James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
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Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
The four plaintiffs are merely the latest victims "in a long line of individuals who have suffered at Brown's hands," the lawsuit claims.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Los Angeles FC's match against the Houston Dynamo has been postponed because of continuous inclement weather surrounding Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed a startling bruise across his torso in a video where the chef said he was recently in a serious biking accident.
A bull at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon hopped a fence, injuring at least three people before being captured.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is suing the makers of the documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for implying that he sexually abused children.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
Roman Gabriel, the former North Carolina State quarterback who was the 1969 NFL MVP with the Los Angeles Rams, has died.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system.
Deputies arrested four people accused of a string of burglaries in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Over 100 people were arrested during a two-week investigation into child sex crimes in San Bernardino County, according to deputies.
Around 4 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department was notified of the vandalism of three separate businesses within one block of Melrose Avenue.
A police shooting involving one suspect caused a 210 Freeway closure of its westbound lanes in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday.
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system.
California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Deputies arrested four people accused of a string of burglaries in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Over 100 people were arrested during a two-week investigation into child sex crimes in San Bernardino County, according to deputies.
Around 4 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department was notified of the vandalism of three separate businesses within one block of Melrose Avenue.
Deputies arrested four people accused of a string of burglaries in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Around 4 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department was notified of the vandalism of three separate businesses within one block of Melrose Avenue.
A police shooting involving one suspect caused a 210 Freeway closure of its westbound lanes in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday.
The restaurant has been around since 1956 and has made its way into the fabric of Hollywood, with celebrity visits, a role in Quentin Tarantino's movie "Once Upon a Time … In Hollywood," and even high foodie honors from the James Beard Foundation's "America's Classic" award.
The crash happened at around 10:05 p.m. near the McDonald's at the intersection of Sherman Way and Sepulveda Boulevard, police said.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system.
Over 100 people were arrested during a two-week investigation into child sex crimes in San Bernardino County, according to deputies.
Some light showers could pass through Southern California overnight on Monday and Tuesday.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the Oak Hills area, near Hesperia, on Saturday.
Riverside County firefighters have fully contained the Gopher Fire, which broke out in southern Riverside County on Saturday afternoon and temporarily forced evacuation orders for some residents.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
Search and rescue efforts were still underway Tuesday after two U.S. Army soldiers went missing in the ocean off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Ivan Barbashev scored off a terrific pass from Pavel Dorofeyev with 4:58 left to put the Golden Knights ahead for good, and Vegas went on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Monday night in the opener of their second-round series.
Munetaka Murakami hit his 14th homer and Miguel Vargas also went deep as the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0.
Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs against his former team to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 8-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Two suspects hit several businesses within one block in the Fairfax District early Tuesday morning, with one suspect in police custody.
The 110 Freeway remains closed near San Pedro on Tuesday, after Los Angeles firefighters battled a fire that broke out in a tunnel underneath the thoroughfare. Jeff Nguyen reports.
The westbound 210 Freeway in Sylmar was indefinitely closed on Tuesday after LAPD officers shot a man as he allegedly ran across the road. Mike Rogers reports.
A downtown Riverside bar reopened on Tuesday after being closed for two weeks due to the damage caused by flooding when a vandal stole copper pipe from their plumbing system. Joy Benedict reports.
A stolen box truck caught on fire after leading police on a pursuit through Los Angeles County.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
