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Wally Lamb’s latest protagonist is a messy dad — and may be too realistically flawed
Wally Lamb clearly drew on his experience conducting prison workshops while writing 'The River Is Waiting,' a novel about a ...
Lewis W. Hine’s photos helped child labor laws pass a century ago. We need him again
As states consider loosening laws that regulate child labor, Lewis W. Hine's early 20th century photographs, which helped ...
Aspiring screenwriters struggle to break into shrinking industry. ‘It shouldn’t be this hard’
Recent college graduates aspiring toward careers in TV and film writing struggle to see a path forward as studios continue ...
In Cameroon’s civil war, spoken-word poets speak the unspeakable
Spoken-word poets in Cameroon are using their art form to help communities cope with traumas left by the ongoing civil war.
9 L.A. foot spas for relief and relaxation — so you can put your best feet forward
Foot massages feel wonderful. But they also offer a range of health benefits such as aiding circulation, joint mobility and ...
Dustin May’s consistency struggles prove costly in Dodgers’ loss to Braves
Dustin May struggles to find consistency with his breaking ball, and Atlanta's Austin Riley makes his pay as the Dodgers' ...
Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn’t know if he backs due process rights
President Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution, saying in an ...
Prep talk: Keisean Nixon of Green Bay Packers returns to Salesian High for honor
Keisean Nixon, a Green Bay Packers cornerback and return specialist, received the Golden Mustang award at the Salesian High ...
Trump orders Alcatraz prison to reopen for ‘most ruthless and violent’ criminals
President Trump says he is directing his government to reopen California's Alcatraz prison, which has long been a popular ...
Dodgers wait out the rain and Roki Sasaki escapes danger for seventh straight win
After a rain delay that lasted more than three hours, the Dodgers lean on home runs and Roki Sasaki getting out of trouble to ...
A mere trickle of funding gave us a flood of information about colonial California
I've spent 30 years helping Californians learn more about themselves and their history, largely through grants from the ...
9 unique L.A. foot spas for every type of spa experience
Foot spas offer more than just soaks. Add-ons, massages, so many things. Los Angeles Times reporter Deborah Vankin has 9 in the L.A. area you must try. All of the foot spas on this list proved to be ...