Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis rarely stood in the spotlight, instead working behind the scenes to reassure America’s allies when President Trump spoke harshly of them. His disagreements with Trump likewise remained quiet — until his strongly worded two-page resignation letter (read it here). In it, the retired four-star Marine general rebuked the president […]
Blog: From LAX, $397 round trip to Oslo on SAS
Fare: From LAX, $397 round trip, including all taxes and fees, to Oslo on SAS Restrictions: Fares, subject to availability, must be purchased by Dec. 31 and are good through February. Info: SAS, (800) 221-2350, Source: Airfarewatchdog travel@latimes.com @latimestravel Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times
Blog: With tears like tinsel, we’re reminded: Without grief, there can be no joy
The church was packed and our hearts were hollow. My mind wanders on all occasions, and halfway through the memorial I realized that my late wife was more than a mother; she was our religion. All mothers are. That gave me a moment’s peace. A wonderful reception followed, and slowly our hearts will begin to […]
Blog: London’s Gatwick Airport resumes flights after drone chaos
Flights resumed at London’s Gatwick Airport on Friday after drones sparked about 36 hours of travel chaos including the shutdown of the airfield, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded or delayed during the busy holiday season. The airport said in a statement that Gatwick’s runway is… Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times
Blog: Felicity Jones Wears a Diane Von Furstenberg Wrap Dress and a YSL-Inspired Suit as Ruth Bader Ginsberg in ‘On the Basis of Sex’
“She was always stylish,” says costume designer Isis Mussenden about the real RBG. Warning: Mild spoilers for ‘On the Basis of Sex’ below. Ruth Bader Ginsberg is a trailblazer, role model and American hero, who made history as the second female justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. She’s a style icon, too — astutely (and […]
Blog: Volunteers needed to count migrating eagles in San Bernardino National Forest
By the 1960s, fewer than 450 nesting pairs remained. The bird was placed on the Endangered Species List in the late 1970s. The population has recovered enough to be removed from endangered and threatened species status. There are now about 9,700 pairs in the contiguous U.S., the Fish and Wildlife Service estimates. Source: latimes.com – […]