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Fueled by faith, some U. S. Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (1141+ words) Faisal Rashid and his wife jumped out of bed at 3 a. m. in a scramble to secure spots for this year's Hajj before packages sold out. Adrenaline was running high as he tried to navigate the digital booking platform from their Pasadena…...
Bowers Museum presents 'The American Quilt' in honor of nation's 250th anniversary
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (664+ words) The making of an American quilt requires more than skill. While a deft hand at needle and thread is certainly necessary, the end product is not a beautiful heirloom quilt without centuries of global trade, politics, economic shifts and technological…...
Russia uses hypersonic missile in a mass attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (882+ words) KYIV, Ukraine'Russia used its powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday, killing at least two people and causing fires and destruction across the region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, marking the…...
LAFC coach Marc Dos Santos hopes to restore attacking identity after World Cup
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (916+ words) Recent losses, outside criticism and a sense that the team's identity has strayed from its original path have left LAFC in an uncomfortable position. As the team prepares to host the Seattle Sounders on Sunday at BMO Stadium before a…...
When do I have to declare dividend income that comes at the end of the year?
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (287+ words) The IRS typically expects four estimated tax payments of roughly equal size. If the payments aren't made as expected, you can get hit with an underpayment penalty....
Star Wars strikes back with $102-million projected for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu"
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (498+ words) After a nearly seven-year absence from theaters, Star Wars proved it still has the Force, as the latest installment, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," is on track to earn an estimated in $102 million in the U. S. and Canada for the Memorial Day…...
Details emerge of a potential Iran deal as Trump says not to rush
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (909+ words) Iran has not publicly committed to giving up its uranium " a key U. S. demand " and the sides previously seemed close to a deal in recent weeks. President Trump on Saturday said a deal had been "largely negotiated," after calls with Israel…...
After purge of judges forced San Francisco immigration court to shut, asylum cases in chaos
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (1091+ words) SAN FRANCISCO'There are no immigrants waiting for rulings anymore at San Francisco's main immigration court, no lawyers making arguments. The court, which had 21 judges when President Trump was sworn in last year, had only two left when it closed May…...
Letters to the Editor: Before banning screens in early education, consider a more focused approach
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (254+ words) Los Angeles Times Letters to the Editor: Before banning screens in early education, consider a more focused approach This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: A careful look at screen…...
Chemical leak in Orange County has led to evacuations, concerns of potential explosion
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (850+ words) Around 40, 000 residents have been asked to evacuate from parts of Orange County as a large industrial tank holding thousands of gallons of a highly-toxic chemical is at risk of exploding. Several Los Angeles Times journalists visited Garden Grove and affected…...