Third week of testimony in Trump’s trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come
NEW YORK — The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not…
WNBA franchise reportedly awarded to Toronto for 2026 season
TORONTO — The WNBA is heading to Toronto, according to media reports. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the women’s professional basketball league has awarded a…
System of a Down’s Serj Tankian talks about band’s future and activism in new book
Serj Tankian is a man of many talents. Aside from being the lead singer of rock band System of a Down, he’s also a solo…
Column: Expect campus uprisings to cause headaches for Democrats this election
SACRAMENTO — Don’t be surprised if these annoying protests on college campuses turn out bad for Democrats. They usually do. If history is any guide, Republicans…
We all have a worm in our brain: Welcome to 2024
I always assumed the term “brain worm” was slang for a repetitive thought that hijacks one’s mind and won’t leave. It might be a recurring…
Iran filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof gets prison, lashings before Cannes
The award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison and lashings just ahead of his planned trip to the Cannes…
China’s Xi in Europe: ‘Charm offensive’ or bid to divide the West?
Fine brandy, a Tour de France jersey and old grudges against NATO: On his first European tour in five years, Chinese President Xi Jinping is…
Tom Brady’s gift for getting roasted on Netflix? A $40,000 ring
Tom Brady probably thought it was all over. The seven-time Super Bowl champion had just voluntarily endured close to three hours of cruel and unusual…
LAFC defeats Las Vegas to advance in U.S. Open Cup
LAS VEGAS — LAFC advanced to the Round of 16 in the U.S. Open Cup with a 3-1 win against the Las Vegas Lights at Cashman…
UCLA alleges protesters carried tools to take over buildings
UCLA police say protesters arrested Monday at a university garage had materials that could be “used to unlawfully enter and barricade a building.” In a…
Darius Morris’ dies shortly after father, brother convicted of fraud
It seems far too soon to be mourning the death of Darius Morris, the memory of the irrepressible point guard stepping into the Lakers’ starting…
U.S. paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns, official says
WASHINGTON — The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault…
Ousted House Speaker McCarthy predicts his successor avoids his fate
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reminisced about his time in Congress on Tuesday and predicted GOP success in November. Asked whether he missed the chamber…
Bernie Sanders differs with Biden on Gaza but will back him over Trump
WASHINGTON — In April, Bernie Sanders repeatedly stood shoulder to shoulder with President Biden, promoting their joint accomplishments on healthcare and climate at formal White House…
Opinion: How many ways can a memoir backfire? Ask Kristi Noem
Not to beat a dead, ah, horse, but how can we ignore the spectacle that South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has made of herself during…
Caitlin Clark L.A. debut among Sparks games moved to Crypto.com Arena
The Sparks were poised to host Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on May 24 at the snug Walter Pyramid, a venue that seats 4,000.…
‘Gaslit’ Britney Spears details Chateau Marmont incident
Britney Spears has a few things to say about what went down last week when she was photographed leaving the Chateau Marmont wearing very little.…
Walker Buehler wins for Dodgers in return from Tommy John surgery
It took all of seven pitches for Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler to exceed the expectations of manager Dave Roberts, who prefaced Buehler’s first major league…
Ducks goaltender coach Sudarshan Maharaj beats pancreatic cancer
Ducks goaltender coach Sudarshan “Sudsie” Maharaj threw a party for family and friends near his home in Toronto over the weekend. He had plenty to…
Met Gala 2024: Theme, date, time, guest list, how to watch
The first Monday in May, fashion’s biggest night of the year, is almost here. The Met Gala is the rare occasion that brings together the…