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4 Charged in Los Angeles Death of Rising Rapper Pop Smoke
Two young men and two teenage boys were charged Monday with killing rap artist Pop Smoke during a robbery at a Hollywood Hills home nearly five months ago.
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Nurse Charged with Murder for Allegedly Helping Man End His Life
A 58-year-old registered nurse accused of helping a heartbroken man end his life pleaded not guilty Monday to a murder charge.
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HBO Max Acquires Public Shaming Documentary Produced by Monica Lewinsky
A documentary on public shaming whose executive producers include Monica Lewinsky has been acquired by HBO Max, the streaming service announced Monday.
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Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita, 34th Since Last December
Satchel Paige, a 3-year-old gelding, was euthanized Saturday after breaking his left front ankle not quite halfway through the fifth race at Santa Anita, the 34th horse death at the track since Dec. 26.
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33rd Horse Dies at Santa Anita Since December
A 33rd horse has died at Santa Anita racetrack since December 26, officials said Sunday.
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Firefighters, Civilians Hurt in Calif. Oktoberfest Explosion
Two firefighters and two civilians suffered minor injuries Saturday after an electric explosion at the Old World Village’s Oktoberfest celebration in Huntington Beach, California, authorities said. About 15-20 minutes before the explosions, someone called the fire department after lights at the event began flickering. A four-person crew responded, Huntington Beach Fire Department Chief Jeff Lopez said, and went to investigate...
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Judge Denies Santa Anita Animal Rights Advocates Park Access to Protest
A group of animal-rights advocates upset about the deaths of dozens of steeds at Santa Anita Race Track lost a round in court when a judge denied their request to be allowed to protest in the parking lot, walkways and gate areas of the venue that do not require a ticket.
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Study Shows Disneyland's Economic Impact Jumps by 50%
Disneyland’s economic impact has jumped by 50% since 2013, according to a Cal State Fullerton study.
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Angels Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Died of Accidental Alcohol, Fentanyl and Oxycodone Overdose, Autopsy Shows
A medical examiner in Texas has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol.
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LA Women File Lawsuits Against Breast Implant Maker Over Cancer Risks
Two lawsuits were filed against Allergan Wednesday related to its line of Biocell textured breast implants, which are the subject of a worldwide recall, alleging a failure to warn of cancer risks.
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Gang Members Sentenced for Killing 19-Year-Old Marine in South Los Angeles
Two gang members are facing potential life prison terms for the murder of a 19-year-old Marine from Camp Pendleton, who was found shot inside his car in South Los Angeles.
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Deputy Wounded in Ambush Outside Lancaster Sheriff's Station
A 21-year-old sheriff’s deputy was struck by gunfire Wednesday when he and other deputies were ambushed outside the Lancaster sheriff’s station, prompting a lockdown of the station and a massive search for the shooter.
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Police Say Mass Casualty Event Thwarted After Man Arrested for Making Threats Targeting Long Beach Marriott
The Long Beach Police Department was holding a news conference to announce an arrest made regarding a violent threat targeting a hotel.
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Viral Video Allegedly Shows Garden Grove Students Doing Nazi Salute, Singing Nazi Song
Garden Grove Unified School District officials Monday condemned a video that made the rounds on social media showing members of the Pacifica High School boys’ water polo team making a Nazi salute and singing a propaganda song.
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Researchers Identify Genes That Increase Autism Risk, UCLA Study Says
Researchers found 69 genes that increase the risk for autism spectrum disorder. Sixteen of those genes were not previously suspected to be associated with a risk for autism.
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Katy Perry's Megahit ‘Dark Horse' Earned Her Millions. So How Much Will Christian Rapper Flame Get?
An attorney told a Los Angeles federal jury Tuesday that Katy Perry’s megahit “Dark Horse” and album “Prism” earned a total of $41 million and it was up to the panel to award fair compensation in damages to a Christian hip-hop artist for what was determined to be copyright infringement.
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Jury Sides With Christian Rapper and Says Katy Perry Lifted Parts for Song ‘Dark Horse'
A downtown Los Angeles jury Monday sided with a Christian rapper who claims a portion of Katy Perry’s 2013 hit “Dark Horse” was lifted from his song “Joyful Noise,” with the panel calling the passages in the two songs substantially similar. With the jury’s finding, the federal trial will now move to a damages phase to determine how much money...
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Accused Coachella Puppy-Dumper to Stand Trial on Animal Cruelty, Abandonment Charges
A Coachella woman suspected of dumping seven newborn puppies in a trash bin was ordered Wednesday to stand trial. A judge ruled that enough evidence was presented at Deborah Sue Culwell’s preliminary hearing to proceed to trial on seven felony charges of animal cruelty and seven misdemeanor charges of animal abandonment.
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Judge Mulls Whether Usher Lawyers Can Inquire About Accuser's Sexual History
A judge said Wednesday she is inclined to allow lawyers for Usher to ask further questions in a deposition about the sexual history of one of three plaintiffs who sued the singer, alleging he is responsible for their herpes diagnosis.
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Restraining Order Extended After Stranger Was Accused of Breaking Into and Sleeping in Channing Tatum's Home
A judge Tuesday extended by five years a stay-away order Channing Tatum obtained on behalf of himself, his estranged wife and their 6-year-old daughter against a woman accused of breaking into their Hollywood home and staying there for more than a week in June.