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An LAPD source claims the department is making it too easy to be an officer due to a staffing crisis.

Engaged California couple shot and killed at 'Beyond Wonderland' EDM festival

26-year-old Josilyn Ruiz and 29-year-old Brandy Escamilla had just moved to Seattle a couple months ago and worked as nurses, their family said. The two were engaged to be married when they were shot to death by 26-year-old James M. Kelly at the music festival.

Ireland offering almost $92,000 in grants to move to island community, flip property

Ireland’s government hopes to revitalize the smaller islands that have been cut off from the mainland to give both residents and visitors a chance to experience all the unique culture and environmental richness the islands have to offer.

Julian Sands: Search on Mt. Baldy continues for missing actor

Actor Julian Sands was last seen in Jan. 2023 during a hike on Mt. Baldy. Just days before he went missing, crews rescued another hiker, 75-year-old Jin Chung.

How deep is the Titanic? And other things to know as sub search continues

The ocean is a vast, mysterious place, with only 20% believed to be mapped and explored. Here’s a look at some significant points in the ocean.

Florida community ordered to quarantine after giant invasive snail sighting

The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers the giant African snail to be destructive to many plants and can cause structural damage to certain building materials. The agency reports that the snail species was problematic in the Sunshine State during the 1960s and took nearly a decade to eradicate.

‘What’s next? Are they going to bring a crane?’ Criminals target Oakland cannabis business using a forklift

Oakland police are investigating three separate crimes against cannabis businesses in West Oakland. The businesses were targeted overnight and one case involves the use of a forklift.

Milk Bar giving out free ice cream for first day of summer

Milk Bar is kicking off summer with a free sweet treat to celebrate. Here's how to get your free ice cream.

You will no longer be able to ride bus 666 to Hel in Poland

The local bus operator announced this week that bus 666 will no longer run to Hel, and that it was changing the line's number to 669.

Andrew Tate, brother charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania

Romania's anti-organized crime agency said prosecutors filed the charges against the brothers, who are both British-U.S. dual citizens, along with two Romanian women.

Robert Downey Jr. describes year in jail, says you could 'feel the evil in the air'

The "Oppenheimer" actor spent time in jail in the '90s and after his release was later sentenced to federal prison for skipping out on probation after being arrested while driving under the influence.

No sign yet of missing Titanic submersible after extensive search, Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard said it plans to continue looking for the missing submersible despite having seen no signs yet. The vessel could run out of its oxygen supply by Thursday morning.