Today in History: First Boston Marathon held Today in History: First Boston Marathon held

On April 19, 1897, the first Boston Marathon was held; winner John J. McDermott ran the course in two hours, 55 minutes and 10 seconds.

yesterday, 11:00
'Help me, help me': Metro bus driver stabbed, reviving fears about safety 'Help me, help me': Metro bus driver stabbed, reviving fears about safety

Attacks on Metro bus drivers highlight dangers that operators face. Serious attacks on transit workers have tripled nationally over the last 15 years.

yesterday, 12:00
China's highflying EV industry is going global. Why that has Tesla and other carmakers worried China's highflying EV industry is going global. Why that has Tesla and other carmakers worried

A flood of cheap Chinese electric car exports has raised the specter of another trade war with the U.S. And it has Tesla worried.

yesterday, 12:00
19 great Hollywood books we missed, according to our readers 19 great Hollywood books we missed, according to our readers

We chose our Ultimate Hollywood Bookshelf, and readers responded with the many, many titles we missed. Here are some of the best responses.

yesterday, 12:00
Crew suspected of taking $250,000 in Scratchers from 44 stores arrested by sheriff's department Crew suspected of taking $250,000 in Scratchers from 44 stores arrested by sheriff's department

Los Angeles County Sheriff's detectives watched a four-person crew linked to thefts dating back to Feb. 13 pilfer more Scratchers in Arlington Heights. This time, however, the thieves' luck ran out as they were arrested, the sheriff's department announced Wednesday.

yesterday, 12:00
Taylor Swift's new album is rife with breakup songs. Psychologists explain why we love them Taylor Swift's new album is rife with breakup songs. Psychologists explain why we love them

Taylor Swift's new studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," draws inspiration from her breakup with longtime beau Joe Alwyn. What draws music fans to songs about failed relationships?

yesterday, 12:00
Topanga Canyon still closed by landslide, won't be cleared till fall Topanga Canyon still closed by landslide, won't be cleared till fall

California Department of Transportation officials said the massive slide covering a large section of Topanga Canyon Boulevard still poses a safety risk and may not be cleared until fall.

yesterday, 15:00
Bad tattoo? Compete for fresh ink with a pic of your pooch Bad tattoo? Compete for fresh ink with a pic of your pooch

PetSmart contest gives entrants a chance to replace tattoos they regret with portraits of a pet. The company has partnered with a tattoo studio in Culver City.

yesterday, 12:00
'The Sympathizer' depicts war from a Vietnamese point of view, but how does the community see it? 'The Sympathizer' depicts war from a Vietnamese point of view, but how does the community see it?

HBO's adaptation of "The Sympathizer" reflects a distinctly Vietnamese point of view, and while reactions to the series differ, community members agree that it bolsters Vietnamese representation.

yesterday, 12:00
Editorial: Google's hardball tactics against California news outlets show why it should be regulated Editorial: Google's hardball tactics against California news outlets show why it should be regulated

Google's decision to cut off California news websites from search results was a threat to drop a bill to make it pay for the news it uses. It didn't work.

yesterday, 14:00