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After thwarting a bioweapon attack in Berlin, former CIA intelligence officer Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads in “A False Glimmer” (Episode 512), the Season 5 finale of Showtime’s “Homeland.”

In an era when a purportedly new-best-face-cream-since-the-dawn-of-time seems to be advertised weekly — and snail-slime serums, nightingale-dropping facials and bee-venom products can be bought with the tap of a keyboard — it can be difficult to know which over-the-counter skin-care products are...

Physical therapists are increasingly recommending low-level infrared light therapy as an alternative to traditional electric heating pads for relieving muscle aches and tension -- not uncommon side effects of long flights and active days exploring new terrain.

Since millions of gallons of mining waste burst from an inland iron ore mine a month ago, 300 miles of the Rio Doce stretching to the Atlantic Ocean has turned a Martian shade of bright orange, and the deadly consequences for residents and wildlife are just beginning to emerge.

Imagine if, after arresting a wave of celebrities on narcotics charges, American government officials pressed the heads of major Hollywood studios, A-list actors, record label chiefs and chart-topping singers to sign promises that they'd stay away from vices including drugs, pornography and gambling.

The sharpest contrast between Tuesday night's Republican presidential debate and Saturday's Democratic face-off was not tone, although the difference was marked, or the number of candidates. It was the time horizon: While the GOP anxiously eyes February's primaries, the Democrats already have shifted...

His identity shielded by a scuffed-up mask, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens'" villain Kylo Ren could be mistaken for a DIY cosplayer if his rage and malevolent powers weren't so intimidating. But behind each scar is something more.

Leave it to the father of two teenage girls to confront the presumption that women are the weaker sex when it comes to sports.

I'm Christina Bellantoni, the Essential Politics host starting off your week. Subscribe to the newsletter If you opted against spending Saturday night tracking the three Democratic presidential candidates dueling for the nomination, we can catch you up in a few quick clicks. The testy exchanges...

Around the turn of the 20th century, the dedicated stewards of Elysian Park were in an exotic mood. Eucalyptus, deodar cedar and Mexican palm were their fancy. Their canvas was the miniature range of ridges and sequestered canyons linked to downtown through Chavez Ravine, which decades later would...

Last spring, Julia Kim’s students with disabilities at Fairmount Elementary in San Francisco were ready to take a new standardized test. They were excited that it had been built especially for them.

By the time students with disabilities sat down to take California's standardized tests last spring, they had been promised a set of new tools to help them better access the questions. But some teachers and administrators across the state have reported that this didn't exactly happen.

With their tattoos, loud tank tops and super-short shorts, Thazin Nyunt Aung and Aye Aye Aung don't dress like most Myanmar women.

Welcome to California Inc., the weekly newsletter of the L.A. Times Business Section. I'm Business columnist David Lazarus, and here's a rundown of upcoming stories this week and the highlights of last week. Subscribe to the newsletter With a Fed rate hike now in the rear-view mirror, investors...

Back from Paris and planet-saving, Gov. Jerry Brown presumably has returned to his day job. Let's hope.

The body of a 55-year-old man was found in Cerritos on Sunday in a burning sedan that had several gasoline cans inside, authorities said.

More from Trail Guide Dec. 20 Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz continue to assail each other on immigration Dec. 19 Democratic debate: Clinton, Sanders and O'Malley clash on Islamic State, economy and guns Dec. 18 Why the data breach by Bernie Sanders' campaign is such a big deal Dec. 17 Vladimir Putin calls...

Zach Brewster had a long history of addiction and was dealing drugs after flunking out of college.

Se volvió a caer otra posible transacción de los Dodgers. Ya está llegando a su final diciembre y no han hecho una contratación de importancia.

A Hollywood visual effects producer who went missing last month before resurfacing in Mexico said in a statement Sunday that his disappearance was caused by an “emotional and physical breakdown” that was brought about, in part, by addiction.

Blake Griffin ve cómo los referís de la NBA resuelven los roces que involucran a jugadores de otros equipos. Y también ve cómo los mismos referís resuelven los roces que involucran a jugadores de su equipo.

Las Vegas police said in a tweet that one person died and more than 37 people were injured after a car ran into pedestrians Sunday night on the Las Vegas Strip.

Kyrie Irving played 17 minutes in his season debut and scored 12 points, and LeBron James had 23 as the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 108-86 victory Sunday over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, who lost their 10th straight and fell to 1-28.

The Miss Universe contestant from the Philippines is this year’s winner, but for one brief moment Sunday evening it appeared as if it might be a repeat win for Colombia.Colombian contestant Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo was already wearing the crown as this year’s Miss Universe winner when host Steve...

Walt Disney Concert Hall is, as always at this time of year, decked out for Christmas and Hanukkah and in glittery expectation of New Year's Eve. Meanwhile, on Friday morning, the obdurate Los Angeles Philharmonic offered, as it typically does this time of year, no overt acknowledgment of holiday...