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US Space Academy: What we know about President Trump’s announcement
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
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This week’s heatwave broke records, but there’s relief in sight
Downtown L.A., Woodland Hills and Lancaster broke daily record highs over the past week, during this summer's latest heatwave. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag / Los Angeles Times) Rest easy, Southern California, there’s an end in sight to this week’s record-bre...
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Aquarium of the Pacific scrambled to save hundreds of sea creatures after massive smuggling busts
Hundreds of confiscated fish swim in a holding tank at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Thursday, Aug., 27, 2026. ( Thomas R. Cordova. / Long Beach Post) Clownfish clamber around a watery enclosure, a couple of brownbanded bamboo sharks weave between rocks and lines of ...
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Britax recalls more than 114K car seats over handle defect
The car seats' carrying handle may cause the child to fall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say
A central North Carolina teen is critically ill with a rare amoeba-related brain infection.
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Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for the pivotal November elections. The notice of a...
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FDA approves updated COVID vaccines. Here's what you need to know
This week, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated vaccines to protect against the latest strain of the virus. Here's what you need to know.
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Mayor Bass announces major drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries, citywide crime
Mayor Karen Bass announced a 43% drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries and record-low homicides she attributes to strategic LAPD deployments and expanded civilian response teams....
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Ohio construction crew adopts kitten found in equipment
A construction crew in Ohio recently got the most adorable addition to their team, an orange kitty named Sue. Chase Guello, operating supervisor with Riverreach Construction, posted a series of videos to social media last month, documenting the kitten’s rescue. The tiny feline wa...
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Driver rescued after plunging off cliff at Point Mugu, landing on rocky ocean below
A driver was rescued after crashing and plunging off a cliff along Pacific Coast Highway and landing on the rocky shoreline in Ventura County.
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'Gabriel's Law,' named for 8-year-old Palmdale boy, passes legislature and heads to governor's desk
Legislation aimed at strengthening protections for abused children cleared the state Assembly and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration.
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Mayor Bass says burglaries down in LA
Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday that burglaries are down 43% in the San Fernando Valley since last August, and 27% citywide as a result of her comprehensive approach to safety....
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Truck carrying roughly 40K pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon stolen in what may be the biggest beer heist ever
A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was stolen in California in what may be the biggest beer heist ever.
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Fed's Warsh: 'We have work to do' on inflation
Warsh had strong words about his commitment to fighting inflation.
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Bear roams through Monrovia neighborhood
A hungry black bear was caught on video when it stepped out for a late night snack early Friday. The bear was spotted in the city of Monrovia, sitting on the floor next to a black trash can that was toppled over. It seems this clever bear knew exactly when trash day was. Video fo...
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No cash? No problem: Pico Rivera salon trades haircuts for skills
Customers at one Pico Rivera hair salon don’t necessarily need cash to get a haircut or color service. Instead, a skill, service or even a homemade treat may be enough. Three months ago, hairstylist and salon owner Crystal Zarios posted an offer online : If someone couldn’t affor...
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1 killed, 1 hospitalized in suspected DUI crash in Koreatown
A woman was killed and another driver was hospitalized following an overnight crash in Koreatown. The surviving driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI....
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Shoop's Deli brings classic eats and a great vibe to Santa Monica - ABC7 Community Eats
Shoop’s Deli in Santa Monica serves creative breakfast and lunch favorites, smoked salmon and European market staples.
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Cape May's Collar & Bone serves up ice cream made just for dogs
Dogs visiting Collar & Bone at Washington Street Mall in Cape May, N.J. can enjoy a special ice cream treat made just for them.
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'Philly Pigeon Tours' puts spotlight on city's feathered friends
You can go on a 'Philly Pigeon Tour' and learn what makes the city's feathered friends so special.
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'Operation Mud' teaches veterans the art of ceramics in Philadelphia
Army veteran Bradford Davis created 'Operation Mud' to help veterans mold their shared experiences into ceramic works of art.
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1 dead after violent 2-car crash in Koreatown; driver of Mercedes Maybach SUV detained, police say
A woman was killed in a violent crash near an intersection in Koreatown, and the driver believed to be responsible for collision was detained Friday.
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SoCal heat wave timeline: Tracking extreme humidity, fire risks, and the weekend cooldown
Dangerous heat warnings and elevated fire risks continue across Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday before a major weekend cooldown.
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Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally
Dolly Parton was many things: A country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, theme park enthusiast, Christian who centered acceptance in her personal theology and so much more. But for many, her death Tuesday has served as a reminder that at the heart of her legacy is her r...
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What to know about key testimony in the Tupac Shakur murder trial
What to Know Closing arguments are set to being Monday in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person to ever face trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors called two dozen witnesses to the stand, including former law enforcement officers, the man who snappe...
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SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too....
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Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE
Milo Yiannopoulos, a self-described libertarian and professional internet troll who became known for his controversial right-wing political views, is in ICE custody. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security told NBC News that ICE arrested Yiannopoulos, a United King...
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Valley Glen woman encounters pursuit suspect hiding in her shower
A driver sought after a Los Angeles pursuit was taken into custody Friday after a woman told police he was hiding in her shower. The pursuit of a man wanted in connection with a robbery ended in Valley Glen, where the driver ran from the green and black striped Ford Mustang, hopp...
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Lindsay Clancy verdict watch: Jury deliberations to continue on Day 23 of trial
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are expected to return to court Friday morning.
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The worst pothole in LA? Drivers left with shredded tires, disabled cars along Sunset Boulevard
A pothole along a street in Westwood is notorious for flattening tires and tearing off hub caps, leaving drivers with costly road damage.
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Teen brothers in Perris launch trash bin cleaning service
The heat is not stopping two teen brothers in the Inland Empire from becoming self-sufficient after surviving a terrible firework accident. They turned a common chore into a business. With every water spray 16-year-old Elijah Gibson says it’s a step forward to a brighter future “...
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US marks 6 months of war with Iran. Here's what it means for Americans and what's ahead
Trump predicted four to five weeks of war. It's been six months.
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‘Blame lies at every level.' Crews clearing Studio City lot at center of mayoral race clash
Crews worked to clear an abandoned Studio City property Friday that became a flashpoint in the race for Los Angeles mayor after a fire that residents said was just the latest of many vexing problems at the San Fernando Valley location. Teams were removing trash and other items fr...
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Group of men spotted opening Long Island manhole cover, entering sewer in Wantagh, New York | Video
A Nassau County community is confused as to why a group of five would break into a manhole in Wantagh, Long Island.
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Viral Belt Parkway crash video leads to prison sentences in insurance fraud case in New York
Viral dashcam footage led to a wider investigation into staged crashes and fraudulent insurance claims in New York.
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Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland, has died
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How to watch San Jose State vs. USC in season opener on NBC and Peacock
Two California college football teams are getting ready for kickoff, as No. 14 USC will host San Jose State in a season-opening matchup. Lincoln Riley is entering his fourth year at the helm for USC after leading the team to a 9-4 record in 2025. Quarterback Jayden Maiava is back...
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Beluga whale dies at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium days after rescue effort from Marineland park in Ontario, Canada
A beluga whale has died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium days after being transported from a closed Ontario park as part of a rescue effort for Canada's last captive whales...
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Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat
Nepal police issued a fresh alert Friday after receiving information that a dam on the Tibet side has burst.
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Callaway Golf ends partnership with Good Good Golf after controversial ad
The ad was deleted on social media and the brands apologized after backlash.
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Chabria: L.A. D.A. Nathan Hochman changed his mind. Is that such a bad thing?
L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman reversed his decision to pursue felony charges against an LAPD officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist and misogynistic remarks....
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Far off the grid in the Antelope Valley, RVers make a mess — and elude the homeless count
The disappearance of more than 700 RVs from the rural Antelope Valley reported in the 2026 homeless count is baffling locals who say the number of unpermitted vehicles has only increased....
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Two of California's top law enforcement leaders trade barbs over state election integrity
Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, and California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta have engaged in a public and personal online spat this week....
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Here are the highest- and lowest-earning college degrees in California, according to new data
A new searchable database from the HEA Group reveals what graduates of California colleges tend to make four years after completing their program.
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Pasadena restaurant employees with loved ones in Nepal endure painful wait
The owner of a Pasadena restaurant with ties to Nepal has desperately tried to contact friends and family following devastating floods on the country’s border with China. Hundreds of people died and many more remain missing after a powerful torrent of water, mud and debris rampag...
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Monrovia police on meal break arrest man at Panda Express
A partially finished bowl of beef with broccoli would have to wait. Duty called during a meal break for two Monrovia police officers, who left their partially eaten dinners to arrest a man sought for a probation violation at Panda Express. Video from an officer’s body-worn camera...
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Lower temperatures are in sight. See the weekend forecast
Humidity and warm temperatures are in the Southern California forecast into the weekend before a slight cooldown next week. Southern California has been in the grip of an extended period of extreme heat, but heat-related weather alerts will expire Friday night with temperatures d...
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Arcadia residents push back on Santa Anita Park's plan to remove trees for 2028 Olympics
Residents voiced opposition to a proposal to remove dozens of oak trees at Santa Anita Park as part of preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI in fatal Koreatown crash
One driver was killed in a two-car collision that resulted in a DUI arrest early Friday morning in Koreatown. The crash was reported at about 12:30 a.m. near Eighth Street and Ardmore Avenue. One driver died at the scene. The other driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI, the LAP...
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Pilot injured after small plane crash leaves aircraft nose-down near Big Bear Airport
A pilot was injured in a small plane crash near Big Bear Airport on Thursday evening, authorities said.
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How to help those impacted by the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet
As rescue teams continue searching for hundreds of people missing along the Nepal-China border following catastrophic floods , humanitarian organizations are mobilizing to aid survivors. Hundreds are dead or missing after a deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swe...
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Pabst Blue Ribbon asks thief to return truck stolen in Montclair with 40,000 pounds of beer inside
A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was stolen in Montclair in what may be the biggest beer heist ever.
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LA investigating abandoned Studio City property
An abandoned property in Studio City has drawn the attention of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This comes as neighbor have rang the alarm on the abandoned property before it recently caught fire....
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Palisades Fire family says City of LA is delaying rebuild over 5-foot setback
A family that lost its home in the Palisades Fire says it is ready to rebuild, but a dispute with the city of Los Angeles over a 5-foot setback is holding up the process....
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Wanted man arrested after officers spot him during their lunch break at Panda Express in Monrovia
A wanted man who had previously escaped police was taken into custody after officers recognized him when he walked into a Panda Express in Monrovia where they were eating lunch....
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Maui pool dive leaves LAPD Sergeant’s son partially paralyzed
An 18-year-old Los Angeles teen was partially paralyzed after diving into a hotel pool in Maui.