Man arrested, charged in deadly fireworks explosion that killed 17-year-old in South LA
A 27-year-old man suspected of possessing a destructive device linked to a pyrotechnic explosion in South L.A. that killed a 17-year-old has been arrested.
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VIDEO: Otter hijacks surfboard in tense standoff with young Santa Cruz surfers
The tense encounter was caught on video by an onlooker, who noted that the animal appeared to be moving in for an attack, though the otter's exact intentions remain unclear....
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Hochul names Letitia James special prosecutor in Cornell rape case, blasts 'bare minimum' DA
The Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect her, Gov. Hochul said at a news conference on Friday.
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Suspect in FlyDubai incident was previously identified as security risk: Officials
The co-pilot of the FlyDubai plane who allegedly attacked its captain is an Omani national who was previously suspended by Oman Air as a security risk, sources say....
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Cornell's Jane Doe said she felt like a 'sex doll' after alleged rape, newly reviewed texts show
New York's attorney general will investigate the rape allegation.
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LAFD acknowledges missteps in Palisades fire following independent investigation
A new investigation detailed LAFD made missteps leading up to the Palisades fire and its initial response to the blaze. "We accept those findings," the LAFD said....
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Joshua tree preservation projects scrapped after Trump administration blocks funding
A slate of projects aimed at preserving the future of California's iconic Joshua tree in has been scrapped after the Trump administration blocked more than $25 million in funding for national parks this year....
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Man, woman fatally shot at Oakland Hills home above UC Berkeley, police say
A 63-year-old woman and a 61-year-old man were found shot to death Friday morning at their Oakland home near the Berkeley border, according to the Oakland Police Department....
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Disney welcomes Latino content creators behind the curtain for Hispanic Heritage Month
Disney celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by bringing 70 Latino creators together for a special summit at Disney Studios and Disneyland.
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Changes to SNAP benefits begin Oct. 1 for millions of Americans: What to know
Major changes are coming on Oct. 1 for the tens of millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance....
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New federal rule could mean less compensation for some flight delays and cancellations
Travelers could have fewer options for compensation when flights are delayed or canceled under new federal regulations taking effect October 19.
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Jury Convicts Nurse of Murdering Four Adults, Infant and Unborn Child in 130-MPH Windsor Hills Crash
October 2, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Jury Convicts Nurse of Murdering Four Adults, Infant and Unborn Child in 130-MPH Windsor Hills Crash Nicole Linton, 41, faces multiple life sentences WINDSOR HILLS, Calif. — Registered nurse Nicole Linton...
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Nicole Linton found guilty of second-degree murder in deadly 2022 Windsor Hills crash that killed 6
A jury found Nicole Linton guilty on Friday in connection with the 2022 Windsor Hills crash that killed six people, including a mother and her unborn child....