Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4 on board
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
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A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
"It's shocking. Our youngest victim at the time of the occurrence was nine years old," Houston-based lawyer Tony Buzbee said.
Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in another sharp start, and Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in two runs in the Houston Astros ' 5,000th victory, 5-3 over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide at Rice University in Houston.
Tim Boyle threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Houston Texans to a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale for both teams.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea say their 3-year-old son Maximus is suffering from Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare neurological disorder.
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston, an official warned Friday.
The U.S. Coast Guard said they had medevaced an hours-old baby from Cleveland, Texas, amid the floodwaters.
Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, and Paul George and James Harden each scored 21 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 122-116 win over the Houston Rockets.
Osteen told parishioners it has been a difficult time with "a lot of trauma."
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
Trae Young scored 26 points, including his first six attempts from 3-point range, and the Atlanta Hawks handed LeBron James and the Los Angeles their second double-digit loss in as many nights, 138-122.
Ryan Hollingshead scored late in the first half, and defending champion Los Angeles FC advanced to its second straight MLS Cup Final with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo.
Zion Williamson scored a season-high 32 points, Brandon Ingram added 30 and the New Orleans Pelicans finished group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament on a winning note, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 116-106.
D.J. Hayden, Ralph Oragwu and Zach McMillian — three former University of Houston football players — were among the victims of the crash, the university said.
A person familiar with the trade says the Philadelphia 76ers have traded James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and RBI single to lead the Houston Astros to another 11-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras each had a two-run double, and the Texas Rangers overcame Max Muncy's first-inning grand slam to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4.
All-Star Mookie Betts hit his 10th leadoff homer — most in the first half in major league history — and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the slumping Angels 10-5 on Saturday night.
A Harris County grand jury didn't find enough evidence to criminally charge rapper Travis Scott with a role in the deaths of ten people during his Houston concert in 2021.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy has landed on the injured list with a strained hamstring.
Micael scored in the 23rd minute for his first MLS goal and the Houston Dynamo beat LAFC 1-0 for back-to-back shutout victories in the series.
Six people were shot, with one person critically injured, after a disturbance inside a Houston nightclub spilled into a crowded parking lot overnight, police said Sunday.
Houston scored three goals in the second half and the Dynamo pulled away for a 4-0 victory over Los Angeles FC, handing the defending champions just their second loss of the season.
Carmelo Anthony, the star forward who led Syracuse to an NCAA championship in his lone college season and went on to spend 19 years in the NBA, announced his retirement on Monday.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
A new digital archive from Loyola Marymount University is retelling the stories of the thousands of Angelenos who lost their Chavez Ravine homes to make way for Dodger Stadium.
Ex-LAPD officer Clifford Proctor was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting an unarmed man to death in 2015.
The fight broke out in the 400 block of N. Palm Drive, south of Beverly Boulevard, at around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to Beverly Hills police.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
The 21-year-old singer is accused of killing the 14-year-old Inland Empire girl after a lengthy sexual relationship.
A new digital archive from Loyola Marymount University is retelling the stories of the thousands of Angelenos who lost their Chavez Ravine homes to make way for Dodger Stadium.
Ex-LAPD officer Clifford Proctor was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting an unarmed man to death in 2015.
The fight broke out in the 400 block of N. Palm Drive, south of Beverly Boulevard, at around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to Beverly Hills police.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
A new digital archive from Loyola Marymount University is retelling the stories of the thousands of Angelenos who lost their Chavez Ravine homes to make way for Dodger Stadium.
Ex-LAPD officer Clifford Proctor was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting an unarmed man to death in 2015.
The fight broke out in the 400 block of N. Palm Drive, south of Beverly Boulevard, at around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to Beverly Hills police.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
Universal Studios announced the opening day for its new Fast and Furious ride, which has sparked neighborhood complaints.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
A 14-year-old Orange County boy was seriously injured in a crash while he was allegedly riding an e-motorcycle illegally, according to police.
The one-day, nonprofit festival, founded by musician Olivia Rodrigo, features an all-female lineup including performances by Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Katseye, Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and more.
Cal State LA switched to a modified system as campus officials continue working to address an air conditioning outage.
In a last-ditch effort, Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to halt the plan to eradicate mule deer from Catalina Island.
A 54-year-old Riverside County man was arrested last week for a deadly stabbing that happened in the unincorporated community of Mead Valley near Perris.
An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly cutting down a Flock camera in Temecula on Tuesday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
After hundreds of residents flooded an open house hosted by the power company looking to install miles of high-voltage power lines through the city of Temecula, the mayor took to social media to share a scathing message about what she called a "dog and pony show."
Deputies said that the plane was found nose down in a field near the Big Bear City Airport.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
Federal authorities allege that Daejon Love posed as an NFL player and real estate investor to defraud more than two dozen women of $1.3 million.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
A California man is the now the ninth person charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in June.
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
California lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a scaled-back wildfire liability package after Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to shield utilities from some of the costs associated with fires sparked by their equipment failed to gain enough support.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
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UCLA has hired former Lakers executive Tim Harris to replace Martin Jarmond as the school's athletic director. School leaders call the move a "new path forward" due to a "significant financial deficit" that the athletic department faces.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
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The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
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Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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CBS LA reporter Hunter Sowards spent the evening with two of our meteorologists to address the rumors that a hurricane is coming to Southern California.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf. Lesley Marin reports.
Beverly Hills police arrested a 19-year-old man for stabbing a homeless man to death in a Beverly Hills alley. Neighbors said the suspect stabbed the man several times after he caught him going through trash cans. Nicole Comstock reports.
After weeks of negotiations, Gov. Gavin Newsom failed to convince California lawmakers to add new protections for utility companies in the event of a wildfire. Tom Wait reports.
A new digital archive from Loyola Marymount University is retelling the stories of the thousands of Angelenos who lost their Chavez Ravine homes to make way for Dodger Stadium. Laurie Perez reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
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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.
