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September 16, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty for Nick Reiner

Mr. Reiner, who has had a history of serious mental illness, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents last year.

The High-Risk, Often Low-Paid Work of Protecting People

A recent high-profile shooting outside a mosque and rising threats to houses of worship have focused attention on security guards. Now, unions are pressing for better pay and training.

The First Place New Emmy Winners Go With Their Prize

The Governors Gala was a chance to get a statuette engraved — and sing along to “Mr. Brightside.”

Inside HBO’s Emmy Party With Jean Smart, Noah Wyle and Plenty of Martinis

Stars of “The Pitt,” “Hacks” and “DTF St. Louis” filled HBO’s party in West Hollywood, toasting their wins with caviar and birthday cakes.

When Fire Razed Her Childhood Home, She Built Another in Music

Empress Of, the electronic musician, layered themes of instability and renewal on “Dream House,” a new album threaded with her mother’s stories about their Altadena home lost in the 2025 wildfire.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Is Ready to Make a Meal of Broadway

The actress, last onstage over four decades ago, had a “terrifying” desire to return to the stage. “Other Desert Cities” will be her Broadway debut.

The Restaurant List 2026

Our 50 favorite places in America right now.

‘I Just Want to Feel Saucy’: Inside Josue De Paula’s Fearless Dodgers Debut

Josue De Paula brings a youthful spark to a team with the oldest position-player group in the majors. He’s struggling at the plate but remains unfazed.

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