Rugby authorities in New Zealand and Australia are hopeful of a return to domestic action shortly as their respective governments ease restrictions put in place to stem the coronavirus pandemic.

In the largest Arctic expedition yet, researchers will gather as much data as they can on the fading ice—and climate change.

American pikas’ responses to climate are driven by location, location, location.

Life as a banker, backflips gone wrong, mountain bike career decisions and what it's like to ride with other pros.
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Are you lucky enough to have trails in your backyard, or do you need to drive to ride?
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With officials meeting virtually amid the coronavirus, the government must ensure that the public still has sufficient opportunity to participate.

In a game the Lakers had to win to show they can beat the Clippers, LeBron James gave everything he could to grab a loose ball they had to get.

Lakers star Anthony Davis announces a partnership with world's largest cold food storage company to help Staples Center employees find jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.

A former contestant on "The Voice" leads a weekly performance in her Upland cul-de-sac where neighbors connect to get through the pandemic together.

Pasadena Muir four-star defensive back Calen Bullock, who also plays wide receiver, became the third player in four days to commit to the Trojans.

A touching video of Jane Goodall releasing a chimp into the wild makes my son sob. His tears may reveal frustration over our coronavirus-altered lives.

In these frightening times, I am struck by the heroic and merciful acts I first encountered as a young child behind barbed wire.

Angels pitcher JC Ramírez could be a starting pitcher or throw out of the bullpen depending on how much velocity he has coming off Tommy John surgery.

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.

FEMA won't release state-by-state information on where masks, gowns and other protective equipment have been delivered.

A memo to the newsroom from Times Editor Davan Maharaj and Managing Editor Marc Duvoisin: Today we announce a reorganization involving three of our most important news departments.

C’mon folks. You’re getting to your destinations faster than ever with less than half the traffic on the road so why speed? Yet many of you (not my readers, of course, so pass this onto your friends and acquaintances) are doing so putting all of us at risk.

A.J. Pollock hit his first home run of the spring but the Dodgers dug themselves in a hole early to fall to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3.

Lower-back and shoulder injuries limited the velocity on Clayton Kershaw's fastball last year, but he's more up to speed this season, so far.

Elizabeth Warren touted her own “universal workers’ bill of rights" and said of New Yorkers, "I’m glad to see people who are picking up this idea at the state level."

The park had been criticized for allowing visitors to access roads and South Rim view points during the coronavirus pandemic.

I am in Florence, Italy, at culinary school, in a country besieged by the virus. Should I stay or should I go? There is no wrong answer.

The coronavirus changed our lives. Health experts discuss how we might get back to normal.

Testing sewage for the coronavirus may tell scientists how much disease is in a community — and when the virus has finally gone away.

Yes, there are significant health risks associated with lockdown. But returning to normal life too soon and rushing herd immunity would be even worse.

Pro hair colorists and stylists in L.A. offer tips and tricks on how to best tend to hair growth during quarantine.

L.A. Times TV editor Matt Brennan interviews 'Making the Cut' and 'Project Runway' star Tim Gunn about his mentorship style.

L.A. Times TV editor Matt Brennan interviews 'Making the Cut' and 'Project Runway' star Tim Gunn about his mentorship style.

ICANN was right to block the Internet Society's proposed sale of the Public Interest Registry to an investment fund.

Instead of shutting down all schools, forcing people to stay home and closing businesses, Sweden's strategy relies heavily on voluntary measures and on individual responsibility.

What happens when sacred values — human life and liberty — are pitted against each other?

If you're looking to stay entertained during coronavirus lockdown, reading poetry is a whole lot easier than baking bread.

A new four-legged trainee has joined the ranks of London Fire Brigade’s dog detectives

London Fire Brigade welcomes the announcement on building safety made by the Secretary of State.

Greg Lessons, Brigade Nutritionist, is making cooking videos to help people prepare some amazing meals, using ingredients many of us will already have in our kitchen cupboards.

Firefighters have seen a spike in bonfires as Londoners take to burning waste at home during the Coronavirus lockdown

A small oil town in Southern California is pummeled by the economy during the coronavirus outbreak and economic downturn

Former child star Quinn Cummings put her mixology hobby to work, first as a morale boost for pals, then as a fundraiser for an L.A. cat rescue.

These are unprecedented times for farmers, accustomed to selling produce to restaurants. Many have shifted to CSA boxes and other methods to cope

The author, most recently, of "Interior Chinatown" opts for "Independence Day," a slew of inspiring novels, "Thor: Ragnarok" and "Ozark."

We need local reporting now more than ever, but things don't look good after the folding of three community newspapers in Southern California.

Our healthcare system has not been overwhelmed. It's time to return to normal for most people while taking measures to protect the vulnerable.

A resident of Sedona, Ariz., did not appreciate an L.A. Times story on wealthy out-of-towners fleeing to their second homes.

COVID-19 lockdowns are inflicting too much economic pain and misery. We need to do more cost-benefit analyses.

Kiss frontman Gene Simmons said his mother almost never spoke about her Holocaust ordeal, including time in Nazi camps.

A make-believe trip is good for the soul, says Helen Coffey

The police showed up at their door after their photos were shared on Facebook

Exclusive: Half a million passports have expired since UK lockdown began

Half a million passports are running out each month – with no routine renewals currently available

'We want to help Britain return to what we knew as normal before the pandemic,' says head of train drivers' union