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After 10 years of marriage, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ actress Caterina Scorsone splits from Rob Giles

Scorsone and Giles were wed in Toronto in June 2009 and share three children together -- daughters Eliza, 7, Paloma "Pippa" Michaela, 3, and Arwen, who was born in December.




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McDonald’s CEO expresses full confidence in chain’s meat supply

McDonald’s knows exactly where its beef is. The fast food chain’s CEO on Thursday expressed full confidence in the burger joint’s meat supply.




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SEE IT: Monkey gives ATM the business in brazen caper

Show me the monkey! Watch a primate break into an ATM in India




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Up to 190,000 coronavirus deaths possible in Africa in first year of pandemic unless there’s containment: WHO

Between 83,000 and 190,000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa, with 29 million to 44 million infected, in the coronavirus pandemic’s first year if containment measures do not work, the African regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.




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April’s jobless rate is highest since Great Depression, hitting 14.7%

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.




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SEE IT: Gov. Cuomo approves of Robert De Niro playing him, gives his best ‘Taxi Driver’ impression

Gov. Cuomo is down with Robert De Niro portraying him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic, should there be one, and he also took a moment to play the role of the Manhattan-born actor.




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Conservative talk-radio host Dennis Prager bemoans loss of racial slurs, gets history lesson

Conservative firebrand Dennis Prager has taken a break from pushing hydroxychloroquine and calling lockdowns “the greatest mistake” in history to rail against the loss of racist language.




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Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report

The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas.




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WATCH LIVE VIDEO: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s May 9 press conference with coronavirus updates

Watch New York Gov. Cuomo’s daily press conference with updates on the state’s fight against coronavirus.




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Tourism is tanking. So RV and camper companies found business fighting COVID-19

The near total collapse of tourism has left recreational-vehicle companies — those that rent or sell RVs and the like — scrambling to survive.




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'Kindness goes a really long way,' Lovely Dude says. Share your story of kindness here

The coronavirus crisis is bringing out the best in some of us, and readers have shared some of the scenes they've witnessed. Please tell us your story.




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These acts of kindness will cheer you up and cheer you on

We asked readers to share acts of kindness, large and small, that they've witnessed during this time of coronavirus. They are different, but all spring from selflessness and elicit gratitude.




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L.A. health officials to travelers: Your vacation is not essential

Just because you're antsy, L.A. County officials say, that doesn't make your trip essential.




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Adam Gase impression steals the show in Frank Caliendo’s parody video of NFL coaches getting their 2020 schedules

Adam Gase eyeing Gang Green’s 2020 schedule is the highlight of comedian Frank Caliendo’s latest parody video featuring one of his favorite topics ... the NFL.




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Adam Gase impression steals the show in Frank Caliendo’s parody video of NFL coaches getting their 2020 schedules

Adam Gase eyeing Gang Green’s 2020 schedule is the highlight of comedian Frank Caliendo’s latest parody video featuring one of his favorite topics ... the NFL.




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Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report

The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas.




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Paula Kelly, Emmy-nominated actress, dancer and singer, dies at 77

Nominated for an Emmy for "Night Court" and co-starred with Shirley MacLain in "Sweet Charity"




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Owen Bieber, who led United Auto Workers through recession and downsizing, dies at 90

Owen Bieber, who shepherded the UAW through a recession, the Reagan era, industry downsizing and rapidly expanding global competition, dies at 90.




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Shirley Douglas, Canadian activist-actress, dies at 86

Shirley Douglas, the Canadian activist and actress, mother to actor Kiefer Sutherland and daughter of Canada medicare founder Tommy Douglas, died Sunday. She was 86.




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I've been dating him my whole life: Guess the joke is on me

Together we had woven a 10-year on-again-off-again story so obnoxious, the jokes we made about being like a couple straight out of a sitcom started feeling like a twisted reality.




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A happy little miracle in dark times: The plant nursery business is booming

Plant nurseries are now offering curbside service: 'A resurgence of victory gardens'




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Their design prescription: Laid-back luxury, homeyness and warmth

This trio turned commercial, residential and fashion design experience into the Transition State firm. Next up: a line of throw pillows.




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A coronavirus immunity test is essential for the U.S. But will it work?

Coronavirus immunity tests are key to returning to 'normal.' But there are concerns that the problems with detection testing may also slow immunity testing.




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L.A. County stay-at-home order could last into summer; more social distancing essential, officials say

L.A. County officials warned Friday that the region needs to increase social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus. Stay-at-home restrictions could remain into summer.




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What will 'back-to-normal' look like for California? Some businesses could restart before others

After the coronavirus pandemic cools down, how will California start getting back to normal? Slowly, methodically and in stages.




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Government scientist felt pressured to approve contract for work on drug Trump touted

A government scientist felt pressure to approve a research contract for a lab investigating hydroxychloroquine, a drug Trump has touted as a coronavirus cure.




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Jason Schneidman styles James Corden and Jonah Hill. And dozens of homeless people

Jason Schneidman is a man on a mission. He continues to help the L.A.'s homeless population in addition to working with his star clients such as James Corden.




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Here's that blue dress from 'The Notebook' that Kobe Bryant gave to Vanessa

During Monday's Kobe Bryant memorial at Staples Center, his widow, Vanessa, tearfully recalled how Kobe gave her the blue dress from the film "The Notebook."




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Review: Doomsday chic? Here's how Marine Serre, Kenzo see you dressing for fall

At Paris Fashion Week, utility belts, quilting and protection from the elements offer sure-bet chic for uncertain times.




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Visionary Women honors political activist-actress Jane Fonda

"We're facing a collective crisis with the climate crisis that can only be solved with a collective response," Jane Fonda told a gathering during Visionary Women's celebration of International Women's Day.




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Givenchy splits with Meghan Markle wedding dress designer

The designer of Meghan Markle's wedding dress and first woman to helm the house exits after a three-year run.




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Want to soothe your stress-worn skin? Try these at-home tips from experts

Beauty experts says stress and lack of sunlight during the COVID-19 era can play a role in how your skin looks. Here are DIY solutions to make it look better.




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Three sisters set aside a dressmaking rivalry to kick coronavirus butt

For years, the Cerpas sisters engaged in friendly competition, running their own dress shops. Now they've come together to make face masks.




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Enough with the WFH sweatpants. Dress like the adult you're getting paid to be

Why it's time to put away the cargo shorts and yoga pants and find your shoes.




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Want way less plastic packaging in your deliveries? Order from these brands

If you're feeling guilty about the plastic in all those deliveries you're getting, there are worthy alternatives.




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Quarantine confessions: What's your coronavirus secret?

Hoarding toilet paper, "forgetting" your mask, late-night hooking up? We want to hear your dirty little secret — anonymously.




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LAUSD packs 400,000 meals, prepares for months of 'grab-and-go.' Recipients express relief

One man wore plastic gloves and a face mask as he pulled up in a pickup to receive school-packed meals for his children.




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Is SAT test going down at UC? Several regents express deep skepticism over use in admissions

Several University of California regents expressed deep skepticism about the use of SAT and ACT tests in admissions decisions, signaling the standardized tests may be headed for elimination as an application requirement.




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Increased anxiety and depression top college students' concerns in coronavirus survey

The survey, conducted by college affordability group Rise, found that 75% of students who responded were more anxious, depressed or stressed amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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A's for all? Pass/fail? Colleges grapple with grading fairness during coronavirus

Colleges are grappling with competing student demands to change grading during the coronavirus outbreak. Some want pass/fail for all to ensure equity while others want letter grades to boost GPAs.




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The new reality of school at home: Overwhelmed. Isolated. Unfocused. Very Stressed

School from home is the new coronavirus reality. How are students and teachers doing?




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Stress levels are high for parents. They worry kids will fall behind in school, survey finds

Among parents' top concerns is that their children will fall behind in school, a new survey shows.




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Trump and Mnuchin pressure well-heeled private schools to return federal loans

President Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin say elite private schools with significant endowments shouldn't get Paycheck Protection Program loans.




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Column: Trump, Don McGahn and DOJ stonewalled Congress. Look for the courts to set them right

The 'en banc' D.C. Circuit Court will determine whether a congressional subpoena can be enforced by the courts.




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Editorial: The only heartbreak hotels during the pandemic are the ones that won't let homeless people in

Hotels need to take in homeless people if they don't want the coronavirus to spread.




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Column: As coronavirus deaths rise, Jared Kushner pushes Trump's 'great success story'

With his fingers all over the White House's catastrophic coronavirus policy, Jared Kushner is treating pandemic mayhem as a mere publicity challenge.




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Editorial: Food and grocery workers are essential. They should have 'essential' pay and protection too

Despite their "essential" status during the coronavirus lockdown, frontline retail and delivery workers are among the least paid and least protected.




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Editorial: Coronavirus is teaching us lessons on how to coexist with nature

Wildlife scientists say we can bring our new delight in nature to the other side of the pandemic, if we're willing to keep the romance alive.




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The Supreme Court needs to rescue birth-control access from the Trump administration

If employers aren't providing contraceptive coverage, there is no burden on their religious beliefs.




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Andrea Bocelli livestreams coronavirus message of 'Hope' from Italy for Easter

Italian singer Andrea Bocelli celebrated Easter Sunday by livestreaming on Youtube a solo performance from Milan's main cathedral, the Duomo di Milano.