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Linked by tragedy: Church bombing victim's sister, suspect's daughter urge people to stop hate

Born on opposite sides of the 1963 church bombing, one of the horrific events of the civil rights movement, two women share a message against hate. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-09-15/linked-by-tragedy-church-bombing-victims-sister-suspects-daughter-urge-people-to-stop-hate?utm_source=press.coop

California Politics: Hot labor summer hits the California Capitol

The California Legislature passed a flurry of new bills this week, affecting everything from employee sick days to protecting children on social media. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2023-09-15/california-politics-template-ca-politics?utm_source=press.coop

Gregg Araki's 'Teen Apocalypse' trilogy, as timely as ever, and the week's best films

Screening this week in L.A.: The world premiere restoration of Gregg Araki's 'Nowhere," a tribute to Mexico's Arturo Ripstein and Billy Woobury rarities. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/newsletter/2023-09-15/gregg-araki-nowhere-teen-apocalypse-trilogy-arturo-ripstein-billy-woodbury-indie-focus?utm_source=press.coop

New England, eastern Canada hunker down as Hurricane Lee's high winds and rain approach

New England harbors and fishing villages are being emptied of boats — becoming ghost towns — as the region prepares for Hurricane Lee. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-09-15/new-england-eastern-canada-hunker-down-as-hurricane-lees-high-winds-and-brutal-rains-approach?utm_source=press.coop

Jury clears 3 men in the last trial tied to the plot to kidnap Michigan governor

A jury has acquitted three men in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-09-15/jury-clears-3-men-in-the-last-trial-tied-to-the-plot-to-kidnap-michigan-governor?utm_source=press.coop

In wrestling drama 'Cassandro,' a dream escape to a new identity takes a flying leap

Gael García Bernal is uninhibited in the ring in director Roger Ross Williams' sports drama about a gay man who found expression and acceptance as a luchador. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-09-15/cassandro-review-gael-garcia-bernal-roger-ross-williams-luchador?utm_source=press.coop

A sex education program causes controversy in Belgium. Schools are burning

Belgium authorities are worried about a series of school arsons believed to be connected to newly mandatory school sessions in some parts of the country. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-09-15/sex-education-program-causes-controversy-belgium-schools-burning?utm_source=press.coop

After nearly dying, LAFC's Ryan Hollingshead is grateful for his second chance at life

Ryan Hollingshead nearly died when a car hit him in 2017. The LAFC midfielder is thankful he can still play soccer and is capitalizing on his second chance. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2023-09-15/ryan-hollingshead-car-crash-injuries-lafc?utm_source=press.coop

51 rooftop restaurants and bars in L.A. to soak in the best city views

From downtown skyscrapers to the Hollywood Hills and views of the Pacific Ocean, get outdoors to enjoy the best rooftop restaurants and bars in L.A. for the summer season and beyond. #press

https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-rooftop-restaurants-and-bars-in-los-angeles?utm_source=press.coop

How the true story of astronaut José Hernández became 'A Million Miles Away'

'A Million Miles Away' shares the true story of NASA flight engineer José Hernández. Hernández was rejected by the NASA astronaut training program 11 times before being selected at the age of 41 in 2004. #press

https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-09-15/a-million-miles-away-alejandra-marquez-abella-jose-hernandez-nasa?utm_source=press.coop

Dominican Republic closes all borders with Haiti

The Dominican Republic has shut all land, air and sea borders with Haiti over a dispute about construction of a canal on Haitian soil. #press

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-09-15/dominican-republic-closes-all-borders-with-haiti-as-tensions-rise-on-island-both-countries-share?utm_source=press.coop

I binged all 10 'Fast & Furious' movies. It was a messy, heartfelt love letter to our communities

The 'Fast & Furious' franchise is a film series that is underappreciated for its representation of Black, Latinx and Asian communities that have made the franchise so special, both in its creative team and audiences. #press

https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-09-15/fast-furious-binge?utm_source=press.coop

A real-life migrant worker's goal to become an astronaut seems 'A Million Miles Away'

Michael Peña stars as José M. Hernández, the first migrant worker to go to space, in the Prime Video biopic 'A Million Miles Away.' #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-09-15/a-million-miles-away-review-michael-pena-nasa-astronaut?utm_source=press.coop

P-22 is remembered with fanfare at the Hollywood Bowl, in one of his favorite neighborhoods

The L.A. Phil ends its Hollywood Bowl season with the premiere of Adam Schoenberg's 'Cool Cat,' a fanfare in memory of P-22, along with Glass and Holst. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-09-15/review-p-22-cool-cat-hollywood-bowl-la-phil?utm_source=press.coop

Cathedral football team banned from playoffs because of rules violations

Southern Section announces sanctions against Cathedral for violating bylaws involving residential change, administrative oversight and playoff eligibility. #press

https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2023-09-15/cathedral-football-team-banned-from-playoffs-because-of-rules-violations?utm_source=press.coop

Muere en Mónaco el pintor y escultor colombiano Fernando Botero

El pintor y escultor Fernando Botero, cuyas figuras regordetas se convirtieron en un emblema del arte colombiano dándole la vuelta al mundo y facturando millones de dólares en subastas, fallece a los 91 años #press

https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2023-09-15/muere-en-monaco-el-pintor-y-escultor-colombiano-fernando-botero?utm_source=press.coop

Did Gen X sell out? In Nathan Hill's stealthy new satire, it's way worse than that

In Nathan Hill's 'Wellness,' a followup to his acclaimed debut 'The Nix,' a Gen X couple meet cute — and live with the consequences 20 rough years later. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2023-09-15/did-gen-x-sell-out-in-nathan-hills-stealthy-satire-wellness-its-way-worse-than-that?utm_source=press.coop

Maren Morris is getting the hell out of country music: 'I've said everything I can say'

Morris' feud with Jason Aldean and his wife over trans rights helped ignite Nashville's current culture wars. Now, she's kicking off a new chapter in her career. #press

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-09-15/maren-morris-the-bridge-nashville-country-music-leaving?utm_source=press.coop

California lawmakers approve key changes to landmark mental health law

Sacramento lawmakers approved changes to California's landmark behavioral health law. The measure now goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-15/california-poised-to-enact-key-changes-to-landmark-mental-health-law?utm_source=press.coop

An earthquake warning 6,000 miles away

When a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Morocco, brick and stone buildings crumbled. Many such buildings stand in California too. #press

https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2023-09-15/an-earthquake-warning-6-000-miles-away-essential-california?utm_source=press.coop