Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.

Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race

Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.

Nithya Raman projected winner of LA mayor's race
video

Karen Bass conceded in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Thursday, making Nithya Raman the projected winner. 

Ventura County brothel ring: 4 in Ma family sentenced to prison

Four members of the Ma family criminal enterprise were sentenced to state prison for operating illicit massage parlor brothels across Ventura County and laundering more than $1.25 million, according to the district attorney's office.

Bob Dylan meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican

Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican in Italy.

Ventura County family convicted in massage parlor scheme
video

Four family members received state prison sentences for running an illicit massage and commercial sex ring in Ventura County and laundering more than $1.25 million.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

Sade Robinson: More remains found years after Milwaukee woman's death

The family of Sade Robinson, the Milwaukee woman killed and dismembered in 2024, said additional remains were found last week.

Des Moines post office shooting: Employee arrested, 3 injured

A postal worker has been arrested following a shooting that injured three of her co-workers at a Des Moines post office on Thursday.

Race to Watch: Inglewood mayor
video

The battle for Inglewood mayor appears bound for a runoff as latest vote counts show challenger Gloria Gray leading incumbent James Butts.

Multiple people hurt in Des Moines post office shooting
video

Police are investigating after multiple people were injured in a shooting at a post office in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday. 

Stranded cruise ship Odyssey leaves Cambodia with no passengers
video

The MV Odyssey, owned by Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, had been on an around-the-world cruise when it suspended its planned three-year voyage due to the sharp rise in fuel costs. It had been docked for a scheduled stop at the Cambodian port of Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand, when on Oct. 28 its 203 passengers were suddenly told they had to disembark within a few hours.

Alaska Senate race still undecided — Final results could take weeks

Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.

Hulk Hogan’s widow, stepson sued over alleged underage drinking, rape during party at Clearwater home

Two civil lawsuits filed in Pinellas County accuse Melanie Sky Daily Bollea, the widow of wrestling icon Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, of providing alcohol to underage teens and facilitating environments that led to violent attacks and an alleged sexual assault inside her Clearwater home.

CVS announces major breakup, pharmacy expert weighs impact on consumers

CVS Health on Tuesday announced plans to split its sprawling conglomerate into separate health insurance and pharmacy businesses, a move one industry expert welcomed as a potential way to drive down costs for millions of Americans.

3 arrested after reckless motorcycle takeover in Beverly Hills
video

Three people were arrested and two vehicles impounded after reckless driving and dangerous motorcycle stunts on city streets, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.