mp Op-Ed: Trump's war on Voice of America is all about him — as usual By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:49:55 -0400 President Trump accused Voice of America of buying into Chinese propaganda in covering coronavirus. That's absurd. Full Article
mp Column: How Trump and his enablers are pushing politics deep into pandemic policy By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 06:00:43 -0400 The Justice Department weighed in on a social distancing case in Mississippi to strike a blow for Trump's side in the coronavirus culture wars. Full Article
mp Column: Why did Trump push disinfectant as a cure for the coronavirus? He listens to quacks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:30:12 -0400 Turns out a range of charlatans out there are peddling industrial bleach as a cure-all. Full Article
mp Shades of 2002: Can coaches with championship rings and gray hair return Angels to glory? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 14:25:31 -0500 With manager Joe Maddon and coaches Jose Molina, Matt Wise and Mickey Callaway, the Angels have four members of their 2002 World Series team on staff. Full Article
mp Angels fire employee for allegedly furnishing illegal substances to put on baseballs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:27:03 -0500 Angels have fired longtime visiting clubhouse attendant Brian "Bubba" Harkins for allegedly providing illegal substances to put on baseballs Full Article
mp Fired Angels employee Bubba Harkins sold 'Go Go Juice' that pitchers put on baseballs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 15:56:51 -0500 Brian "Bubba" Harkins, the Angels' longtime visitors clubhouse attendant, was fired for selling pitchers a concoction that made balls easier to grip. Full Article
mp Angels manager Joe Maddon is for playing games in empty stadiums as a start By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:37:00 -0400 Angels manager Joe Maddon advocates starting the season with fans only watching on TV. Doing so could allow MLB to test pace-of-play initiatives. Full Article
mp MLB players union discusses opening season in empty stadiums, Angels' Andrew Heaney says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:53:05 -0400 Angels pitcher and union representative Andrew Heaney said the players union has discussed beginning the season by playing games without fans in ballparks. Full Article
mp Angels to pay employees through May amid coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:25:39 -0400 The Angels tell baseball operations employees, including manager Joe Maddon and GM Billy Eppler, they'll be paid in full through the end of May. Full Article
mp Compared With China, U.S. Stay-At-Home Has Been 'Giant Garden Party,' Journalist Says By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:06:00 -0400 New York Times health reporter Donald McNeil points to China as one extreme way to stop a pandemic in its tracks. "We're reluctant to follow China, but they did it," he says. At least for now. Full Article
mp Californians battling unemployment amid coronavirus are stymied by state agency's tech issues By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:00:47 -0400 For Californians desperate to get help from the state unemployment office, the last month has been a perfect storm of technological failures. Full Article
mp In shift, Bloomberg offers ex-campaign staff health coverage By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:17:16 -0400 Michael Bloomberg will cover healthcare for ex-campaign staffers through November. His firing of staffers prompted lawsuits against the billionaire. Full Article
mp California independent contractors struggle for unemployment help amid coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:38:47 -0400 While some people said they were able to file a claim with the state Employment Development Department on Tuesday, many others said they were frustrated that the online portal malfunctioned. Full Article
mp Joe Biden chooses vetting team as running mate search ramps up By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:30:08 -0400 Joe Biden has vowed to pick a woman as running mate. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti will help the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee in his search. Full Article
mp Trump welcomes lawmaker's third-party bid for president, but harm to Biden is no sure thing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:00:23 -0400 Michigan Rep. Justin Amash says "visceral outrage" over his Libertarian bid for president speaks volumes about America's ugly politics. Full Article
mp All state and local beaches in Orange County must temporarily close, Gov. Gavin Newsom says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:43:49 -0400 The news comes after a memo saying California's governor would go further, closing all state and local beaches and parks, a plan he appeared to abandon. Full Article
mp Californians broadly trust state government on coronavirus — but mistrust Trump, poll finds By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 07:00:16 -0400 Approval of Gov. Newsom's response to the coronavirus crosses party lines; much else does not. Partisanship strongly shapes views of the pandemic. Full Article
mp 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
mp 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
mp Column One: Can't decipher Trump-speak? Meet Margaret, the computer bot By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 07:00:13 -0400 Americans may struggle to decipher Trump's tortured verbs and twisted tenses, but after a monumental crash, an artificial intelligence bot named Margaret proved up to the task. Full Article
mp CDC Guidance For Reopening Schools, Child Care And Summer Camps Is Leaked By www.npr.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:14:01 -0400 The document has been in the works for some time, but reports say the White House tried to suppress it. Full Article
mp U.K. Airlines, Airports Fear 'Devastating Impact' Of Possible Quarantine Rules By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:38:56 -0400 Trade groups expect the British government to roll out new coronavirus travel restrictions on Sunday, including a quarantine for out-of-country arrivals. And they're already pushing back publicly. Full Article
mp Readers respond: How important is religion in the presidential race? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:15:00 -0400 Two recent Times articles have examined the role of religion in the 2012 presidential race. Full Article
mp UCSB rampage: Why run some victims' photos, but not all? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 16:18:00 -0400 Coverage of the shooting rampage Friday night in Isla Vista, which killed six UCSB students along with the gunman, raised a question: Why were only three of the six victims pictured on the front page of Monday's print edition? Full Article
mp Trump recording tests L.A. Times standards, deadlines By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 13:50:00 -0400 The release Friday of a 2005 videotape of Donald Trump making vulgar comments about women tested The Times' language standards and its print production deadlines. Full Article
mp Impaired Fertility Joins List of Potential Adverse Outcomes With First C-Section By www.medpagetoday.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:30:00 +0000 (MedPage Today) -- Study Authors: Kristen H. Kjerulff, Ian M. Paul, et al. Target Audience and Goal Statement: Obstetrician-gynecologists, pediatricians The goal of this study was to investigate the association between mode of first delivery... Full Article
mp Bronx man charged with murder month after girlfriend’s decomposing corpse discovered By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:44:32 +0000 Anthony Portis is accused of killing of 22-year-old Dominique Ben-David inside their home on E. 187th St. near Belmont Ave. Her body was discovered on April 11. Full Article
mp Queens man claiming to be Trump official charged with running coronavirus test scam By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:06:13 +0000 Henry Sylvain Gindt II, 34, of Long Island City lied that he had the lab capabilities to run the tests, which he sold through two web sites for $135 to $200 apiece, authorities said. The Secret Service and federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh said Thursday that they’ve charged Gindt with mail and wire fraud. Full Article
mp Gunman stomped by Bronx crowd after shooting man in leg: sources By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:44:57 +0000 Rafael Vasquez, 39, was winning the fistfight against a 23-year-old man whose name was not released, said the witnesses and sources. As they continued to slug it out on Walton Ave. near Elliot Place in Mt. Eden, the 23-year-old pulled out a gun and opened fire, said law enforcement sources. Full Article
mp Father trying to protect daughter from fight with another woman in Brooklyn shot dead by woman’s accomplice: sources By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:12:04 +0000 Rondell Russell, 22, was taken into custody soon after he shot 48-year-old Otis Adams during a confrontation at Russell’s building on Powell St. near Pitkin Ave. in Brownsville, part of NYCHA’s Seth Low Houses, about 10:10 p.m. Thursday. Full Article
mp Off-duty FDNY EMT busted for attacking ex-girlfriend in drunken rage, one of three city employees arrested for domestic incidents in eight-hour span By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:22:45 +0000 Robert Soto, 33, showed up drunk to his ex-lover’s Morrisania apartment some time before midnight Thursday and got into an argument with the woman. As she tried to escort him out, Soto bashed her head into a metal door, cops said. Full Article
mp Trump on board with $3.9 billion bailout for MTA, NYC councilman says By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:25:51 +0000 The White House is expected to inform Gov. Cuomo of Trump’s bailout support Friday afternoon. Full Article
mp Andrew Yang on attempt to cancel N.Y. presidential primary: ’Their argument just doesn’t make sense’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:53:54 +0000 “They’re still proceeding with primaries for other offices, for other races," Yang told the Daily News. Full Article
mp Elliott: Laguna Hills' Annie Pankowski relishes another shot at making U.S. Olympic hockey team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 23:58:48 -0500 Annie Pankowski came close to the making the U.S. women's hockey team for the last two Olympics. She's hoping the third time is the charm. Full Article
mp Elliott: USA Hockey's Lamoureux twins balance elite competition with motherhood By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 20:15:04 -0500 Twins Monique and Jocelyne Lamoureux are among the first players to take advantage of the maternity and child-care provisions in their new labor agreement with USA Hockey. Full Article
mp Kings trade Kyle Clifford and Jack Campbell to Maple Leafs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 00:24:18 -0500 The Kings traded forward Klye Clifford and backup goalie Jack Campbell to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forward Trevor Moore and draft picks. Full Article
mp 'Miracle' revived the memory and glory of the 1980 U.S. hockey team's triumph By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:13:10 -0500 The 2004 film 'Miracle' didn't follow the script when it came to most hockey movies. It provided a dramatic retelling of one of the greatest Olympic moments. Full Article
mp NHL observations: Kings and Ducks among teams getting early jump on trade deadline By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:13:24 -0500 Tyler Toffoli, Alec Martinez and Kyle Clifford, who all won two Stanley Cups with the Kings, and Ondrej Kase from the Ducks were among veterans traded. Full Article
mp Elliott: Sled hockey helps teenage double amputee thrive: 'I'm in the best place possible' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 09:00:28 -0500 Lera Doederlein has overcome her physical limitations to become a member of the U.S. women's national development sled hockey team and this season's 21st Duck. Full Article
mp Women's hockey world championships canceled because of coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 14:19:30 -0500 The IIHF announces it is canceling this year's women's hockey championships in Canada because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
mp Elliott: Coronavirus starting to have major impact on hockey world By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 20:26:50 -0500 The spread of coronavirus has forced the cancellation of a major hockey tournament and has pushed the NHL toward the brink of change. Full Article
mp No Kings or Ducks players have reported or shown symptoms of coronavirus, the teams say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:54:31 -0400 Kings and Ducks players have not shown any coronavirus symptoms after an Ottawa Senators player tested positive and played both teams before NHL suspended operations. Full Article
mp Men's hockey world championships canceled because of coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:45:36 -0400 The 2020 men's hockey world championships have been canceled because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
mp Gary Bettman says it might not be possible to complete NHL season normally By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:37:11 -0400 NHL commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledges finishing the regular season and playoffs might not happen because of COVID-19 outbreak. A third Avalanche player tests positive. Full Article
mp Ducks convert part of their ice complex in Irvine to food bank By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:26:25 -0400 The Ducks have converted part of their Great Park Ice complex in Irvine into a food bank to assist those in need during the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
mp Zach Reks' journey to Dodgers camp full of stops, starts and one amazing jump By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 08:40:45 -0500 Power-hitting outfield prospect Zak Reks has packed a lot into his 26 years, and now he is focused on contributing to the Dodgers. Full Article
mp Dodgers officials unsure how to approach the impending season because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:21:50 -0400 As the country and sports world confronted the fast spreading of COVID-19, Dodgers officials Wednesday said the organization remained unsure how it will proceed with its season. Full Article
mp MLB stars extend help to stadium workers while Dodgers and Angels employees wait By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:03:07 -0400 Big leaguers George Springer and Trevor Bauer extended financial help to stadium employees who now have no work. The Dodgers and Angels haven't committed. Full Article
mp Plaschke: Opening day at Dodger Stadium is another empty moment in pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:08:33 -0400 There was something missing at Dodger Stadium on a day that was suppose to be Opening day in MLB. Full Article
mp Dodgers TV blackout is over; Spectrum deal puts SportsNet LA on DirecTV, AT&T TV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:05:07 -0400 Spectrum reached an agreement to carry SportsNet LA, the Dodgers' television home, on AT&T video platforms, including DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-Verse TV. Full Article