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Family of woman found dead in L.A. homeless encampment say questions remain
Family members of a 46-year-old woman, a U.S. Army veteran and mother of six children, found dead in a homeless encampment are speaking out, sharing their concerns with the Los Angeles ...
Letters go up on world’s largest wildlife crossing over 101 Freeway
Twenty-five letters that reflect years of work and decades of advocacy. On Tuesday, Caltrans announced that the letters for the world’s largest wildlife ...
1 killed in crash outside South L.A. middle school; parents say road is known for speeding, street stunts
Residents are calling for increased safety measures after a person was killed in a crash outside a middle school in South Los Angeles Tuesday. The crash happened near Vernon and McKinley Avenues, ...
In Japan, rare bobtail cats are considered good luck. Nagasaki is filled with them
In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to find them. They are known as “omagari neko (bent-tail cats)” or “kagi neko (hook cats)” and have ...
Turkey’s Erdogan appoints legal team to draft new constitution, sparking fears of extended rule
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday he has appointed a team of legal experts to start working on a new constitution — which critics say could allow him to ...
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting
The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while ...
High bacteria levels prompt warnings for several L.A beaches
Los Angeles County health officials are advising beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in the ocean at two popular spots after testing revealed elevated levels of bacteria. The ...
Los Angeles wildfire victims may be missing relief money, County Assessor says
The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office is warning wildfire victims that they may be missing out on important tax relief or refund checks due to invalid addresses. Officials said Tuesday ...
Bear crashes through ceiling of home: ‘Almost fell on my mom’
A black bear crashed through the ceiling of a house in Kentucky on Wednesday, almost falling on a woman’s head before landing in the kitchen, according to a family member.
Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records
The Trump administration accused North Carolina’s election board on Tuesday of violating federal law by failing to ensure ...
Impatient airline passengers could get fined in this country
If you’re flying to Turkey, don’t stand up too soon once your plane lands. It could cost you. Passengers who prematurely unfasten their seatbelts, stand up from their seats, or open ...
U.S. government issues urgent travel warning for South American country
The U.S. State Department and several regional embassies issued an urgent security alert on Tuesday, warning American citizens to avoid traveling to Venezuela. “Do not travel to or remain in ...