Новости за 21.02.2017

President Trump’s selection Monday of a cerebral, widely respected military strategist as his new national security advisor signaled an abrupt about-face from the chaotic tenure of Michael Flynn, forced out last week just shy of a month on the job. 

GIRLS' BASKETBALL

SOUTHERN SECTION

DIVISION 4A

Second round, Monday

Beverly Hills 47, Big Bear 38

Based on outside campaign spending, the school board is where the action is in the March 7 Los Angeles city election.

Scott Kazmir signaled to catch the attention of Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts and pitching coach Rick Honeycutt. The rest of the pitchers were trudging a muddy path toward the clubhouse Sunday at Camelback Ranch. A gray sky threatened more rain, and Kazmir had already thrown live batting practice,...

The Kings fled Southern California early Monday afternoon. And though their charter flight took them to Denver, the destination wasn’t nearly as important as the fact that they didn’t stay here.

GIRLS' WATER POLO

SOUTHERN SECTION

DIVISION 1

Semifinals, Wednesday at Heritage Park (Irvine)

#1 Laguna Beach vs. #4 Dos Pueblos, 7 p.m.

#3 San Marcos vs. #2 Mater Dei, 5 p.m.

DIVISION 2

Semifinals, Wednesday at Heritage Park (Irvine)

#1 Agoura vs. #4 Schurr, 6:30 p.m.

#2 Riverside Poly vs. #3...

DeMarcus Cousins was just one man among many, surrounded by the greatest players in the NBA. He had played just 2½ minutes and scored three points during a game in which the other All-Stars combined to score 371.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw lthrew two innings in live batting practice in a tuneup before Cactus League play begins on the weekend. He threw 29 pitches and was able to use a curveball and a slider to complement his fastball.

The biggest issue facing Los Angeles voters on March 7 is Measure S, which would dramatically remake the city’s planning rules.

Several hundred protesters gathered in front of Los Angeles City Hall today to express their displeasure to President Trump as part of a “Not My Presidents Day” rally. Some people raised signs — including "Not My President" and “Love Trumps Hate” — while others held up a large American flag.

Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been disinvited to this year's Conservative Political Action Conference after his attempt to clarify past comments on relationships between boys and older men fell flat with organizers.

Tesla bull or Tesla bear, it doesn’t matter.  When the company reports earnings Wednesday, hard-core investors and analysts of all persuasions are likely to shrug off the specific results. “The numbers mean nothing right now,” said Trip Chowdry, managing director at Global Equities Research and...