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A man sleeps on bench near a bus stop in Los Angeles, California on March 17, 2020.

Citing coronavirus, homeless families seize 12 vacant homes in Los Angeles: ‘We have to do this’

March 19, 2020 at 11:03 a.m.

A group of homeless and housing-insecure Angelenos seized more vacant, publicly owned homes in El Sereno on Wednesday, arguing that government officials have failed to provide the shelter that's necessary...

The coronavirus pandemic has put an indefinite halt to the NBA and Major League Baseball, which would normally make up the core of ESPN's live programming over the next few months.

The coronavirus threw ESPN a curveball. How the sports giant is changing its game

March 19, 2020 at 10:58 a.m.

The 'S' in ESPN stands for sports. So what happens to one of the most-watched cable networks when its programming staple — live contests — shuts down? It's an obstacle...

You canceled travel due to coronavirus and you’re bored. Here’s how to cope

March 19, 2020 at 10:53 a.m.

Feeling bored, disoriented and cranky now that you've put your travel plans on hold and your suitcase away? For many of us, travel has its own rewards, including its role...

Column: Suddenly, everyone’s a TV critic. Here are some tips for your binge from an old pro

March 19, 2020 at 9:22 a.m.

The theater critic at the Los Angeles Times, Charles McNulty, recently tweeted his thoughts about Season 1 of "The Crown," and all I could think was, "Great, now everyone's going...

Seth Rogen live-tweeting ‘Cats’ while stoned is the coronavirus entertainment we need

March 18, 2020 at 1:54 p.m.

Frequently stoned actor Seth Rogen took his off-screen skills to the masses Tuesday night, live-tweeting the movie "Cats." "I'm pretty stoned and watching Cats," he tweeted, setting the stage for...

Jimmy Kimmel on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Talk shows including "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" are filming without live audiences in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Live from Jimmy Fallon’s home! Late-night hosts adapt to coronavirus reality

March 18, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.

It appears coronavirus prevention measures have forced almost everyone to work from home — even late-night TV hosts. Because the pandemic shut down production on their respective programs, Jimmy Fallon,...

Paramedics transport a man believed to be Hong Kong's first coronavirus patient to a hospital on Jan. 22, 2020.

There’s no good reason to avoid ibuprofen if you’re infected with the coronavirus

March 18, 2020 at 12:18 p.m.

First, some facts: The over-the-counter pain reliever ibuprofen is not linked to a higher risk of COVID-19 infection. Nor has it been linked to complications in those infected with the...

Harvey Mason Jr., Recording Academy chair of the board and interim president/CEO, speaks at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Lost your music gig? Here are some organizations that can help

March 18, 2020 at 12:11 p.m.

The music community has been hit especially hard by the coronavirus outbreak, with the cancellation or postponement of festivals large and small, entire concert tours and individual performances nationwide. In...

A shopkeeper waits for customers as a woman wearing a face mask walks by at Tehran's Grand Bazaar on March 17, 2020.

Coronavirus deaths in Iran: Mass graves, no burial rites and state TV says ‘millions’ could die

March 18, 2020 at 1:47 p.m.

Grieving families are not allowed to enter cemeteries. Bodies that arrive for burial are not washed as they should be under Islamic custom. Nor are they wrapped in traditional white...

"Butter Royale" came out of a pun on the battle royale genre and it takes its wordplay seriously.

Amid coronavirus fears, here are 5 simple, social games that can restore your faith in humanity

March 18, 2020 at 10:56 a.m.

There are many ways to communicate, and arguably one of the oldest is play. Before "Fortnite," "Minecraft," "Myst," "Tetris" and "Pong" there were backyard baseball diamonds, chessboards and hopscotch tiles...

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