALTON SANTA FE, N.M. — A defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was an “unspeakable tragedy” but that “ Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, …

By Ali Swenson and Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday was poised to vote on a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration, a proposal Republicans have prioritized as an election-year talking point even …

Anna Edney | (TNS) Bloomberg News Generic versions of erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra and Cialis, among other medications, were allowed on the U.S. market using potentially problematic data that call into question their safety and efficacy, a Bloomberg analysis found. …

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s imperiled re-election campaign hit new trouble Wednesday as House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said merely “it’s up to the president to decide” if he should stay in the race, …

The Michelin Guide, one of the world’s most recognized dining endorsements, revealed 13 new additions to its California recommendations on Wednesday, July 10, with six of the 13 spots found in Los Angeles. These restaurants join the ranks of other …

Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves the stage after addressing attendees at his inauguration for a second term at the Plaza de California in Sacramento on Jan. 6, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters In the nearly two weeks since President Joe …

By PAN PYLAS LONDON — British police said they found Wednesday the man suspected of killing the wife and two daughters of a well-known BBC radio commentator near London in a brutal crossbow attack. In a statement, Hertfordshire Police said …

The California Energy Commission this week unanimously approved a sweeping plan to develop a massive floating offshore wind industry in ocean waters — a first-of-its-kind undertaking that will require billions in public and private investments and could transform parts of …

By Taylor Getler | NerdWallet For many homeowners of retirement age, much of their net worth is tied up in their home equity, their home value minus any remaining liens. Home equity makes up 47% of the net worth of …

By Paul Wiseman | The Associated Press Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing job market and not only to taming inflation, a shift that signals it’s …

Jim Alexander: An Olympic bombshell of sorts landed this morning: Kawhi Leonard is pulling out of the Games, departing from the U.S. men’s team in a move that apparently was made by USA Basketball in conjunction with the Clippers. And …

What the eyes have seen cannot be unseen. Fifty-one million Americans watched it live and countless millions have seen snippets of the June 27 presidential debate. Images of Joe Biden as a tottering old man unable to articulate a coherent …