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Fighting raged Thursday in the southern port city of Aden between supporters and opponents of President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi, shutting down the international airport and leaving more than a dozen people dead, according to officials and witnesses. - LAT

Stop me if you've heard this one before: The NBA's Eastern Conference is so bad that college basketball's Kentucky Wildcats could make the playoffs. - LAT

The state’s dismal record on creating new computer systems, many of which come in over budget and past deadlines, is partly the fault of poor oversight by the California Department of Technology (CalTech), a state audit concluded Thursday. - LAT

Farmworkers in Baja California vowed to continue a strike that threatens the region’s harvest after negotiations broke down late Wednesday and authorities refused to release dozens of laborers arrested during protests that degenerated into rock-throwing and looting. - LAT

Chaminade and St. Francis are having problems completing their sporting events. - LAT

I don't know how much Samsung paid Iggy Azalea to headline the company's so-called Milk Music Lounge at the South by Southwest music festival Wednesday night. Whatever the amount, though, I'm pretty sure the Australian rapper didn't come to Austin just for the money. She was looking for a... - LAT

Katie Lou Samuelson of Santa Ana Mater Dei has been selected the Gatorade national player of the year in girls’ basketball. - LAT

No one ever said that hosting an Olympics is easy. - LAT

Some people may be surprised that Jim Boeheim is still the men's basketball coach at Syracuse after the NCAA levied severe punishments against him and the university earlier this month. - LAT

With her striking features and trademark bushy eyebrows, British model Cara Delevingne has captivated the world of high fashion — so what chance does a mild-mannered suburban teenager have at resisting her charms? - LAT

A search warrant for Robert Durst's Houston home released Wednesday offers a window into what investigators say they know about the New York real estate scion accused of murder. - LAT

The tattoos that once adorned Ryan Giroux's face signify ties to racist hate groups, though law enforcement officials in Arizona don't believe the shooting rampage the 41-year-old allegedly went on was racially motivated. - LAT

Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to propose a $1-billion drought relief plan Thursday amid a historic state drought and one of the longest stretches of March heat ever recorded in Southern California. - LAT

Homemade whipped cream. Try it just once and you'll never look at the store brands again. Nothing beats the flavor or texture, and preparation is simple. Purists are right -- using a hand whisk is one of the best ways. But here's a secret: I think the food processor method is the best. - LAT

Kia’s next generation Optima sedan is headed to New York. - LAT

UC President Janet Napolitano publicly apologized Thursday for describing a disruptive student protest as "crap" the day before. - LAT

Linsdey Vonn has firmly established herself as the greatest women's skier in history. Now it's time to go after the men. - LAT

This stone-walled residence draws inspiration for its idyllic setting from the country estates of France. Known as Mille Fleurs, which means “Thousand Flowers,” grounds of about an acre contain a mix of formal gardens, rolling lawns, citrus trees and mature oaks. A formal living... - LAT

Ratings for the two-hour season finale of "Empire" is expected to make the series No. 1 with a bullet for the 2014-15 TV season. - LAT

General Motors plans to reveal the latest generation of its Chevrolet Camaro sports car in May. - LAT

Manny Pacquiao’s trainer, Freddie Roach, has a well-established reputation as one of boxing’s most honest men. - LAT

I've read a lot of emotionally taxing books in my time, but "A Little Life," Hanya Yanagihara's follow-up to 2013's brilliant, harrowing "The People in the Trees," is the only one I've read as an adult that's left me sobbing. I became so invested in the characters and their lives that I... - LAT

The government of the Philippines thinks One Direction might have got that one thing, and that thing is weed. - LAT

The extremist group Islamic State claimed responsibility Thursday for an attack on a major museum in Tunisia’s capital that killed 23 people and injured scores of others, including many foreign tourists. - LAT

The Lakers (17-49) beat the Jazz in Utah in late February.  On Thursday, they'll host the Jazz (30-37) at Staples Center. - LAT

Pharrell Williams will receive this year's Fashion Icon Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The hatted one follows in the footsteps of Rihanna, last year's awardee, as well as previous icons Johnny Depp, Lady Gaga, Nicole Kidman and Iman, among others. [Los Angeles Times] - LAT

Why is chicken so popular? Well, it cooks pretty quickly. And depending on what you buy, it can be both flavorful and diet-friendly. Did I mention versatile? Chicken lends itself to so many flavorings and preparations. Check out these ideas: - LAT

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Eastern Washington Coach Jim Hayford has officially put Georgetown on upset alert. - LAT

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