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Freddie Jackson death: R&B singer and Harlem native dies at 70
R&B singer and Harlem native Freddie Jackson has died at the age of 70.
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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear
Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders were aware of the findings before signing a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of shock gloves in August....
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Arcadia couple arrested after 21 surrogate children found in abuse investigation
Guojon Xuan and Sylvia Zhang were arrested in Arcadia after police found 21 surrogate children following an investigation into an assaulted infant.
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First rabid raccoon case in L.A. County in more than 50 years sparks warning
County officials have detected rabies in a raccoon, the first case since 1973.
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'It was supposed to be the forever home': 6 years after old mine caused sinkhole, homeowners remain in limbo
An investigation by ABC News found numerous instances of dangerous sinkholes opening as aging, abandoned mines erode beneath communities, roads and public lands....
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Arcadia couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested on multiple charges: WATCH LIVE
Eyewitness News has learned Silvia Zhang and Gunjun Xuan, the Arcadia couple at the center of a surrogacy scandal, have been arrested on multiple charges....
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‘Toxic waste dump.' Ex-LAUSD chief Austin Beutner sues insurer over Palisades Fire
Austin Beutner, the former superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District and one-time Los Angeles mayoral candidate, is suing his insurance company, alleging the insurer has not done enough to properly repair his home after the 2025 Palisades Fire. While Beutner said ...
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3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island during a Fourth of July celebration and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation. Lawyers for the friends said they intend to file several more d...
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Why did Guojun Xuan, the father at the center of an Arcadia, California surrogacy scandal, want 21 kids?
The attorney for an Arcadia father explains why his client wanted 21 children as the family remains under investigation in a surrogacy scandal.
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Faith Hedgepeth murder: Prosecutor and Miguel Salguero Olivares defense team struggling to fill alternate juror seats
Miguel Salguero Olivares is accused of killing University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth with an empty bottle of rum.
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Cornell police received tip about Chi Phi fraternity seeking to keep alleged gang rape under wraps
A day after Cornell authorities alerted students about a reported rape, campus police got an anonymous tip about Chi Phi seeking to keep the alleged incident under wraps....
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Freddie Jackson dies: R&B singer known for ‘You Are My Lady’
Freddie Jackson, the powerhouse behind beloved hits like “You Are My Lady" and “Rock Me Tonight," has died. Here's what to know.
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White House aide: Trump did not call for attacks on US cities but explained how he's preventing them
President Donald Trump is seen before speaking during a campaign rally in Nebraska, on Oct. 5, 2026. (Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images) The White House clarified Donald Trump's comments at a Monday night rally , explaining that the president was not insinuating that he wante...
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Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina
Expect lots of tears when Lionel Messi plays a farewell game for Argentina on Tuesday.
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Parents from Arcadia surrogacy mansion arrested on child abuse conspiracy charges
Authorities said Guojon Xuan, 65, and Sylvia Zhang, 38, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit child abuse Tuesday, more than a year after police rescued 21 of their biological children from an Arcadia mansion....
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Top 6 reasons to watch 'Abbott Elementary' Season 6
ABC's hit sitcom 'Abbott Elementary' just passed the landmark 100 episode mark, and the show's cast shared six things we can expect for Season 6.
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‘Evaluators’ are supposed to keep AI from killing us all. No pressure
Artificial intelligence evaluators are increasingly called upon to audit powerful new models, including in legislation. Dreamforce conference attendees explore an agentic exhibit in San Francisco on Sept. 15, 2026. (Anna Hoch-Kenney / CalMatters) In a world increasingly concerned...
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Philadelphia musician's original music featured on 'Abbott Elementary'
Season 6 of 'Abbott Elementary' premieres Wednesday, October 7, on ABC.
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 competitor sales that are just as good if not better than Amazon
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‘Fascist liars' video featuring Nithya Raman sparks outrage from police union, Bass campaign
Even for Nithya Raman’s Los Angeles mayoral campaign, which has been particularly social media savvy with a wide range of content, including collaborations with digital creators, reversals are sometimes necessary. One of the latest social media videos was taken down from Raman’s ...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month LA County proclaimed October as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” Access information and resources below. Public Health October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Los Angeles County has strengthened its response to domestic violence by esta...
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Daylight saving time 2026 ending: When to 'fall back'
Despite a push in Congress to end daylight saving time permanently, the proposal has stalled and most Americans are on track to "fall back" within a month....
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Dolly Parton's estate alleges nephew used barbed wire, caution tape to avoid being summoned
Barbed wire, yellow caution tape and “no trespassing” signs. Attorneys for the estate of Dolly Parton claim that Bryan Seaver, the late country music icon’s nephew, used these items to barricade his property in an attempt to avoid being served with a lawsuit accusing him of threa...
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Northridge party shooting victims identified
Kimberly Pastor was pronounced dead on a walkway, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office. The identity of the young man killed was not released, but relatives identified him as Jaydin Lewis....
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Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions....
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FAA investigating after Delta plane clips Air Canada aircraft at LAX
Two aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines and Air Canada made contact Tuesday morning on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport ( LAX ), with no injuries reported, authorities said. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. as Delta Air Lines Flight 7 was taxiing for departu...
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Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
Diesel fuel prices have spiked in the aftermath of the Iran war, rattling voters and putting pressure on Republicans.
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Trump draws cheers, then criticism for musing about Iran taking out LA and San Diego
President Donald Trump at a campaign rally on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds on Monday where the crowd laughed and cheered as he made remarks about Iran targeting L.A. and San Diego as a "small price to pay." (Win McNamee / Getty Images) During a rally Monday night in Nebraska, P...
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after failed execution, her attorneys say
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her , is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. Pike’s attorneys said her prognosis is still unclear and said she faces “a long recovery.” “Against all od...
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Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
It's official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Warning horns sounded before news helicopter crash in Chatsworth, NTSB report says
The National Transportation Safety Board issued its preliminary report Tuesday on the September crash of a news helicopter in Chatsworth, providing its initial assessment of the moments that led to the accident that claimed the lives of NewsChopper4 reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot ...
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Paramount acquires Warner Bros.: What it means for streaming apps and your wallet
A nearly $111B mega-merger unites Paramount and Warner Bros. Here’s how it could affect you and your wallet.
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Tractor pulling hayride flips, leaving several injured, teen driver in critical condition
More than a dozen children and teens were ejected from a wagon after a tractor overturned during a hayride in upstate New York.
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Haverford College's last quarterback donates 55-year-old memorabilia
In 1971, David Parham played in Haverford College's final football season. 55 years later, he brought his jersey back where it belongs.
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Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here's how we got here
The $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery also means a new name for the legendary studio: “Skydance.” (Mario Tama / Getty Images) It’s official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies completed the deal on Tu...
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Train Operator Taneisha Moody hopes to inspire women in engineering
Taneisha Moody has been a SEPTA Regional Rail Engineer and Train Operator along the Wawa/Media Line for 22 years. She's been at SEPTA.
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Sunshine Protection Act to end daylight saving time change hits Senate wall
The push to end daylight saving time has hit a Senate wall, with Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., saying approval of the Sunshine Protection Act would leave Arkansas kids attending school in the dark....
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$1M in stolen cargo recovered in Los Angeles theft investigation
A Whittier business owner was arrested after allegedly selling $1 million worth of goods that had been stolen from large cargo shipments, the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday. When investigators executed a search warrant at Shoes n Shoes on Slauson Avenue on Sept. 30, t...
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SoCal's extreme heat prompts tire blowout warning
Extreme heat is raising concerns about tire blowouts across SoCal freeways. Drivers are urged to check their tires for low tread or cracking before hitting the road....
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Send a cute Children's Hospital LA Halloween card to a patient and help CHLA
Halloween, and the entire fall season, is full of whimsies and characters and thrilling tales and snacks and cute costumes galore. Those happy touchstones of October are always honored at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles , an institution that finds warm and meaningful ways for pat...
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It's an October to remember as SoCal continues to bake. Here's what we know
It can be hot in October, but it's generally not this sweltering for this long, according to climate experts.
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Trump says his super PAC will now pay for controversial taxpayer-funded promotional ads
Trump says that he will no longer use taxpayer funds to pay for a pro-Trump ad blitz ahead of the midterm elections, saying his super PAC will now pay for them....
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New federal DOT rule to leave air travelers with fewer compensation options for flight disruptions
A new Department of Transportation (DOT) rule set to start this month could make it harder for some travelers to get compensation for certain flight disruptions....
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Pentagon to execute convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad
A Pentagon spokesperson said in a statement that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution, and it was approved by President Donald Trump....
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Robert Kelker-Kelly, ‘Days of Our Lives' and ‘General Hospital' star, dies at 62
Soap opera star Robert Kelker-Kelly has died, according to a Missouri medical examiner’s office. He was 62. A spokesperson for the Missouri Office of the Regional Medical Examiner, which serves Franklin, Jefferson, and St. Charles counties, confirmed in a statement to NBC News th...
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A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup....
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Investigation underway at Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights
An investigation led by a state agency that investigates violations of California’s hazardous waste control laws was underway Tuesday morning at a cold food storage warehouse that burned for several days in Boyle Heights . The investigation was being led by the Department of Toxi...
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Jim Bakker, televangelist who built Christian TV empire, dies at 86
Televangelist Jim Bakker, who built a Christian television empire preaching the gospel, has died. He was 86.
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Couple arrested in Arcadia child abuse investigation
A husband and wife have been arrested in a child abuse investigation that centered on a home in Arcadia where authorities said nearly two dozen children had been living, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday. Los Angeles County prosecutors scheduled a news conf...
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'Things got out of control': Video of alleged beating by Santa Ana police spurs investigation
Santa Ana authorities are investigating after a video circulated online of officers allegedly beating a man during his arrest.
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Overspent and under-enrolled: State fiscal crisis experts issue severe warning to LAUSD
California's fiscal crisis team warns LAUSD is at high risk of insolvency due to new hiring, declining enrollment and soaring costs. UTLA challenges findings....
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LAUSD hides sensitive student information from parents, Trump administration alleges
The Trump administration launched an enforcement action against LAUSD, alleging the district hides student gender identity information from parents.
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Bernie Sanders boosts wealth tax while labor argues it would devastate California's economy
Labor leaders argue that the billionaires tax includes a loophole that would allow state lawmakers to tax the savings and retirement accounts and home equity of all Californians....
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Man charged with kidnapping a UCLA student, raping a Culver City woman is found dead
A 26-year-old man who was charged in April with kidnapping a female UCLA student in March 2026 and the rape of another woman in October 2025 in Culver City has died, multiple Law enforcement sources tell NBC 4 Police and paramedics responded to the 800 block of San Vicente shortl...
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‘Let them take out Los Angeles': President Trump defends ongoing war with Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran can “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego as a “small price to pay for keeping the world safe.” Surrounded by his supporters in a rally at Grand Island, Nebraska, the president touched upon the ongoing war with Iran as he defended U....