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By MAURICIO SAVARESE SAO PAULO (AP) — A trove of leaked audio recordings from late 2022 reveal high-ranking members of Brazil’s army discussing efforts to pressure then-President Jair Bolsonaro to carry out a coup and remain in power. The 53 …

America can fight terrorism while protecting our liberties. The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 21 passed a bill that does the opposite. H.R. 9495 is by Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York. Dubbed the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on …

Just like that, the year is coming to a close, and if you have yet to catch a show at one of Southern California’s casinos, you’re in luck. Guests can catch classic heavy metal acts, stand-up comedy and a couple …

Disneyland offered a first look inside the new Haunted Mansion gift shop that doubles as Madame Leota’s private sitting room as the Anaheim theme park opened the attraction’s expanded queue that winds through a series of themed gardens. Madame Leota’s …

So far, there have been no reports of illness associated with the bird flu virus that was identified last week in a retail sample of raw milk from a Fresno-based dairy. But the dairy behind the bird flu detection, Raw …

Black Friday deals on your favorite home and kitchen products Looking for top home and kitchen deals this holiday season? Black Friday is your best bet. Retailers roll out their steepest discounts of the year during this event, offering everything …

By HANNA ARHIROVA, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, the Ukrainian air force said Tuesday, describing it as a record number of drones deployed in a single …

By ZEKE MILLER, White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or …

By RIAZAT BUTT ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. He has been behind bars since August 2023 on charges that he and his …

By THOMAS BEAUMONT, MAYA SWEEDLER, PARKER KAUFMANN and HUMERA LODHI It’s a daunting reality for Democrats: Republican Donald Trump’s support has grown broadly since he last sought the presidency. In his defeat of Democrat Kamala Harris, Trump won a bigger …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, in their roles as advisors to a new “Department of Government Efficiency” that President Trump has proposed, just issued a revolutionary document regarding the federal administrative state. It is a fundamental challenge to the massive …

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that had stalled as the startup …

Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is expected to return to practice this week after offseason knee surgery, head coach Sean McVay said on Tuesday. Higbee tore his ACL in the Rams’ playoff loss to the Detroit Lions in January and …

Dance Magazine once gingerly estimated the number of different productions  of “Nutcracker” ballets staged annually in America could be as many as 500 … or more? Based on the results of canvassing Christmastime 2024 visits by Clara, the Mouse King …

Q: For the past year, I have posted videos on YouTube talking about the stock market, wealth management and similar topics. I make a concerted effort not to be controversial and to remain politically neutral. Subscribers and viewers have been …

Math matters. Accurate math matters more. Especially when it may be the difference between Los Angeles having hotels and not.  The Los Angeles City Council made the correct decision last week to delay a vote on a substantial increase to …

Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested in the early morning hours on Monday on suspicion of DUI, California Highway Patrol said. At 5:13 a.m. on Monday, hours after the Rams’ Sunday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Highway Patrol …

As a Broadway actor, Leslie Odom Jr. is familiar with the extra effort required as the winter holidays ramp up. “There’s something about it that feels like service,” Odom says on a recent call to talk about The Christmas Tour …

Not long ago, the consensus among theme park industry insiders was that we would not see another major theme park built in North America. China was the future of the industry. Maybe the Middle East, too. But North America was …

By GIDEON RUBIN The Associated Press SAN JOSE — Momentum continues to elude the Kings. Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the slumping San …

ANAHEIM — For a second straight game, the Ducks held a lead only to see their efforts foiled by a spurt of two goals in less than a minute by their opponent, this time in a 3-2 loss to the …

INGLEWOOD — One of these days, bro. One of these days. But not this time. Nah, bruh. On Monday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh fell to 0-3 against his big brother, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh. Or 0-4, if you count …

LOS ANGELES — The UCLA football team didn’t beat USC in Saturday night’s rivalry game, but the Bruins were able to impress important groups in attendance. The program hosted roughly 700 recruits for the game and each one was able …

INGLEWOOD — Jim Harbaugh and his brother, John, were absolutely right. It wasn’t about them. It was about a battering ram by the name of Derrick Henry. Harbaugh Bowl III went to John and the Baltimore Ravens because Jim and …

A 28-year-old Los Angeles tattoo artist has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, authorities said Monday. The reported assaults occurred in December 2023 and February 2024. Detectives are currently seeking additional victims and witnesses of unreported assaults. The suspect …

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON — The Clippers’ five-game winning streak came to an end against the defending NBA champions. Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the …

Organizers of the Dec. 1 Hollywood Christmas Parade held a news conference at the Ovation Hollywood on Monday, Nov. 25 to discuss the latest information on the event, and it was a wonderful chance for families and others to enjoy …

Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, will have to wait until the new year for a decision on their bid for release, …

With aprons on and knives in hands, city officials and community leaders gathered at the Pasadena Convention Center on Monday, Nov. 25, to slice into golden-brown turkeys for Union Station Homeless Service’s “Dinner In the Park” program—a scene that almost …

By JILL COLVIN NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. The …

It’s hard to cook Thanksgiving dinner without electricity or natural gas. But thanks to Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes residents who lack utilities because of the ongong landslide there won’t have to worry about that. The upscale RPV resort will …

By MATT BROWN WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration is set to be less diverse than President Joe Biden’s administration, but several people of color and women appear likely to serve in top roles. While Trump vigorously campaigned against …

By Jarret Liotta A weekend break in at an elementary school in South Central L.A. that left haphazard destruction in 24 classrooms prompted an angry LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho to hold a press conference on Monday morning, Nov. 25, lamenting …

A 44-year-old Yorba Linda woman accused of owning multiple brothels disguised as skin care and massage spas in Orange and Ventura counties has been arrested. In early 2024, detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department conducted a proactive investigation into …

EL SEGUNDO — Lakers coach JJ Redick initially critiqued his team’s “spirit to compete” in Saturday night’s home loss to the Denver Nuggets – specifically during a third quarter in which they were outscored 37-15. And after watching film of …