DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting

The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.

Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone

The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.

Rising rap star Lil Poppa dies days after releasing new single

Florida rapper Lil Poppa, signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label, died Wednesday in Fulton County at age 25. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Former Prince Andrew, the brother of the UK's King Charles III, was released after being arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Chunks of concrete fall off Santa Monica channel during storm

The chunks of cement are pieces of overlay laid in the 1970s, which has some residents wondering if there are issues with the structural integrity of the channel.

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives 'highly sophisticated' ransom demand

The note, according to TMZ's report, contains “a highly sophisticated demand" that involves a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, as well as graphic descriptions of the consequences if the ransom is not paid.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

The cheapest day to fly just changed, and it's not Sunday like everyone thought

Booking flights six months early no longer saves money, as new data shows this day of the week is the cheapest day to book and fly, saving up to 8% on total airfare costs.

Multi-agency federal effort cracking down on abusive dog breeders and dogfighting rings

A coordinated effort among multiple federal agencies is targeting repeat dog welfare violators to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and hold them accountable.

Watch: Store staff protect kidnapped woman from ex-boyfriend, police say

Video captured the harrowing moments a woman who was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend, escape and then found safety inside of a convenience store.

Red Lobster considering more restaurant closures, CEO says

Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."

Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney star, reveals positive cancer screening results

Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.

Nancy Guthrie: DNA profile found on glove did not match anyone in CODIS system

DNA from a glove that was found on the side of the road two miles from Nancy Guthrie's Tucson-area home did not match anyone in the national database, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.

IKEA expanding in Southern California -- see where

It will be the 11th IKEA in California and the 10th in Southern California, joining existing full-sized stores in Burbank, Carson, Costa Mesa, and Covina.

Firefighters past and present urged to register with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer

Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.

Earthquake rocks Riverside County near Banning

Did you feel it? A 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattled Riverside County on Tuesday morning.

Burbank's finest: Police officer goes viral over puppy photo

A Burbank cop has gone viral on Instagram after a photo of him holding dogs sparked a wave of "thirsty" comments from social media users.

These are California's top 10 friendliest places to live: survey

Discover the top 10 friendliest places to live in California according to Nextdoor, featuring walkable, dog-friendly, and scenic communities across the state.