Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, dies at 89

Arkin won supporting actor Academy Awards for 2006's "Little Miss Sunshine" and 2009's "Argo."

Astroworld tragedy: Grand jury declines criminal charges for Travis Scott

A Harris County grand jury decided no criminal charges will be filed against Travis Scott in the deadly Astroworld tragedy that left 10 people dead in 2021.

Kelsea Ballerini hit in the face with flying object, leaves concert stage

Country star Kelsea Ballerini is the latest headliner to be hit in the face by an object thrown by a fan, similar to Bebe Rexha earlier this month.

Naomi Campbell, 53, welcomes her second child: ‘It’s never too late to be a mother’

"My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence," the supermodel, 53, captioned an Instagram post.

Los Angeles Homeless Count 2023 results released, showing 10% increase in city of LA

Homelessness continues to rise dramatically, increasing by 9% in Los Angeles County and 10% in the city of Los Angeles last year, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s annual homeless count.

Sriracha sauce shortage causes prices to spike up to $70 a bottle

Huy Fong Foods, Inc., a leading sriracha sauce manufacturer, struggles to meet demand as chili crops fail — online resellers raise prices in response.

Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting

A Florida sheriff’s deputy was acquitted Thursday of felony child neglect and other charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school massacre, concluding the first trial in U.S. history of a law enforcement officer for conduct during an on-campus shooting.

Driver in stolen minivan leads CHP on chase across Orange County

CHP arrested the pursuit suspect in Carlsbad after he allegedly led authorities on a chase that originated in Los Angeles.

Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report

Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report. 

Arizona couple marries at White Castle years after bride, once a homeless teen, was helped by fast food worker

Jamie West, 41, and Drew Schmitt, 58, of Arizona, married on Cinco de Mayo at a White Castle location in Scottsdale, where the pair welcomed 150 guests to a one-of-a-kind royal wedding with sliders, onion rings and other fast food fare.

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions

President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."

Amtrak train derailment: Crews work to clear tracks in Moorpark

An Amtrak train carrying 198 passengers derailed Wednesday after striking a water truck on the tracks in Moorpark; 15 people were injured.

0% of Los Angeles homes cheaper to buy than rent: study

Buying a home is more affordable than renting in four U.S. cities - and (not surprisingly) Los Angeles is not one of them!

The world's largest cruise ship is almost ready to set sail

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas successfully completed its first round of sea trials in Europe, and is now one step closer to its 2024 debut in Miami.