Funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney held in Washington, D.C.
Current and former political leaders from both sides of the aisle gathered at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday for the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney, whose decades in public life made him one of the
Saudi Crown Prince’s US Trip Fuels Iran Mediation Speculation
This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at speculation about the Saudis facilitating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear program.
Amazon Prime begins sending out refunds after $2.5 billion settlement
Amazon has begun distributing refunds connected to its $2.5 billion settlement with federal regulators, with automatic payments rolling out to eligible Prime members starting November 12 and continuing through December 24. The payout follows accusations from the
Six mental healthcare recommendations for and by L.A.’s Thai community
Members of the Thai community highlighted involving families in treatment, addressing practical needs first and incorporating Buddhist mindfulness practices within community contexts.
This L.A. woman was jailed as a WWII traitor. How a pair of perjuries ensnared ‘Tokyo Rose’
Iva Toguri D’Aquino was sent to prison for allegedly helping the Japanese. After it was revealed that perjured witnesses led to her conviction, she was pardoned decades later.
L.A. County seeks to slash funding for some homeless services amid budget trouble
L.A. County released a draft spending plan for Measure A on Thursday that slashes some homeless services to fill a budget gap.
L.A.’s famous ‘Hobbit Houses’ have a new owner. He calls himself the ‘King of Storybook’
The owner of the Witch’s House, L.A.’s finest example of Storybook architecture, has purchased an equally fantastical property: the Hobbit Houses.
Hundreds of Joshua trees were scorched during the shutdown
A firefighter with the National Park Service says a fire wiped out more than a thousand Joshua trees amid the government shutdown. Restoration could be limited by a depleted staff, they said.
Bear, in fall feeding frenzy, follows 87-year-old California man into his home
A black bear surprised an 87-year-old man who had stepped into his garage for firewood before dawn Wednesday. The animal then followed the man into his house.
Voices from L.A. Thai community on mental health
The Times asked Thai restaurant owners, Buddhist monks, social workers and other community members to share how they seek support on their personal mental health journeys.