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Killer targeted men on Grindr, police say. One lived to help catch him

When his date pulled out handcuffs, the man thought it was for consensual sex. He submitted to having his wrists cuffed and ankles bound together. Then the other man pulled…

The album that almost wasn’t: No Doubt’s ‘Tragic Kingdom’ at 30 defies industry doubts

It’s been 30 years since No Doubt’s “Tragic Kingdom” was released — the album that launched the Anaheim band into mainstream success, introduced the world to Gwen Stefani and sold…

Dodgers blow surefire win in Game 3, and now they could blow season

They had them down. They let them up. They squeezed them down to their last gasps. They backed off and gave them new life. In any ordinary five-game playoff series,…

Tropical moisture from Hurricane Priscilla is on track for SoCal

Southern California could see some unseasonable rain and thunderstorms this week thanks to a hurricane moving north along the Mexican coast, according to the National Weather Service. From Thursday to…

Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan wrote a supernatural love story

On the Shelf Remain By Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanRandom House: 352 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from…

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away.…

UC Researchers, Patients Wary of Trump Cuts Even as Some Dollars Flow Again

By Christine Mai-Duc In August, an 80-year-old woman walked into the emergency room at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. She was lucid but experiencing a stroke. Within minutes, doctors asked…

Dolly Parton's sister clears the air after worrying fans

Dolly Parton’s sister is clearing the air after worrying fans with a social media post asking to pray for the singer’s health. “I want to clear something up. I didn’t…

‘Boots’ review: Timely, if predictable, show about gay military service

In “Boots,” a new miniseries set in 1990, Miles Heizer plays Cameron Cope, a scrawny, bullied gay teenager who is out only to his best (and only) friend, Ray (Liam…

How Los Angeles shoppers can build a truly sustainable secondhand wardrobe

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting. Although choosing secondhand over…