The archive of all headlines from December 27, 2015, organized by time of publication.
Although accusations of abuse of inmates have dogged the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for years, prosecutions of deputies for excessive force in the jails have been rare. L.A. Now
Obama blames Republican Congress for stalled efforts to make good on campaign promise, but detainees’ lawyers say fault lies within his administration
Although accusations of abuse of inmates have dogged the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for years, prosecutions of deputies for excessive force in the jails have been rare. UCLA Now
He was sitting on the apartment steps in her placid West Los Angeles neighborhood, his cottony Santa Claus beard clotted and his clothing unwashed. He struggled for words, and couldn't explain why he was there or where he was going. UCLA Now
He was sitting on the apartment steps in her placid West Los Angeles neighborhood, his cottony Santa Claus beard clotted and his clothing unwashed. He struggled for words, and couldn't explain why he was there or where he was going. UCLA
Ahmadiyya Muslim leaders say they want to send a message to fellow Muslims -- to those who would become the next Farook and Malik. Great Reads
Ahmadiyya Muslim leaders say they want to send a message to fellow Muslims -- to those who would become the next Farook and Malik. CALIFORNIA
Drought, climate change and environmental curbs on water deliveries are fueling campaigns for more water storage in California. Sites Reservoir is one of a handful of proposals. CALIFORNIA
As reflected in the reported levels of serious crime, 2015 has been the city’s safest year in modern history. But Commissioner William J. Bratton has also called it “a year of great contradictions,” as four officers died on duty.
Babies born to migrants may be ineligible for citizenship in any country because of biased laws and inadequate EU controls
Drought, climate change and environmental curbs on water deliveries are fueling campaigns for more water storage in California. Sites Reservoir is one of a handful of proposals. Europe
U.S. news
Mariya Chernykh hawked cellphone cases at a kiosk owned by her sister Tatiana. At night, they retreated to a Rosemead apartment. Everything changed for the two Russian women on Dec. 2. Science
As reflected in the reported levels of serious crime, 2015 has been the city’s safest year in modern history. But Commissioner William J. Bratton has also called it “a year of great contradictions,” as four officers died on duty.
U.S. news
Investigation continues into what lead to the early Saturday morning deaths of Quintonio LeGrier, 19, and Bettie Jones, 55
Bettie Jones was in another unit after police responded to a domestic dispute call from the father of Quintonio Legrier, who was also killed by police
Mariya Chernykh hawked cellphone cases at a kiosk owned by her sister Tatiana. At night, they retreated to a Rosemead apartment. Everything changed for the two Russian women on Dec. 2. National Politics
Donald Trump depicts his history in Atlantic City, where he once owned 25% of the casino market before a series of bankruptcies, as more proof of his genius for timing. The real story is more complicated. CALIFORNIA
Many Republican governors support expanding coverage through the Affordable Care Act, a law that members of Congress from their party want to see fail.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel faces new call for action
Donald Trump depicts his history in Atlantic City, where he once owned 25% of the casino market before a series of bankruptcies, as more proof of his genius for timing. The real story is more complicated. Europe
Finding a balance of interests -- between a majority culture that has become increasingly secular and liberal, and members of a religious minority who fear being forced to abandon their beliefs -- is the primary mission of a rising generation of Muslim activists in Europe. National Politics
Finding a balance of interests — between a majority culture that has become increasingly secular and liberal, and members of a religious minority who fear being forced to abandon their beliefs — is the primary mission of a rising generation of Muslim activists in Europe. National Politics