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LA Times is categorized as left-leaning based on ratings from AllSides, Ad Fontes Media, and Media Bias/Fact Check. It has a credibility rating of A (High Factuality). We currently track 27 recent articles from this source.


Recent Articles (27)

They boarded a luxury Antarctic cruise. Then hantavirus took a deadly toll

Hantavirus is suspected of spreading aboard a luxury cruise ship, killing three passengers and sparking new concerns as a once obscure disease, with an extraordinarily high death rate, rises amid chan

Fresh attacks in the Gulf spark fears of renewed war with Iran

A wave of fresh strikes on the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, undermined confidence in the truce between the United States and Iran.

Supreme Court puts hold on ruling that would block mailing of abortion pills

If the order is upheld, it would make it illegal for women in California and other states to obtain the pills through a pharmacy or by mail if they did not see a doctor first.

Kamala Harris endorses L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for reelection

Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for reelection on Monday. The Democrats are longtime allies.

How a onetime top Dodgers prospect became an advisor to four U.S. presidents

David Lesch was supposed to have a distinguished career with the Dodgers after being drafted by the team. Instead, he became Middle East political expert.

Inside Israel's AI targeting system: How data from a phone become a death sentence

The Israeli military has used a targeting system powered by artificial intelligence to launch what it says are attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Nevada's hidden earthquake risk revealed as Las Vegas, Reno shake

A flurry of seismic activity recently has struck Nevada, including a magnitude 5.7 earthquake 45 miles east of Reno that was powerful enough to cause moderate-to-strong shaking in the small town of Si

Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

Rudolph W. Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday.

Cole Allen's journey from young athlete and Caltech grad to accused gunman in D.C. attack

Cole Tomas Allen, 'a godly person' and indie video game developer, allegedly attempted to assassinate President Trump at the White House correspondents' dinner.

California braces for uncertainty as last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives in Long Beach

Now California must figure out how to replace some 200,000 barrels of oil a day that will no longer be arriving from the Persian Gulf.

A defiant Iran leaves Trump with few options

A legal deadline for congressional authorization threatens to increase pressure on the administration — and underscore lagging support for the unpopular war.

Google, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon

The Department of Defense said agreements with eight companies would help establish the 'United States military as an AI-first fighting force.'

LAPD scrambles to find enough officers to police the Olympics

Los Angeles police officials said at a budget hearing this week they need 6,500 officers available to properly staff the Olympics in 2028, but meeting that goal would require support from other depart

Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Derek Tran faces five challengers

California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran, who won by just over 600 votes in 2024, faces five Republican challengers to represent this Orange County district.

Recycled plastics industry gets unexpected boost from Iran War

Conflict in Iran has raised the cost of oil and downstream products like virgin plastic. That's a boon for recycled plastic, which is now cost competitive.

DOJ case threatens Southern Poverty Law Center's mission monitoring California hate groups

For years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been one of the few groups monitoring activity by far-right extremists in California. But the organization was recently charged with fraud and money laun

Behind the Trump administration's detentions of L.A. Iranians, a divided diaspora

In L.A., home to the largest Iranian diaspora, a vocal segment has joined forces with Trump-aligned far-right activists to wage campaigns against other Iranians.

Coded messages, 'red boxing' and other allegations in California's testy race for governor

Becerra's campaign website added strategic messaging often used to signal priorities to independent expenditure committees that cannot coordinate directly with the campaign.

Commentary: Fox loses it when Elmo learns Arabic, but can't find the words for Saudi prince's stake in U.S. media

Muslims are conservative media's go-to bogeymen, until they finance MAGA. Fox News, like the Republican administration, is cherry-picking what parts of Islam it'll tolerate.

Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance man accused of trying to kill Trump at press gala, to remain jailed until trial

Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate the president, agreed to his ongoing detention during a brief hearing in federal court in Washington on Thursday.

Sheinbaum defies U.S. demand to extradite Mexican officials on drug charges

Mexican president says she won't arrest officials indicted by the U.S. on drug charges without firm proof.

News Analysis: Mexico's dilemma -- Extradite officials to U.S. or risk angering Trump

The U.S. indictment of 10 current and former Mexican officials leaves President Claudia Sheinbaum with few good options on how to respond.

Cole Allen case reveals Secret Service failures that could have led to tragedy at D.C. gala

New details about alleged gunman Cole Allen's dash into the White House correspondents' dinner attended by President Trump puts the Secret Service in hot seat.

U.S. indicts sitting Mexican governor, senator and mayor on historic drug charges

U.S. brings drug charges against Rúben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, and other members of President Sheinbaum's ruling Morena party.

Supreme Court leans in favor of Trump's bid to end protections for Syrian, Haitian migrants

Trump's lawyers say Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security, not judges, the power to end Temporary Protective Status granted earlier.

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