Новости за 22.02.2016

Calling it "one of the most-difficult decisions I have made in my life," Olympic champion Kyla Ross announced her retirement from elite gymnastics on Monday.

Running backs

Coach: Tommie Robinson

Key departure: Tre Madden

Returning: Senior Justin Davis, sophomores Ronald Jones II, Dominic Davis and Aca’Cedric Ware

Newcomers: Freshman Vavae Malepeai

Outlook: USC returns its top two tailbacks from 2015, Ronald Jones II and Justin Davis.

Jones, from McKinney,...

Welcome to Essential Politics, a quick glance at what's happening in Sacramento and across the Golden State. Here's what we're following right now:It's crunch time for backers of some two dozen proposed measures for the November statewide ballot, but only one of the ideas for legalizing marijuana...

A lawyer representing some victims of the San Bernardino terror attack said that Apple Inc. would provide his clients with "closure" if it complied with government demands and unlocked the gunman's iPhone.

The Clippers said point guard Chris Paul, who suffered a bruised right thigh against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, will play Monday night against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center.

We all know Leonardo DiCaprio is going to win an Oscar for the great suffering he endured to survive "The Revenant." (Have you heard? It was hard making this movie!) And we'd be shocked if we didn't see Brie Larson ("Room"), Sylvester Stallone ("Creed") and Alejandro G. Iñarritu (yes, again, for...

The schedule called for Hyun-Jin Ryu to throw a light bullpen session on Monday morning, and he completed the assignment without incident. He took the mound after three days off, a concession to the shoulder surgery that cost him all of 2015 and a hint at how his employers will handle him this...

Southern Californians can expect dry conditions and above-average heat this week as a stubborn high-pressure system continues to block the heavily anticipated El Niño rainstorms that weather officials warned of over the winter.

LeBron James didn't respond right away. At least not directly to the heckler sitting courtside whose loud, raspy voice could be heard by a national TV audience -- "Just suck it up, LeBron!" -- late in the second half during Cleveland's game Sunday in Oklahoma City. James was pretty busy arguing...

With "Crooked Kingdom" author Leigh Bardugo brings readers back into her Grishaverse, a world concocted of magic and mischief. Think "Harry Potter" meets "Game of Thrones" with a dash of 19th century Europe and a caper twist. We spoke to Bardugo about her second book of the two-part series set...

More than half of Americans say Apple should unlock an iPhone at the center of a escalating battle with the government, a new Pew Resarch Center survey found.

Dance Party with 106-year-old Virginia McLaurinWhat's the secret to still dancing at 106? Watch 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin fulfill her dream of visiting the White House and meeting President Obama. #BlackHistoryMonthPosted by The White House on Sunday, February 21, 2016 In 1909, the year Virginia...

Here’s a question not to get too worked up over:

Who’s going to bat leadoff for the Dodgers?

They don’t have an answer now, and if they did, it would probably change by tomorrow. They clearly do not have the prototypical leadoff hitter. They did have one, but they traded Dee Gordon to the Marlins...

The Supreme Court resumed hearing arguments Monday for the first time since Justice Antonin Scalia's unexpected death and immediately plunged into a heated dispute over police powers that underscored how the remaining eight justices might find themselves increasingly deadlocked this term.

Lea Michele is going solo once again: The "Scream Queens" star has split with boyfriend Matthew Paetz.

After the revelation that an Uber driver is the suspect in this weekend’s Kalamazoo, Mich., shooting rampage that left six people dead, attention has once again turned to how the ride-hailing service vets its drivers.Jason Dalton, 45, was arrested Sunday. Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeffrey Getting...

The struggle between Apple Inc. and federal officials over unlocking an iPhone used by one of the shooters in the San Bernardino terror attack is a legal battle, but for Apple, it's also a battle to stay in its customers' good graces. 

The Oxnard City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on an agreement with the Rams to hold spring practices in the city.

Even in death, David Bowie's "★" (pronounced "Blackstar") keeps revealing new surprises. The singer's final, chart-topping album, released Jan. 8, has received a series of 16 short video accompaniments. The clips on "Unbound: A★ InstaMiniSeries" star various artists including actress Patricia...

A new logo sends the art and design worlds spinning. An Egyptian gallery reopens after being shut down by authorities. Shia LaBeouf hangs out in an elevator. Plus: 3D printed re-creations of destroyed artifacts, the life of “Las Meninas” and Damien Hirst’s new restaurant. Here’s the Roundup:

Weight Watchers International, whose shares have been on more of a roller coaster than a dieter on an binge-and-starve cycle, uncorked another overhyped story for stock investors last week. Its stock price dutifully climbed 18% in a day, closing Friday at $14.92, its highest point since Jan. 11.

Snapchat Inc. on Monday unveiled a second plan to generate revenue from its unique and popular form of location sharing.

Don't mess with Birmingham's Lakiyah Wagoner, the best female heavyweight wrestler in California and the nation.

Ducks Coach Bruce Boudreau is ever the worrier. He was concerned about a letdown in the first home game following a seven-game trip, but his players put that fear to rest with a 5-2 win against Calgary on Sunday.

Adventure Vacations puts Paris within reach, especially if you travel before the end of March.