Gallagher, comedian known for smashing watermelons, dies at 76

Gallagher, known for his signature bit that was a pitch for the "Sledge-O-Matic," died while surrounded by family in California, according to his manager.

Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge

President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.

Altadena store owner who sold $2B Powerball ticket reveals what he'll do with $1M bonus

Joe Chahayed came to America in 1980 with a wife, two kids, and $14,000 in his pocket. He learned English, went to school and worked two jobs, eventually opening Joe's Service Center in Altadena, which has been up and running for the past 20 years. Today he's waking up $1 million richer after selling the single winning Powerball ticket.

'GTA' police chase suspect steals pickup truck on live TV in LA County

A police chase suspect went on a dangerous 2-county crime spree, including breaking into multiple vehicles, backing into a cop car and breaking into someone's house – all to avoid getting in handcuffs.

Police chase ends in horrific crash in Cerritos

A high-speed police chase ended when the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle plowed into traffic in Cerritos.

Live California Propositions Election Results

California voters backed a statewide right to abortion access, while banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, and striking down two sports betting bills.

Watch: Polish amputee scores spectacular bicycle kick goal

Marcin Oleksy, who has one of his legs amputated, scored the awesome goal during a match between Warta Poznan and Stal Rzeszow, both of which are teams in Poland’s top-flight league for amputee soccer players.

Pennsylvania state representative reelected despite being dead

'We are proud to see the voters to continue to show their confidence in him and his commitment to Democratic values by re-electing him posthumously,' Pennsylvania House Democrats said.

Domino’s Pizza employee makes dessert for girl whose birthday party guests didn't show

Domino's Pizza received a call from a mother hoping to cancel a large order she had placed, since “a number of her daughter’s peers hadn’t turned up to her birthday party.”

Props 26, 27: California voters reject gambling, sports betting measures

California voters on Tuesday rejected Propositions 26 and Prop 27 - two measures on the ballot involving tribal casinos and gambling.

California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes

With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.

Californians vote to ban flavored tobacco products

With the passing of Prop 31, in-person stores and vending machines will be prohibited from selling flavored tobacco products and tobacco product flavor enhancers.

California Election Results: 2022 Midterm

Live election results from California for the November 2022 Midterm Election.

Maura Healey becomes 1st lesbian elected Massachusetts governor

Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor.

First Gen Z candidate, Democrat Maxwell Frost wins Florida U.S. House seat

Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress.