California retires 46-year license plate format, debuts mirrored sequence

California is transitioning to a new mirrored license plate format as the state exhausts its long-running seven-character sequence after decades of vehicle registrations.

'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk

Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.

Laguna Beach declares local emergency over severe coastal erosion, sand loss

The city of Laguna Beach has declared a local emergency due to severe sand loss, yellow-tagged homes, and coastal erosion caused by Hurricane Marie swells.

Largest cyclospora outbreak ends, but origin remains unknown, officials say

The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history has ended, federal health officials said, after nearly 13,000 cases were linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.

Southern California commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with regional tributes

Southern California marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with region-wide ceremonies, flag displays, and tributes honoring the 2,977 victims.

WATCH: 9/11 remembrance ceremony, annual reading of names

Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. During the morning in NYC, thousands gathered to remember those whose lives were lost. Several roads in the area will also be closed.

Trump leads his version of "Pledge of Allegiance"
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President Donald Trump led the midterm RNC crowd to recite his rendition of the "Pledge of Allegiance," changing some of the words to calling himself "the Greatest President."

Skid Row scheme: Feds say man paid homeless people to sign California ballot petitions

A man was arrested for allegedly paying people on Skid Row to sign petitions using stolen identities of registered voters to qualify initiatives on ballots in California elections.

California gas prices keep climbing as diesel hits $9.999 at 6 stations

According to GasBuddy data, six gas stations in the state have hit the limit and are selling diesel at the dispenser's highest possible price of $9.999 a gallon.

Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why

President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.

Anthropic researcher says AI has over 10% chance to 'kill all humans' within next decade

An Anthropic AI researcher warns there is a 10% chance artificial intelligence could cause human extinction within the next decade, cautioning that safety controls are failing to keep pace with rapid AI development.

Trump promises every American adult $5,000 if GOP wins the midterms

President Donald Trump made a pledge Wednesday to send every American adult a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" if Republicans retain control of Congress in November. 

Charlie Kirk death: Where the case stands 1 year after his death

Today marks one year since Charlie Kirk was killed in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University. Here's where the murder trial against his accused killer stands.

Getty Fire scorches 25 acres near 405 Freeway as mop-up operations continue

Fire crews in Los Angeles continue mop-up efforts for a 25-acre brush fire along the 405 Freeway that closed the Getty Center and prompted brief evacuation warnings.

Wild video shows person dangling after I-20 crash in Atlanta

A wild crash scene along Interstate 20 in Atlanta is getting plenty of attention on social media after video showed a person's legs dangling from an overpass.