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The 2020 Academy Awards are under way at the Dolby Theatre. Brad Pitt, Laura Dern and Joaquin Phoenix take home Oscars.
“Joker” isn’t the movie I’d give Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar for, but his greatness as an actor can’t be denied.
Renée Zellweger wins the Oscar for lead actress for playing Judy Garland near the end of her life in ‘Judy.’
Here’s a look at the best and worst dressed on the Oscars 2020 red carpet.
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Tijuana’s sewage fouled California beaches for decades. Now the Trump administration is set to spend $300 million to address the mess.
A pioneer of the California ski industry, McCoy built Mammoth Mountain over the course of six decades.
Europe and NASA’s Solar Orbiter rocketed into space on an unprecedented mission.
Bean was killed when he was hit by two cars while crossing Venice Boulevard.
A public memorial service for three members of the Altobelli family will be at Angel Stadium. They were among nine killed in a crash including Kobe Bryant.
Pete Buttigieg worked to solidify his strength in New Hampshire as his Democratic rivals tried to undermine him before the primary vote.
Mainland China reported another rise in cases of the new virus Monday after a sharp decline the previous day, while the number of deaths grew by 97 to 908, with at least two more outside the country.
Republican front-runners are touting their support for the president and their opponent’s perceived opposition. But will it be enough to win over voters?
The blast of wind was captured this morning at 9,186 feet on Kirkwood Mountain south of Lake Tahoe.
Pending medical evaluations, the Dodgers have agreed to trade Alex Verdugo and minor league prospects to the Boston Red Sox for Mookie Betts and David Price.
Bryant Ng has brought back his Spice Table cheeseburger at Cassia in Santa Monica.
Taxes don’t retire when you do, especially if you bow out of the workforce before age 59?. But the rules vary with the type of retirement account you’ve got.
The longtime “Drag Race” host, both in and out of drag, joined musical guest Justin Bieber to give the “SNL” episode a throwback feel.
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Malibu has long been associated with cars full of beachgoers and staggering cliffside mansions — but there’s much more to these “21 miles of scenic beauty.” -
Netflix has been ambitious in pursuing a game-focused audience, but “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics” shows it doesn’t yet respect the power of interactivity.
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Warner Bros.’ Harley Quinn spinoff ‘Birds of Prey’ came in at No. 1 but well under projections. Neon opens ‘The Lodge’ in limited release.
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Trump’s loosening of restrictions on U.S. military use of land mines could reverse decades of progress by causing more civilians to be maimed or killed.
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The leaders of Israel and India are using annexation of disputed territories to undermine the very idea of international law.
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Voters would have a hard time finding another candidate with Mark Ridley-Thomas’ experience and knowledge, as well as his list of accomplishments.
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Poisonous partisanship didn’t start with Trump, but his rise has made it worse
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The autobiography “Where’s the Rest of Me?” portrayed the actor as serious and his politics as mainstream.
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Israel faces allegations of torturing three alleged Palestinian militants rounded up after a rare bombing in the occupied West Bank killed a 17-year-old Israeli girl in August.
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The long-ballyhooed Iowa caucuses and the hallowed New Hampshire primary should be stripped of their first-in-the-nation privileges before the next presidential election.
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Hundreds heed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s call to converge on parliament Sunday after lawmakers refused to gather to vote on security funding, increasing tensions between the leader and the opposition-controlled legislature.
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Want to catch up on Sunday’s Academy Awards? Here are the only moments you need to see, from Joaquin Phoenix’s emotional speech to Janelle Monáe’s showstopper.
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In a 133-92 blowout win, the Clippers dealt Cleveland its largest margin of defeat at home in Cavaliers history as Marcus Morris had several highlight plays.
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The Lakers, who did not make a move before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, and Clippers were two teams with which he had mutual interest.
The ninth-year forward was the team’s second-highest priority during free agency because of his defensive versatility, court-stretching shooting and toughness — a combination the team termed “Clipper DNA.”
latko Andonovski was asked to describe the style he’s tried to teach as coach of the women’s national soccer team. “Attractive, attacking and aggressive,” he said.
The Oscars ceremony gives the film academy a global stage to announce, at long last, the opening date for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
The Shell is named both for its design and in honor of its waterfront location between Coronado and the San Diego Convention Center.
A PTA group made a few bucks showing “The Lion King,” prompting a $250 licensing fee, a public outcry and an apology from Walt Disney Co. chairman Bob Iger.
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Massimo Bottura is opening his first L.A. restaurant at the Gucci store in Beverly Hills. Here’s a first look at the restaurant.
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Tehuanita 2.0 is emblematic of the wider moment for vegan food underway across Los Angeles.
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Bill Addison talks to Kismet’s Kae Whalen about outstanding wine service.
Actor Joe Mantegna lists his Toluca Lake home for sale. Also: Billionaire David Saperstein is seeking $115 million for his Malibu digs.
In San Francisco’s Presidio Heights neighborhood, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has listed his three-bedroom condo for sale at $2.675 million.
In Hermosa Beach, former Lakers player and coach Byron Scott is asking $2.35 million for his two-story home a few blocks from the ocean.
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El protagonista de ‘Joker’ sorprende tras su esperado triunfo
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La tienda pop-up de Sundae School trae moda y cannabis al centro de Los ángeles hasta el domingo
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Es la primera cuarentena del gobierno de Estados Unidos desde el brote de viruela en los a?os 60
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Cinco a?os de cárcel o hasta 250,000 de multa por empleado que viole confidencialidad de preguntas del Censo
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Lakers squeak past Golden State while Clippers are manhandled by Minnesota.
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They will race in Sunday’s feature at Santa Anita, the Grade 2 $200,000 San Vicente Stakes for 3-year-olds going seven furlongs.
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We talked about basketball, but we also talked about life and his family. He loved spending time with his wife, Vanessa, and their daughters, Natalia, 16, Gianna, 13, Bianka, 3, and Capri, who was born last June.
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California has a critical teacher shortage, and the cost of living isn’t helping
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A deadly earthquake 49 years ago led to the removal of 1,460 veterans from the West L.A. VA campus. That decision continues to shape the homelessness crisis among veterans today.
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An Afghan defense ministry official, who was not identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media, said the shooter was an Afghan soldier who had argued with the U.S. forces before opening fire.
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The threat posed by Taiwan’s much larger neighbor, China, is compounded by the coronavirus, arriving with travelers in a connected cross-straits economy.
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Some 2,656 new coronavirus cases were reported in the 24 hours ending at midnight Saturday, most of them in the central province of Hubei, China.
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‘This is a premeditated assassination attempt,’ an NYPD spokesman says of two shootings allegedly carried out by one gunman.
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Has Oscar style strayed to the casual side? You be the judge.
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Eco fashion was among the big style statements and trends at the 2020 Oscars on Sunday in Hollywood.
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Kaitlyn Dever, Léa Seydoux and Oscar-winning director Elena Andreicheva are this year’s ambassadors for Suzy Amis Cameron’s Red Carpet Green Dress initiative.
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Natalie Portman arrived at the 92nd Academy Awards wearing a cape with the names of female directors who weren’t nominated Sunday.
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Billionaire David Saperstein, the NBA’s DeAndre Jordan and actress Catherine Bach are among those making real estate news.
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In internal complaints, emails and other documents, pathologists, investigators and other coroner employees detailed how procurement interfered with their work.
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Mykal-Michelle Harris may be “7 going on 21,” but her favorite room definitely sticks with the kid side of the equation.
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Demand for Kobe Bryant tribute tattoos is booming. One shop said its business has tripled. Another artist said he is booked up for the rest of the year.
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As national and state parks change e-bike rules, an e-biker needs to ask a lot of questions and ride with care.
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The Diamond Princess is off Yokohama, Japan, with about 3,700 passengers and crew.
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Immerse yourself in the places that found a way into your heart, except in one case, and then you’ll have to settle for dinner.
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Passengers of any nationality won’t be allowed to sail if they have visited or passed through China.
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From a performance by Eminem to the presenters’ funniest gags, the Oscars telecast highlighted the tension between old and new in the film academy.
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“Parasite” won four Oscars, including best picture, and emotions ran high among the film’s supporters, particularly for director Bong Joon Ho’s wife.
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“Parasite’ director on the surreal experience of winning best picture and being nominated with Martin Scorsese
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Ava DuVernay, Olivia Munn and Jon M. Chu were among the celebs celebrating “Parasite’s” historic win for best picture at the 2020 Oscars.
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Times Metro reporter Julia Wick watched the Oscars from the nosebleeds and reported back on the stranger sides of the ceremony.
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Carl Goldman records online their experiences on the quarantined ship: ‘My wife’s reaction to the toilet paper was like giving her a diamond ring.’
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Many street closures are in effect around the Dolby Theatre for the Academy Awards ceremony, and some will remain closed several days afterward.
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A man in a pickup, through his open driver’s side window, shot at another man and struck his front passenger door, Simi Valley police said.
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Top fuel veteran driver Doug Kalitta earns his third win in a row, and 48th of career, with a fast finish at the NHRA Winternationals.
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Nadal beats Eclipse Award winner Storm the Court in San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita Park to put himself squarely in the Kentucky Derby picture.
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Trevor Moore, who the Kings acquired in a trade with the Maple Leafs, scores the team’s lone goal in a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers.
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Nick Taylor overcomes the elements to stay ahead of a struggling Phil Mickelson over the final 18 holes to win the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
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The plans to ask for a check of the vote count come as the Iowa Democratic Party releases updated results showing Pete Buttigieg with a slim lead over Sanders in delegates.
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With his mid-road policies and Eagle Scout demeanor, Pete Buttigieg wants to be just right — not too hot, not too cold — while others lean to the left or center.
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Facing dire political straits, the former vice president steps out and holds forth before reporters in Manchester, N.H.
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Gay rights activists see Pete Buttigieg’s showing in the Iowa Democratic caucuses as a historic breakthrough.
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