Caregiver sentenced in strangling murders of 2 dementia care residents
A caregiver who strangled two residents at a facility for seniors with dementia using a plastic bag was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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The California Science Center officially opened the space shuttle Endeavour's new permanent home Friday. (Makenna Cramer / LAist) After decades of planning and years of construction, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is officially open in Exposition Park. The center is space...
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Whipped cream sold at Costco recalled for potential presence of cleaning chemical
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This year's Grammy nominations announcement, set to take place Nov. 16, is gearing up to be a star-studded event.
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Taylor Swift to perform at CMAs for 1st time in 13 years
Taylor Swift is returning to the CMA Awards and set to perform at the awards show for the first time in 13 years.
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How Robin Murphy's 1995 disappearance still haunts her family
More than 30 years ago, 17-year-old Robin Murphy vanished after meeting up with a friend at a New York shopping center.
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Outlook outage: Microsoft reports 'issues' with Teams and email
Microsoft is reporting "issues" with users accessing Outlook and Teams.
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CMA Awards 2026: Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, Taylor Swift and more stars to watch
Lainey Wilson returns to host the 2026 CMA Awards as Ella Langley leads the field with nine nominations and Taylor Swift returns to her country roots with a new nomination....
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Ventura Unified School District on brink of its first-ever teachers strike
Teachers and staff in the Ventura Unified School District are on the brink of a strike. If it happens, it’ll be the first teachers strike in the district's history....