Read more at Los Angeles Times.
John Pisano, dean of L.A. jazz guitar, dies at 93
Pisano's career spanned seven decades and included sharing the stage or recording studio with many jazz luminaries, including Chico Hamilton, Herb Alpert, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra.
Date: |
Topics
Sort by
Filter
Date
Items per page
-
Moorhead C. Kennedy Jr., 93, Dies; Hostage Who Chided Foreign Policy
A Foreign Service officer, he was one of 52 hostages seized in Iran and held for 444 days. He later challenged the U.S. government to reshape its diplomacy with the Islamic world.The New York Times - World -
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett died by suicide, police investigation concludes
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.CBS News - Top stories -
Howard Dean won't run for Vermont governor
Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (D) dashed speculation about another gubernatorial run Monday, deciding against a bid to challenge Republican Gov. Phil Scott. “In theory, this is a winnable race. But I’ve been in state and national politics for a ...The Hill - Politics -
Ohtani Day to be annual celebration in L.A.
The city of Los Angeles has declared May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day, with the city council passing a resolution to make this an annual observance for the duration of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career.ESPN - Sports -
Ohtani bobblehead day in L.A. stirs stadium traffic
The first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway of the season caused cars to snake the roadways around Chavez Ravine and stadium parking lots to fill up two hours before the Dodgers hosted Cincinnati on Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
This Amazing Pitcher Throws 95 MPH Right-Handed---and 93 MPH Left-Handed
Ambidextrous ace Jurrangelo Cijntje is no gimmick—he is a legit major-league prospect helping Mississippi State try to return to the College World Series.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'IF' Review: John Krasinski's Cloying Kids' Movie
The actor-director tells a story about imaginary friends in his film starring Ryan Reynolds and featuring the voices of Steve Carell, Emily Blunt, George Clooney and others.The Wall Street Journal - World - Entertainment -
5/16: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the status of a temporary pier designed to provide critical aid to Gaza, the sharp cross-examination of former President Donald Trump's ex-fixer Michael Cohen, and how used police firearms can wind up in the hands of ...CBS News - Top stories -
Mayor John Whitmire talks Houston's deadly weather
A severe storm blew through southeast Texas Thursday night, killing at least four people and bringing powerful winds and rain for the second time this month. More than 800,000 customers lost power due to the storm. Houston Mayor John Whitmire ...CBS News - Top stories -
John Fetterman says it's ‘absurd’ to say he's a bully
Sen. John Fetterman said he was only responding to the chaos when he tweeted that a House panel had gone off the rails.Politico - Politics
More from Los Angeles Times
-
Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga' should have been a TV show
"Chapter 1," which premiered Sunday at Cannes, has all the hallmarks of TV. Times staffers debate whether that's a good or bad thing.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
'Pathetic': Cassie slams Sean 'Diddy' Combs' apology for 2016 assault caught on video
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' weekend apology related to 2016 video footage showing him assaulting Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura 'is more about himself,' her attorney says.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Lauren Halsey unveils the design for a monumental sculpture park in South L.A.
The Times has the first look at the renderings for artist Lauren Halsey's 'sister dreamer' monument and sculpture park, built for and about the neighborhood she has long called home.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Why some see hypocrisy in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' apology over Cassie Ventura attack
After a shocking video emerged Friday showing Combs attacking singer Casandra Ventura in 2016, he posted a video Sunday admitting to the violence and apologizing.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
OpenAI pauses ChatGPT voice that sounds like Scarlett Johansson
Johansson, who portrayed the voice of a computer program in 'Her,' was not behind OpenAI's 'Sky' voice assistant. Another actor provided the voice, OpenAI said.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment