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Teacher claims American Airlines bumped him from plane, sent 16 middle schoolers home alone

Teacher claims American Airlines bumped him from plane, sent 16 middle schoolers home alone The educator and the carrier have since offered two different accounts of the evening. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2P6LnKg

Madagascar measles epidemic kills over 1,200 people

Madagascar measles epidemic kills over 1,200 people Madagascar is currently facing its largest measles outbreak in its history, as cases have grown beyond 115,000, according to AP. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2DdTj82

Cut melon linked to US salmonella outbreak recalled

Cut melon linked to US salmonella outbreak recalled An Indianapolis-based company has issued a recall for melon products sold in 16 states after being linked to a salmonella outbreak. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UBaQlh

How a woman in Arizona woke up with British accent

How a woman in Arizona woke up with British accent Michelle Myers is a woman from Arizona who’s never left the country, but she now speaks with a British accent. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Ith27s

Woman left with 'four eyebrows' after botched microblading procedure

Woman left with 'four eyebrows' after botched microblading procedure “I would never wish this on my worst enemy." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GhLZJ4

Forcing a smile at work linked to heavy drinking: study

Forcing a smile at work linked to heavy drinking: study Employees who force themselves to smile for customers or hide feelings of annoyance may be suseptable for heavy drinking after work, according to a new research study. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UwC2S2

Hackers can access pacemakers, but don't panic just yet

Hackers can access pacemakers, but don't panic just yet Bad guys can hack your heart. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UyJZGh

Removing Fuel Rods, Japan Hits Milestone in Fukushima Nuclear Cleanup

By MIKE IVES from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2IDn1Hb

What’s on TV Monday: ‘No Good Nick’ and ‘Enchanted April’

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2V2kI6Q

Endangered Spaces of New York

By COREY KILGANNON, KAREN ZRAICK, MEGHAN LOUTTIT and EDEN WEINGART from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2GmgP4B

Las principales noticias del lunes

By Por ELDA CANTÚ from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2Pa0CCm

Trump’s 2020 Campaign Raises Over $30 Million in First Quarter

By SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Im1Ycv

Jacob deGrom Has Second Straight Rough Start as Mets Lose to Braves

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2UUg4YL

For a Brooklyn Circus School, a Real Estate High-Wire Act

By KAREN ZRAICK from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2UAssO5

A New Lease on Life for a Beloved Latin Music Club in Queens

By KAREN ZRAICK from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2It46yF

This West Village Institution Is Fighting for Survival, One Scone at a Time

By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Gp18cX

A Classic Queens Movie Palace Faces Its Final Curtain

By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2GlwWzs

An Irish Wake for the ‘Cheers’ of Park Slope

By KAREN ZRAICK from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2UChhob

Superheroes Couldn’t Save a Comic Book Clubhouse in Lower Manhattan

By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2IsqCYq

Google, Trump, Tiger Woods: Your Monday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC and ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2Gln7RW

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Premiere Recap: Reunions and Revelations at Winterfell

By JEREMY EGNER from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Ik0eRe

‘Game of Thrones’: Reunited, and It Feels So ... Complicated?

By JENNIFER VINEYARD from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Iw4A7a

‘Billions’ Season 4, Episode 5: Best Served Cold

By SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2GmhMtV

Rep. Ilhan Omar says she has experienced increase in death threats - CNN

Rep. Ilhan Omar says she has experienced increase in death threats    CNN Pelosi moves to ensure Ilhan Omar's safety, calls for Trump to take down video    Fox News Fox's Wallace not 'comfortable' playing full 9/11 video tweeted by Trump | TheHill    The Hill Ilhan Omar has become the target of a dangerous hate campaign    The Guardian Dan Gainor: Ilhan Omar and WikiLeaks draw praise and criticism in media    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2UFzMbd

Pelosi plays down influence of AOC wing of Democrats, says it's 'like 5 people' - Fox News

Pelosi plays down influence of AOC wing of Democrats, says it's 'like 5 people'    Fox News Pelosi rips AOC, says her posse in Congress is 'like five people'    New York Post From the "60 Minutes" archives: Nancy Pelosi    60 Minutes Trump rips into Pelosi after 'puff piece' '60 Minutes' interview | TheHill    The Hill Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi: The 2019 "60 Minutes" interview    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2ZfhGvc

Pete Buttigieg says he can beat Donald Trump in 2020 - The Washington Post

Pete Buttigieg says he can beat Donald Trump in 2020    The Washington Post Pete Buttigieg officially announces 2020 presidential campaign    NBC News How Mayor Pete Started to Look Presidential    POLITICO Rob Smith: I’m gay and support Mike Pence – don’t believe Pete Buttigieg’s claim that Pence is anti-gay    Fox News An early spotter of 'Mayor Pete's' rising star    Los Angeles Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://wapo.st/2GhAxgL

Trump revived attacks on sanctuary cities to distract from Mueller report release: report | TheHill - The Hill

Trump revived attacks on sanctuary cities to distract from Mueller report release: report | TheHill    The Hill Emboldened by His Attorney General, Trump Confronts Mueller Report Head-On    The New York Times Hints, but no proof of crime, in Mueller's hunt for a Trump-Russia conspiracy    Reuters We're about to see the full Mueller report, but will it change anyone's mind? | TheHill    The Hill Michael Goodwin: As Trump soars higher, Dems reach their lowest point yet    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VHorUp

Fordham University student dies after falling from campus clock tower - NBC News

Fordham University student dies after falling from campus clock tower    NBC News Fordham University senior, 22, dies after she fell from campus bell tower    Fox News Sydney Paige Monfries identified as Fordham University student who fell from bell tower    New York Post Student, 22, dies after falling 40ft from university bell tower while snapping Instagram photos of New York    The Sun Fordham student falls from campus bell tower while snapping photos: cops    New York Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2IxYEue

Big Flightless Bird With Deadly Claws Kills Owner in Florida - Slate

Big Flightless Bird With Deadly Claws Kills Owner in Florida    Slate A cassowary, a rare emu-like bird, attacks and kills Florida man, officials say    CNN Large, flightless bird with dagger-like talons kills fallen owner on Florida farm    Boston 25 News Killer bird: Florida man dies when attacked by large cassowary    ABC News Large, flightless bird attacks and kills man in Florida    New York Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2D9wOAT

Alabama man, baby accidentally shot when loaded gun fired from inside diaper bag in Chuck E. Cheese parking lo - New York Daily News

Alabama man, baby accidentally shot when loaded gun fired from inside diaper bag in Chuck E. Cheese parking lo    New York Daily News An adult man and a baby girl were accidentally shot outside an Alabama Chuck E. Cheese's Saturday, police confirmed to the Daily News. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZbbEMj

A child is found hiding under a bed after father kills mother and 2 siblings over affair suspicions - KYMA

A child is found hiding under a bed after father kills mother and 2 siblings over affair suspicions    KYMA Phoenix shooting: Three-year-old girl hid under bed as father killed mother and sisters    The Independent Child found hiding under a bed after father kills mom, 2 siblings over affair suspicions: Police    KSTU FOX 13 Salt Lake City Man kills wife, daughters and friend for suspicions of wife having an affair    ABC 4 Police: Suspect killed his wife, 2 children and another man over affair suspicions    WBAL Baltimore View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2KDM5Am

As Venezuela crisis drags on, Pompeo defends U.S. actions - The Washington Post

As Venezuela crisis drags on, Pompeo defends U.S. actions    The Washington Post US Secretary of State visits Venezuelan migrants in Colombia    Fox News U.S. to use all economic, political tools to hold Maduro accountable: Pompeo    Reuters Why China Should Switch Sides in Venezuela    Bloomberg Pompeo visits Venezuelan migrants in Colombia    POLITICO View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://wapo.st/2UzmI7g

Fareed: Netanyahu's re-election part of a much larger phenomenon - CNN

Fareed: Netanyahu's re-election part of a much larger phenomenon    CNN Palestinians eye Israel's election: 'People could make peace … the problem is politicians'    The Guardian Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election may doom the two-state solution    NBC News Tim Head: US benefits by Netanyahu’s apparent victory in Israel’s election    Fox News Netanyahu’s re-election will push Israel towards an even more extreme phase of polarisation    The Independent View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIQsiDjTd5I

ISIS Kidnapped Her 5 Years Ago. The Red Cross Thinks She May Still Be Alive. - The New York Times

ISIS Kidnapped Her 5 Years Ago. The Red Cross Thinks She May Still Be Alive.    The New York Times Red Cross appeals for three staff missing in Syria since 2013    Guardian News Red Cross makes appeal for staff abducted in Syria    BBC News New Zealand nurse kidnapped by ISIS in 2013 may still be alive, ICRC says    CNN Red Cross staff taken hostage by ISIS as charity reveals three aid workers were captured five years ago    The Sun View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2VGrPiE

Social Democrats Set to Win Close Legislative Election in Finland - The Wall Street Journal

Social Democrats Set to Win Close Legislative Election in Finland    The Wall Street Journal Finland election: Social Democrats take early lead | Al Jazeera English    Al Jazeera English The Finns Party Campaigned Against Climate Action. It Came in 2nd.    The New York Times Finland election 2019 explained: Who will win and when will results be announced tonight?    Express.co.uk Finland election: Tough coalition talks after split poll    BBC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on.wsj.com/2VF6iXv

Trump’s Fed Attacks Cast a Chill at Global Finance Gathering - The Wall Street Journal

Trump’s Fed Attacks Cast a Chill at Global Finance Gathering    The Wall Street Journal Ruddy: GOP Makes Mistake Denying Herman Cain    Newsmax Trump, despite solid U.S. growth, says Fed should fire up crisis-era stimulus    Yahoo News Andy Puzder: Stephen Moore at the Fed has liberals terrified -- here’s why    Fox News What Donald Trump gets right about the US economy    Financial Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on.wsj.com/2Z96Jvi

Lyft pulls electric bikes in three US cities after complaints about braking - CNBC

Lyft pulls electric bikes in three US cities after complaints about braking    CNBC Lyft pulls electric bicycles in DC, NY and San Francisco after reports of brake issues    CNN Ford pulling electric GoBikes off Bay Area streets over brake concerns    KGO-TV Citi Bike shuts down e-bike fleet over brake issues    New York Post Lyft pulls electric bikes in three U.S. cities after complaints about braking    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnb.cx/2Z3WEzI

Asian shares buoyed by optimism on U.S.-China trade talks - Investing.com

Asian shares buoyed by optimism on U.S.-China trade talks    Investing.com Asia trades higher as investors appear more upbeat on China    CNBC Asian shares near nine-month highs, helped by U.S. optimism on China trade talks    Reuters European markets set to open higher as US-China trade talks near 'final round'    CNBC Currencies, Treasuries not too phased by US-China trade reports for now    ForexLive View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VK7yZx

Would you feel better about Google tracking your phone if it helps cops solve crimes? - Phone Arena

Would you feel better about Google tracking your phone if it helps cops solve crimes?    Phone Arena Police are using the Google Maps Timeline to collect location information for cases    Android Central The Feds, Police Are Using Google's Location History Feature to Track Down Suspects    Gizmodo Google faces surge in police requests for mobile location data    Engadget How to slow Google Sensorvault from tracking your location on iOS, Android    CNET View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V3teT4

Facebook goes down again - WTHR

Facebook goes down again    WTHR We Were All Free of Facebook's Iron Grip on the Internet for a Few Hours    Gizmodo Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp were down for more than two hours    The Verge Facebook, Instagram, And Whatsapp Experiencing Worldwide Outages    CBS Philly Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp working again after outages    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V0xPFJ

Stratolaunch, world's largest plane, makes first flight over California - The Japan Times

Stratolaunch, world's largest plane, makes first flight over California    The Japan Times Stratolaunch, the world’s biggest airplane, takes flight    Ars Technica World's Largest Plane By Wingspan Takes First Flight    NPR Stratolaunch First Flight takeoff    Stratolaunch World’s largest plane completes maiden flight    New Atlas View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2XchuuV

Sony files patent for PSVR esports tournament spectator tech - VentureBeat

Sony files patent for PSVR esports tournament spectator tech    VentureBeat Sony Files PlayStation VR Patent for Viewing Esports Events    Comicbook.com Interesting VR Patent Filed By Sony Talks About Replacing In-Game Spectators With Friends’ Avatars    PlayStation LifeStyle Sony files new VR patents centred around spectating live esports events and friends’ games    VG247 Sony's latest PSVR patent wants to put an avatar of you in your friends' games    Eurogamer.net View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Gh4CNi

How the North’s history shaped the season 8 premiere of Game of Thrones - The Verge

How the North’s history shaped the season 8 premiere of Game of Thrones    The Verge Game of Thrones: Season 8, Episode 1 - "Winterfell" Review    IGN 'Game of Thrones' premiere has truth bombs, emotional reunions and dragon flying lessons    Yahoo Entertainment This Is the Best Game of Thrones Premiere Since the Pilot    Vulture TV Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Premiere    Variety View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VGpnIO

Billie Eilish Performs at Coachella 2019 - Papermag - Papermag

Billie Eilish Performs at Coachella 2019 - Papermag    Papermag Billie Eilish Forgot Her Lyrics at Coachella and the Crowd Loved It    E! NEWS 'Billiechella': Eilish stuns with career-making Coachella Saturday set    Yahoo Entertainment Tame Impala: because it’s always 4/20 somewhere    The FADER Billie Eilish played Coachella for the first time and the audience went wild    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZcJnF2

Khloe Kardashian Throws Daughter True Lavish First Birthday Party, Invites Tristan Thompson - The Cheat Sheet

Khloe Kardashian Throws Daughter True Lavish First Birthday Party, Invites Tristan Thompson    The Cheat Sheet Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson Reunite at True's Birthday Bash    E! News Khloé Kardashian & Tristan Thompson Reunite to Celebrate Daughter True's Epic First Birthday Party    PEOPLE.com Khloe Kardashian Flaunts Cleavage On Instagram While Showing Off New Hair Color    The Inquisitr News Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson Reunite at True's Birthday Party    E! NEWS View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Zc2zCT

Big Little Lies Gets Season 2 Premiere Date, First Trailer — Watch - TVLine

Big Little Lies Gets Season 2 Premiere Date, First Trailer — Watch    TVLine ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Teaser: Meryl Streep Wants the Truth, Not That She’ll Get It    IndieWire Big Little Lies Season 2 | Official Teaser | HBO    HBO A "Big Little Lies" Second Season Teaser Trailer And Premiere Date Have Been Released    BuzzFeed News Big Little Lies Season 2 Trailer: Don’t Call Them the Monterey 5    Vulture View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GmI8vu

Durant's Game 1 ejection latest evidence of recent heel turn - NBA.com

Durant's Game 1 ejection latest evidence of recent heel turn    NBA.com Why Kevin Durant's Game 1 ejection could prove costly for Warriors    Yahoo Sports Kevin Durant, Patrick Beverley ejected after Game 1 drama | NBA Highlights    ESPN 5 Clutch Points: Warriors notch Game 1 win vs. Clippers, but fail the ultimate test    ClutchPoints Steve Kerr Unimpressed With Kevin Durant's Ejection In Game 1: "We Took The Bait"    HotNewHipHop View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on.nba.com/2ZdZMcg

Tyrann Mathieu claims inside knowledge on Russell Wilson, Giants rumors - Field Gulls

Tyrann Mathieu claims inside knowledge on Russell Wilson, Giants rumors    Field Gulls Biggest clue yet: Russell Wilson 'wants' New York    New York Post Tyrann Mathieu: Russell Wilson wants New York    Yahoo Sports The time is now to tie future earnings to cap percentage    NBC Sports Seahawks News 4/14: Which Pass Rushers will be Available for Seahawks in Draft?    Field Gulls View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2KEMUsw

Man fatally shot by McDonald's security guard after stabbing customer

A man who stabbed a customer at a McDonald’s in Palmdale was fatally shot by a security guard Sunday afternoon, according to authorities. The man crashed his car into a nearby restaurant at around 4 p.m. and disrobed as he fled the scene, according to Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy Tracy Koerner.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-mcdonalds-stabbing-shooting-palmdale-20190414-story.html>

YG channels his friend Nipsey Hussle in a rowdy, heart-rending Coachella set

There was a shadow behind YG’s back the entire time he played his Coachella debut on Sunday: that of his friend, collaborator and fellow South L.A. North Star, Nipsey Hussle. The two MCs were great friends in life and attempted to show how gang life need not define artists or friendships as they... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-coachella-2019-yg-nipsey-hussle-20190414-story.html>

Author Laila Lalami on how 'immigration is a timeless theme'

Moroccan-American novelist Laila Lalami , sat down for a video chat with The Times to discuss her recently released novel, “ The Other Americans, ” at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Lalami’s book follows the hit-and-run death of a Moroccan immigrant and the stories of the people connected... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/books/la-et-fob-video-laila-lalami-20190414-story.html>

Adam Higginbotham on how the Chernobyl nuclear disaster was like the Titanic

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster dominated headlines after the Soviet reactor exploded on April 25, 1986. But there’s more to the story. Author Adam Higginbotham goes beyond the oft-told narrative in his latest book, “Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster.” ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/books/la-et-fob-festival-of-books-adam-higginbotham-20190414-story.html>

T.C. Boyle on the magic of writing: 'I hear a voice and I follow it'

Prolific author T.C. Boyle paid a visit to the Times studio at the Festival of books to discuss his 28th book, “Outside Looking In.” The recently released novel, which plays off his 2003 book “Drop City,” takes place on Harvard’s campus in the early 1960s and follows the “beginnings of LSD.” “[The... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/books/la-et-fob-video-tc-boyle-interview-20190414-story.html>

A ‘Game of Thrones’ viewing party at Coachella? Fans can dream

Winter is finally here, but not, of course, for those attending the desert festival Coachella on Sunday. The season premiere of “Game of Thones” will have to wait another day. As the final season of the beloved show premiered, the festival raged on with artists including Blood Orange, Lizzo and... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-coachella-game-of-thrones-20190414-story.html>

Winston and Betty just turned 11, but they're Festival of Books experts already

Betty and Winston are grizzled veterans. On this, their third visit to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, the twin 11-year-olds are ready for action. Not only are they festival experts; they’re also my kids. Like many parents on the USC campus, I trail them around the festival, from panel... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/books/la-et-jc-fob-festival-of-books-children-20190414-story.html>

Fashion of Coachella: Who’s wearing what at the music and arts festival?

Palm trees, dust and sun might be part of the quintessential backdrop for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. However, during the past 20 years, the festival itself has in many ways morphed into a live fashion show where the grounds become a runway of sorts. People from around... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-et-ig-coachella-fashion-portraits-20190412-story.html>

Alexander Rossi repeats as Grand Prix of Long Beach winner

Alexander Rossi turned the Grand Prix of Long Beach into more of a parade than a race. The Californian won the 45th edition of the famed street race Sunday in even more dominating fashion than he did in winning at Long Beach a year ago . Rossi captured the IndyCar Series race from the pole position,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-long-beach-grand-prix-20190414-story.html>

Masters runner-up Xander Schauffele is more in awe of the day than devastated

Xander Schauffele lost the Masters by one stroke. He was disappointed, to be sure, but hardly devastated, given what he witnessed in the final round of the 83rd Masters. Playing two groups in front of the eventual champion, Schauffele was awed by the experience of Sunday’s crowd at Augusta National... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-master-notes-20190414-story.html>

What’s on TV Monday: ‘The Fix’ on ABC

SERIES The Neighborhood After a curmudgeonly neighbor who had few fans in the community dies, Gemma and Dave (Beth Behrs, Max Greenfield) step up to host a memorial and Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) learns something unexpected about himself. 8 p.m. CBS DC’s Legends of Tomorrow When Mona (Ramona... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0415-whats-on-tv-monday-20190415-story.html>

Severe storms in the South cause deaths, damage and loss of power

Powerful storms swept across the South on Sunday after unleashing flooding and suspected tornadoes that killed at least eight people — including three children — injured dozens and flattened much of a Texas town. Nearly 90,000 customers were without power in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-severe-weather-tornado-south-20190414-story.html>

Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ returns with urgency, reunions and dragon joyrides

Forget winter. The Great War is coming. Armies are marching. Evil queens are scheming. There is no time to waste. The end is near, just five episodes away. The urgency was palpable at the start of “Game of Thrones’ ” eighth and final season, which arrived Sunday after a near two-year absence that... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-game-of-thrones-review-final-season-20190414-story.html>

Colton Herta's homecoming comes to crashing halt at Grand Prix of Long Beach

Colton Herta of Valencia was hoping to make a second big splash in his IndyCar Series rookie year Sunday, but he found the wall instead in the Grand Prix of Long Beach . Last month, Herta won the series’ inaugural race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, at age 18, becoming the youngest... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-long-beach-grand-prix-notes-20190414-story.html>

Dodgers rookie Alex Verdugo again produces big hits in win

One of the reasons Alex Verdugo opened the season on the Dodgers roster was evident in the first inning Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Verdugo stood at the plate against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jhoulys Chacin. The bases were loaded with two out. It was a big spot for a team seeking to shed a... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-alex-verdugo-rookie-produces-brewers-rich-hill-20190414-story.html>

Bret Easton Ellis on the New Yorker controversy: ‘I got punked’

Author Bret Easton Ellis is no stranger to controversy. This month, he told The Times: “ You do see me going easier on Trump , though I have nothing in the book to align myself with him or his policies. Trump does not bother me more than what has been going on with the woke left.” Then, last week,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/books/la-et-fob-festival-of-books-bret-easton-ellis-new-yorker-reaction-20190414-story.html>

Going to Coachella just doesn’t mean what it used to

Kacey Musgraves looked out from the main stage of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and took in the sea of people gathered to watch her play as the sun set on Friday evening. This was her first time at the annual desert blowout, she told the crowd — the latest step in a successful crossover... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-coachella-review-20190414-story.html>

Trump, immigration, dystopias are topics on last day of L.A. Times Festival of Books

After Donald Trump was elected president, Ben H. Winters put aside the novel he was writing in favor of a new project. The result was “Golden State,” set in a society where every interaction is recorded and lying is severely punished. Trump’s election was also the catalyst for some key essays in... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-fob-festival-of-book-second-day-coverage-20190414-story.html>

Montrezl Harrell, the Clippers' best player in Game 1 vs. Warriors, breaks down what they need to do in Game 2

Montrezl Harrell’s teammates were drifting out to the practice court Sunday afternoon and chatting as they warmed up, but Harrell sat on the floor for a long while, wearing his headphones while he rested his back against the wall at the University of San Francisco’s War Memorial Gymnasium. It was... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-warriors-montrezl-harrell-20190414-story.html>

Ross Stripling gives the Dodgers a sorely needed dominant start

Ross Stripling walked off the mound at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon bearing a sense of accomplishment. An ovation from the sun-kissed crowd lavished him as he approached the Dodgers dugout, where congratulatory handshakes awaited. Stripling delivered what the Dodgers so desperately needed... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-ross-stripling-cody-bellinger-alex-verdugo-brewers-20190414-story.html>

Man with shotgun is killed by police near downtown L.A. Metro station

A man armed with a shotgun was shot and killed by police near a downtown Metro station Sunday afternoon, according to officials. Two officers were involved in the shooting, which occurred at 2:15 p.m. after they spotted a man in his late 40s armed with a shotgun inside the 7th Street/Metro Center... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-armed-suspect-killed-by-police-downtown-20190414-story.html>

Tiger Woods wins the Masters, completing an improbable comeback

Having completed one of the most improbable comebacks in sports, an unfathomable revival, Tiger Woods walked off the 18th green at Augusta National on Sunday and wrapped his children in his arms — first his 10-year-old son, Charlie, then his 11-year-old daughter, Sam. He had won the Masters for... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-tiger-woods-masters-revival-20190414-story.html>

Tiger Woods once again rejoins hunt for Jack Nicklaus' major titles crown

Once again, Tiger Woods is hunting history. Having picked up his 15th major championship by winning the Masters on Sunday, Woods is three short of tying Jack Nicklaus for the most ever. Nicklaus was 46 when he won his last major , the 1986 Masters. Woods is three years younger. They both went long... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-tiger-woods-jack-nicklaus-masters-20190414-story.html>

A 500-pound bomb is detonated in Germany — more than seven decades later

A 500-pound bomb dropped by a U.S. warplane during World War II finally exploded in the Main River in the heart of Frankfurt on Sunday when a police munitions disposal crew tried to blow up its decaying detonator but instead set off the device. The controlled explosion of the bomb, which police... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-germany-world-war-ii-bomb-20190414-story.html>

Suspect sought in hit-and-run crash that killed two people in Sun Valley

Los Angeles police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspect wanted in a double fatal hit-and-run crash Friday night in the San Fernando Valley that may have resulted from street racing. The driver of a dark-colored Dodge Charger that was speeding and driving recklessly along... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-suspect-sought-double-fatal-hit-and-run-20190413-story.html>