By JACK BROOK WALLACE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana landscape of centuries-old sugar cane plantations and enduring Afro-Creole culture along the Mississippi River had been eligible for receiving rare federal protection following a multi-year review by the National Park Service. Related Articles National News | Delta flight returns to Atlanta airport because of possible smoke…
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — That first time walking past a mirror in his new uniform had to be a shock for Gavin Lux. “Hey, I think I look kinda good in red,” Lux said with a laugh, resplendent in his new Cincinnati Reds uniform. “But when you wear one jersey for so long and one color,…
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By JEAN-YVES KAMALE KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — An unknown illness has killed over 50 people in northwestern Congo, according to doctors on the ground and the World Health Organization on Monday. Related Articles World News | A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly child patients World News |…
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EL SEGUNDO — In Saturday night’s road win against the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers got their first glimpse of Luka Doncic having a “blackout episode,” as Coach JJ Redick put it, when the 25-year-old Slovenian’s “killer mentality” and “joyful” sides were simultaneously on display. The Lakers’ next opponent on Tuesday night – the Dallas Mavericks…
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There’s only room for one Fast & Furious ride at Universal Studios Hollywood and that means the Studio Tour attraction that debuted in 2015 will soon close to make room for a new roller coaster coming in 2026 based on the street racing film franchise. On March 10, Universal Studios Hollywood will close the Fast…
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Hosting the Olympics is about more than just stadiums and athletes. It requires thousands of police officers, expanded transit services, security perimeters and infrastructure upgrades—all of which come at a cost. Los Angeles officials say the 2028 Games will be a ‘no-build’ Olympics, meaning no new venues will be built. But even without new construction,…
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A deadline for business owners, nonprofits and workers affected by last month’s wildfires in Los Angeles have less than a week to apply for local financial relief. The deadline to apply for the LA Region Small Business Relief Fund and LA Region Worker Relief Fund is 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2. The grants were made…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Quick, lay on your side, place your hands together under your head and pretend to sleep. Orange County girls soccer has a few reasons to let loose and imitate Trinity Rodman’s famous goal celebration for the Washington Spirit. Orange County will be represented…
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Comfort food doesn’t have to be a high-caloric landmine. Dinners showcasing sensible comfort food that have delicious deep flavors are the theme of Pip Payne’s newest cookbook, “The Slimming Foodie Easy Meals Every Day” (Hamlyn). Getting family dinners on the table night after night is no easy feat. Payne chooses dishes that offer maximum taste…
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By JOSHUA GOODMAN, JIM MUSTIAN and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Manhattan criminal defense attorneys was so concerned about prosecutor Emil Bove’s professionalism that they banded together to send an email to his bosses. One lawyer complained in the 2018 email that Bove was “completely reckless and out of control” in how…
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