Los Angeles schools shut down as staff begin 3-day strike
Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked off the job Tuesday over stalled contract talks, shutting down the nation's 2nd largest school system.
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"Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage enters US House race in Calif.
Actor Ben Savage, who starred as a child in the ABC teen sitcom "Boy Meets World," is running for a U.S. House seat in California.
USC not liable in former football player's death, jury finds
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
Harry Styles hit in the eye with Skittles at L.A. show
Video of the hit went viral, prompting a response from the candy brand: "Didn't think I needed to say this: Please don't throw Skittles."
2023 Grammy nominations: Beyoncé ties record
Beyoncé was nominated for nine Grammys on Tuesday, tying her husband's record.
Christina Applegate makes first public appearance since MS diagnosis
More than a year after announcing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Christina Applegate accepted her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – barefoot – with an emotional message to her friends and family.
Miles Bridges pleads no contest to domestic violence, avoids jail time
Bridges was arrested in June in Los Angeles on accusations that he assaulted his girlfriend in front of their two children in June
Leslie Jordan's sister to release late brother's country song in tribute to him
The comedian and actor, best known for his roles in "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," died Oct. 24 after being involved in a car crash in Los Angeles.
In Danny Masterson rape trial, woman testifies the actor choked her
Masterson is accused of sexually assaulting three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003.
"That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson on trial on 3 rape charges
Opening statements are set to begin in the trial of Danny Masterson, who is charged with raping three women about 20 years ago.
Los Angeles City Council president resigns after racist comments
In a conversation about a year ago that just came to light, Nury Martinez, among other things, referred to a fellow councilmember's son with a racial slur.
"Scrubs" producer charged in L.A. with sexually assaulting 5 women
Weinberg was charged for alleged attacks between 2014 and 2019, but investigators say they believe there may be other victims dating back to the 1990s.
Betty White's personal belongings, show memorabilia to be auctioned
Want to own a piece of Betty White's legacy? Now you can.
Coastal storm cools California heat wave, dampens wildfire
Parts of Southern California were lashed by severe winds from a tropical storm that brought high humidity, rain and possible flooding to the parched region but also the promise of cooler temperatures after a 10-day heat wave.
2 killed in small plane crash in Santa Monica, California
Footage showed the charred wreckage of an aircraft on the tarmac with multiple fire trucks at the scene.
The Alleged Attacker Of Dave Chappelle Will Not Face Felony Charges
Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker will not face felony charges after DA declines case
U.S. truckers planning protest convoy, perhaps starting in L.A. for Super Bowl, DHS warns
The Department of Homeland Security is warning U.S. law enforcement agencies that a group of truckers is planning a protest of COVID-19 vaccine mandates that could start as soon as this weekend in Los Angeles, site of the Super Bowl.
Kat Von D's Famous Tattoo Parlor Is Closing
Kat Von D closing famous tattoo parlor.
Amid Dave Chappelle Controversy Netflix Employees Are Staging A Walkout
Netflix employees are staging a walkout amid Dave Chappelle controversy.
St. Peter's Italian Catholic Church Vandalized With Red Paint, Banner Demands 'Land Back'
St. Peter's Italian Catholic Church vandalized with red paint, banner demands 'Land Back.'
As Many As Half A Million Shipping Containers Could Be Waiting Off Ports Of LA, Long Beach
As many as half a million shipping containers waiting off Ports of LA, Long Beach.
Chris Brown Accused Of Hitting Woman In Los Angeles
Chris Brown accused of hitting woman in Los Angeles.
Dr. Dre And Jimmy Lovine To Open New Los Angeles School
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine to open new Los Angeles school.
Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles Extradition Approved
Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles extradition approved.
LA Sends Emergency Alert To Cell Phones Urging Residents To Get Vaccinate
A citywide emergency alert was sent to cell phones in Los Angeles Monday to remind people to get a free COVID-19 vaccine.
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"Wild 'N Out" star Jacky Oh dies at 32
Jacky Oh, who appeared in five seasons of the VH1 sketch comedy and battle rap improv game show "Wild 'N Out," produced in Atlanta, has reportedly died in Miami.
It could be dangerous to keep cash in Venmo, PayPal apps, regulator warns
Apps like PayPal and Venmo might be convenient, but they're not banks — and a federal financial services watchdog is worried that too many consumers are treating them as such.
Tropical Storm Arlene forms in the Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Arlene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, one day after the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The SEC will play 8 conference games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that, the outlook is a bit murky.
Sam Smith and Madonna tease their new single 'Vulgar'
Sam Smith and Madonna have teamed up for a new single. The new release will come out on June 9.
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DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
Tampa Bay Area veterinarians working to generate solutions for struggling pet owners
In 2020, pet shelter adoptions were booming. But skip ahead three years later, and veterinarians say the ratio of animals surrendered to shelters has shot up and the financial strain is to blame.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group alleging $80M in state funds are being transferred to federal funds
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies. A super PAC associated with DeSantis has drawn a complaint from a watchdog group over fund transfers.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office rescues two human trafficking victims
"He reached out to her and convinced her to move from Jacksonville to Tampa with the false promise of a better way of life," said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. After months of investigation, two victims are now receiving assistance and are no longer being trafficked.
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Atlanta police release body cam footage from Midtown hospital shooting
Newly released body cam footage from the mass shooting in Midtown shows Atlanta police searching for the suspect, Deion Patterson, 24.
Prosecutors to drop charges against officers involved in Rayshard Brooks shooting
Prosecutors investigating whether to pursue charges against the Atlanta police officers involved in the June 2020 shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said they plan to have the charges dismissed.
Atlanta Police takes female suspect into custody in deadly Midtown shootings
Atlanta Police said a female suspect has been taken into custody following shootings that left two persons dead and another hurt.
Federal appeals court delays Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court's order requiring that Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in Fulton County election probe
Kemp's attorneys alleged that the subpoena could "influence the November 2022 election cycle," and called its timing "suspect."
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Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
One case of malaria in Tampa Bay Area confirmed by FL Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee Counties say there has been one confirmed case of malaria.
FDA proposes revamping medication guides that come with prescriptions
The proposed rule would require the prescriptions you get to come with a new kind of single-page medication guide with an easy-to-use set of directions and easy-to-understand safety information.
Active duty airman and local war veteran share message on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day weekend, local war veterans are on a mission to help their fellow active duty and retired military brothers and sisters.
Local college launches program to help first responders facing mental health setbacks
During Mental Health Awareness month, local law enforcement officers are working alongside education officials to help support each other.
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Biden to address nation from Oval Office after avoiding catastrophic default
President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Friday evening, following congressional passage of a compromise measure that raises the federal borrowing limit and avoids a catastrophic default.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Trump on tape talking about classified document he kept after leaving the White House
Several sources say the recording captures the sound of paper rustling, as if Trump was waving the document around, though is not clear if it was the actual Iran document.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group alleging $80M in state funds are being transferred to federal funds
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies. A super PAC associated with DeSantis has drawn a complaint from a watchdog group over fund transfers.
House passes debt limit deal as lawmakers race to avert default
The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to pass a bill to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025, as lawmakers race to prevent a catastrophic default.
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It could be dangerous to keep cash in Venmo, PayPal apps, regulator warns
Apps like PayPal and Venmo might be convenient, but they're not banks — and a federal financial services watchdog is worried that too many consumers are treating them as such.
Tropical Storm Arlene forms in the Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Arlene has formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, one day after the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The SEC will play 8 conference games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that, the outlook is a bit murky.
The real reason Target's stock is dropping has nothing to do with right-wing protests over Pride
If you follow right-wing media or Twitter, you may have seen a lot of coverage recently about Target's stock price falling. But the explanation for why it's happening is dead wrong.
Fort Bragg, N.C., has been renamed Fort Liberty by the U.S. Army
The change follows a branch-wide push to rename bases that bear the name of Confederate leaders.
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Zelensky makes dramatic Japan appearance as G7 leaders take aim at Russia and China
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky joined leaders of major democracies on Saturday at a summit in Japan dominated by a push to present a unified front against both Russia and China.
Argentina raises interest rate to 97% as it struggles to tackle inflation
The Central Bank of Argentina raised its key interest rate Monday by six percentage points to 97% in an effort to tackle soaring inflation that has reached 30-year highs.
End of Title 42 immigration policy brought fewer migrants than expected, but communities are still on high alert
The expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 has so far brought fewer migrant arrivals than expected, but southern border communities still worry about overcrowded migrant processing and detention facilities.
Texas mall massacre gunman identified as witnesses describe horror of the shooting spree that killed 8 people
The man who opened fire Saturday at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people and wounding at least seven others was identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Sunday.
3 soldiers dead, 1 injured after Army Apache helicopters collide midair while returning from a training flight in Alaska
Three soldiers were killed and another was injured when two AH-64 Apache helicopters collided Thursday as they were flying back from a military training flight near Healy, Alaska, US Army officials said.
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SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The SEC will play 8 conference games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that, the outlook is a bit murky.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part Three
Edwin Moses has been a busy man over the years, with philanthropic work as well as developing and crafting doping protocols used by international amateur sporting bodies.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part Two
Edwin Moses caught many by surprise with his rise to track-and-field stardom.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part One
Atlanta Now's Sam Crenshaw recently sat down with Moses to discuss the path he took throughout his storied life.
Michael Jordan described as 'horrible player' and 'horrible to play with' by ex-teammate Scottie Pippen
Speaking on his former Bulls teammate Stacey King's podcast 'Gimme the Hot Sauce' on Friday, Pippen described Jordan as a "horrible player."
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"Wild 'N Out" star Jacky Oh dies at 32
Jacky Oh, who appeared in five seasons of the VH1 sketch comedy and battle rap improv game show "Wild 'N Out," produced in Atlanta, has reportedly died in Miami.
Sam Smith and Madonna tease their new single 'Vulgar'
Sam Smith and Madonna have teamed up for a new single. The new release will come out on June 9.
Billy Joel announces his Madison Square Garden residency is ending
The first of the final ten concerts will take place in October and conclude with his 150th lifetime show in July 2024.
Singer known as Danileigh arrested for DUI hit-and-run in Miami Beach
According to a police arrest report, a gray Mercedes G550 crashed into a moped and kept going. The moped remained stuck to the car for about a block, the report said.
''Little Mermaid' alleged 'review bombing' prompts rating system change by IMDb
Since last week, "The Little Mermaid" has attracted 43,000 user ratings on IMDb with an average score of 7 out of 10 stars.
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It could be dangerous to keep cash in Venmo, PayPal apps, regulator warns
Apps like PayPal and Venmo might be convenient, but they're not banks — and a federal financial services watchdog is worried that too many consumers are treating them as such.
Peloton is recalling 2 million bikes because seats could break in the middle of a ride
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the seat posts of the bike models involved could break, injuring the riders.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
New York becomes first state to ban natural gas stoves, furnaces in most new buildings
The law requires all-electric heating and cooking in new buildings shorter than seven stories by 2026, and for taller buildings by 2029.
Kroger and its subsidiaries will end weekly grocery specials in newspapers
The ads for Kroger stores and subsidiaries, including Ralphs, Fred Meyer, and King Soopers, will shift online. Printed copies will be available in stores, the company said.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office rescues two human trafficking victims
Two human traffickers are now behind bars. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says after months of investigation, two victims are now receiving assistance and are no longer being trafficked.
Pride month: A brief history that brought us to today
As pride month kicks off, Now News takes a brief look at the events that brought us the month of celebrating pride.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' anti-immigration law took effect Thursday as protest groups walked off of the job and took to the streets in a statewide stand of solidarity.
Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. Today kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones. Officials here in the bay area are warning families to get prepared now to avoid the potential long lasting impacts that we're still seeing in southwest Florida post hurricane Ian.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies.
