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Militia group patrols border, raising concerns over vigilantism and safety

Uncover the controversial world of border patrols as extremist groups take up arms to intimidate migrants at the southern border in this eye-opening report.

Top News · Dec 23, 2023

Barbie maker Mattel sued for reneging on $49m donation to children’s hospital

Mattel is accused of failing to follow through on a $49m donation pledge to UCLA’s children’s hospital

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

A Hollywood hotshot’s son was arrested after his wife’s torso was found. He’s now charged with three murders

Los Angeles police arrested 35-year-old Samuel Haskell on murder charges after his wife’s dismembered torso was found in a dumpster several miles from the couple’s home in Tarzana. Andrea Blanco reports

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

California judge arrested on suspicion of killing wife

Jeffrey Ferguson, 72, arrested in connection with death of Sheryl Ferguson, 65, discovered at home with at least one gunshot wound

The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2023

John Amos' son, K.C. Amos, arrested after allegedly threatening to kill his sister

John Amos' son, Kelly "K.C." Amos, was recently arrested on suspicion of making "terroristic threats" against his sister, Shannon Amos, amid the siblings' public dispute over their father.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023

Sundance sensation 'Passages' gets an NC-17 rating. Its director calls that 'censorship'

LOS ANGELES — The upcoming film "Passages," directed and co-written by Ira Sachs, has received a rare NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association, the Los Angeles Times has exclusively learned. A decision has been made by the project's partners to release the film unrated.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

Tom Cruise joined SAG-AFTRA negotiating session to talk AI and stunt workers

LOS ANGELES — Before actors and performers hit the picket lines last week, Tom Cruise joined a SAG-AFTRA negotiating session last month to support the union's proposals for more protections against artificial intelligence and better pay and safeguards for stunt workers.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

Report: After treatment, 'Vanderpump' star Raquel Leviss wants you to call her Rachel

LOS ANGELES — "Vanderpump Rules" star Raquel Leviss has reportedly left the mental health facility she checked into after the eruption of the so-called Scandoval affair last spring. And she's making some major changes, including going back to using her birth name, Rachel.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

Rosanna Arquette involved in car crash at Malibu shopping center

LOS ANGELES — Rosanna Arquette crashed her car into a building at the Point Dume Village shopping center in Malibu, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed to the L.A. Times.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

The strange story of the song that some people thought ‘inspired’ Enter Sandman (but probably didn’t)

In 1991, some people noticed a similarity between Metallica’s Enter Sandman and a skatepunk song that had come out two years earlier

Metal Hammer · Jul 9, 2023