Head to shore for a give-back experience on your next cruise

Crystal Cruises on Tuesday rolled out 16 shore excursions for passengers who like to give back on their cruises. Passengers can choose to work at a food bank in British Columbia or learn how to rescue a dolphin in Spain during their trip. Humanitarian...

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Cedar Fair plans dark rides for all its amusement parks

Best known for its collection of behemoth steel roller coasters, a chain of regional amusement parks plans a concerted push into immersive dark rides long considered the exclusive domain of Disney and Universal theme parks. Cedar Fair — the parent company...

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Florence Welch rocks Coachella set too hard, breaks foot

Remember Florence Welch's outstanding, stage-jumping Main Stage set on Sunday night at Coachella last weekend? She's paying for it today. The singer announced in a Facebook post that one of her leaps off the Main Stage fractured her...

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Cuba welcomes removal from U.S. list of states sponsoring terrorism

Cuba welcomed President Obama's decision to remove the island nation from the list of states that sponsor terrorism -- a list on which "Cuba never should have been included," a senior Cuban official said. Josefina Vidal, head of the North American...

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Post offices to stay open late for last-minute tax returns

The U.S. Postal Service is keeping several Southern California post offices open later than usual Wednesday, including three locations until midnight, while taxpayers scramble to mail their returns before the tax day deadline. These Southland...

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Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez found guilty of first-degree murder

A Massachusetts jury found former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in the death of a semiprofessional football player. Prosecutors charged that Hernandez shot Odin Lloyd six times at an industrial...

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It's no joke; Jo Koy returns to Las Vegas for fight weekend

Comedian Jo Koy knows how to sell out a room. That makes him a natural to return to Treasure Island on Friday, May 1, during one of the biggest fight weekends in Las Vegas history. Koy got his start in Las Vegas, performing at...

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LAPD arrests 14 protesters after#BlackLivesMatter demonstration

More than a dozen demonstrators protesting the treatment of minorities by law enforcement were arrested Tuesday after blocking traffic during rush hour in Los Angeles. Los Angeles police arrested 13 adults and a teenager about 5:45 p.m. for refusing...

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Alaska Airlines worker falls asleep in cargo hold, wakes up mid-flight

A terrifying moment occurred Monday for an Alaska Airlines contractor when he fell asleep in the cargo hold and woke up to discover the plane was in the air. After the plane took off at 2:39 p.m., the pilot of the Los Angeles-bound flight heard...

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Actress Rita Wilson announces she has breast cancer, expects recovery

Actress and producer Rita Wilson announced Tuesday that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has undergone a double mastectomy.  "Last week, with my husband by my side, and with the love and support of family and friends,...

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J.R. Smith on LeBron James: 'We all know who the real MVP is'

J.R. Smith has his opinion on who should be the NBA's MVP this year, and it's not Stephen Curry or James Harden. While most of us may have narrowed the race down to the Golden State and Houston stars, Smith thinks we're overlooking an obvious...

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The circus goes 'Xtreme' when Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey come to Las Vegas

Head on an adventure around the world when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey bring their all-new "Circus Xtreme" to Las Vegas for seven shows. Ringmaster David Shipman guides this tour that includes an all-female Mongolian camel riding team...

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Festival of Books: Tips on how to stay safe when you travel

Veteran police Det. Kevin Coffey knows how to keep you from becoming a victim on your next trip. The founder of Corporate Travel Safety will appear Saturday at the Festival of Books to clue you in on what you need to know before and during your...

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Harley-Davidson bringing flat track racing to X Games

Harley-Davidson is looking to bring flat track bike racing to a national TV audience. The motorcycle company, with a successful history in the sport, will sponsor a new event in June at the ESPN X Games in Austin, Texas. The inaugural race will...

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Nokia confirms advanced merger talks with telecom rival Alcatel-Lucent

Nokia is in "advanced discussions" to merge with Alcatel-Lucent, a major rival in providing network equipment for mobile phones and other telecommunications gear, the companies said Tuesday. The announcement confirmed months of market speculation...

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Drink craft beer with elephants at the L.A. Zoo

One of the most unexpected venues that craft beer has infiltrated is also one of the most unique spots in the city: the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. At the exotic enclave within Griffith Park, you can find animals such as Masai giraffes...

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Roundup of music, films, cowboy poets at Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

Cowboys will be in the building and on the streets when the 22nd Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival comes to Newhall starting Wednesday. The festival has expanded to seven venues that will host cowboy poets, Western singers, trick ropers and Old West events...

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Food Forward delivers farmers market produce to those who need it most

Smart farmers market shoppers know it's best to get there bright and early. So why is Leah Boyer hanging around the Saturday Torrance market at closing time? It's because she's got hungry people to feed. Boyer is the farmers market recovery program...

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Barry Bonds: Celebrate Alex Rodriguez when he hits Willie Mays' mark

Baseball home run king Barry Bonds wants everyone to celebrate when New York Yankees standout Alex Rodriguez passes Willie Mays for fourth on the all-time home runs list. Bonds, however, knows New York won't throw a ticker-tape...

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L.A. saving water but still has a long way to go

Los Angeles residents and city leaders express pride in the significant cuts in water use they have made. Per capita water demand dropped countywide about 16% between 2000 and 2013. But a new UCLA study found that L.A. County still has a long way to...

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L.A.'s Babinski places second in World Barista Championship

On Sunday, G&B Coffee and Go Get Em Tiger's Charles Babinski placed second in the World Barista Championship. Thus if you didn't already know that Babinski is an excellent barista, he now has an official worldwide stamp — or maybe tamp — of approval....

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3 crippling droughts that changed California

The worsening drought in California is one in a series of water crises that have challenged the state in the last century. Here is a breakdown of those earlier droughts from The Times' archives: 1928-1935  Known as the "Dust Bowl" drought, it...

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Despite drought, water flowing freely in Imperial Valley

A framed copy of the Imperial Press front page from June 8, 1901, hangs in a prominent spot at the Pioneers Museum here. The newspaper's motto says boldly: "Water Is King, Here Is Its Kingdom." The lead story details the latest of what proved to be...

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Bill Murray, Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney to be on Letterman's last shows

Bill Murray was David Letterman's first late night guest on Feb. 1, 1982, and he could be the last. Murray is one of the stars who will help bid Letterman farewell as he begins his final 28 broadcasts of "The Late Show" on CBS, the network announced...

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U.S. airlines accused of hypocrisy in subsidy debate

The war of words between three state-owned Persian Gulf airlines and three major U.S. carriers has turned into a war of numbers. American, Delta and United airlines have complained that Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have an unfair advantage...

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Takeaways from Ducks' 2-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes

There was a distinct sentiment of "Let's get on with this," following the Ducks' 2-1 victory in Arizona on Saturday night, a win that earned them the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. The 82-game regular season -- a formality, given the...

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In Iowa, where 2008 dreams died, a new Hillary Clinton campaign looms

Iowa was Hillary Rodham Clinton's crucible when she last ran for president. And it served as a stinging early indicator that the candidate who had been viewed as invincible had significant vulnerabilities that ultimately would doom her 2008 White House...

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'Daredevil' Episode 5 review: 'World on Fire' -- enemy of my enemy

He's only shown up in two of the first five episodes, and yet Wilson Fisk is operating on a level far beyond the rest of the cast of "Daredevil." We've already seen "Wilson Fisk: Romantic" and "Wilson Fisk: Master of Car Door-Related Homicide" but now,...

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Former Trojan Winston Justice posts Florida home at $4.495 million

Winston Justice, the former USC Trojans offensive lineman who played seven seasons in the NFL, has put his home in Naples, Fla., on the market for $4.495 million. Built in 2013 and designed by Stofft Cooney, the Mediterranean-style home takes in...

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Letters to the Calendar section

Ready for a revival Yes, please, more Mathis ["Chances Are, He'll Be Back," March 29]. Johnny Mathis is one of the greatest pop singers, and I am very grateful he has taken care of himself and has excellent health. I would immediately buy anything he...

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HotelsByDay books rooms available in the daylight hours

Did someone say "day date"? With this app you can grab a hotel stay during the middle of the day for lower rates. Name: HotelsByDay Available: iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Requires iOS 7 or later. Also available for Android on Google Play. Cost:...

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Five takeaways from the Clippers' 94-86 win over the Grizzlies

Here are five takeaways from the Clippers' 94-86 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday evening at Staples Center. 1. The Clippers are in a three-way tie for second in West After Saturday's win, the Clippers are in a three-way tie...

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Coachella 2015: Action Bronson, Azealia Banks go their own ways

They're both rappers. They're both from New York. And both of their names are initialized A.B. That, however, is pretty much where the similarities ended Friday between Action Bronson and Azealia Banks, who performed within a couple of hours of each...

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UCLA faculty overwhelmingly approves required courses on diversity

UCLA's faculty approved, by a large margin, a controversial new policy that requires most future undergraduates to take a course on ethnic, cultural, religious or gender diversity. The strongly supportive vote announced Friday night was the culmination...

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Ducks close regular season with No. 1 conference seed in their control

Late in the Ducks' practice Friday, center Ryan Getzlaf accepted a pass, saw an opening to the net and rifled a shot that stretched the nylon material behind the goaltender. Getzlaf raised his stick upward to rejoice, making the shape of the number...

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Softball: Chatsworth shows it's best against ECR in the West Valley League

Chatsworth is showing early in the softball season that it will be tough to beat in the West Valley League. The Chancellors knocked off El Camino Real, 5-1, on Friday. Kyla Gendler pitched the Chancellors to victory, striking out seven and allowing...

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Kings against Sharks in finale won't be the game that was anticipated

The NHL's schedule makers had a delicious and almost warped sense of humor when they crafted the opening- and closing-day programs. Kings vs. Sharks. San Jose had to watch the Kings raise their Stanley Cup champion banner on Oct. 8 at Staples Center,...

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