Cicely Tyson died at age 96 Thursday…
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COVID deaths continue mounting in LA County, but don’t celebrate yet
There’s cautious optimism today that stabilizing COVID-19 case numbers…
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Rodney King’s daughter will establish scholarship fund
Lora King, the daughter of the late Rodney King, whose beating by LAPD…
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Green Valley man sentenced in child pornography case
A plumber from Los Angeles County who collected thousands of images and online..
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McDonnell hints he may remain in law enforcement
One day after conceding defeat in his reelection bid, Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell said this week he has no plans..
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Bill Cosby faces new allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior
Three more women came forward publicly Wednesday to accuse Bill Cosby of sexually inappropriate behavior, creating yet another wave of allegations that the comedian abused his power by drugging and assaulting women.
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Could a Facebook ‘Dislike’ button backfire among teens?
I admit, it is more than a little strange to “Like” a Facebook post where a friend shares tragic news such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a pet.
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Joyce Mitchell, who aided prison break, going to prison herself
Joyce Mitchell, who helped two convicted murderers escape an upstate New York prison in June, is headed to prison herself, as the judge said he didn’t find her explanation credible.
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Bill Cosby: Universities rescind honorary degrees
Bill Cosby’s stunning fall from grace appears far from over.
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Banksy’s Dismaland theme park to be turned into shelters for migrants in Calais
Banksy’s Dismaland, the “most disappointing” theme park in Britain, will be broken down and turned into shelters for migrants in France.
“Coming soon … Dismaland Calais,” a statement on the park’s website announced Monday. “All the timber and fixtures from Dismaland are being sent to the ‘Jungle’ refugee camp near Calais to build shelters. No online tickets will be available.”