The archive of all headlines from May 17, 2016, organized by time of publication.
'T' plays with Barbies, competes in girls volleyball, paints her nails - and is transgender. This is her story of transition at a West L.A. elementary school. AFRICA
Big unions threatened to boycott a get-out-the-vote operation unless a wealthy hedge fund manager committed to combating climate change was barred from it. Organized labor fears that it would be “infiltrated by financial and political interests that work in direct conflict” with their members.
'T' plays with Barbies, competes in girls volleyball, paints her nails - and is transgender. This is her story of transition at a West L.A. elementary school. Politics
It's not a conspiracy, as some angry Sanders backers suggest, a result of dark magic or a wrinkle in the time-space continuum. Education
It's not a conspiracy, as some angry Sanders backers suggest, a result of dark magic or a wrinkle in the time-space continuum. L.A. Now
The verdict is the latest in a series of convictions connected to the county's jail abuse scandal. Politics
The verdict is the latest in a series of convictions connected to the county's jail abuse scandal. Sports
Big unions threatened to boycott a get-out-the-vote operation unless a wealthy hedge fund manager committed to combating climate change was barred from it. Organized labor fears that it would be “infiltrated by financial and political interests that work in direct conflict” with its members.
Big unions threatened to boycott a get-out-the-vote operation unless a wealthy hedge fund manager committed to combating climate change was barred from it.The building-trades unions view his environmental agenda as a threat to the jobs that can be created through infrastructure projects like new gas pipelines.
The verdict is the latest in a series of convictions connected to the county's jail abuse scandal. Politics
A coalition of health groups are asking voters in November to increase California's tax on cigarettes by $2 per pack, this time enlisting deep-pocket supporters to counter a tobacco industry that blocked several attempts in the past. L.A. Now
Big unions threatened to boycott a get-out-the-vote operation unless a wealthy hedge fund manager committed to combating climate change was barred from it.The building-trades unions view his environmental agenda as a threat to the jobs that can be created through infrastructure projects like new gas pipelines.
The death of 39-year-old Francisco Javier Romero Astorga while in custody of the Canada Border Services Agency is just the latest example of a system in need of repair, as activists clamor for independent oversight
The death of 39-year-old Francisco Javier Romero Astorga while in custody of the Canada border agency is just the latest example of a system in need of repair
Two of the Democrats’ most loyal constituencies, labor and environmentalists, are clashing over fund-raising for a voter turnout effort.The involvement of a rich environmentalist alienated some unions, who see his agenda as a threat to jobs.
In an industry plagued by controversy over concussions and injuries, Eugene Monroe is hoping to find a healthier way for players to deal with the pain
'At the very least, these sites can be incorporated into our city's online inventory system,' said Ken Bernstein, principal planner for the city's Office of Historic Resources. 'They are part of the story of African Americans in Los Angeles, and the story of Los Angeles itself writ large.' Politics
'At the very least, these sites can be incorporated into our city's online inventory system,' said Ken Bernstein, principal planner for the city's Office of Historic Resources. 'They are part of the story of African Americans in Los Angeles, and the story of Los Angeles itself writ large.' The Green Book: The Negro travelers’ guide
Plains All American Pipeline said a California grand jury has indicted the firm and one of its employees on 46 charges of state law violations in connection with a pipeline break that spilled more than 100,000 gallons of crude oil along the Santa Barbara County coast.
Olympic officials said Tuesday that they were retesting doping samples from the 2008 and 2012 Summer Games. They have so far identified at least 31 athletes with suspicious results.
Analysis by the AFL-CIO union found that chief executive officers of the top 500 companies took home $12.4m on average while they exported jobs overseas
British PM, who described Trump’s remarks about Muslims as ‘divisive, stupid and wrong’ may have to greet him at Downing Street
British PM, who described Trump’s remarks about Muslims as ‘divisive, stupid and wrong’, may have to greet him at Downing Street
'I have a blueprint for expanding and renewing the California dream through fixing our crumbling infrastructure, making retirement security our generation's call to arms, and rebuilding California's middle class,' Chiang says. L.A. Now
'I have a blueprint for expanding and renewing the California dream through fixing our crumbling infrastructure, making retirement security our generation's call to arms, and rebuilding California's middle class,' Chiang says. BUSINESS
'I have a blueprint for expanding and renewing the California dream through fixing our crumbling infrastructure, making retirement security our generation's call to arms, and rebuilding California's middle class,' Chiang says. Politics
U.S. news
Sanders has lit a fire in millions of supporters with his critiques of Wall Street greed and the country's 'rigged political system.' But as his chances of winning the Democratic nomination wane, a question has grown: Will he be able to control the passions he has sparked? Politics
The U.S. is said to be scrutinizing government officials, athletes, coaches, antidoping authorities and anyone who might have benefited unfairly from a doping regime.The inquiry escalates what has been a roiling sports controversy into a federal criminal case involving foreign officials.
Local Democratic party sent letter to national committee accusing Sanders supporters of violence at Saturday’s state party convention
At issue: Whether the fire that Sanders has lit among millions of supporters with his critiques of Wall Street greed and political corruption will burn the party this summer. Politics
The U.S. is said to be scrutinizing government officials, athletes, coaches, antidoping authorities and anyone who might have benefited unfairly from a doping regime.The inquiry escalates what has been a roiling sports controversy into a federal criminal case involving foreign officials.
Defiant response to claims of chair-throwing at convention and death threats leveled at state party chair is most public rift between Sanders and party leaders
The U.S. is said to be scrutinizing officials, athletes, coaches and anyone who might have benefited from a doping regime.The inquiry escalates what has been a roiling sports controversy into a federal criminal case involving foreign officials.