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Study finds kittens bond with their human caregivers like babies do

They’re not as aloof as some think.




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World’s fastest-running ant scuttles over scalding Saharan sands at super speeds

Saharan silver ants don’t have the longest limbs. But they make up for it with a sprightly combination of fast pacing, light-footedness, and synchronized stepping that effectively turns their six legs into two.




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Vampire bats form lasting bonds of ‘friendship,’ just like us

The relationships these winged mammals forge in captivity are strong enough to survive the jarring transition back into the wild.




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4-drug combination may speed up coronavirus recovery, Hong Kong study finds

The cocktail includes three antiviral drugs and a different drug that boosts natural immune system chemicals.




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Editorial: Closing LAUSD schools in the face of coronavirus sounds like a reasonable decision. Is it?

LAUSD's decision to temporarily shut down schools causes an enormous disruption. And it's not clear how helpful the move will be in slowing coronavirus spread.




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Sights and sounds from the NBA 2020 All-Star media day

Here's some of what went down during NBA All-Star 2020 media day at United Center in Chicago.




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Reggie Jackson intends to sign with Clippers

Veteran guard Reggie Jackson intends to sign with the Clippers once he clears waivers Thursday, a person with knowledge of Jackson's plans confirmed.




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NBA suspends season indefinitely over coronavirus pandemic

The NBA on Wednesday moved to suspend the season indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic, which included Utah's Rudy Gobert contracting COVID-19.




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USC suspends spring football because of coronavirus concerns

USC suspends spring football practice Thursday because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Trojans held their first practice on Wednesday.




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Nick Rakocevic's USC career ends on a highway, not on a basketball court

USC senior Nick Rakocevic wanted to end his college basketball career in the NCAA tournament. Instead, he learned it had been canceled while on a bus leaving Las Vegas.




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USC lands another big commitment in St. John Bosco's Maximus Gibbs

USC received a commitment Friday from St. John Bosco offensive lineman Maximus Gibbs as the Trojans continued a momentous run on the recruiting trail.




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Who's No. 1 in all-time NFL draft picks: USC or Notre Dame? Depends on whom you ask

Which school has the most No. 1 NFL draft picks of all-time? This is where the rivalry between USC and Notre Dame flares up once again.




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Op-Ed: Yes, our coronavirus response has been a mess. But that's how the U.S. always responds to crises

Chaos in the face of a crisis like COVID-19 is just the American way.




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Op-Ed: John Cho: Coronavirus reminds Asian Americans like me that our belonging is conditional

I've learned that a moment always comes along to remind you that your race defines you above all else.




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Op-Ed: Sports can be our national healer after the coronavirus pandemic ends

When competitions resume post-coronavirus quarantine, fans will celebrate the simple fact they can sit next to strangers and cheer as one.




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After striking out as a ballplayer, Brandon Wood finds peace amid family in Montana

Power-hitting Angels prospect Brandon Wood was supposed to become the next Cal Ripken, but he couldn't handle the pressure. He found contentment far from Anaheim.




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Former Angels standout Jim Edmonds hospitalized and undergoing COVID-19 tests

Former Angels and Cardinals standout Jim Edmonds announces on social media he's in the hospital and undergoing testing for the coronavirus.




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Former Angels outfielder Jim Edmonds feeling better after coronavirus diagnosis

Former Angels and St. Louis Cardinals standout Jim Edmonds was hospitalized after testing positive for the coronavirus, but he says he is feeling better.




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Joe Maddon urges Latinos to heed coronavirus limits through MLB friends

Angels manager Joe Maddon recruited Albert Pujols, Carlos Peña and Tino Martinez to help stem the coronavirus crisis in his Pennsylvania hometown.




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Troubled Teen Finds New Direction In Clear-Eyed 'Bull'

A 14-year-old girl finds herself drawn to bull riding in this "humble and low-key to a fault" debut feature.




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Californians broadly trust state government on coronavirus — but mistrust Trump, poll finds

Approval of Gov. Newsom's response to the coronavirus crosses party lines; much else does not. Partisanship strongly shapes views of the pandemic.




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Small, Private Colleges Get Boost From Coronavirus Relief Funds

Congress set aside $350 million to help colleges with "significant unmet needs" related to the pandemic. Most of that money has gone to small schools that serve just a fraction of U.S. students.




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L.A. Times expands leadership, adds Mitra Kalita as M.E.

Times Publisher Austin Beutner and Editor Davan Maharaj have announced an expansion of the newsroom leadership and the hiring of S.




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Lindsey Thiry joins L.A. Times sports staff as multimedia reporter

Lindsey Thiry, who has been blogging on USC football for The Times, is joining the staff as a general assignment reporter focused on multimedia storytelling.




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NHL recommends players limit contact with fans over coronavirus concerns

The NHL has sent a memo to teams advising them to tell players to limit close interaction with fans in response to concerns about the coronavirus.




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MLB draft cut from 40 rounds to five in absurd cash grab by owners

Teams are going to be able to get talented, desperate players for $20K signing bonuses.




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Kenley Jansen finds it 'weird' he's pitching in February for Dodgers

Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen spent the offseason working on regaining his form. Early results have been encouraging.




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Unpaid minor league baseball players struggle to make ends meet during shutdown

For Major League Baseball, the coronavirus hiatus could have the unintended consequence of thrusting the issue of low minor league pay into the spotlight.




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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spends a 'surreal' opening day at home reminiscing

Dave Roberts hunkered down with his wife and two children rather than managing the Dodgers against the Giants in an opening day game Thursday. It was strange.




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MLB reverses ticket policy, clearing way for teams to offer refunds to fans

Major League Baseball has informed teams they no longer need to advise fans to hold on to tickets for games affected by the coronavirus shutdown.




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Dodgers offer refunds or credit to ticket holders for home games in March, April

The Dodgers offered refunds to people who bought tickets to home games in March and April that were canceled because of the coronavirus shutdown.




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Dwayne Johnson sends retiring teacher swag box and personal video after Twitter campaign

He’s teaching a class on how to be a good guy.




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Cuomo extends moratorium on rental evictions in N.Y. through August amid coronavirus crisis

The governor did not go as far as to cancel rent outright, which progressives have increasingly called on him to do as the virus continues to curtail people’s ability to work and make ends meet.




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Unheard-of May snow, icy cold temps, and high winds blasting in for Mother’s Day weekend

Weather extreme enough to shatter records across large swaths of the U.S. is heading our way this weekend, just in time for Mother’s Day. A storm system heading into the Northeast on Friday will smash into the polar vortex as it makes swing down from the Arctic, reported NBC News. This might sock the region in with heavy, wet snow all the way into New England.




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Southwest Airlines plane hits and kills person as it lands on Texas runway

A Southwest jet traveling from Dallas fatally struck a person as it touched down at a Texas airport Thursday night, authorities said.




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‘I learned a lot from Richard Nixon,’ Trump during interview on Fox & Friends

During a rambling interview on FOX & Friends, President Trump did a victory lap following DOJ's decision to drop charges against Michae Flynn and how he learned from Nixon as not firing people during an investigation.




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New York extends civil ‘look back’ for child sexual assault victims

NY Gov. Cuomo extended a “lookback window” created as part of the Child Victims Act last year that allows child sex abuse survivors of all ages to file civil suits beyond the normal statute of limitations.




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4-drug combination may speed up coronavirus recovery, Hong Kong study finds

The cocktail includes three antiviral drugs and a different drug that boosts natural immune system chemicals.




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LAX FlyAway Bus suspends service to Long Beach and Hollywood

The airport shuttle is cutting back on schedules due to drop-offs in passengers




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Griffith Park trails, U.S. Forest campgrounds closed. Here's which Southern California parks are safe to visit

Public officials press for more social distancing as many beaches and public spaces close amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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To my grandsons: Passover and Easter are difficult this year — and a lasting gift

Coronavirus has changed the way we celebrate Passover and Easter but not the traditions that bind us. If anything, the pandemic has brought us closer, figuratively speaking.




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When will cruises resume amid coronavirus? CDC extends ban on sailing

The CDC extends its no-sail order without a firm date of when cruise ships will set sail from U.S. ports




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MLB draft cut from 40 rounds to five in absurd cash grab by owners

Teams are going to be able to get talented, desperate players for $20K signing bonuses.




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NCAA suspends acceptance of national letters of intent because of coronavirus outbreak

The acceptance of national letters of intent for NCAA Division I and II sports has been suspended until at least April 15.




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Pac-12 extends its coronavirus suspension of athletic activities

The Pac-12 announced on Monday it is extending its suspension of all athletic activities until May 31 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.




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UCLA lands a high-profile transfer in Kentucky guard Johnny Juzang

Guard Johnny Juzang adored UCLA while attending Studio City Harvard-Westlake High, but opted for Kentucky. A year later, he is transferring to UCLA.




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Maisonette fire - Bermondsey

Firefighters rescued one man




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Lunar New Year: How the Year of the Rat is inspiring design trends

The Year of the Rat is being embraced by merchandise designers in all sorts of ways, including on iPhone cases, fabric prints and fashion accessories.




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The ultimate guide to hanging out virtually with your friends

Just because you're staying home doesn't mean you have to be lonely. How to set up video chats for a dinner party, game night, karaoke session and more.




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CDC recommends wearing face masks during coronavirus pandemic

The CDC now recommends that the public wear cloth face masks while also urging that high-grade equipment be reserved for medical personnel.