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Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.

The Gentle Barn rescues turkeys from Thanksgiving dinners and gives them a higher purpose.

A chance discovery by a NASA rover on Mars shows that the red planet has a form of lightning, which researchers had suspected for decades but never seen.

A new study finds that about half of the physical variation seen in modern dogs existed during the Stone Age.

The news comes just days after the organization informed parents and students that programming at YOLA’s Torres site would be reduced.

Every L.A. building surveyed for a new report was operating at a loss. Here’s how experts say their finances could be fixed.

The warning about possible gasoline contamination was caused by a false positive during routine testing.

Here's what to know about students participating in rituals and cultural celebrations while keeping up with their schoolwork.

Larry Mantle spoke with LAist FilmWeek critics Christy Lemire and Wade Major about the impact of ‘The Big Lebowski’ and their personal love for ‘The Dude.’

Medicare announced 15 lower drugs after a second round of negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. The drugs include Ozempic and also drugs to treat asthma, breast cancer and leukemia.

After reports that ICE interfered in patient care, hospital representatives issued a news release reinforcing privacy rules and staff protections — but doubts remain.

The Trump administration is suing over California’s policy of providing in-state tuition, scholarships and loans to some immigrant students.