LA County lifts COVID emergency declarations

LA County's local emergency declarations due to COVID-19 was lifted Friday, resulting in the closure of county-run virus-testing centers.

Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say

Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.

Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.

The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Over 200 LAUSD students to receive free prom necessities
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The Assistance League of Los Angeles will host Los Angeles Unified School District, Homeless Education Office at the 13th Annual Prom Day event. This pop-up boutique will serve more than 200 LAUSD students experiencing homelessness or in foster care and will give them each a unique prom shopping experience completely free of charge.

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means

The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.

McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion

The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho breaks down new deal with union workers
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Superintendent Alberto Carvalho discussed the specifics of the new deal with the striking union workers. The new deal includes retroactive pay raises and raising the minimum wage.

Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide

Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.

Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria

Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.

What the latest study on coffee says about heart risk

New research finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart rhythm that results in extra beats.

California bill could lead to a ban on Skittles and other popular candies

A first-of-its-kind bill in California could lead to the ban of popular candies like Skittles, Nerds, and Hot Tamales due to certain additives considered dangerous and toxic.

Amanda Bynes commended for calling 911 herself amid 'psychotic episode'

Amanda Bynes is being applauded for recognizing she needs psychiatric help after she flagged down a car in downtown LA and told the driver she was coming down from a "psychotic episode."