Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
Teen hit by out-of-control vehicle recovering
A 14-year-old boy is recovering after he, along with at least five other people, were struck when a car jumped the curb and crashed into a vendor in downtown LA.
A 14-year-old boy is recovering after he, along with at least five other people, were struck when a car jumped the curb and crashed into a vendor in downtown LA.
Family outraged after deputy seen on video beating unarmed man
A Riverside County family is outraged after their loved one was punched and beaten with a baton by a Riverside County Sheriff's deputy.
A Riverside County family is outraged after their loved one was punched and beaten with a baton by a Riverside County Sheriff's deputy.
Alberto Carvalho placed on leave
Effective immediately, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has been placed on paid administrative leave following this week's FBI raids at his home and office.
Effective immediately, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has been placed on paid administrative leave following this week's FBI raids at his home and office.
Baseball fans might not get 2026 World Baseball Classic jerseys until after tournament ends
Online listings for many of this year's World Baseball Classic jerseys say they may not be shipped out until late April, more than a month after the tournament ends.
Online listings for many of this year's World Baseball Classic jerseys say they may not be shipped out until late April, more than a month after the tournament ends.
Nancy Guthrie latest: Savannah Guthrie says $1M reward 'can be paid in cash'
In a new social media post, NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says the $1 million reward her family is offering for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, her missing 84-year-old mother, "can be paid in cash."
In a new social media post, NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says the $1 million reward her family is offering for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, her missing 84-year-old mother, "can be paid in cash."
St. Paul anti-ICE church protest: 30 more people indicted
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging 30 additional people in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church in January. Federal agents have arrested 26 of those charged, with more arrests expected.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging 30 additional people in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church in January. Federal agents have arrested 26 of those charged, with more arrests expected.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 27 latest updates
Friday marks Day 27 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Friday marks Day 27 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Last day for 7 LA County Public Health clinics
Seven LA County health clinics are ending services on February 27 due to a massive $50 million funding shortfall from federal, state, and local sources.
Seven LA County health clinics are ending services on February 27 due to a massive $50 million funding shortfall from federal, state, and local sources.
Convicted serial stowaway arrested again
A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the matter.
A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the matter.
New Pokémon titles revealed during 30th anniversary Presents: Everything announced
The Pokémon Company unveiled new titles and upcoming releases during its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream. Here’s everything announced.
The Pokémon Company unveiled new titles and upcoming releases during its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream. Here’s everything announced.
Former Armenian President at UCLA: 'Education builds power'
Dr. Armen Sarkissian's message at UCLA centered around education and California's innovation economy.
Dr. Armen Sarkissian's message at UCLA centered around education and California's innovation economy.
2 arrested, 2 on the run after police chase
Two suspects are on the run and two others were arrested after a pursuit crash in Los Feliz.
Two suspects are on the run and two others were arrested after a pursuit crash in Los Feliz.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
LAUSD Board to meet as FBI investigates Carvalho
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board met behind closed doors for nearly four hours Thursday to discuss the future of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, one day after FBI agents searched his home and office.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board met behind closed doors for nearly four hours Thursday to discuss the future of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, one day after FBI agents searched his home and office.
Fire breaks out at South LA home
Los Angeles City firefighters were working to knock down a house fire in South LA on Friday morning.
Los Angeles City firefighters were working to knock down a house fire in South LA on Friday morning.
Palisades Fire depositions released: What firefighters are saying
Shocking depositions from LA City firefighters, edited by attorneys representing Palisades Fire victims, has been made public.
Shocking depositions from LA City firefighters, edited by attorneys representing Palisades Fire victims, has been made public.
LAUSD board meeting ends with no decision made on superintendent
The LAUSD Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the fate of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. They concluding their meeting with no decision made, but will reconvene Friday afternoon.
The LAUSD Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the fate of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. They concluding their meeting with no decision made, but will reconvene Friday afternoon.
Serial child molester granted parole
After being granted parole, 64-year-old David Allen Funston, who sexually assaulted young boys and girls in the 1990s is set to be released under the Elderly Parole program. The former prosecutor who tried him is now fighting against his freedom.
After being granted parole, 64-year-old David Allen Funston, who sexually assaulted young boys and girls in the 1990s is set to be released under the Elderly Parole program. The former prosecutor who tried him is now fighting against his freedom.
Mother charged after toddler falls from car
An Orange County mom is facing charges a month after video went viral of her toddler falling out of a moving vehicle.
An Orange County mom is facing charges a month after video went viral of her toddler falling out of a moving vehicle.