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Jason Vargas Makes a Promising Start for the Mets, but the Phillies Own the Night

By KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2UUVA2M

Before Those Beautiful Jumps, a Travel Scramble

By HANNAH WULKAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2GAsMCA

Adding More Competitive Spice to Show Jumping

By LISA COWAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2PtY3LE

A Respite From Record Losses, but Tropical Forests Are Still in Trouble

By HENRY FOUNTAIN from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/2GDm2ns

Sri Lanka, Trump, Scotland: Your Thursday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2W4ZeDP

What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Gotham’ and ‘Shrek Forever After’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Guxu4S

Las principales noticias del jueves

By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2ZxHjrp

A Kremlin Offer of Expedited Citizenship Challenges Ukraine

By ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2IE2Edx

Strong Support Here Helped Trump Win Pennsylvania in 2016. 2020 Could Be Different.

By MICHAEL TACKETT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IJ07yO

Trump Vows Stonewall of ‘All’ House Subpoenas

By CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IH9kb4

Man Faces 8 Counts of Attempted Murder After Driving Into Pedestrians, Police Say

By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Zx9o2b

Review: In ‘Ink,’ a Mephistopheles Named Murdoch Takes Charge

By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2viWeI9

5 Cheap(ish) Things to Help You With Meal Prep

By ANNA GOLDFARB from NYT Smarter Living https://nyti.ms/2GDil14

Biden Joins the Really Big Crowd

By GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2UVWgVG

Detective’s Lies Sent Three People to Prison, Prosecutors Charge

By SEAN PICCOLI from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2J0dium

‘Hold Your Horses!’

By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2IVhagg

'Obviously Very Partisan': Trump Admin Goes on the Offensive Over Congressional Investigations

The White House is pushing back against congressional investigations, with President Trump saying he is against White House aides testifying to Congress.  The Trump administration is planning to fight in court against a subpoena issued to former White House counsel Don McGahn. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZsnzFP

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella on Q3 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella on Q3 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript    Seeking Alpha Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Q3 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2019 05:30 PM ET Company Participants Michael Spencer ... from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GwdnTT

Samsung Galaxy View 2 coming to AT&T on April 26, priced higher than the original - Phone Arena

Samsung Galaxy View 2 coming to AT&T on April 26, priced higher than the original    Phone Arena Samsung's strange, gigantic Galaxy View is ready for round two    Engadget Galaxy View 2 specs confirmed − Samsung’s ultimate entertainment tablet looks swish    TrustedReviews [Update: Release details] Galaxy View 2 renders showcase massive 17.3-inch display and hinged kickstand    Android Police Samsung Galaxy View 2 price and release date revealed by AT&T    SamMobile View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2KXCiVJ

Harry Kazianis: Putin and Kim Jong Un seek improved relations in summit - Fox News

Harry Kazianis: Putin and Kim Jong Un seek improved relations in summit    Fox News Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un meet in Russia’s Far East for first summit    The Washington Post No one travels like Kim Jong Un ... literally    CNN Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un pledge stronger ties in Vladivostok    BBC News The Latest: Putin, Kim shake hands before start of talks    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2IDkzRH

Drunken Democrats' Only Sober Alternative to Trump - RealClearPolitics

Drunken Democrats' Only Sober Alternative to Trump    RealClearPolitics Pete Buttigieg and Beto O’Rourke Stake Out Similar Turf in a Crowded Field    The New York Times Buttigieg says he doubts Sanders can win general election | TheHill    The Hill Pete Buttigieg’s bad take on Bernie Sanders    The Washington Post Bernie Sanders: ‘Democratic Socialist’ Is Just a Synonym for New Deal Liberal    New York Magazine View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZyUvw8

High-profile California housing bill clears hurdle after tense debate over local control - Los Angeles Times

High-profile California housing bill clears hurdle after tense debate over local control    Los Angeles Times Hundreds of anti-vaxx families pile into California Capitol to protest immunization bill | TheHill    The Hill California bill aims to appoint public health official to determine vaccine exemptions    Fox News Opponents call it a ‘crime against humanity,’ but vaccine bill moves forward    Los Angeles Times Holy cow! California may get rid of single-family zoning    Los Angeles Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://lat.ms/2XGzOg8

John William King execution: Texas man executed today for dragging James Byrd Jr. to death, a hate crime - CBS News

John William King execution: Texas man executed today for dragging James Byrd Jr. to death, a hate crime    CBS News A second man convicted in killing of James Byrd Jr. set to be executed    CNN White supremacist executed in Texas for dragging death of black man    Reuters Jasper residents remember James Byrd Jr. on day John William King was executed    KPRC Click2Houston A black man was dragged to his death over 20 years ago. One of his killers is about to be executed.    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cbsn.ws/2IFHMT4

Fake news and public executions: Documents show a Russian company's plan for quelling protests in Sudan - CNN

Fake news and public executions: Documents show a Russian company's plan for quelling protests in Sudan    CNN The Sudanese librarian who provides books to protesters    Aljazeera.com From Sudan’s protesters, a warning to Saudi Arabia and the UAE: Don’t meddle    The Washington Post She’s an icon of Sudan’s revolution. But the woman in white obscures vital truths    The Guardian Sudan is tasting freedom for the first time. We can’t turn back.    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2vkNOQm

Parkland Shooting Suspect Is Getting $430000 From Life Insurance and May Lose His Lawyers - The New York Times

Parkland Shooting Suspect Is Getting $430000 From Life Insurance and May Lose His Lawyers    The New York Times Parkland shooting suspect could benefit from $800,000 insurance payout. It might delay his case.    Washington Post Parkland shooter has inheritance money coming and his public defenders say he should get new attorneys    CNN Nikolas Cruz to inherit fortune. Public defenders drop him    Bradenton Herald Public defenders ask to withdraw from Parkland shooting suspect's case | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2GuteSY

Former University of Texas tennis coach admits to taking $100K bribe in college scam - NBC News

Former University of Texas tennis coach admits to taking $100K bribe in college scam    NBC News Former Texas tennis coach pleads guilty in court in college admissions scandal    USA TODAY Former Texas tennis coach admits to $100,000 bribe in college admissions scandal    The Guardian Ex-Texas tennis coach expected to plead guilty in admissions case | TheHill    The Hill Former UT coach Michael Center pleads guilty in admissions scandal    KVUE View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2VnM1c6

U.S. and Afghan Forces Killed More Civilians Than Taliban Did, Report Finds - The New York Times

U.S. and Afghan Forces Killed More Civilians Than Taliban Did, Report Finds    The New York Times UN: Afghan pro-gov't forces killed more than 300 civilians | Al Jazeera English    Al Jazeera English Afghan, international forces killed more civilians than Taliban: UN    New York Post Afghan and U.S. Forces, Not Taliban, Killed More Civilians This Year    The Wall Street Journal More Afghanistan civilians being killed by Afghan and American forces than by Taliban: report | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2KVivGr

Sri Lanka bombings: Security camera captures attackers before Easter bombings - CBS News

Sri Lanka bombings: Security camera captures attackers before Easter bombings    CBS News Sri Lankan president vows security shake-up over attacks | Al Jazeera English    Al Jazeera English Sri Lankan president asks police chief, defense secretary to quit following attacks    Reuters Lanka Police Chief, Defence Secretary Told To Quit After Attack: Report    NDTV News Bombings intelligence row exposes tension in Sri Lanka government    Aljazeera.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cbsn.ws/2UyTL6J

The $5 billion fine Facebook expects to pay the FTC is a joke — on all of us - INSIDER

The $5 billion fine Facebook expects to pay the FTC is a joke — on all of us    INSIDER Facebook Expects to Be Fined Up to $5 Billion by F.T.C. Over Privacy Issues    The New York Times Facebook expects FTC fine could be as much as $5 billion    CNN Facebook Set Aside $3 Billion For A Penalty. Then It Grew By $40 Billion.    BuzzFeed News Facebook to set aside $3 billion for costs in ongoing investigation with FTC    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2PBrNq9

Carlos Ghosn, ex-Nissan chief, granted bail in Japan. Again. - CNN

Carlos Ghosn, ex-Nissan chief, granted bail in Japan. Again.    CNN Ghosn: Tokyo court grants $4.5m bail to former Nissan boss    BBC News Nissan Cries Foul As Ghosn Rearrested For Fourth Time On Most Serious Charge Yet    Forbes Nissan Warns Investors of a 45 Percent Drop in Profit    The New York Times Tokyo court approves ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's $4.5m bail    Aljazeera.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2Ps7zPi

'Super Mario Maker 2' has a release date: June 28th - Engadget

'Super Mario Maker 2' has a release date: June 28th    Engadget Super Mario Maker 2 Release Date Announced    IGN ‘Super Mario Maker 2’ Coming to Nintendo Switch June 28    Yahoo Entertainment Super Mario Maker 2 Gets Release Date    GameSpot Super Mario Maker 2 - special package include Switch Online sub in Japan, touch pen pre-order bonus    GoNintendo View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://engt.co/2Zx0JwH

Two new AirPods models may be coming later in 2019 - The Verge

Two new AirPods models may be coming later in 2019    The Verge Multiple reports say AirPods 3 with brand new features will be released this year    Yahoo News Kuo: Two new AirPods models in Q4 2019 – Q1 2020, one features an all-new design and higher price    9to5Mac Apple may unveil two new AirPod models by the end of 2019    Engadget Report Claims AirPods 3 With Noise Canceling Feature to Launch Later This Year    MacRumors View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2IS05UB

[Update: Release details] Galaxy View 2 renders showcase massive 17.3-inch display and hinged kickstand - Android Police

[Update: Release details] Galaxy View 2 renders showcase massive 17.3-inch display and hinged kickstand    Android Police $1980 Samsung Galaxy Fold Review    Tech Insider The Samsung Galaxy Fold Is a Flawed Start to Something Amazing    Gizmodo iFixit’s Samsung Galaxy Fold teardown reveals how the phone is dying    Ars Technica Galaxy Fold review: What works and doesn't work    CNET View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2XHBfe6

Jussie Smollett ‘Empire’ Wedding Sends Him Off To A Honeymoon And An Uncertain Real-Life Future - Deadline

Jussie Smollett ‘Empire’ Wedding Sends Him Off To A Honeymoon And An Uncertain Real-Life Future    Deadline 'Empire' Cast Pens Open Letter Asking Jussie Smollett Be Brought Back For Season Six - But Will It Happen??    PerezHilton.com Jussie Smollett’s ‘Empire’ Character Ties the Knot as Actor’s Future on Show Is Unclear    Variety Lawyers: No ‘celebrity justice’ for Smollett, actor was treated ‘far worse’    Chicago Sun-Times Jussie Smollett Should Be “Brought Back” For ‘Empire’s Next Season, Taraji P Henson & Terrence Howard Tell Disney, Fox    Deadline View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2W5TSbe

This Time Loop Theory About Bran and the Night King Explains What's Happening in 'Game of Thrones' - Esquire.com

This Time Loop Theory About Bran and the Night King Explains What's Happening in 'Game of Thrones'    Esquire.com Which Game of Thrones Characters Will Die in the Battle of Winterfell?    Vulture Um, There's Evidence That Theon Turns Bran into a White Walker on 'Game of Thrones'    Yahoo Lifestyle Game of Thrones season 8: The Night King's Battle of Winterfell scheme DECODED by fan?    Express Why the Crypts of Winterfell Might Be a Terrible Place to Hide on 'Game of Thrones'    Thrillist View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2vjHdWm

Rapper Bun B shoots intruder at his southwest Houston home - KTRK-TV

Rapper Bun B shoots intruder at his southwest Houston home    KTRK-TV Rapper Bun B shoots armed intruder at his Houston home    CBS News Rapper Bun B shoots robbery suspect inside his Houston home    KHOU 11 Rapper Bun B shoots masked intruder in his Houston home after wife held at gunpoint: cops    Fox News Rapper Bun B shot an armed intruder trying to steal his car    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://abc13.co/2Vpnbsg

Missed shots and missed opportunities: Jazz season ends in Game 5 loss - KSL.com

Missed shots and missed opportunities: Jazz season ends in Game 5 loss    KSL.com Rockets' Capela: Warriors rematch 'what I want'    ESPN NBA playoffs scores, highlights, results: Rockets eliminate the Jazz; Clippers survive by beating Warriors in Game 5    CBS Sports Rockets finish off Jazz to set up likely showdown with Warriors    USA TODAY Rockets notebook: Donovan Mitchell struggles for Jazz    Chron View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2XFHhfh

Phillies manager Gabe Kapler: We will discuss how to handle Mets' Jacob Rhame throwing at Rhys Hoskins - Sports Radio 94 WIP

Phillies manager Gabe Kapler: We will discuss how to handle Mets' Jacob Rhame throwing at Rhys Hoskins    Sports Radio 94 WIP Rhys Hoskins Trolled The Mets With A Leisurely Stroll Around The Bases    Deadspin Phillies out for Mets' blood over controversial pitch    New York Post Hoskins exacts revenge with record-breaking trot    MLB.com Rhys Hoskins’ Revenge Home Run Trot Was Simply Glorious    Crossing Broad View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2XMDa1j

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley challenges team to stand up to Warriors and force Game 6

Patrick Beverley has an iron will, his toughness and competitive spirit unparalleled, his ability to bring his Clippers teammates along with him for the ride never ending. Beverley pulled his teammates along with him, his double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds a big key in why the Clippers... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-patrick-beverley-20190424-story.html>

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explains lineup alterations

Before his club’s 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday , Dodgers manager Dave Roberts answered questions about two facets of the lineup the team was fielding for the second straight night against another left-hander. Why was Cody Bellinger, the hottest hitter in the National League this side... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-lineup-20190424-story.html>

Perhaps it’s just a delay of the inevitable, but Clippers aren’t quitting

Facing the end of their season Wednesday night at Oracle Arena, the Clippers didn’t want to go quietly. Because they were so tenacious, because they again showed that teamwork and schoolyard scrappiness can be powerful weapons against a team stocked with game-changing superstars, they didn’t go... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-warriors-nba-20190424-story.html>

Opportunistic Yankees walk away with the win against the Angels

Cody Allen may have put it best Wednesday afternoon, when the struggling reliever was discussing his demotion from the closer role with reporters outside the Angels clubhouse. “This game is humbling,” the veteran right-hander said. “It’s either hard or really hard.” Wednesday night’s 6-5 loss to... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-opportunistic-yankees-20190424-story.html>

After Trump walked out on him, North Korea’s Kim meets with Putin in Russia

Searching for alternatives amid stalled nuclear talks with the U.S., North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his quest for support in the region for the easing of the pressure campaign against North Korea for its nuclear program. The meeting, the... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-kim-jong-un-putin-summit-20190424-story.html>

Clippers fight off Warriors to force a Game 6

After eight months and 86 games together, Doc Rivers knew his team. But in 20 seasons as an NBA coach, he’s learned to never assume. Elimination games can reveal unforeseen things, and the Clippers’ coach had witnessed strong teams reach their breaking point and underdogs claw and scrape. And so,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-warriors-game-5-20190424-story.html>

L.A. County employee and contractor who bribed him plead guilty to federal charges

An L.A. County employee and the electrical contractor who paid him almost $300,000 in bribes both pleaded guilty to federal bribery and tax charges, with both also agreeing to cooperate in an ongoing federal investigation, according to plea agreements filed Wednesday. Mohammad R. Tirmazi, 50, of... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-la-county-bribery-federal-charges-20190424-story.html>

Galaxy and Minnesota United play to scoreless draw

Two impressive streaks came to an end for the Galaxy on Wednesday. The team’s five-game winning streak, the longest in MLS, is done as is Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s five-game goal-scoring streak, also longest in the league. But the Galaxy kept another streak going, extending their unbeaten skein to six... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-galaxy-minnesota-united-20190424-story.html>

Russell Westbrook's 'next question' act hides his inspirational 'why not?' story

“Next question.” These two words came to define Russell Westbrook this season. Westbrook answered every question from Berry Tramel, a sports columnist at The Oklahoman, with the same refrain. It became a trending topic after his games and when his season ended Tuesday, the Trail Blazers official... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-russell-westbrook-next-question-reporters-20190424-story.html>

Dodgers are victimized by three-run home runs in another loss to Cubs

Barreling baseballs against Walker Buehler wasn’t a problem for the Chicago Cubs in their 7-6 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday night. Buehler’s velocity was eye-popping — his fastball touched 99 mph — but the Cubs were hitting the ball hard consistently and he didn’t have a strikeout through five... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-cubs-walker-buehler-javier-baez-jason-heyward-20190424-story.html>

Sunnyvale driver told police he deliberately drove into a crosswalk filled with people

A California motorist told investigators Wednesday that he deliberately drove into a crosswalk in a quiet Silicon Valley suburb, hitting seven people and injuring eight, but did not say why. Isaiah Joel Peoples, 34, was being held on eight counts of attempted murder as four of the victims remained... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-sunnyvale-pedestrians-struck-20190424-story.html>

What's on TV Thursday: The series finale of 'Gotham' on Fox

SERIES The Big Bang Theory Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar) is worried that people won't take him seriously in his own field after publishing a paper that suggests he may have discovered alien life. Also, Leonard (Johnny Galecki) wants to be the principal investigator on a plasma physics study. Jim... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0425-whats-on-tv-thursday-20190425-story.html>

Angels' Cody Allen OK with early-season demotion from closer role

Cody Allen was demoted from his closer role this week by Angels manager Brad Ausmus after giving up five runs and six hits — three of them homers — in a four-game span. The right-hander put up little resistance to the surprising early-season move. “Brad’s job is to put guys in position to help... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-cody-allen-closer-demotion-shohei-ohtani-live-pitching-20190424-story.html>

Opponents call it a ‘crime against humanity,’ but vaccine bill moves forward

A contentious bill to tighten California’s school immunization law passed its first hurdle in the Legislature on Wednesday, after hundreds of parents lined the corridors of the state Capitol, alternately pleading and demanding that lawmakers reject it. The emotional testimony on the bill comes... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-vaccine-exemption-review-bill-20190424-story.html>

Read the complaint against Eric Bauman and the California Democratic Party

A California Democratic Party employee sued the organization in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday, alleging he was repeatedly groped and sexually assaulted by former Chairman Eric Bauman. Lawsuit alleges sexual assault by former California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman » from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-eric-bauman-lawsuit-california-20190424-story.html>

Orange County district attorney begins internal probe of informant scandal

Orange County’s top prosecutor Wednesday launched an internal review of alleged misuse of informants in the county’s jails, after statements last week that the state attorney general’s office had closed its years-long criminal investigation into the scandal. In a statement, Orange County Dist.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-orange-county-informant-investigation-20190424-story.html>

New lawsuit alleges sexual assault by former California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman

A California Democratic Party employee sued the organization in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday, alleging he was repeatedly groped and sexually assaulted by former Chairman Eric Bauman. William Floyd, who served as Bauman’s assistant from March 2016 until November 2018, claims in... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-eric-bauman-sexual-assault-lawsuit-california-democrats-20190424-story.html>

Review: In ‘Ink’ on Broadway, an insurgent Rupert Murdoch sets out to conquer Fleet Street

The British have a high regard for the state-of-the-nation play, that genre in which dramatists as different as David Hare, Alan Bennett, Richard Bean and Lucy Prebble take the temperature of the body politic in the distinguished tradition of George Bernard Shaw, John Osborne and Arnold Wesker. ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/reviews/la-et-ink-broadway-review-20190424-story.html>

Pilot killed in Norco crash of vintage aircraft identified

Authorities have identified the pilot who died when a last-of-its-kind flying-wing aircraft crashed and burned at a Southern California prison. The Northrop N-9M crashed Monday in the exercise yard at the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco. The Riverside County coroner said the pilot was... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-norco-plane-crash-pilot-identified-20190424-story.html>

Damian Lillard and teammates carry out the Trail Blazers' blueprint for success

Damian Lillard calmly dribbled, one of the NBA’s best three perimeter defenders staring right at him. He stepped back and to the right, launching a shot that will be replayed as long as there’s professional basketball in Portland, Ore., the ball swishing through the basket while Lillard calmly... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-damian-lillard-trail-blazers-20190424-story.html>

Thousands take to L.A. streets to demand recognition for the Armenian genocide

Dressed in all black and waving the colors of the Armenian flag, thousands of people marched through the streets of Los Angeles on Wednesday to demand that the century-old killings of 1.5 million Armenians officially be recognized as a genocide. “There can be no reconciliation if it’s not recognized... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-armenian-genocide-remembrance-march-20190424-story.html>

Critic’s Choice: Strong women on film in ‘Working Woman’ and ‘The Baker’s Wife’

Two films with women as their focus, one brand new and one a classic, are strong choices for discerning filmgoers this week. Holding at the Laemmle Royal is one of the best films of the year, the superb Israeli drama “Working Woman.” A compelling tale about workplace sexual harassment , it’s a subtle... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-critics-choice-working-woman-20190424-story.html>

Actor Michael Madsen charged with DUI after SUV hits pole

Prosecutors have charged Michael Madsen with two misdemeanor counts of drunken driving after the actor drove his SUV into a pole last month. The Los Angeles County district attorney's office said Wednesday that the 61-year-old Madsen had been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-michael-madsen-dui-charge-20190424-story.html>

High school baseball: El Camino Real takes over first place in West Valley League

El Camino Real took over first place in the West Valley League on Wednesday with a 9-2 victory over Taft. Cole Kitchen hit a two-run home run and also struck out nine in leading the Conquistadores to their fourth league win in five games. Andy Ambriz went three for three with a two-run double. ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-baseball-20190424-story.html>

Lonzo Ball's former Big Baller Brand associate is the subject of an FBI fraud investigation

The FBI is investigating whether the longtime business manager of Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and his family defrauded them of millions of dollars , according to two law enforcement officials. Until recently, Ball said he and his family had no idea that Gregory Alan Foster, who he described as... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-alan-foster-lonzo-ball-fbi-investigation-20190424-story.html>