Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, dead at 76 Terry Anderson, AP reporter held captive for years, dead at 76

Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years, has died at 76.

April 22, 2024, 0:40
Suspect arrested in break-in at home of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Suspect arrested in break-in at home of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass

One person has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass early Sunday morning.

April 22, 2024, 1:19
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy dies six months after fire at shooting range Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy dies six months after fire at shooting range

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Alfredo 'Freddy' Flores died on Saturday six months after a fire at a department training range.

April 22, 2024, 1:37
David Mamet slams Hollywood's 'garbage' DEI initiatives. 'It's fascist totalitarianism' David Mamet slams Hollywood's 'garbage' DEI initiatives. 'It's fascist totalitarianism'

At the L.A. Times Festival of Books, playwright and filmmaker David Mamet blames age, not his conservative politics or inflammatory statements, for his fall from grace.

April 22, 2024, 5:07
Photos: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Photos: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Each year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books draws authors representing diverse genres, from established figures to emerging talents, and attendees who engage with panels and discussions, storytelling sessions, book signings and interactive exhibits.

April 22, 2024, 3:37
Review: 'Cabaret' with a kinetic Eddie Redmayne can't redeem a faltering Broadway revival Review: 'Cabaret' with a kinetic Eddie Redmayne can't redeem a faltering Broadway revival

The Olivier Award-winning revival of "Cabaret," starring a physically precise and theatrically audacious Eddie Redmayne, comes to Broadway but misses his London co-star, Jesse Buckley

April 22, 2024, 3:30
Soap opera star and screenwriter Meg Bennett has died Soap opera star and screenwriter Meg Bennett has died

Bennett, a Pasadena native, also pursued a career as a screenwriter, winning a Daytime Emmy Award and Writers Guild of America Awards

April 22, 2024, 2:42
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame welcomes Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, Mary J. Blige and more Rock & Roll Hall of Fame welcomes Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, Mary J. Blige and more

Ozzy Osbourne, Cher and Mary J. Blige headline this year's eclectic group of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Jimmy Buffet, Wayne Kramer, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield will also be honored for musical excellence.

April 22, 2024, 2:40
Documentary filmmaker and social activist Lourdes Portillo dies at 80 Documentary filmmaker and social activist Lourdes Portillo dies at 80

Portillo's film debut, 'The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo,' received an Oscar nomination for best documentary feature. She fused art and social activism into her work to elevate the plight of working people.

April 22, 2024, 2:17
Hernández: Missing Kawhi Leonard almost cost Clippers in Game 1 Hernández: Missing Kawhi Leonard almost cost Clippers in Game 1

The Clippers hang on for a Game 1 victory over Dallas on Sunday, but their title aspirations would be lifted if Kawhi Leonard returns to the court.

April 22, 2024, 2:17