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Headlines From The Times
Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in “Headlines From The Times.” Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day’s top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you’ll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most.
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A decade of downers with DACA
For the last decade, about 800,000 individuals who came to the United States as children but have no legal status have been protected from deportation by a…
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Mexico's unique, binational soccer fans
Right now, the eyes of much of the world is on the FIFA World Cup in Qatar as 32 teams fight for national pride. One team is Mexico, whose unique fanbase sets…
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Your future meal might be grasshoppers
Grasshopper hunting has been going on in Mexico for thousands of years, but lately eating them has gained wider acceptance. Consumption of the jumpy little…
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Hospice for the homeless
The Inn Between in Salt Lake City offers a revolutionary program: hospice care for homeless individuals. We visit to see what resistance they have met — and…
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How ham radio can save Taiwan — and the world
Taiwan has more than 25,000 enthusiasts of ham radio, the antiquated communication technology that is increasingly being used in war zones when all other…
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When the celebrity bigot is a Black man
Right now, there’s a lot of attention being paid to Black male celebrities and their controversial statements and actions. Dave Chapelle has been criticized…
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How to end political violence
Political violence has been a part of this country since its founding. But right now, many people feel it’s a disturbing trend on a sharp and dangerous…
Headlines From The TimesThe slow trickle of election day
Election day has come and gone... kinda. Many races, both local and national, are still too close to call. And while the Republican Party is expected to take…
Headlines From The TimesCan Kevin McCarthy control Congress?
The results of the midterm elections are still being tabulated, but it looks like California Congressman Kevin McCarthy is likely to be the next speaker of the…
Headlines From The TimesThe Gen Z vote battle
Tuesday’s midterms are among the most consequential elections in decades. As Democrats and Republicans fight for control, there’s one group with millions of…
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Uh-oh for U.K.'s new P.M.
Rishi Sunak made history last month as the first nonwhite person to become prime minister of the United Kingdom. But he inherits a country, a party and people…
Headlines From The TimesAn audio ofrenda for Día de los Muertos
On Día de los Muertos, people across Mexico and the United States set up altars to remember loved ones who have died. But new traditions arise every year to…
Headlines From The TimesDems try abortion-rights pitch with Latinos
The overturning of Roe vs. Wade this summer offered Democrats a new playbook for the Nov. 8 midterm elections when it comes to winning the Latino vote; promise…
Headlines From The TimesOur Masters of Disasters know it's windy
Who doesn’t like a nice breeze? A gorgeous zephyr? But the bad winds: They’re bad. And in Southern California right now, we’re going through some of the most…
Headlines From The TimesThe scandal at LA City Hall — again
It was the audio leak that created a political earthquake in Los Angeles.Soon after the racist comments recorded during a private conversation among three…
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The fight over Squaw Valley's name
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law last month to remove the word ‘Squaw’ from nearly 100 landmarks and place names across California. Native Americans and…
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Coyotes go urban; humans freak out
In June, at a Manhattan Beach City Council meeting, residents lined up to share their concerns about a predator that roams their streets, terrorizing them and…
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How Los Angeles got so overcrowded
Los Angeles for decades advertised itself as an American Eden. But it ignored repeated warnings about the consequences of overcrowding on the working class…
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Late-night TV fights for its life, again
For decades, late night television talk shows were where America snuggled up together and we laughed. The hosts were household names, but also very male and…
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Sheriff Villanueva's unlikely rise to power
There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to Alex Villanueva’s path to becoming the top cop in Los Angeles County. And that’s exactly what LAist Studios and KPCC…
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Dedicated to Art Laboe
Art Laboe’s voice filled Southern California airwaves for more than 70 years. But beyond being a beloved disc jockey whose show was eventually broadcast across…
Headlines From The TimesThe leaked tape that upended L.A. politics
This week, the Los Angeles City Council made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. In a closed-door meeting, City Council President Nury Martinez made…
Headlines From The TimesGavin Newsom versus the world
It’s hard to avoid Gov. Gavin Newsom these days, even if you don’t live in California. He frequently attacks other governors, lobs daggers at members of his…
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Mexico's fermented drinks bubble up
For hundreds of years, Mexican fermented drinks like tepache, tejuino and pulque were looked down upon by polite society. But a younger generation in Mexico…
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The Iranian diaspora rises up
Mahsa Amini died Sept. 16 in Iran after an encounter with the country’s so-called morality police. Since her death, Iranians have taken to the streets in…
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The sketchy test sending moms to prison
There’s a test used across Latin America to determine whether a baby was born dead or alive. And depending on the result, it could allow prosecutors to bring…
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The rise, fall and rise of Lula
Brazilians are heading to the polls on Sunday to choose between two very different candidates: current president Jair Bolsonaro and a former one, Luiz Inácio…
Headlines From The TimesThe fight to become L.A. County sheriff
Alex Villanueva was elected as Los Angeles County sheriff in 2018 with support from progressives riding an anti-Trump wave. But since he took office, he has…
Headlines From The TimesMasters of Disasters: Broken records!
Record heat. Record drought. Record floods. Record hail. Record bad air. In a world where climate disasters seem to break records every year, do records even…
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Crimes for rhymes?
There are dozens if not hundreds of cases involving prosecutors using rap lyrics that are about crimes as evidence of actual crimes, even when there was no…
Headlines From The TimesLegal pot in California sparks corruption
Ever since California legalized cannabis in 2016, the state’s weed market has become a multi-billion dollar industry. It’s estimated to be the largest legal…
Headlines From The TimesHow L.A.’s next mayor will handle homelessness
Housing L.A.’s homeless population has unsurprisingly proved to be a herculean task. With tens of thousands of people on the streets, it’s become a top issue…
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Back to the moon — and beyond?
Sometime soon, NASA plans to launch a powerful new rocket. The launch is part of an ambitious quest to get people back to the moon for the first time in half a…
Headlines From The TimesHow illegal cannabis smoked California
California voters legalized cannabis in 2016, and one of the issues that was supposed to be solved was the violence and environmental wreckage associated with…
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A wildfire with your Airbnb?
A Los Angeles Times analysis found that thousands of short-term Airbnb rentals are in California’s most hazardous fire zones. But the company does not provide…
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Fast cars, furious residents
Street takeovers. Street races. Burnouts. They’re the latest manifestations of car culture in the region — cousins to the drag races, lowrider cruises, V-dub…
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A Wyoming wind farm to power California
There’s a Gold Rush right now happening in Wyoming — for wind. Billionaire developers are putting up wind turbines to help power California and turn the…
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An unprecedented use of Mexico's military
Mexico president Andrés Manuel López Obrador came into office promising to get the military off the streets. Instead, he’s more than doubled their numbers. He…
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Melanie Lynskey gets very real with us
For her role as Shauna in “Yellowjackets,” Melanie Lynskey has an Emmy nomination for lead actress in a drama series. Today, we've got another episode from our…
Headlines From The TimesLess loan debt, more midterm love for Dems?
Millions of Americans who attended college could have their debt completely canceled or reduced under a plan announced by President Joe Biden last week. But…
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The Haitian dream for America
After displacement from Haiti, an exodus from South America and an epic journey through the Americas, what became of Haitians’ American dream? Today, in the…
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Hope, struggles for Afghan refugees in U.S.
One year ago this month, U.S. forces left Afghanistan after 20 years of war. Some 94,000 Afghan nationals, American citizens and lawful permanent residents…
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On the GOAT-ness of Serena Williams
In 1999 in New York, Serena Williams won her first major tennis title at the U.S. Open. Everyone knew she was gonna be a star in the sport and a…
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Colman Domingo on redemption and forgiveness
For his role as Ali in “Euphoria,” Colman Domingo has an Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actor in a drama series. Today, we've got another episode from…
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Goodbye, new gas stations in California?
Surprise, surprise: California cities are banning new gas stations and other cities across the world are watching. The bans are part of an ongoing quest to…
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How Haiti got here
When an earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010, the international community pledged billions of dollars toward recovery. Much of that aid never went to rebuilding…
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When your anti-Black coworker is Latino
Two of the largest race discrimination cases investigated by the federal government in the past decade allege widespread abuse of hundreds of Black employees…
Headlines From The TimesWho is America?
Since the start of 2021, L.A. Times national correspondent Tyrone Beason has been on the road. He’s doing what a lot of us are thinking about: he’s on a quest…
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Better call Rhea Seehorn
For her role as the ethically flexible attorney Kim Wexler in “Better Call Saul,” Rhea Seehorn is nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a drama…
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Babies at a bargain, pricey problems
Decades ago, when you couldn’t conceive or carry a child, your options for becoming a parent were limited. But then in 1978, in-vitro fertilization became…
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Life and death in the Darién Gap
To get to the U.S. border from South America, Haitians have to trek through an isolated stretch of jungle called the Darién Gap. In the latest episode of “Line…
Headlines From The TimesThe parents at the epicenter of a culture war
Last year, frustrations over COVID-related school closures slammed into the nation’s culture war and tipped an election. It all started in Virginia’s Loudoun…
Headlines From The TimesWhy Wyoming's "brand" hates Liz Cheney
You might know Liz Cheney for her recent leadership of the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Her prominent role in the…
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Sweet, scary, sad, silly Bill Hader
Bill Hader became popular on "Saturday Night Live" with silly characters like Stefon, but his titular character on the HBO show "Barry" is more twisted and…
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House music forever
This summer, some of the biggest names in music decided that we all need to dance. Drake, Beyoncé, Charlie XCX, Bad Bunny — they all departed from their usual…
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A Haitian Odyssey Episode 2: Chile
Today, we offer episode 2 of “A Line in the Land,” from our friends at Texas Public Radio and the Houston Chronicle. It’s a podcast that explores the human…
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Taiwan prepares for China's wrath
Last week, Nancy Pelosi became the first House Speaker in a quarter century to visit Taiwan. China viewed Pelosi’s trip as a direct challenge. As tensions over…
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Jennifer Coolidge welcomes her closeup
Jennifer Coolidge has a career full of memorable roles, from the “American Pie” franchise to the “Legally Blonde” series and the mock documentaries of…
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Vin Scully, the greatest
Vin Scully was the broadcaster for the Dodgers baseball franchise for 67 years, from its time in Brooklyn through its move to Los Angeles. In the process, he…
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A place of friendship at the border closes
On the U.S.-Mexico border, where San Diego ends and Tijuana begins right next to the Pacific Ocean, there’s a place called Friendship Park. It opened over 50…