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More than 20 workers killed as fire tears through lithium battery factory
Officials say most of those killed by a fire at a battery factory near South Korea's capital city were Chinese workers.
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Officials say most of those killed by a fire at a battery factory near South Korea's capital city were Chinese workers.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
A U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for transmitting sensitive U.S. military information to a Chinese government's intelligence officer.
Video captured as an earthquake hit China's mountainous northwest, killing at least 126 people, shows residents running for their lives as homes crumbled in the dead of winter.
The U.S. military identified all eight Air Force crew members on an Osprey that crashed on Nov. 29 off the shore of Yakushima Island, Japan.
A U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 8 people on board, and at least 1 was killed.
President Biden will take up "contentious" international and regional issues with China's Xi, according to senior administration officials.
Federal prosecutors say a U.S. Navy sailor charged with providing sensitive military information to China has pleaded guilty to conspiring with a foreign intelligence officer and receiving a bribe.
President Biden said he met with China's No. 2 at the G20 summit in India. Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend.
Wildlife traffickers have pleaded guilty in federal court in California to illegally importing endangered sea cucumbers from Mexico.
The Justice Department announced the separate charges Thursday, saying each sailor provided photos and videos to a Chinese intelligence officer.
Video of the "bear" interacting with people at a zoo in the city of Hangzhou went viral, with many casting doubt on the animal's authenticity.
A growing number of close calls in the region have raised concerns of a possible accident that could lead to an escalation between the two countries' militaries with tensions there already high.
U.S. authorities have arrested two suspected Chinese government agents in connection with an alleged plot by Beijing to disrupt and ultimately topple the exiled anti-communist Falun Gong spiritual movement.
The origins of COVID-19 are still debated and the focus of bitter political dispute.
The three-day operation comes after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders in California this week.
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
CIA Director Bill Burns said that U.S. intelligence is confident that Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
"We endured," President Zelenksyy told his nation. "And we will do everything to gain victory this year."
When a Chinese spy balloon floated across the U.S. earlier this month, it sparked a wide range of reactions from security fears to intrigue.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Beijing may provide weapons, and confirmed Chinese companies are giving non-lethal support to the Russian effort.
The United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings, Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0.
Someone allegedly threw a rock through the window of Rep. Michelle Steel's office in Cypress on Friday.
Police in Glendale arrested a motorcyclist on Friday after he allegedly led officers on a pursuit a week before.
Jimmy Lopez was sitting on the sidewalk after drinking on July 4 when officers unleashed a hail of bullets, according to his family's lawyers.
Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change.
Riverside County firefighters said the Macy Fire is rapidly spreading and threatening to burn down nearby homes. Authorities lifted evacuation orders the following day, downgrading them to just warnings for residents of the area.
The Monterey Park Police Department announced the arrest of Jeffrey Chao on Friday "following an extensive investigation."
Someone allegedly threw a rock through the window of Rep. Michelle Steel's office in Cypress on Friday.
Police in Glendale arrested a motorcyclist on Friday after he allegedly led officers on a pursuit a week before.
Jimmy Lopez was sitting on the sidewalk after drinking on July 4 when officers unleashed a hail of bullets, according to his family's lawyers.
Police in Glendale arrested a motorcyclist on Friday after he allegedly led officers on a pursuit a week before.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass made a visit to Paris to see how the city is hosting the Olympic games, seeing what she can learn as LA prepares to host the international event in 2028.
Seniors who frequented the community room at Ruben F. Salazar Park raised funds from 2006 to 2009 for a mural honoring local military service men and women.
The strike of around 2,500 SAG-AFTRA video game voice actors and motion capture performers comes after nearly two years of negotiations between the union and video game producers.
A propane leak in East Hollywood led to the evacuation of people working in two nearby buildings.
Someone allegedly threw a rock through the window of Rep. Michelle Steel's office in Cypress on Friday.
The victim says that she was trying on clothes in the Target dressing room when she noticed that someone had reached under the door and was recording her with a cellphone.
In Orange County, police have identified the victim of a brutal killing by two men as a 14-year-old girl. The discovery comes nearly 15 years after she was found lying dead in a parking lot.
A federal judge sentenced a former Orange County school employee to nearly six years in prison for embezzling nearly $16.7 million from the district.
A man convicted of killing four people as part of a failed plot to take over a drug business was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Jimmy Lopez was sitting on the sidewalk after drinking on July 4 when officers unleashed a hail of bullets, according to his family's lawyers.
The man faces up to 30 years in prison for "catfishing" a 12-year-old girl and convincing her to send sexually explicit pictures of herself and her 5-year-old sister.
Deputies said the man intentionally rammed the golf cart before lighting his truck on fire next to several parked cars.
Riverside County firefighters said the Macy Fire is rapidly spreading and threatening to burn down nearby homes. Authorities lifted evacuation orders the following day, downgrading them to just warnings for residents of the area.
Luis Contreras allegedly killed Alfonso Vera, who was trying to stop another man from beating a woman.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld Proposition 22, allowing app-based drivers to remain as independent contractors rather than employees.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt.
Trump turned his full focus on Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina, a swing state that Trump has carried in the past, but Democrats have seen as pivotal.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
Framber Valdez struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings, Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0.
Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change.
Derion Kendrick will have season-ending surgery for a torn ACL that the cornerback suffered during the Los Angeles' Rams' first training camp practice.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded pitcher James Paxton to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar.
Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker hit home runs and the Oakland Athletics continued their power surge with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Displaying not a shred of anxiety, Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has rung up $1.4 billion at the box office since its June release.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Regency Theatres' Westwood Village and Bruin theaters will close their doors on Thursday as their leases expire, ending a nearly 100-year run for the two iconic locations.
Cell phone video caught a pedicab driver with a cowboy hat ramming into a pair of men fighting in the middle of the Venice Boardwalk. Lauren Pozen reports.
Nicole Comstock reports from Laguna Beach, where viral video of a Laguna Beach homeowner demanding beachgoers leave the sand outside of her home, even using rope to tape of part of the land, has sparked debate amongst residents.
Alys Martinez reports from Camarillo, where about 150 dogs still remain at the animal shelter after being found in the days surrounding the 4th of July.
The family of Jimmy Lopez demanded answers as to why Hemet police opened fire on the 26-year-old.
Michele Gile reports from Buena Park, where police are searching for the man who allegedly recorded a woman while she was using the dressing room at Target last week.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.