
Florida man accused of intentionally starting fire that destroyed Pacific Palisades
LOS ANGELES — The most destructive inferno in Los Angeles history, which charred a devastating path through Pacific ... Read More
Featured Stories
'Why wasn't the fire put out on the 1st?': Cause of Palisades fire leave residents with more questions
LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors’ announcement on Wednesday that the Jan. 7 Palisades fire was a flare-up of a small arson fire that firefighters thought they had contained six days earlier has raised concerns among ...Read more
Could LAFD have done more to prevent rekindling of Palisades fire?
LOS ANGELES — Federal investigators have determined that the wildfire that leveled much of Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7 was a so-called “holdover” from a smaller fire that was set intentionally on New Year’s Day, ...Read more
Staten Island decapitation murder suspect confessed he wanted to dismember body, NYPD sources say
NEW YORK — The mentally ill 19-year-old accused of decapitating his mother’s boyfriend wanted to chop up his body, in part by using a blender, police sources said.
But Damien Hurstel’s plan was short-circuited when ...Read more
Analyst estimates up to $1B Ford earnings hit from aluminum plant fire
Ford Motor Co. could face as much as a $1 billion earnings hit from the shutdown of an aluminum plant in New York after a fire last month, an Evercore ISI analyst said in a Wednesday investor note.
The Sept. 16 incident ...Read more
Sarah Paulson flings multiple vulgar insults at Kim Kardashian in a trailer for their lawyer show
LOS ANGELES — One of the first things Sarah Paulson’s character does in the new trailer for “All’s Fair” is call Kim Kardashian’s character a vulgar slang term for female genitalia. One of the last things she ...Read more
Trump sends California National Guard to Illinois as White House seeks to extend control
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is challenging President Donald Trump's grip on the state's National Guard, telling a federal court the White House used claims of unrest in Los Angeles as a pretext for a deployment that ...Read more
New California law makes Diwali a state holiday starting in 2026
Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights celebrated in Hinduism and other religions, will become an official state holiday in California starting in 2026.
The new law was sponsored by Democratic state Assembly member Ash ...Read more
Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Elton John to perform or present at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony
LOS ANGELES — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its billing for its 2025 induction ceremony. Among the names included are contemporary stars such as Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo, while also lending a ...Read more
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announces comeback bid in Illinois
WASHINGTON — Former Illinois Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., who pleaded guilty to misusing campaign funds and served time in federal prison, announced a comeback bid Wednesday, entering the Democratic primary for the 2nd ...Read more
Trump to speak at Miami event near presidential library site next month
MIAMI — President Donald Trump will speak at an event at the Kaseya Center next month, event organizers announced Wednesday, placing the president directly across the street from his planned high-rise presidential ...Read more
'KPop Demon Hunters' trio shine 'Golden' like they're born to be in first full-length TV performance
LOS ANGELES — Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami went up, up, up for their "Golden" moment on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
The trio, who provide the singing voices for the animated "KPop Demon Hunters" central ...Read more
James Comey pleads not guilty in case over Senate testimony
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Former FBI Director James B. Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday on federal charges that he lied to Congress and obstructed a congressional proceeding, in a case critics cast as part of President Donald ...Read more
Trump calls for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to be jailed
CHICAGO — President Donald Trump called for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed Wednesday, a dramatic rhetorical escalation as he tries to flood the city with federal agents and ...Read more
Federal judge in Chicago finds ICE repeatedly violated consent decree over 'warrantless arrests'
CHICAGO — A Chicago federal judge has extended a nationwide consent decree requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to better document and report probable cause for immigration arrests and found the agency ...Read more
Nicole Kidman hinted at Keith Urban divorce weeks before announcement
Nicole Kidman appeared to hint at her divorce from Keith Urban weeks before the news was officially announced.
In the cover interview with Vogue for its November issue, the “Babygirl” actress nodded to changes in her ...Read more
Hollywood needs to embrace AI, says Jason Blum
Jason Blum thinks Hollywood needs to "embrace" AI technology.
The 56-year-old film producer is convinced that AI is "here to stay" - but he's also warned that the technology must be used in a way that's "ethically and ...Read more
George Clooney: Ocean's 14 will begin filming in 2026
Ocean's 14 is set to begin filming in 2026.
George Clooney has confirmed that he's set to reunite with the likes of Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Don Cheadle to shoot the next instalment of the money-spinning ...Read more
Dolly Parton insists she's 'okay' amid health speculation
Dolly Parton has reassured fans that she's "okay" amid rumours about her health.
The 79-year-old singer has taken to social media to address concerns about her recent health issues.
In a video message posted on Instagram...Read more
Danielle Fishel to reunite with former co-star on Dancing with the Stars
Danielle Fishel will reunite with a former Boy Meets World co-star for her next performance on Dancing with the Stars.
The 44-year-old actress has revealed that she's set to appear alongside William Daniels - who played ...Read more
Kristen Bell wants her family 'to see the rest of the world'
Kristen Bell thinks it's "really healthy" for her family to spend time together away from Los Angeles.
The 45-year-old actress - who has Delta, 10, and Lincoln, 12, with her husband Dax Shepard - has stressed the benefits...Read more
Find Your Weather
-
Wednesday, Oct 872° / 55°Mostly Sunny
-
Thursday, Oct 970° / 58°Sunny
-
Friday, Oct 1074° / 57°Sunny
-
Saturday, Oct 1172° / 55°Mostly Sunny
-
Sunday, Oct 1271° / 55°Sunny
-
Monday, Oct 1368° / 54°Partly Sunny
-
Tuesday, Oct 1466° / 53°Chance Rain Showers
- Weather News »
Popular Stories
- J&J must pay record $966 million in talc baby powder cancer case
- Medicaid cuts could be dangerous for cancer survivors
- At least 170 US hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse
- Residents of Abilene, Kansas, slam Trump ouster of Eisenhower museum leader over sword
- Federal agents held him in a hospital for 37 days, at times shackled to his bed, without charging him