rat First day of MLB coronavirus protocol involves six feet of separation for Angels By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:35:07 -0400 Angels manager Joe Maddon can hardly fathom playing regular-season games in stadiums empty of fans, yet he commented from a six-foot distance of reporters. Full Article
rat Flynn fights for exoneration two years after pleading guilty By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:20:24 -0400 Trump's first national security advisor, Michael Flynn, pleaded guilty in December 2017 to lying to the FBI in the Russia investigation. But now he insists his case should be thrown out and the alleged injustice has become a rallying cry for Trump supporters. Full Article
rat Trump administration blocks public disclosure on coronavirus supplies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 16:17:12 -0400 FEMA won't release state-by-state information on where masks, gowns and other protective equipment have been delivered. Full Article
rat Newsom administration refuses to divulge nearly $1-billion contract for coronavirus masks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 23:20:22 -0400 In a letter to the Los Angeles Times, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services insisted the contract with BYD does not have to be made public. Full Article
rat Trump's pick for spy chief, Rep. John Ratcliffe, poised for approval after Senate hearing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:53:50 -0400 Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) appears on track for confirmation as director of national intelligence after a Senate Intelligence Commitee hearing Tuesday. Full Article
rat How the post office became a potent weapon for Democrats By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:00:11 -0400 The financially imperiled post office, under attack by President Trump, has become a potent symbol for a Democratic Party looking for unifying causes. Full Article
rat House Democrats move to pass the next coronavirus bill without GOP support By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 15:17:10 -0400 Democrats aim to approve new spending for states, individuals and testing in the next coronavirus relief bill. Full Article
rat L.A. Times updates guidelines for covering immigration By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 May 2013 19:11:00 -0400 The Los Angeles Times has announced new guidelines for covering immigration. Full Article
rat Frustrated Kings fans keep perspective: 'We saw some really cool stuff happen' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:37:07 -0500 Kings fans gathered in L.A. to watch the team's Stadium Series game against the Colorado Avalanche. It's been rough lately but they recall better years. Full Article
rat Dodgers' Cody Bellinger scratched Monday after feeling discomfort in his side By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 14:09:22 -0500 With the Dodgers off on Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts preferred to give Bellinger two days off before returning to action Wednesday. Full Article
rat Dodgers slugger Max Muncy takes nothing for granted, even with lucrative contract By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 13:52:45 -0500 Max Muncy has established a firm foothold with the Dodgers and signed a $26-million deal, but he still acts and sounds like a guy battling for a roster spot. Full Article
rat Plaschke: Celebrating the life of an L.A. sports fan who lost his battle with COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:58:08 -0400 Paul Martinez loved his L.A. sports teams. His death due to complications related to coronavirus is a loss that extends beyond his family and friends. Full Article
rat Batman and Superman are garbage for new Banksy artwork, ‘Game Changer,’ celebrating health workers By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:19:56 +0000 The artwork depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse doll while ubiquitous superhero action figures of Batman and Spiderman action figure toys lie in a trashcan nearby. Full Article
rat Ariana Grande confirms new beau’s identity in ‘Stuck With U’ video, her collaboration with Justin Bieber By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:01:39 +0000 We’re stuck on this reveal. The music video for Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s new song, “Stuck With U,” dropped early Friday and with it, some new information. Full Article
rat Cuomo extends moratorium on rental evictions in N.Y. through August amid coronavirus crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:20:53 +0000 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. Full Article
rat Protests in Indianapolis after police kill 3 young adults and unborn child in separate incidents By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:36:25 +0000 Officers killed three civilians in three separate incidents within hours of each other. Full Article
rat April’s jobless rate is highest since Great Depression, hitting 14.7% By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:54:50 +0000 The U.S. unemployment rate suffered its worst monthly loss on record, hitting a startling 14.7% in April as the coronavirus pandemic and the drastic efforts to contain it forced employers to slash more than 20 million jobs. Full Article
rat Out of work and out of money: New Yorkers remain frustrated by overburdened state unemployment system By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:04:13 +0000 Gov. Cuomo said he understands the worries of those out of work during the coronavirus pandemic — but the sentiment offered little solace to those who have been watching their bank accounts dwindle for weeks with no relief in sight. Full Article
rat Celebrate Passover a new way (Zoom, anyone?) in the time of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 10:00:20 -0400 As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus. Full Article
rat Wild Westwood : Police had to restrain raucous UCLA victory celebration in 1995 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:13:38 -0400 From the archives: Times writers Mary Moore and Adrian Maher report from the scene in Westwood after UCLA defeated Arkansas for the 1995 NCAA title. Full Article
rat Fire at disused shop with flats above - Stratford By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:53:10 +0100 Ten fire engines were at the scene Full Article
rat Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's calculating autocrat, dies at 91 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:20:22 -0500 Hosni Mubarak for decades kept a cold peace with Israel and crushed political dissent at home until a 2011 protest movement drove him from power. Full Article
rat Maurice Berger, 63, curator who explored race, dies of presumed COVID-19 complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 22:33:18 -0400 Berger, a curator and writer who organized exhibitions that explored whiteness and civil rights, has died in upstate New York after COVID-19 illness. Full Article
rat Mark Blum, actor in 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' dies at 69 from COVID-19 complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:04:55 -0400 Mark Blum, who was in several recent episodes of 'You' and was known for his role in 'Crocodile Dundee,' died from coronavirus-related complications. Full Article
rat Darius Swann, whose fight to enroll his son led to school integration in N.C., dies at 95 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:07:43 -0400 His fight to enroll his son in a largely white school sparked the use of busing as a means of desegregation Full Article
rat Steve Dalkowski, the inspiration for Nuke LaLoosh in 'Bull Durham,' dies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 19:11:14 -0400 Steve Dalkowski, a hard-throwing, wild left-hander whose minor league career inspired the creation of Nuke LaLoosh in 'Bull Durham,' died. He was 80. Full Article
rat Lunar New Year: How the Year of the Rat is inspiring design trends By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:00:50 -0500 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. Full Article
rat Chris Erskine: Human beings are so overrated. But the good ones make up for it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:00:23 -0500 What do I know about anything? But these pre-measured meals are helping us kick the winter doldrums. Full Article
rat Trump administration ended pandemic early-warning program to detect coronaviruses By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 19:35:08 -0400 The program had worked with labs in Wuhan, China, and around the world to detect deadly viruses that could jump from animals to humans. Full Article
rat Trump administration is battling coronavirus without a war room By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:00:57 -0400 Coronavirus continues to spread, but the Trump administration disbanded the team that could have helped. Full Article
rat First Women's Air Jordan gets re-created to celebrate Women's History Month By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:58:28 -0400 The shoes featuring L.A. designer Melody Ehsani's touches will be available online starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Full Article
rat Students are in 'desperate need' of computers amid coronavirus distance learning By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:00:21 -0400 Coronavirus: Gov. Newsom announced donations and other efforts to provide computers to students during closures, but it falls far short Full Article
rat From warehouse to table: A look inside the L.A. school district's huge meal distribution operation amid coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:26:12 -0400 With school closed for the coronavirus, LAUSD, the nation's second-largest district, has given out about 10 million meals since March 18. Full Article
rat Editorial: Widespread coronavirus testing won't help end the pandemic if it's inaccurate By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 06:00:24 -0400 Some antibody tests for COVID-19 have unacceptably high rates of false positives. Full Article
rat Editorial: A battle over birth control the Trump administration should lose By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 06:00:33 -0400 Congress decided that all new health insurance policies should cover preventive care. The ability to deny one type -- birth control for women -- on religious grounds should be a rare exception. Full Article
rat The Supreme Court needs to rescue birth-control access from the Trump administration By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 15:52:20 -0400 If employers aren't providing contraceptive coverage, there is no burden on their religious beliefs. Full Article
rat Review: Need a laugh? Stream the stage version of 'Fleabag' for loads of conspiratorial fun By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:27:33 -0400 The stage version of 'Fleabag,' starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is streaming on Amazon Prime for a limited time to support coronavirus relief efforts. Full Article
rat Your 'Animal Crossing' obsession is about to get worse. Blame the Getty Art Generator By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:59:37 -0400 Van Gogh or Klimt, anyone? The new Animal Crossing Art Generator allows you to bring artworks from the museum's archives into your imaginary worlds. Full Article
rat Chicano Park 50 years later: Coronavirus delays celebration but historic moment still matters By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:58:04 -0400 Chicano Park in San Diego's Barrio Logan, known for its murals, began with student-led occupation. Right-wing extremists object but the site is historic. Full Article
rat Chicano Park 50 years later: Coronavirus delays celebration but historic moment still matters By www.sandiegouniontribune.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:31:05 -0400 Chicano Park in San Diego's Barrio Logan, known for its murals, began with student-led occupation Full Article
rat Generation Xers at higher risk of dying or injury in smoking related fires By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:38:54 Z Generation Xers accounted for half of all the people that died in smoking related fires and a third of injuries, according to new data from London Fire Brigade. Full Article
rat How Newton Nguyen is inspiring a young generation of home chefs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:00:33 -0400 Newton Nguyen (aka @milktpapi) talks Spam musubi, overnight virality and Los Angeles cuisine. Full Article
rat A co-working whodunit clips corporate feminism's Wing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:00:27 -0400 Andrea Bartz's novel, "The Herd," is a mystery wrapped around a parody of The Wing Full Article
rat Tomie dePaola, beloved children's author and illustrator of 'Strega Nona,' dies at 85 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:51:09 -0400 DePaola wrote or illustrated more than 270 children's books, sold nearly 25 million copies and had his books translated into more than 20 languages. Full Article
rat Their beautifully curated vintage-book pop-ups were thriving. Along came coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Nick Capizzi and Jenny Yang founded A Good Used Book in 2018 as an itinerant book-browsing mecca. Now they're surviving on hope and Instagram. Full Article
rat Lionel Shriver is grateful for pandemic quarantine (no she isn't) By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:00:16 -0400 The author of "We Need to Talk About Kevin" lives that perfect, self-improving quarantine life (or maybe gets drunk and watches British reality TV). Full Article
rat Letters to the Editor: A memorable Passover celebration at 'Temple Beth Zoom' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 06:00:33 -0400 With social distancing a must, this year's virtual celebration will be long remembered. Full Article
rat Letters to the Editor: 'Liberate' protests show why Trump is such a dangerous president By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:01:54 -0400 Protesters violating every rule on fighting COVID-19, with the support of the president, show how badly we need competent leadership. Full Article
rat Letters to the Editor: Democrats were impeaching Trump when action against coronavirus was needed By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:00:37 -0400 No Democratic candidates called for social distancing before Super Tuesday, and now the left is Monday-morning quarterbacking the president. Full Article
rat Letters to the Editor: Rationing COVID-19 treatment to the elderly and disabled is illegal and immoral By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:00:34 -0400 The author of the Americans With Disabilities Act warns that coronavirus treatment that takes disability and age into account is immoral and illegal. Full Article