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Celine Dion completes her first full concert in 6 years after overcoming rare illness
Celine Dion has returned to the stage in Nanterre, France, performing her first full concert in over six years.
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With mail-in rules uncertain, here’s how Californians can prepare to vote in November
An election worker prepares mail-in ballots. (John Locher / AP) Ballots are going out in less than a month, and California remains locked in a legal battle with the Trump administration over the president’s push to rein in universal mail-in voting . The back-and-forth has some Ca...
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Rams' Myles Garrett to have knee surgery, headed to injured reserve, sources tell ESPN
Rams defensive end Myles Garrett will have arthroscopic surgery on his knee and be placed on injured reserve, sources told ESPN.
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Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake
A Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday.
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1 man shot to death, another wounded while sitting in parked car in Granada Hills
A man was shot to death and another was wounded while they were seated in a parked vehicle in Granada Hills, authorities said.
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Metro offering free shuttle to Chargers home opener at SoFi Stadium on Sunday
Metro is offering free shuttle service to SoFi Stadium for the Chargers' first home game of the season against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage
President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying the attacks are causing a fuel shortage....
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How shofars became the spiritual soundtrack of Rosh Hashanah
A man blows a shofar, or ram's horn, during a Rosh Hashanah ritual in Israel. (Ariel Schalit / AP) It can be the small, curved horn of a ram or the dramatic spiral of an African antelope. The sound it creates is unmistakable. Creating that sound is not difficult, but it does take...
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Ryanair CEO disputes report that an injured passenger was partly sucked out a shattered window
Ryanair's CEO disputes claims that a passenger was partly sucked out of a window during a July flight.
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South OC Cars and Coffee founder among 2 dead in fiery McLaren crash
Two people were found dead inside a McLaren that caught fire after it crashed into a tree in Irvine early Sunday morning, police said. Officers and the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the single-vehicle crash at Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue after it was reported ar...
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An oral history project captures stories in and around K-Town. Now anyone can dive in
Abigail Eun gave an interview during the COVID-19 pandemic that is included the new K-Town Archive. (Courtesy of The K-Town Archive) Lauren Kim works alongside her father, Hanjik, at his traditional medicine clinic on the border of Koreatown and MacArthur Park. But it took an ora...
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This Glendale singer made the finals of 'México Canta' — Mexico's answer to 'The Voice'
Glendale, Calif., resident Tiffany Galaviz is one of seven finalists for the binational “México Canta” contest. The finals take place Sept. 13 in Mexico City A Spanish-language TV singing competition from Mexico is doing something that mega-popular shows like The Voice are not. M...
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If the Emmys were up to us ... Plus, how to watch the show
Clockwise from top left: Yahya Adbul-Mateen II in "Wonder Man," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Noah Wyle in "The Pitt, " Lisa Kudrow in "The Comeback." TV critics care a lot about the people who bring us the shows we love, so of course we each have folks we're pulling for this Emmy ...
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Newsom signed 13 new laws to protect kids from technology. Will they work?
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 13 new laws to protect kids from technology. (Anna Barclay / Getty Images ) Even a decade ago, the horror stories behind some of the 13 children’s online protection bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Thursday seemed the stuff of fiction. An AI chatbo...
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Dominick Bianchi missing: Urgent search for diabetic man as wife Julianna Zyra pleads for newlywed to 'come home'
Dominick Bianchi was last seen Tuesday morning at his home in East Greenbush, near Albany, according to police.
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Irish leaders, local protests react after President Donald Trump says he'd 'love' to see a unified Ireland
President Donald Trump sparked the ire of some Irish leaders shortly after his arrival in Dublin Saturday when he expressed an interest in seeing a unified Ireland....
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Sydney Sweeney's new sports trading ad draws backlash from female athletes
Sydney Sweeney is putting her focus on “Just Sports” in her latest ad campaign, but female athletes are less than impressed. The actress stars in Novig’s new national campaign promoting the sports trading platform ahead of football season. The campaign features Sweeney in a serie...
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In rare sighting, whale shark spotted between Malibu and Santa Barbara Island
Sbarounis estimated the whale shark that he photographed Wednesday, thanks to his friend Ryder DeVoe, was between 14 and 16 feet long. He said it was about 30 miles out, somewhere between Malibu and Santa Barbara Island....
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Pratt voters could play pivotal role in deciding L.A.'s next mayor
One in four L.A. primary voters wanted Republican Spencer Pratt to be mayor. But for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, openly chasing these voters could alienate liberal supporters....
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One L.A. school trades asphalt for trees and grass
LAUSD turns an asphalt schoolyard into an oasis at Esperanza Elementary, adding shade trees and grass to fight campus heat in Westlake.
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Will the economy motivate voters? This Central Valley swing district could be a test
The 22nd District is one of fewer than two dozen toss-up races nationwide that will likely determine which party controls the U.S. House in the second half of President Trump's term....
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California prison towns grasp for new jobs after closures: 'No one is coming to save us'
As California closes state prisons, rural towns like Susanville and Blythe struggle with lost jobs, shrinking populations and uncertain economic futures....
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1 killed, 1 wounded in Granada Hills shooting
A man was fatally shot and another was wounded early Sunday morning as they were sitting in a parked car in Granada Hills. The shooting occurred about 2 a.m. in the area of Ludlow Street and Yarmouth Avenue. A shooter walked up to the car, fired several shots and fled the scene o...
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Anthropic whistleblower says Congress should let AI companies regulate themselves until a regulatory body is established
Former Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxon on Sunday called for Congress to allow the nation’s leading frontier AI labs to regulate themselves while lawmakers come up with a long-term regulatory framework for slowing the pace of AI development. “My personal opinion would be to in...
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Rams star Myles Garrett placed on injured reserve with knee surgery planned
The start of the Los Angeles Rams ‘ season has gone from bad to worse. After getting blown out in their opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia, star pass-rusher Myles Garrett reportedly will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year...
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Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as McLaren's strategy costs Lando Norris
Kimi Antonelli took advantage of Lando Norris’ mishaps to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula 1 ‘s return to Madrid on Sunday, increasing his lead in the drivers’ standings. It was the second consecutive victory for Antonelli, the young Mercedes driver who had come-from-behind ...
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Stabbing suspect shot and killed by LAPD at Hollywood Hills home, Los Angeles Police Department says
Officers responding to a reported stabbing in the Hollywood Hills on Saturday night shot and killed a man at the scene, according to police.
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New bodycam video shows fatal police shooting of man armed with knife in busy Santa Monica park
Newly released video shows the moment an officer shot and killed a man who police said approached them with a knife in crowded Palisades Park.
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Swarm of 90 micro-quakes rattles residents in Lennox, Westmont
A series of 90 small earthquakes, ranging in magnitude from 1.0 to 2.7, hit South L.A. on Friday night into Saturday.
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Security stops trespasser at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu home, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu home had an unwelcome visitor on Friday night, and the woman who allegedly trespassed was not arrested.
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One dead after commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media
An Iranian commercial vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded, Iranian state media said, a day before Tehran seeks to brief regional countries on its contested efforts to manage shipping traffic there. State...
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Pastor dies after severe spinal injury during cruise celebrating son’s wedding
A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding....
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Shocking video shows car slam through front of Droopy's Tattoo Shop in Inglewood
Shocking video from a strip mall in Inglewood shows a car careening into Droopy's Tattoo Shop on Thursday, with two men miraculously walking away.
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El Niño-related wave headed to SoCal could bring dangerously high sea levels
A major Kelvin wave moving across the Pacific is expected to arrive in SoCal next month, raising sea levels by 6 to 12 inches.
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Crews make progress on Northern California fires that have charred nearly 60,000 acres
In Mendocino County, the total area burned by three fires grew to nearly 60,000 acres on Saturday.
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Traffic safety organization paints unpermitted crosswalk in Hollywood
A traffic safety advocate known for painting unpermitted crosswalks across the city of Los Angeles is once again taking matters into his own hands. Jonathan Hale and his group People’s Vision Zero painted a crosswalk at the intersection of Sycamore and Lexington avenues in Hollyw...
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Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets
Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title and second of 2026, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets.
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Encino collision leaves 1 dead, 5 wounded
At least half-dozen people were injured in a crash in the San Fernando Valley late Saturday morning, authorities say, with one official deceased.
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Trespasser stopped outside Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff's Malibu home
On-site security intercepted a trespasser at former Vice President Kamala Harris's Los Angeles-area home while she and Doug Emhoff were away, according to police....
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What is the healthiest sport? The No. 1 pick, according to science
Tennis is often proclaimed to be “the world’s healthiest sport ,” with the slogan emblazoned on the court at the U.S. Open in previous years. “Tennis is uniquely situated to inspire healthier people,” Dr. Brian Hainline, a neurologist and former president of the U.S. Tennis Assoc...
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Man with knife shot and killed by police inside Hollywood Hills home: LAPD
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by police inside a home in the Hollywood Hills on Saturday night, officials said. Officers responded to the home on Warbler Way near Doheny Drive after a 911 call about a man with a knife inside just after 9:30 p.m., according to the L...
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Volunteers clear brush in Altadena as 9/11 Day of Service events continue
Volunteers gathered in Altadena for a 9/11 Day of Service project organized by LA Works to clear brush and assist Eaton Fire recovery.
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1 dead, 4 hospitalized following two-vehicle crash in Encino
One woman has died and four people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash at a busy intersection in Encino on Saturday morning.
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Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month....
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Celine Dion breaks down during emotional first concert in 6 years: ‘I missed you'
The Queen of Power Ballads is BACK! Celine Dion made her return to the stage on Sept. 12 at the Plenitude Arena just outside Paris, France . It was the first concert in six years for the singer , who took a break after she publicly revealed her stiff person syndrome diagnosis. An...
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Trespasser stopped on former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu property
A trespasser tried to enter former Vice President Kamala Harris' cliffside property in Malibu.
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Union leader behind California billionaires' tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
The California labor leader behind a proposal to tax billionaires has been accused of harassing and intimidating several women.
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1 killed, several others injured in violent Encino crash involving 2 vehicles
One person was killed and several others were injured in a violent crash that shut down a large portion of Ventura Boulevard in Encino on Saturday afternoon....
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‘It's getting worse.' More beachfront homes in Dana Point red-tagged after high surf
Two more beachfront homes in Dana Point have been red-tagged, bringing the total to 10, and new efforts are underway for homeowners to salvage what they can. Days after powerful waves battered Beach Road , homeowners say contractors have been working day and night to drop boulder...
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Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs call for AI development to slow down, OpenAI to delay IPO
Demonstrators participate in the "Stop the AI Race" protest march in San Francisco on July 11, 2026. Researchers who spoke to NPR say the leading AI companies are too focused on racing to develop more capable and autonomous AI systems while safety is falling behind. (Karl Mondon ...
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up
The CEO of Anthropic says the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up.
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Road closure in Agoura Hills extended for wildlife crossing work
A section of Agoura Road will remain closed for an additional day Monday due to recent weather and rain during construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills, Caltrans announced....
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Dog pepper-sprayed during Lake Balboa home break-in, police say
A woman says her dog is recovering after police say it was pepper-sprayed during a home break-in Friday night in Lake Balboa. Visibly shaken, Janistie Medina says she feared the worst after her security system alerted her that a door had been opened. “I checked my cameras, and th...
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Simi Valley man gets 39 years to life for father's stabbing death
Gerardo Arroyo Almanza of Simi Valley was sentenced to 39 years, four months to life in prison for the murder of his father, Alfredo Arroyo Sancen, in 2024....
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Proposition 39: California voters to decide if valid ID should be required to vote
Is California too lax when it comes to voter identification? A proposition on the midterm ballot will let Californians decide if a valid ID should be required to vote....
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Simi Valley Target strangulation suspect ruled competent to stand trial for attempted murder
The assault happened less than 24 hours after Rejean Tabor was released on supervision for two previous criminal cases.
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LA County court approves placement of sexually violent predator in Lancaster
The Los Angeles County Superior Court has approved placing sexually violent predator Harold Wachter in Lancaster despite pushback from local officials....
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Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
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'Slow down or risk extinction': Anthropic CEO sounds alarm on unchecked AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for an AI development slowdown and outlines a global safety proposal amid rising cybersecurity and biological weapon concerns....
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Officers nab arson suspect near brush fires along Sherman Oaks freeway
The California Highway Patrol received a call around 8:21 a.m. about a brush fire on the right corner of the southbound 405 Freeway to the westbound 101 Freeway....