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Bribes. Murder. Suicide. The death of South Carolina's Mexican combo-plate king

There are falls from grace, and then there's the story of Gregorio Leon.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023

Editorial: Cut off travel for pregnant troops based in a state where abortion is banned? That’s outrageous

In the military, service members don’t have much control over where they live or travel. That means they could be stationed on a base in a state that essentially bans abortion and have no access to reproductive care when they need it.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023

Robin Abcarian: Why no one should debate Trump or RFK Jr.

Why do we assume that a political debate is a good platform for determining who is the best candidate for the presidency, or for getting to the truth of an emotionally charged matter?

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023

Three dead, including gunman, following shooting near New Zealand World Cup fan zone

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A gunman using a pump-action shotgun opened fire along Auckland’s scenic harbor Thursday morning, killing two and wounding half a dozen others less than 12 hours before the women’s World Cup was scheduled to kickoff at less than three miles away at Eden Park Stadium, authorities…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

What's Shohei Ohtani's trade value? A look at what contenders have in their farm systems.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels have less than two weeks left to decide what they will do by the Aug. 1 trade deadline — namely, what happens with Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

Israel pledges fair treatment for all US travelers in bid for visa-free trips

The Biden administration is allowing Israel to audition for a special status that would enable Israelis to travel to the U.S. without a visa — but only if Israel can prove it will no longer discriminate against Palestinian American travelers.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

Netflix adds better-than-expected 5.9 million subscribers amid password-sharing crackdown

Netflix saw a significant boost in new customers, thanks to its crackdown on password-sharing in more than 100 countries including the U.S., as well as its advertising-supported tier.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

Tupac Shakur killing: Vegas-area search linked to man who claims he was in car with killer

A home in a Las Vegas suburb searched Monday night by Las Vegas police in connection with the unsolved slaying of Tupac Shakur is tied to a man who previously said publicly he was in the car with the shooter, sources have told The Times.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

John Wick also shreds; Keanu Reeves' Dogstar announces tour, first album in 23 years

LOS ANGELES — People keep asking whether Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar is back and they really haven't had an answer. But now, yeah, we're thinking they're back.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

Medical personnel called as Brigitte Bardot has breathing issue in St. Tropez heat

First responders were called to the St. Tropez home of cinema icon Brigitte Bardot, who reportedly suffered a breathing issue Wednesday at her French residence.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023