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In Japan, only 1000 people have died from the virus. Japan is home to the world’s oldest population, the largest city, and one of the first big outbreaks outside China.

In Japan, only 1000 people have died from the virus. Japan is home to the world’s oldest population, the largest city, and one of the first big outbreaks outside China.

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Latinos make up 13% of LA Times newsroom. Journalists call for better representation

Some members of the Los Angeles Times Guild have formed a Latino Caucus and written an open letter to management that calls for better representation in the newsroom.

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Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

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Archy Marshall aka King Krule made an impressive debut at just the age of 18.

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New claims for unemployment benefits rise to 1.4 million, a sign that the labor market is deteriorating as businesses close their doors again after the pandemic intensifies.

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New claims for unemployment benefits rise to 1.4 million, a sign that the labor market is deteriorating as businesses close their doors again after the pandemic intensifies.

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This is the worst economic crisis in American aviation history, says airline reporter Brian Sumers.

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KCRW looks at the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial, the importance of both safety and effectiveness, and the complications of rolling out a vaccine on a global scale.

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LA is getting a new professional women’s soccer team that will go into action in 2022. For now, it’s operating under the title Angel City.

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A granita is made up of sweetened fruit juice or pureed fruit that is frozen and raked/massaged to a texture that’s crystalline instead of smooth. A granita is not a sorbet.

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