3 injured in shooting outside Six Flags Great America near Chicago
The incident created chaos and confusion, with video posted to social media showing parkgoers attempting to shelter in place or hide.
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3 Killed after train from LA to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said the train — which had 243 passengers hit a dump truck at a crossing two hours from Kansas City. Two people on the train and one on the dump truck died while as many as 50 people were injured.
LA Health Officials Fear Further Surge Of COVID Cases As Pediatric Hospital Stays Rise Across The US
As cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 surge across the country, California health officials said Tuesday they expect more cases in Los Angeles in the coming days and are urging residents to be vigilant as the New Year's Eve holiday approaches.
Chicago Man, Jerome Terry Jr., Pleads Guilty In LA Sex Trafficking Scheme
A Chicago man pleaded guilty on Monday to federal sex trafficking that led to Los Angeles.
LAX-Bound Flight Diverted To Denver Due To Unruly Passenger
A passenger was removed from the plane by law enforcement and the flight continued on its way to L.A.
On Board Juice WRLD's Plane: Pounds Of Pot, Prescription Meds; No One Claims Cargo
In addition to cannabis, authorities also discovered six prescription bottles of liquid codeine, three firearms and metal piercing bullets on Juice WRLD's plane.
Retired LAPD Chief Charlie Beck Named Interim Chicago Police Superintendent
The 66-year-old Beck will serve as the interim Chicago police superintendent while city officials search for a full-time replacement.
R. Kelly Arrested In Chicago On Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
R. Kelly was arrested Thursday night on sex trafficking charges, his publicist confirms.
Chicago Says City Will Sue Jussie Smollett For $130K To Cover Cost Of Investigation
The actor has insisted he told the truth about the attack.
Jussie Smollett To Be Written Out Of 'Empire'
The actor was arrested Thursday on allegations he staged a fake hate crime attack against himself on the streets of Chicago because he was unhappy about his salary on the show.
The Smollett Case: Some Puzzled, Some Outraged
Smollett, who is black and gay, said he was physically attacked last month by two masked men shouting racial and anti-gay slurs.
CNN: Police Sources Believe Smollett Paid Brothers To Stage 'Attack'
The sources told CNN that the two brothers are now cooperating fully with law enforcement.
Brothers Called Suspects In Jussie Smollett Attack Released
At least one of the brothers worked on Smollett's hit show "Empire."
'Empire' Star Jussie Smollett Breaks His Silence Over Alleged Hate Crime
"Let me start by saying that I'm ok. My body is strong but my soul is stronger."
UCLA Men's Volleyball Team Leaves Balmy LA For Frigid Chicago
With even native Chicagoans finding this frigid weather much colder than usual, a team from balmy Los Angeles looked completely out of its element.
Chicago Police Release Photos Of Persons Of Interest In 'Empire' Star Attack
Jussie Smollett told CNN he fought back at the attackers.
'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Hurt In Possible Chicago Hate-Crime Attack
The suspects allegedly yelled homophobic slurs at Smollett before attacking him, pouring a chemical substance on him and then wrapping a rope around his neck.
Flights To LAX From Chicago Canceled Due To Blizzard-Like Conditions
United, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand and SAS all had 9:05 a.m. arrivals that were canceled; likewise for 10:15 a.m. arrivals from American, Japan, and Malaysia flights due to arrive from Chicago.
Chance The Rapper Goes Undercover As Lyft Driver To Raise Money For Chicago Schools
Chance the Rapper donned the most basic of disguises to trick Lyft riders, but it was all for a good cause.
Drake Visits Girl Needing Transplant Who Made 'In My Feelings' Video
Sofia Sanchez, an 11-year-old girl awaiting a heart transplant at Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital, got a visit from her idol Drake after a video of her doing the #KiKiChallenge went viral.
'Pitching Nun' Shows Off 'Nunbelievable' Dance Moves
CBS Chicago caught up with the nun as she returned back to Marian Catholic High School to find out more about her love of baseball.
'We Are A Better City': Emotional Mayor Decries Chicago Gun Violence After Dozens Shot, 12 Killed Over Weekend
At least 12 of the victims died and many others were hospitalized.
Supporters Of Veteran Detained By ICE Ask IL Governor For Help
Miguel Perez is an Army veteran and a green card holder who has served time for a felony drug conviction.
Rapper Fredo Santana, Cousin Of Chief Keef, Dies In LA At Age 27
Santana, whose real name was Derrick Coleman, died at his residence in the Reseda neighborhood around 11 p.m. Friday.
Report: Chicago's Death Rate From Opioids Higher Among African Americans
Report also claims that while in the suburbs and among whites the main approach is treatment, the strategy in Chicago among African Americans is arrest and prosecution.
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Fight for representation in LA City Council District 10 continues
On Wednesday, a judge is expected to decide whether Herb Wesson, the currently appointed council member, is allowed to vote on behalf of the 10th District.
Family, friends mourn 68-year-old woman killed in a Boyle Heights fire
Victoria Velasquez, 68, was killed after a fire ripped through her second-story apartment.
Firefighters discover apparent human remains in Chatsworth
Crews found the bones while they were fighting a nearby fire.
Actress arrested in Santa Monica; originally reported missing by her family
Laura McCulloch, 37, from Australia, was arrested Friday on charges of public intoxication and resisting arrest.
23-month-old girl struck and killed by Amazon van in Irvine
The incident, according to police, occurred just after 3:30 p.m. in an apartment community in the 300 block of Estancia.
How the nationwide teacher shortage impacts SoCal schools
The second-largest district in the country went back to school this week but the teacher's union is worried that there are not enough qualified teachers to cover each classroom.
Flex Alert issued for Wednesday due to excessive heat
The Flex Alert will be issued from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Pasadena police release body-cam footage of school custodian temporarily detained
Newly released body-cam footage showed the moments Pasadena Police officers entered San Rafael Elementary Sunday, confronted the school's custodian and temporarily detained him.
South Park 25th anniversary event to be held in Hollywood on Saturday
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine.
Officials charge Long Beach women who allegedly made racially-charged threats to neighbors
The Los Angeles District Attorney's office charged a Long Beach woman with six counts of criminal threats and one count of violation of civil rights.
3 people shot in Wilmington neighborhood
The shooting happened a little after 2:05 p.m. on the 800 block of Lagoon Avenue.
Disneyland releases new, higher prices for Magic Key passes
The theme park announced that passes will be eligible to be renewed on Thursday, August 18.
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Fight for representation in LA City Council District 10 continues
On Wednesday, a judge is expected to decide whether Herb Wesson, the currently appointed council member, is allowed to vote on behalf of the 10th District.
Family, friends mourn 68-year-old woman killed in a Boyle Heights fire
Victoria Velasquez, 68, was killed after a fire ripped through her second-story apartment.
Firefighters discover apparent human remains in Chatsworth
Crews found the bones while they were fighting a nearby fire.
Actress arrested in Santa Monica; originally reported missing by her family
Laura McCulloch, 37, from Australia, was arrested Friday on charges of public intoxication and resisting arrest.
23-month-old girl struck and killed by Amazon van in Irvine
The incident, according to police, occurred just after 3:30 p.m. in an apartment community in the 300 block of Estancia.
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CBS2 Investigates: Are some celebrities using too much water amid drought restrictions?
Some A-list celebrities with multimillion dollar mansions in and around Calabasas are on a water budget like every other house in the Las Virgenes Water District, but a CBS2 investigation found that many of them have been going over their allotted amount.
CBS2 Investigates: Experts react to celebrities using excessive water amid drought restrictions
A CBS2 Investigation into some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities found many of them using more than their allotted amount of water and violating water district rules. Now, some water environmentalists are concerned.
Goldstein Investigates: Cameras catch employees throwing away food meant for the homeless
Our hidden cameras caught employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to those less fortunate.
Goldstein Investigates: Leaders demand answers after employees caught trashing food meant for homeless
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer told CBSLA that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority needs to answer questions regarding CBS2's investigative report that captured video of homeless outreach workers trashing cases of food.
Advocates react to shocking video showing employees throwing away food meant for homeless
Advocates reacted to our video showing employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to the unhoused.
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Fight for representation in LA City Council District 10 continues
On Wednesday, a judge is expected to decide whether Herb Wesson, the currently appointed council member, is allowed to vote on behalf of the 10th District.
Family, friends mourn 68-year-old woman killed in a Boyle Heights fire
Victoria Velasquez, 68, was killed after a fire ripped through her second-story apartment.
Firefighters discover apparent human remains in Chatsworth
Crews found the bones while they were fighting a nearby fire.
Actress arrested in Santa Monica; originally reported missing by her family
Laura McCulloch, 37, from Australia, was arrested Friday on charges of public intoxication and resisting arrest.
How the nationwide teacher shortage impacts SoCal schools
The second-largest district in the country went back to school this week but the teacher's union is worried that there are not enough qualified teachers to cover each classroom.
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23-month-old girl struck and killed by Amazon van in Irvine
The incident, according to police, occurred just after 3:30 p.m. in an apartment community in the 300 block of Estancia.
Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Homicide investigation underway in Santa Ana after man shot while standing on sidewalk
The man, now identified as 20-year-old Santa Ana resident Alex Ruiz, was found suffering from a gunshot wound on the sidewalk in the 1700 block of Spurgeon Street. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced dead.
Chris 'Coach Frogg' Flores charged with sexually assaulting teenage girl
Authorities believe Flores may have additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.
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Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Search underway for hit-and-run driver who fatally struck man in wheelchair crossing street in San Bernardino
According to San Bernardino Police, the victim was crossing the street in a wheelchair at around 4:30 a.m. when he was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle that fled from the scene.
1-year-old boy abducted in Riverside found safe
Bradley Nicolas was last seen with 42-year-old Julio "Armando" Ramirez on Monday at about 7:28 a.m. The pair were last seen in Riverside.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
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NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Ezra Miller seeking treatment for "complex mental health issues"
"I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior," Miller said.
U.S. conducts missile launch after postponing due to China tensions
The planned test had been postponed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan; China reacted to the visit by announcing live-fire exercises in the waters surrounding the island.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
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U.S. conducts missile launch after postponing due to China tensions
The planned test had been postponed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan; China reacted to the visit by announcing live-fire exercises in the waters surrounding the island.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Another effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón fails
According to the county clerk's office, organizers needed 566,857 valid petition signatures but only submitted 520,050.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
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Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
Plans to build a "dry port" in the Mojave Desert gets backing of Kern County Board of Supervisors
Once the port is in operation, containers arriving from ships at the Ports of LA and Long Beach will be off-loaded onto shuttle trains for direct transport through the under-used Alameda Corridor to Mojave, for distribution to the rest of California and the nation.
Average price for a gallon of gas in California finally drops below $6
Despite being in the middle of the summer road trip season, demand for gasoline has dropped, helping the national average of gas prices go down by 7 cents since Monday.
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
California's Universal School Meals Program draws concerns from doctors
The Universal Meals Program has drawn concerns from doctors who said that the menus do not provide adequate nutrition and instead promote weight gain.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
UCLA to drop indoor masking requirement on campus starting Monday
Masks will continue to be required in areas mandated by county health officials including in health care facilities and on public transportation.
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Disneyland releases new, higher prices for Magic Key passes
The theme park announced that passes will be eligible to be renewed on Thursday, August 18.
Department of Education to forgive nearly $4 billion in loans held by students who attended ITT Technical Institute
Education officials say $3.9 billion in federal student loans held by 208,000 borrowers, including those who have not yet applied for repayment discharge, will be discharged.
Survey: 60% of renters hit with rent increases this year
And while 38% of renters did say they got a raise — that raise won't cover their increased housing costs.
Gas prices continue to fall across Southern California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped to $5.394, the lowest amount since March 6.
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
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NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Mariners score 4 in 9th after Ohtani departs, top Angels 6-2
Ohtani struck out eight and allowed two runs in six innings, but once he left the game the Halos bullpen allowed four runs in a chaotic ninth inning.
Urías, Dodgers blank Brewers 4-0, continue 2nd-half surge
Freddie Freeman and Gavin Lux homered to back Urías' five solid innings, and the Dodgers blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Monday night. Urías (13-6) is 10-0 with a 1.99 ERA over his last 11 starts.
Walker Buehler to undergo season-ending surgery; Dodgers set to recall Dustin May from IL
Buehler was originally placed on the injured list on June 10 with hope to return by the playoffs. While they did not disclose the extent of the injury, the Dodgers announced they were set to recall young flamethrower Dustin May, who is coming off of a lengthy recovery from Tommy John surgery.
Wings soar past Sparks with 41-point second quarter
The Sparks finished off their disappointing 2022 season losing 9 of their last 10 games and missed the playoffs for a second-consecutive season.
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'Das Boot,' 'Air Force One' director Wolfgang Petersen dies at 81
According to a representative, Petersen died from pancreatic cancer at his Brentwood home in the arms of his wife of 50 years, Maria Antoinette.
Ezra Miller seeking treatment for "complex mental health issues"
"I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior," Miller said.
Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
A$AP Rocky charged in Hollywood shooting that left acquaintance injured
A$AP Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Nipsey Hussle receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Due to what officials expect to be a large turnout, Hollywood Boulevard will be closed between Gower Street and Argyle Avenue between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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Toddler struck and killed by Amazon van in Irvine
A 23-month-old girl was killed after she was hit by a driver in an Amazon van in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Irvine. The driver stayed at the scene, and while police are investigating what caused the tragedy, they said that alcohol or drugs do not appear to have been a factor.
Loved ones mourn 68-year-old woman killed in a Boyle Heights fire
Family and friends came together to mourn a 68-year-old woman after a fire ripped through her second-story Boyle Heights apartment. Lauren Pozen reports.
Man shot outside high-end Beverly Hills steak house
Police said the victim was shot in the back and taken to the hospital. Laurie Perez reports.
Look At This: Fort MacArthur
Desmond Shaw takes a look at the rich history behind the former U.S. Army base Fort MacArthur. Located in San Pedro, the base is now open to the public.
Fight for representation in LA City Council District 10 continues
Joy Benedict reports from LA's 10th District, where hundreds of thousands of residents, from Leimert Park to Koreatown, have been left without representation since Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted by a grand jury on bribery charges nearly a year ago.
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Vin Scully: Life over the years
Legendary Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully died Tuesday, August 2, at the age 94.
2022 Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium
Eight of Major League's Baseball best hitters compete to see who can hit the most home runs in one day at Dodger Stadium.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
2022 BET Awards Red Carpet
Photos from the red carpet arrivals at the 2022 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater
Daytime Emmys Red Carpet Arrivals
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner host the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards honoring the greatest daytime shows in the country. You can watch live on CBS Friday, June 24th at 9pm
