mi Column: How a science magazine from Charles Darwin's era found new life online amid the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:00:38 -0400 Popular Science Editor Corinne Iozzio talks about how to make the tricky science of coronavirus understandable to an online audience. Full Article
mi Column: Enough with the coronavirus recriminations. Both parties need to stop the blame and solve the crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:00:22 -0400 The left blames the right, the right blames China and the World Health Organization. Governors blame the president, and he blames them right back. Full Article
mi Op-Ed: Millions of small businesses are about to collapse. We can't afford the mistakes we made in 2008 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:51:54 -0400 Saving Wall Street in the 2008 crash didn't save Main Street. We can't let that happen again. Full Article
mi Column: This man masterminded my friend Daniel Pearl's abduction in 2002. He shouldn't be set free By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:09:10 -0400 Pearl's beheading opened the door to more violence against journalists. Those who abducted him should remain in prison. Full Article
mi Op-Ed: John Cho: Coronavirus reminds Asian Americans like me that our belonging is conditional By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:00:15 -0400 I've learned that a moment always comes along to remind you that your race defines you above all else. Full Article
mi Op-Ed: Predictions about where the coronavirus pandemic is going vary widely. Can models be trusted? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:58:27 -0400 A model predicts COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. will drop to zero by June. Another suggests without a vaccine, the coronavirus will be with us for years. Full Article
mi Column: How Trump and his enablers are pushing politics deep into pandemic policy By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 06:00:43 -0400 The Justice Department weighed in on a social distancing case in Mississippi to strike a blow for Trump's side in the coronavirus culture wars. Full Article
mi Op-Ed: I'm an immigrant doctor treating COVID-19 patients. Death isn't my only fear right now By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:07:25 -0400 In this pandemic, we need an emergency increase in the number of green cards issued to immigrants with critically required skills. Full Article
mi Op-Ed: Get ready for a new form of bias: discrimination based on coronavirus immunity By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:34 -0400 Once antibody tests for the coronavirus are broadly available, will we allow society to be divided into two groups — the immune and non-immune? Full Article
mi Op-Ed: Sports can be our national healer after the coronavirus pandemic ends By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:05:02 -0400 When competitions resume post-coronavirus quarantine, fans will celebrate the simple fact they can sit next to strangers and cheer as one. Full Article
mi Joe Maddon is optimistic young Angels starting pitchers can increase roles By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:07:05 -0500 The Angels failed to land a standout starter, or even Ross Stripling, during the offseason, but manager Joe Maddon expressed confidence in second-year starters. Full Article
mi Mickey Callaway breaks down how he's approaching his role as Angels pitching coach By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:10:46 -0500 Mickey Callaway, the former Mets manager who is serving as the Angels' pitching coach, discusses his philosophy when it comes to teaching pitchers. Full Article
mi Mike Trout on Astros' sign-stealing scandal: 'I lost some respect for some guys' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:46:32 -0500 Angels star Mike Trout did not hold back his opinion on the Houston Astros cheating scandal when he spoke to reporters at Angels spring training. Full Article
mi After striking out as a ballplayer, Brandon Wood finds peace amid family in Montana By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 18:55:39 -0500 Power-hitting Angels prospect Brandon Wood was supposed to become the next Cal Ripken, but he couldn't handle the pressure. He found contentment far from Anaheim. Full Article
mi Griffin Canning has showed promise but can he manage heavier workload this season? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:51:33 -0500 Since being drafted by the Angels in the second round out of UCLA in 2017, Griffin Canning has been viewed as a potential front-line starter for his hometown team. Full Article
mi Grand jury examines evidence in 2019 overdose death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 22:48:42 -0500 A Texas grand jury has been hearing evidence that could form the basis for criminal charges related to the opioid overdose death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Full Article
mi Mike Trout and his wife announce they are expecting a baby with an adorable video By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 13:22:12 -0500 Angels star Mike Trout and his wife, Jessica, announced they are expecting their first child in August with an adorable video on social media. Full Article
mi New Angels catcher Jason Castro survived Astros' tanking, missed trash-can banging By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 19:24:58 -0500 New Angels catcher Jason Castro played for the Astros when they lost 106 or more games three years in a row. He left Houston a year before they cheated in 2017. Full Article
mi Angels capitalize on Mariners' mistakes to win spring training game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 19:23:11 -0500 The Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 in a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Full Article
mi Hard-throwing Angels reliever Mike Mayers tries to recapture 2018 form By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 22:26:31 -0400 New Angels reliever Mike Mayers was effective for the Cardinals two years ago but struggled in 2019. He's now a front-runner for a spot in the bullpen. Full Article
mi Angels star Mike Trout talks about being stuck at home like everybody else By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:48:51 -0400 Except for workouts in Albert Pujols' home gym and throwing at a youth field, Mike Trout is home with his pregnant wife, Jessica, due to the coronavirus. Full Article
mi Angels release $14-million Cuban infielder Roberto Baldoquin after 5 poor seasons By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 16:08:10 -0400 Slick-fielding infielder Roberto Baldoquin cost the Angels $14 million to sign out of Cuba in 2015, but he was released recently because his bat didn't develop. Full Article
mi Mickey Callaway asks Angels pitchers to follow smart schedule during shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 18:54:59 -0400 New Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway wants his charges to act as if they're about to begin spring camp so they'll be ready when baseball resumes. Full Article
mi Joe Maddon urges Latinos to heed coronavirus limits through MLB friends By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:43:04 -0400 Angels manager Joe Maddon recruited Albert Pujols, Carlos Peña and Tino Martinez to help stem the coronavirus crisis in his Pennsylvania hometown. Full Article
mi Angels to pay employees through May amid coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:25:39 -0400 The Angels tell baseball operations employees, including manager Joe Maddon and GM Billy Eppler, they'll be paid in full through the end of May. Full Article
mi 'Fresh Air' Remembers Jazz Archivist And Historian Michael Cogswell By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:51:41 -0400 Cogswell, who died April 20, was executive director of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, which houses journals, trumpets, tapes, photographs and other artifacts. Originally broadcast in 2001. Full Article
mi Fresh Air Weekend: Mindy Kaling; Touring The 'End Of The World' By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 13:13:52 -0400 Kaling talks about her new Netflix show, Never Have I Ever. John Powers reviews Hulu's Normal People. Mark O'Connell visited doomsday communities while researching his book, Notes from an Apocalypse. Full Article
mi Steve Martin On His Years As A Comic — And Walking Away From Stand-Up By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:09:56 -0400 At the height of his fame, Martin shifted his focus from stand-up to acting and writing. He called his memoir, Born Standing Up, a biography of "someone I used to know." Originally broadcast in 2008. Full Article
mi Irrfan Khan Dies; Indian Actor Appeared In Crossover Hit 'Slumdog Millionaire' By www.npr.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:57:00 -0400 The versatile actor vaulted to international stardom after playing a police inspector in the 2008 film. Khan, 54, was adored in India despite not being a Bollywood heartthrob. Full Article
mi A Sensational Film About Street Violence In London Is Now Streaming By www.npr.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:05:00 -0400 A new film about street violence in London became a sensation after its release in British theaters a few months ago. Now, Blue Story is available on streaming services for American viewers. Full Article
mi Steve Martin On His Years As A Comic — And Walking Away From Stand-Up By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:09:56 -0400 At the height of his fame, Martin shifted his focus from stand-up to acting and writing. He called his memoir, Born Standing Up, a biography of "someone I used to know." Originally broadcast in 2008. Full Article
mi Column: The pandemic makes the world more dangerous By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:00:41 -0400 Trump is pulling back U.S. forces and bombers overseas as Russia, China, Iran and other adversaries expand operations during the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
mi Social limits needed through summer, Birx says, as some states ease coronavirus restrictions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:56:40 -0400 Social distancing should continue through the summer, White House advisor Deborah Birx said Sunday, and other experts warned against states' moves to lift restrictions. Full Article
mi Californians battling unemployment amid coronavirus are stymied by state agency's tech issues By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:00:47 -0400 For Californians desperate to get help from the state unemployment office, the last month has been a perfect storm of technological failures. Full Article
mi California independent contractors struggle for unemployment help amid coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:38:47 -0400 While some people said they were able to file a claim with the state Employment Development Department on Tuesday, many others said they were frustrated that the online portal malfunctioned. Full Article
mi Column: Newsom could use some beach time. It's sad he's closing Orange County beaches amid coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:00:37 -0400 Going to the beach is our birthright as native Californians — and our promise to newcomers. It's our gift from the Creator — a trade-off for all the quakes, wildfires, mudslides and smog. Full Article
mi Californians broadly trust state government on coronavirus — but mistrust Trump, poll finds By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 07:00:16 -0400 Approval of Gov. Newsom's response to the coronavirus crosses party lines; much else does not. Partisanship strongly shapes views of the pandemic. Full Article
mi Trump administration blocks public disclosure on coronavirus supplies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 16:17:12 -0400 FEMA won't release state-by-state information on where masks, gowns and other protective equipment have been delivered. Full Article
mi Millions skipped California's 2020 primary. Will coronavirus change who votes in November? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 22:00:32 -0400 In all, 46.89% of registered voters cast ballots in the March 3 primary, which was moved up from June with hopes that turnout would be high and presidential candidates would be forced to address issues mattering most to Californians. Full Article
mi Column: Congress mirrors a divided America on reopening amid coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 07:00:41 -0400 After weeks of the coronavirus shutdown, the Republican-led Senate will gavel into session Monday. The Democratic-led House will not. Full Article
mi Gov. Gavin Newsom says reopening California will begin this week amid coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 15:39:09 -0400 The governor said bookstores, florists and others can reopen for pickup as early as Friday. More detailed guidelines will be released later this week. Full Article
mi Strict rules, limited access as California Legislature resumes work on coronavirus needs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 20:52:15 -0400 Seven weeks after public health concerns over the coronavirus brought the work of the California Legislature to a sudden halt, only members of the Assembly are returning to Sacramento this week, with the Senate choosing to do so on May 11. Full Article
mi Newsom administration refuses to divulge nearly $1-billion contract for coronavirus masks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 23:20:22 -0400 In a letter to the Los Angeles Times, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services insisted the contract with BYD does not have to be made public. Full Article
mi Newsom calls reopening Yuba and Sutter counties a 'big mistake' amid coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 17:47:14 -0400 Sutter and Yuba counties allowed businesses to reopen on Monday amid the coronavirus crisis after a similar decision was made in Modoc County in California's northeastern corner. Full Article
mi Covering Congress amid coronavirus means masks, hallway contortions and apologies for the crying baby By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 15:15:55 -0400 The Capitol Hill beat is a tactile job that doesn't lend itself to social distancing, masks — or babies that cry when Mom is on the phone. Full Article
mi Justice Department moves to drop prosecution of Michael Flynn By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:28:36 -0400 In a stunning reversal, the Justice Department moved to drop its prosecution of Michael Flynn, President Trump's first national security advisor and the only White House official charged in the Russia investigation. Full Article
mi Steve Martin On His Years As A Comic — And Walking Away From Stand-Up By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:09:56 -0400 At the height of his fame, Martin shifted his focus from stand-up to acting and writing. He called his memoir, Born Standing Up, a biography of "someone I used to know." Originally broadcast in 2008. Full Article
mi Judith Warner's New Book On Middle School Suggests It Doesn't Have To Be All Bad By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 The author of And Then They Stopped Talking To Me tells NPR, "I expected middle schoolers to be these sorts of monsters. And they weren't. They were just kids." Full Article
mi COMIC: Hospitals Turn To Alicia Keys, U2 And The Beatles To Sing Patients Home By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:00:27 -0400 Call them victory anthems. Every time a patient with COVID-19 is well enough to be discharged, hospitals in New York and elsewhere play songs of celebration over the intercom. A doctor explains. Full Article
mi Pandemic Gardens Satisfy A Hunger For More Than Just Good Tomatoes By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400 The victory gardens of the 1940s helped people contribute to the war effort from the safety of home. 75 years later, vegetable gardens are having a resurgence, for similiar reasons. Full Article