U.S. Navy’s newest replenishment oiler to honor Black civil rights activist Sojourner Truth
April 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy on Saturday plans to christen the future Sojourner Truth, a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler that honors the…
Newsom pardons Cambodian immigrant facing deportation, among other Easter clemency actions
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday offered clemency to 25 felons, including a Cambodian immigrant facing deportation, in a series of pardons and commutations issued before…
After ‘honor’ of White House visit, Shohei Ohtani keeps up 2024 pace
WASHINGTON — Even President Trump, it turns out, professes to be a Shohei Ohtani fan.So universal is Ohtani’s celebrity that, during the Dodgers’ visit to the White…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection unit renamed to honor slain agent Michael O. Maceda
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection renamed one of its Air and Marine Operations units Thursday in honor of an agent who died in the…
Hegseth restores Fort Liberty’s name back to Fort Bragg to honor WWII hero
1 of 2 | Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum to rename Fort Liberty, N.C., to Fort Roland L. Bragg, while aboard a military…
These days an Oscar snub is almost a badge of honor
The 97th Academy Award nominations have been announced and, sorry, Pamela, you’re not on the invite list. But take comfort, you’re in very good company.Every…
Jalen Hurts ready to achieve more after Super Bowl win, MVP honor
NEW ORLEANS — As he stood on a stage shaped like the NFL shield surrounded by falling green, white and silver confetti, Jalen Hurts smiled and licked…
Galaxy to honor franchise legend Cobi Jones with statue
Cobi Jones will join former teammates Landon Donovan and David Beckham in Legends Plaza at Dignity Health Sports Park next season with the team commissioning…
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying…
Biden to honor Clinton, Magic Johnson, Messi with Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor on Saturday…
Biden bestows Medal of Honor, highest military award, to 7 U.S. Army soldiers
1 of 7 | President Joe Biden presents former Pfc. Kenneth David with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony in the East Room of…
Shohei Ohtani wins third Associated Press male athlete of the year award
While growing up in Japan, Shohei Ohtani followed the careers of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.“I would see their accolades and how they were successful…
President Biden inducted into U.S. Labor Department’s Hall of Honor
1 of 4 | Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su inducts President Joe Biden into the U.S. Department of Labor Hall of Honor at the…
Martin Benson dead: South Coast Repertory founding artistic director was 87
Theater director Martin Benson, who co-established the Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory and served as its founding artistic director for 46 years, has died. He…
Garfield coach Lorenzo Hernandez steps down after 24 years
Lorenzo Hernandez announced Friday he is stepping down as football coach at Garfield High after 24 years.He helped develop the program into one of the…
Lakers to honor Pat Riley with statue outside Crypto.com Arena
Not much is known about the next statue the Lakers plan to have erected outside Crypto.com Arena.But it is almost certain that sculpture will be…
Best Los Angeles restaurants and bars for World Series specials
The horchata is dyed blue, the garlic fries are on menus in full force, and, in at least one bar, there are free shots to…
Fans at Dodger Stadium and around L.A. honor Fernando Valenzuela
Lifelong Dodger fans Manny Acosta, 59, and his brother, Jose Acosta, 60, sit on Vin Scully Avenue, just feet away from the shrine at the…
Robert Vargas to honor Fernando Valenzuela with mural, Día de Muertos altar
Robert Vargas had barely wrapped up his first day of work on a Boyle Heights mural honoring Fernando Valenzuela on Tuesday night when he heard…
Lakers to honor Jerry West with No. 44 band on uniform
The Lakers will honor the late Jerry West on opening night with a ceremony and all season with a band on the left shoulder of…