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Iran president says US made Iranians 'victims of terrorism' in UN address
Iran's president is set to address the UN as Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to arrive in New York for a closely watched General Assembly speech.
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Qantas sets 2028 launch for first-ever nonstop commercial flights between NYC and Sydney
A first-of-its-kind flight offering is coming to air travelers beginning in 2028... but be prepared for a long haul.
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Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in New York in 2006.
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Questions emerge after 4th beluga death at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium following whale transfers from Canada
The latest whale to die was Osiris, a 26-year-old beluga who was among a group of 30 whales relocated from Marineland Park in Ontario, Canada.
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Lawsuits allege Six Flags X2 roller coaster left riders with ‘catastrophic' brain injuries
Six days before Naomi Greer-Wilkinson suffered a catastrophic brain injury allegedly caused from riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain, another visitor was hospitalized after riding the same roller coaster. Pamela Guillen went to Magic Mountain on July 5 to cel...
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Taylor Swift announces ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' with 4 new songs
Taylor Swift is back in action. Did you miss her? On Wednesday, less than one day after announcing a new song, “Patient Zero” — her first since her starry wedding this summer — Swift has revealed “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” an extended version of her 2025 album with fou...
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Simone Biles says 3 masked men stole luxury sports car from Chicago-area home
Simone Biles said three masked men stole her luxury sports car from her Chicago-area home.
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Netherland's first openly gay prime minister visits NYC's Stonewall Inn
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, who this year became the first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands, toured the historic Greenwich Village landmark and reflected on its significance....
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Dark turn for SoCal animal rescue: 500 cats, living and dead, seized by authorities
Authorities served search warrants in Claremont and Upland as part of probe.
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D.A. calls Justin Bieber's surprise MacArthur Park gig a 'testament to ... progress'
An impersonator may have tricked a Las Vegas nightclub last year, but those at the park Tuesday appeared convinced of their brush with Bieber. L.A. County's district attorney was too....
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Nithya Raman holds lead over Karen Bass in new poll on LA mayor election
Challenger Nithya Raman has a double-digit percentage points lead over incumbent Karen Bass in the race for Los Angeles mayor, according to a Berkeley IGS/LA Times poll released Wednesday. Councilmember Raman, who placed second to Bass in the June primary, was favored by 39% of l...
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30,000 pumpkins await visitors at Cal Poly Pomona PumpkinFest
A field filled with 30,000 university-grown pumpkins will welcome visitors to Cal Poly Pomona next month as the school’s annual PumpkinFest returns with fall attractions, themed weekends and Halloween activities. PumpkinFest will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends from Oc...
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Brazilian immigrant Alex Pereira-Alves of West Hollywood remains in limbo 6 weeks after detention during ICE check-in
Alex Pereira-Alves of West Hollywood has spent more than a month in detention as his attorney fights his possible removal to Equatorial Guinea.
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Flea-borne typhus outbreak under investigation in Wilshire Center after 7 people get sick
A new flea-borne typhus outbreak is under investigation in Los Angeles’ Wilshire Center area after seven people became sick and six were hospitalized, health officials say....
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Justin Bieber spotted performing at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles
Justin Bieber was spotted participating in a jam session at MacArthur Park.
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Dolly Parton's estate accuses her nephew of threatening to destroy his aunt's legacy
Dolly Parton’s estate accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings submitted Tuesday and asked a judge to keep him away from its employees and business dealings. Court documents filed ...
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Supreme Court justice declines to hear surrogacy custody case involving Los Angeles couple
A U.S. Supreme Court justice declined to hear a high-profile surrogacy custody dispute, leaving rulings in favor of a Los Angeles couple in place.
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Dolly Parton's manager reportedly embroiled in feud with the late singer's nephew
Dolly Parton's estate has reportedly accused the late singer's nephew of extortion and threats against staff.
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3 couples tie for the lead in 'Dancing with the Stars' week 2, another star is sent home
A competitive week two on "Dancing with the Stars" saw three couples tie for the lead on top of the judges' scoreboard. The night ended with another couple being sent home....
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Pomona rescue under investigation after 500+ cats found in inhumane conditions
More than 500 living and dead cats were found at various properties tied to an animal rescue.
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More than 167,000 pounds of beef, pork, and goat meat recalled
The USDA announced the recall of 167,639 lbs. of meat products on Tuesday, after surveillance activities by its Food Safety and Inspection Service discovered the issue....
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China's Xi kicks off state visit with a rare presidential airport welcome from Trump
When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday, he’s expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump , who will be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart’s plane instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House . Trump’s decision to gr...
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Fiancé remembers reporter Eliana Moreno one week after deadly helicopter crash
Reporter Eliana Moreno's fiancé shared a message of gratitude and remembrance, thanking people for their support while mourning her loss.
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UC San Francisco illegally favored Black and Latino medical school applicants, DOJ alleges
The Justice Department alleges UC San Francisco's medical school favored Black and Latino applicants over white and Asian applicants. UCSF disputes the findings....
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Sons, mothers of people killed by ICE agents demand answers: 'We still have so many questions'
The forum, led by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach), included the mothers of Renee Good and Ruben Ray Martinez, and the woman who filmed Alex Pretti's death....
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California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustration, questions about political pressure
Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's agreement clearing the $111-billion merger followed intense pressure from state leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and dissent among fellow Democratic state attorneys general....
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After Hurricane Marie damage, Long Beach declares local emergency ahead of El Niño
Long Beach has declared a local emergency ahead of an expected El Niño after Hurricane Marie's surf damaged the boardwalk and flooded homes.
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LA advocates and lawmakers urge Newsom to sign bill barring police from moonlighting for ICE
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez spoke in support of the bill at a press conference outside L.A. City Hall. (Julia Barajas / LAist) State and local lawmakers are joining immigrant rights groups in urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would bar California law enforcement f...
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Paramount-Warner Bros. merger faces pushback over mass layoff concerns
Members of the "Block the Merger Coalition" rallied outside Paramount Studios on Tuesday to protest the studio's acquisition of Warner Bros.
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Investigation fails to find cause of massive Boyle Heights fire
Firefighters were unable to determine a definite cause for the fire that destroyed a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights that burned for days.
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New lawsuits allege catastrophic brain damage after riding Six Flags Magic Mountain rollercoaster
Three lawsuits were filed this week alleging serious brain damage suffered by three people who rode the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
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Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic
Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls, court docs show.
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3 new lawsuits allege X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused major brain injuries
Three new lawsuits filed against Six Flags Magic Mountain allege riders suffered major brain injuries after riding the X2 roller coaster.
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New law aims to hold social workers more accountable, years after death of abused Palmdale child
Gabriel Fernandez, an 8-year-old boy in Palmdale, died after being abused by his mother and her boyfriend. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at protecting children who are abused. The law , which went into effect this we...
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LAFD closes investigation into Lineage warehouse fire without determining a cause
Firefighters work to put out a fire at the Lineage cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Sunday, June 21,2026. “The Department’s thoughts remain with all those impacted by this deeply tragic incident,” Arson and Fire Investigation Chief Thomas Raymond said in a release. The f...
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16-year-old boy dies in South LA hit-and-run, sister injured
The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for the driver and passenger of a vehicle that struck two teen siblings, killing one of them, in South Los Angeles on Tuesday. The crash was reported at about 9:30 p.m. on the 5900 block of 10th Street, according to the Los Angeles P...
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How Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's song "Choosin' Texas" is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100....
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Nolan Wells' parents make plea for justice after no charges filed in his death
Nolan Wells' family held a press conference Tuesday and said they will not give up after a grand jury found that no criminal charges are warranted in his death....
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These Californians can opt out of jury duty forever, no need to 'jump through hoops'
Californians over 80 years old will be able to permanently opt out of jury duty for medical reasons without supporting documentation starting in 2028.
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LA food bank now stocking disaster relief packs
The L.A. Regional Food Bank has teamed up with Abbott to create Disaster Relief Packs with hydration and nutrition products to be distributed during the next Southern California natural disaster. Topline: The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is stocking 1,000 disaster relief packs ...
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Traffic sign on 405 hacked to display pro-Iran website
A temporary traffic sign perched on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles appears to have been hacked earlier this month to display a link to a pro-Iran website....
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Bronze Jesus is sawed off at the ankles, carted away: 'Is nothing sacred?!'
Police say two men cut through a chain-link fence at an Orange County church property and took an electric saw to the statue of Jesus.
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La Verne lithium battery storage fire forces evacuations near water district facility
A small explosion and fire broke out in an outdoor lithium battery storage unit at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne.
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New study offers possible explanation for ‘mommy brain’ during pregnancy
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for a felony sex crime in another #MeToo reckoning. Weinstein’s sentencing for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley followed a legal odyssey spanning more than ...
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Bill Clinton takes veiled public shot at Trump's actions: 'Hard to make up'
Former President Bill Clinton slammed the Trump administration’s recent actions such as pushing for a triumphal arch and running the government as a "profit center."...
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Proposition 39 author says ballot initiative ‘not the same’ as Trump’s efforts to constrict voting
Assemblymember Carl DeMaio speaks during an Assembly floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 23, 2025. (Fred Greaves / CalMatters) Republican State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is seeking to distance the voter ID measure Californians will see on their November ballot ...
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VIDEO: Man scales locked gate after chasing UC Berkeley student home
The video shows the college student buzzing into her apartment complex. Seconds later, a man can be seen scaling the locked gate and entering the property. He then pulls out what Berkeley police said was a barbecue lighter. "We deserve stricter laws so that things like this aren'...
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'Soulm8te' trailer teases a terrifying take on AI, love and obsession
"Soulm8te" explores a dangerous bond between a grieving engineer and his AI companion. The horror thriller streams Oct. 1 on Hulu.
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Metro bus crash arraignment delayed yet again
Rios faces two counts of second-degree murder, felony DUI, and reckless driving after allegedly driving an SUV into a Metro bus, killing two passengers and injuring six on Sept. 15....
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The people have spoken: OC Pride returns to Santa Ana next month after public feedback
Orange County Pride is bringing its annual festival and parade back to downtown Santa Ana. (Photo courtesy of OC Pride.) Topline: Orange County Pride is bringing its annual festival and parade back to downtown Santa Ana on Oct. 10, and it’s shaping up to be its largest festival y...
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Burbank business owner disputes $2,000 Zelle transfer, bank's fraud review
More than 20 years ago, Karleen Cox opened her physical therapy practice and a small business banking account with Bank of America. Recently, she reached out to the bank with a major issue. It all started on June 1 when her bookkeeper flagged an unfamiliar transaction: two paymen...
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Lithium-ion battery fire keeps hundreds of homes under evacuation orders for second day
Roughly 200 homes remained under evacuation orders in La Verne on Wednesday as fire crews continued to work to stabilize lithium-ion batteries burning inside the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California facility, authorities said....
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Supervisors Approve Assessor Prang’s Nomination of Amanda Susskind as Inaugural Ethics Commissioner
September 22, 2026 Contact: Stephen R. Whitmore, Public Information Officer pio@assessor.lacounty.gov 213.974.3101 Supervisors Approve Assessor Prang’s Nomination of Amanda Susskind as Inaugural Ethics Commissioner Los Angeles, CA — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors una...
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Judge strikes down Trump anti-DEI initiative that cut $600M in teacher training
A U.S. Department of Education building. (Greggory DiSalvo / iStock) A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a Trump administration anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative that resulted in $600 million abruptly cut from K-12 teacher training grants aimed at combating...
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Public Health Reports Outbreak of Flea-Borne Typhus
September 22, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Reports Outbreak of Flea-Borne Typhus People Urged to Take Precautions to Protect Themselves and Their Pets The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a localized outbreak of f...
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens its doors to fans from LA and galaxies far away
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Tuesday, Sept. 22, the grand opening day. (Makenna Cramer / LAist) Gather the Rebel Alliance — the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is officially open to the public in Exposition Park. The 300,000-square-foot building, sitting on a 13-acre campus...
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Police chase ends in crash after suspect loses control of reportedly stolen car in Alhambra
A high-speed police chase across multiple Southland counties ended in a violent crash in Alhambra on Tuesday.
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Hulu releases chilling trailer for new 'Clown Panic' documentary
Take a deep dive into the "killer" clown sightings of 2016 in Hulu's "Clown Panic," streaming Oct. 12.
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Mosquitoes are thriving in L.A.'s miserable humidity, worsening the spread of West Nile virus
Experts say recent intense and usual humidity could have fueled the rise in West Nile virus cases in Southern California.