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Could Italy replace Iran in this summer's World Cup? Here's how much leeway FIFA has

<p>The Trump administration is pushing FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the World Cup. But how feasible is it to do that this close to the start of the tournament?</p>

Robot Supreme? Table tennis clanker Ace beats elite human players in AI milestone

<p>On the heels of an AI-powered humanoid robot setting the world record in the half-marathon, a study reveals that AI robots have defeated elite players in table tennis.</p>

Police Seek Additional Potential San Fernando Valley Sexual Assault Victims

Police Wednesday sought additional alleged victims of a 29-year-old registered sex offender suspected in a series of sexual assaults in the West San Fernando Valley. Detectives assigned to the ...

Pacoima plane crash videos: Scary footage from Van Nuys captures tragic San Fernando Valley accident; watch

A small plane crashed in San Fernando Valley near Pacoima and Van Nuys, hitting a parking lot, downing power lines and ...

Suspect accused of sexually assaulting 6 women across San Fernando Valley turns himself in

A man suspected of sexually assaulting six women across the San Fernando Valley has turned himself in. The Los Angeles Police ...

Angel City FC expands pro-immigrant campaign with a message in 13 languages

<p>Angel City's Immigrant City T-shirt and cap feature text in languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, Farsi, Japanese and Zapotec.</p>

In a first, animated movies receive film tax credits in California

<p>"The Simpsons Movie 2," "Phineas and Ferb" and an untitled DreamWorks Animation movie are among the films that received state tax incentives.</p>

Warner Bros. shareholders approve controversial $111-billion Paramount takeover

<p>The massive merger still needs approval by regulators in the U.S. and abroad; industry opposition has been growing.</p>

Are you still hoping to buy Olympic tickets? LA28 shares terms for second ticket drop

<p>Despite backlash over high prices and fees, LA28 says it sold more than 4 million tickets in its first ticket drop. The next sale will open in August.</p>

Prep talk: Do you believe? Vista Murrieta softball team hands first loss to Murrieta Mesa

<p>Coach Chantal Smith said her Vista Murrieta players focused on having fun to beat 20-0 Murrieta Mesa.</p>

Contributor: Regulate the 'Enhanced Games' as a medical experiment and a marketing stunt

<p>An event celebrating performance-enhancing drugs is dangerous, and children in particular should not be exposed to it.</p>

High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores

<p>Check out Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores.</p>

Prep sports roundup: Sierra Canyon takes over second place in Mission League baseball

<p>Roundup: Sophomore pitcher Milo Benattar gets the final two outs to save a 3-2 victory.</p>

Dodgers' Dalton Rushing downplays incident with Giants' Jung Hoo Lee

<p>Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing said there was nothing controversial about play at home with Giants' Jung Hoo Lee, despite what social media says.</p>

Angry Altadena residents ask officials to halt Edison's undergrounding work

<p>Eaton wildfire survivors' anger about Southern California Edison's burying of electric wires in Altadena boiled over Tuesday, with residents calling on government officials to temporarily halt the work.</p>

44% of Americans breathe dangerously polluted air. In California, it's 82%

<p>The American Lung Assn.'s 2026 State of the Air report again graded L.A. as having some of the worst air quality in the country. California as a state performed poorly.</p>

Kings' close playoff losses to Avalanche stoke confidence and frustration

<p>The Kings enter Thursday's Game 3 showdown with the Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena with little room for error after failing to steal a win in Denver.</p>

MrBeast company sued over claims of sexual harassment, firing a new mom

<p>A former female staffer is suing mega popular YouTube channel MrBeast, claiming it fostered a hostile working environment that included sexual harassment and that she was fired shortly after she returned from maternity leave.</p>

Victor Wembanyama's concussion puts Spurs in peril the Lakers avoided without Luka Doncic

<p>The Spurs fell to the underdog Portland Trail Blazers after center Victor Wembanyama's concussion. Meanwhile, the Lakers again overcame Luka Doncic's absence.</p>

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reportedly to join NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' pregame show

<p>Mike Tomlin was coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons. This fall, he will reportedly transition to TV as a studio analyst for NBC's 'Football Night in America.'</p>