Yesterday, we interviewed Schrode, a 25-year-old candidate for California’s Second Congressional District from Marin County.
It was an incongruous sight: The U.N. General Assembly hall filled to capacity with 1,500 cheering people waving miniature Israeli flags and singing “Hatikvah,” Israel’s national anthem.
In these times of unfettered narcissism, especially among current political candidates, it is inspiring to read Tom Tugend’s thoughtful essay exploring his war history and the question of heroism (“Looking Back at War on Memorial Day,” May 27).
Texas Governor Greg Abbott took another step in his fight against the Obama administration over the Iran nuclear deal, urging the other 49 governors to follow his lead and reject the administration’s request to lift state sanctions on Iran.
LAPD confirm two dead at UCLA shooting
A murder-suicide killed two people at the University of California, Los Angeles on Wednesday, shutting down the campus for two hours as officers in camouflage and tactical gear responded to reports of a shooting.
Brooklyn-born cartoonist Mell (Melvin) Lazarus, known for his syndicated comic strips “Momma” and “Miss Peach,” died May 24 in his Los Angeles home. He was 89.
When the news came, it was like learning of the death of an old, trusted friend.
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