A special guest crashed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez’s news conference Friday: Grammy winner Dua Lipa.

After a deadlocked jury prompted a mistrial, a new federal trial date is set in the arson case against the man accused of sparking one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.

Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people.

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won broad bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law.

Usher is launching a stadium tour with Chris Brown and says Brown's legal troubles never influenced his decision.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group’s membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team.

The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who’s in, who’s out and what’s needed to advance to the next round.

A judge has found that a man charged with the murder of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for court proceedings.

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings.

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship again has the largest purse in women's golf.

The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools has resigned four months after he was put on paid leave during a federal investigation.

Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air.

Shohei Ohtani is a father again.

U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss the World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi.

If you’re looking for a place to watch Friday’s 3 p.m. match between the U.S. and Australia in Seattle, we’ve compiled a list of spots around the Jacksonville area that are showing the World Cup.

Cristian Roldan is familiar with how loud Lumen Field can get.

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring,” has died at 35.

A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board.

A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air.

A judge has issued a five-year restraining order against a man who repeatedly tried to reach singer Sabrina Carpenter's Los Angeles home.

The musician Lil Nas X has posted a moving video update to Instagram.

Turkish state broadcaster TRT has removed a commentator from its World Cup roster after he mixed up the Iran and New Zealand teams.

The Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel, saying that was the plan for the team all along.

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years.

The HBO show “Task” features tense standoffs and dramatic moments, but its most powerful scene may be Mark Ruffalo reading a victim impact statement in court.

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.”.

Gio Reyna's goal might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup.

Folarin Balogun chose to play for the U.S. and made a splashy World Cup debut.

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay.

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion.

Prosecutors in the federal trial of the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire have laid out a narrative for jurors of a premeditated arsonist who tried to cover his tracks.

Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services.

Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Progressive city council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, setting up an unexpected matchup between two Democrats and former political allies to run the struggling city of nearly 4 million.

A federal trial has begun in Los Angeles for the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire.

Days after California’s primary, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are still waiting to see who makes the November runoff for Los Angeles mayor against incumbent Karen Bass.

Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women’s Open for her second consecutive major victory.

Nelly Korda seized a share of the lead at the U.S. Women’s Open with her second straight 4-under 67 at Riviera.

Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Angels 1-0 on Friday night in the Freeway Series opener.

Jen Pawol is umpiring her first big league game of the season.

Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin lead the U.S. Women's Open after two rounds at 4-under 138.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have unveiled a permanent display honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers and former players for the team Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, who were the first two major leaguers to say they were gay.

Members of the Iranian World Cup soccer team have been granted U.S. visas, clearing them to enter the country ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month.

Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services.

Short of winning the Super Bowl, Myles Garrett did almost everything a defensive player can do in his first nine seasons in the NFL.

Two-time WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White told reporters Monday they had moved beyond what appeared to be a sideline spat.

Bleak Week, a film festival celebrating “cinema of despair,” started as a counter to the demand for feel-good movies after the pandemic.

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, according to local officials in London.

Two candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure.

California is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy.

It’s official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals.

Frankie Valli, whose legendary falsetto defines the sound of the 1960s rock group the Four Seasons, has cancelled the remainder of the band’s 2026 tour dates.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is running for reelection after a tough first term.

Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” on Washington's National Mall.

The Trump administration's review of Mexico's 53 U.S. consulates has stoked worries among Mexicans in the U.S. that some could be shuttered, making it harder for them to access important services.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program will have a path to return at future Summer Games.

Shohei Ohtani was hit on the right hand by a pitch during the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Colorado Rockies.

Manny Fernandez, a two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman with the Miami Dolphins who was an anchor during the team’s undefeated season in 1972, has died, the team announced Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has hired British conductor Daniel Harding as its next music director.

Schools across the U.S. are starting to rethink the abundance of digital devices in classrooms.

The WNBA has warned the Indiana Fever for not properly reporting an injury to star guard Caitlin Clark.

The amfAR Gala at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc is a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival.

“The Boys” is airing its series finale after five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex.

A federal judge has ruled that attorneys for the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire in and around Los Angeles can’t introduce evidence or arguments at his arson trial about alleged negligence by the fire department in responding to an earlier blaze.

A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.

An Iranian family that’s lived in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested due to a relative’s role in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.

WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark has been named the grand marshal for this year’s Indianapolis 500.

Leon Thomas is set to receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award, recognizing his influence on the future of music.

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Billie Jean King celebrated earning a college degree 65 years after first taking classes.

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell will undergo surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his elbow, general manager Brandon Gomes said.

Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox has been appointed a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week's general election.

Authorities have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in Southern California.

The Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” is reclaiming the top spot in the North American box office.

Blake Snell will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, and the Los Angeles Dodgers expect the two-time Cy Young Award winner to return this season.

The NBA will reveal this season’s Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.

The WNBA is trying to fix its physicality problem and is going through some growing pains during the opening week of the season.

Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week’s Indianapolis 500.

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon.

Shohei Ohtani tossed four-hit ball over seven shutout innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.

A licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered the ketamine that killed “Friends” star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to two years.

“The Hills” reality television show villain Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles, positioning himself as a savior and promising to tackle the city's disorder and dysfunction.

Conan O’Brien’s era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy.

Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup, but the playing surface isn't set yet.

A man has pleaded guilty to an auto break-in last year in Atlanta that police say resulted in the theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé.

The Oklahoma City Thunder insist they haven’t been perfect during their NBA title defense.

Mookie Betts has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a five-week absence due to an oblique injury.

Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated.

Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference finals with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the second round.

UCLA slugger Megan Grant has set the single-season home run record for Division I softball.

California will become the first state in the nation to provide infants with hundreds of free diapers before they leave hospitals after birth.

A major federal raid around a park near downtown Los Angeles known for homeless encampments and out-in-the-open drug use came just as voters began selecting their next mayor.

Luka Doncic says he was given platelet-rich plasma injections in Spain in an effort to speed up his eight-week timeline for return from the hamstring injury that has had him sidelined since April 2.

The Justice Department has found UCLA's medical school illegally considered race in admissions.

Television and movie actors have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement with studios and streaming services.

California’s top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.