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JuJu Watkins enjoying summer, dreams of playing in 2028 Olympics in hometown Los Angeles
NEW YORK (AP) — JuJu Watkins has already thought about how special it would be to play for the U.S. in 2028 at the Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles. “That's definitely a long-term goal of mine when I get done with my college career," Watkins said in an interview with The...
Judge considering if ex-gang leader held in Tupac Shakur killing gets house arrest on $750K bail
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge said Tuesday she wasn't immediately convinced of the legality of an effort by a hip-hop music figure to underwrite a $750,000 bond to free a former Los Angeles-area gang leader from jail ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac...
Woman pleads guilty to murder of Hollywood consultant and social justice advocate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman has pleaded guilty to killing Michael Latt, a high-profile entertainment industry consultant and social justice advocate. Jameelah Elena Michl, 36, admitted to committing first-degree murder and first-degree burglary in a Los Angeles court on Monday,...
James Paxton leads the way as the Dodgers shut out the lowly White Sox 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) — James Paxton combined with four relievers on a five-hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Monday night. Los Angeles was shut down by Garrett Crochet, but it got to Chicago's shaky bullpen for three runs. The NL West leaders won for the...
Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins
Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 25, the 177th day of 2024. There are 189 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 25, 1950, war broke out in Korea as forces from the communist North invaded the South. Also on this date: ...
Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins
Today in History Today is Tuesday, June 25, the 177th day of 2024. There are 189 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 25, 1950, war broke out in Korea as forces from the communist North invaded the South. Also on this date: ...
James Paxton leads the way as the Dodgers shut out the lowly White Sox 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) — James Paxton combined with four relievers on a five-hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Monday night. Los Angeles was shut down by Garrett Crochet, but got to Chicago's shaky bullpen for three runs. The NL West leaders won for the...
President Joe Biden 'appalled' by violence during pro-Palestinian protest at Los Angeles synagogue
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Opponents of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza staged a protest that evolved into brawling and one arrest outside a Los Angeles synagogue over the weekend in violence condemned on Monday by President Joe Biden and the city's mayor, who called for more police patrols. ...
Veronika Slowikowska worked toward making it as an actor for years. Then she went viral
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Veronika Slowikowska graduated from college in 2015, she did what conventional wisdom says aspiring actors should do: Work odd jobs to pay the bills while auditioning for commercials and background roles, hoping you eventually make it. And although the...
Lauryn Hill, Tyla and Will Smith will perform at the BET Awards. Here's what to know about the show
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching. Last year's show celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with tributes to the genre’s earliest voices, late legends and new talent during a show packed with spectacular performances that consistently felt like a party. This year is stacking up to...
