Finland ranked world's happiest country
The 2025 World Happiness Report has ranked Finland as the happiest country in the world, again, while the United States dropped to an all-time low ranking.
The 2025 World Happiness Report has ranked Finland as the happiest country in the world, again, while the United States dropped to an all-time low ranking.
Trump orders Department of Education shut down
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Teachers say the move will hurt the most vulnerable students. Closing the agency completely would require Congressional approval.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Teachers say the move will hurt the most vulnerable students. Closing the agency completely would require Congressional approval.
Los Angeles homelessness down, data shows
Early data from the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count shows a 5-10% drop in unsheltered homelessness.
Early data from the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count shows a 5-10% drop in unsheltered homelessness.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy charged with hiring hitman to kill fellow rapper Mo3
Investigators now say rapper Yella Beezy was behind the ambush-style murder of fellow rapper Mo3 in the middle of the day on I-35 back in 2020.
Investigators now say rapper Yella Beezy was behind the ambush-style murder of fellow rapper Mo3 in the middle of the day on I-35 back in 2020.
Nearly every Tesla Cybertruck recalled
Regulators are recalling nearly every Tesla Cybertruck on the road, because of a faulty panel.
Regulators are recalling nearly every Tesla Cybertruck on the road, because of a faulty panel.
Pacific Dining Car knocked down after fire
The historic Pacific Dining Car burned down in a fires, the latest in one of several fires there recently.
The historic Pacific Dining Car burned down in a fires, the latest in one of several fires there recently.
'Big U' turns himself in, calls RICO charges 'garbage'
Eugene "Big U" Henley refuted charges that he was the leader of a "mafia-like" organization related to the Rollin' 60s Crips.
Eugene "Big U" Henley refuted charges that he was the leader of a "mafia-like" organization related to the Rollin' 60s Crips.
Menendez brothers' relatives rally for resentencing
The family and Erik and Lyle Menendez rallied in Los Angeles to call for the brothers to be resentenced. The brothers were scheduled to be in court on Thursday, but the hearing was delayed.
The family and Erik and Lyle Menendez rallied in Los Angeles to call for the brothers to be resentenced. The brothers were scheduled to be in court on Thursday, but the hearing was delayed.
Pacoima house explodes from fireworks
A Pacoima home exploded, critically injuring one man. Officials said the explosion was triggered by fireworks.
A Pacoima home exploded, critically injuring one man. Officials said the explosion was triggered by fireworks.
Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
Education Department to be dismantled following Trump's order
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department.
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department.
Sen. Schiff, Rep. Chu tour Eaton Fire zone
Sen. Schiff and Rep. Chu are getting a first-hand look at the debris removal process in the Eaton Fire zone.
Sen. Schiff and Rep. Chu are getting a first-hand look at the debris removal process in the Eaton Fire zone.
Dog trapped in Pacoima house collapse
A dog remained trapped in the rubble following a home explosion in Pacoima.
A dog remained trapped in the rubble following a home explosion in Pacoima.
$1400 IRS stimulus checks, $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds & $5000 DOGE checks update
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
Rep. Maxine Waters joins postal workers rally in South LA
Workers are sending a message to President Trump, calling his proposed plan an illegal takeover by the White House. They say Congress is the only one of the three branches of government that can change the structure of the postal service.
Workers are sending a message to President Trump, calling his proposed plan an illegal takeover by the White House. They say Congress is the only one of the three branches of government that can change the structure of the postal service.
Dog rescue following Pacoima house explosion
Firefighters were working to rescue at least one dog following a house explosion in the San Fernando Valley.
Firefighters were working to rescue at least one dog following a house explosion in the San Fernando Valley.
Family of Menendez brothers hold rally in LA
Family members of the Menendez brothers held a news conference and a rally Thursday morning in Los Angeles, continuing to advocate for the release of Erik and Lyle.
Family members of the Menendez brothers held a news conference and a rally Thursday morning in Los Angeles, continuing to advocate for the release of Erik and Lyle.
Man burned in Pacoima building explosion
The man was sent to the hospital in critical condition.
The man was sent to the hospital in critical condition.
Florida woman allegedly drowned dog in airport bathroom after pet denied boarding, police say
A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.
A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.
Crews go into defensive mode in Westlake blaze
Firefighters were working to knock down a fire that erupted in the Westlake District on Thursday morning. Later that morning, firefighters were in defensive mode and were aiming to save the building, which house the former Pacific Dining Car.
Firefighters were working to knock down a fire that erupted in the Westlake District on Thursday morning. Later that morning, firefighters were in defensive mode and were aiming to save the building, which house the former Pacific Dining Car.