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Los Angeles News | Courtesy of KABC

Car slams into Metro bus stop; 6 injured

02/22/12 5:42 pm

A car entered a bus lane next to the northbound 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles and plowed into people at a bus stop.

City council votes to change curfew laws

02/22/12 5:19 pm

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to make major changes to the city's daytime curfew law.

Accused LAUSD substitute teacher on the run

02/22/12 4:50 pm

A substitute teacher charged with sexual misconduct is on the run. Prosecutors say he videotaped the act in one case.

Suspect sought in Redondo Beach murder

02/22/12 4:33 pm

Police are seeking Russell Scott Goldberg as a suspect in the murder of a Redondo Beach woman.

Crenshaw High special ed teacher resigns amid probe

02/22/12 4:16 pm

A special education teacher at Crenshaw High School has resigned as an investigation into wrongdoing is launched by the LAPD.

Pregnant woman dragged into restaurant during crash

02/22/12 8:47 am

A pregnant woman is in stable condition after a driver crashed into a pizza restaurant in Echo Park on Tuesday.

Long Beach Unified School District to cut 308 jobs due to budget

02/22/12 7:09 am

The Long Beach Unified School District said Tuesday it will cut 308 jobs because of state budget cuts.

Fake LA deputy sought after pulling over driver

02/22/12 3:54 am

L.A. County sheriff's officials are looking for a man accused of impersonating a deputy. He tried to stop a motorist Tuesday.

Popular News - Courtesy of KABC

Michigan teen lifts car off trapped grandpa

02/22/12 1:31 am

A Michigan teen is being called a hero after lifting a more than 2,000-pound car to save his grandfather trapped underneath.

Man attacks Disney Calif. Adventure workers

02/20/12 6:23 pm

A man was arrested after allegedly going on a cursing tirade and attacking employees at Disney California Adventure Park.

Aide's daughter found naked searching for food

02/20/12 5:17 pm

A teacher's aide's daughter was discovered walking around a neighborhood, naked, in desperate need of food.

Angry man arrested at Disney Calif. Adventure

02/20/12 6:46 am

A man was booked and released after allegedly going on a cursing tirade at Disney California Adventure Park.

Houston Family attends wake, awaits burial

02/17/12 6:57 pm

Whitney Houston's family met for a private wake Friday in Newark, N.J. ahead of the singer's funeral Saturday.

300-lb naked man steals socks from Wal-Mart

02/17/12 5:10 pm

Police say a 300-lb naked man walked into a Wal-Mart in Pennsylvania and stole a pair of socks, and it was caught on camera.

ICE agent killed after shooting at other agent

02/16/12 11:35 pm

An ICE agent was fatally shot after firing at another agent in a federal building in Long Beach Thursday.

Neighbors think break up caused shooting

02/16/12 11:32 pm

Neighbors believe a break up may have been the cause of Thursday's fatal Hollywood shooting and fire.
 

Health Headlines, Stories and Video - KABC

Report links migraines, risk of depression

02/22/12 5:27 pm

A new report coming out of an ongoing women's health study found an interesting link between migraines and depression.

Study: Heart attack symptoms in younger women

02/21/12 5:23 pm

A new study finds a significant gender gap in the diagnosis and the outcome of heart attacks in younger women.

Laser tool improves early cavity detection

02/20/12 6:05 pm

Dentists use a new laser device that penetrates and scans each tooth looking for the earliest signs of decay.

Laser tool improves early cavity detection

02/20/12 6:05 pm

Dentists use a new laser device that penetrates and scans each tooth looking for the earliest signs of decay.

No federal guidelines for 'cruelty-free' label

02/17/12 9:32 pm

Many look for labels that show a product is 'cruelty-free.' But those labels may not mean what you think.

Hotels, resorts offer services for special-needs families

02/17/12 5:22 pm

Some vacation companies and resorts are now making extra accommodations for families that deserve special attention.

Working moms shed light on secret alcoholism

02/16/12 8:44 pm

An estimated 4 million American women abuse alcohol and many of them have mastered hiding their problem from loved ones.

Study: Antibiotics don't help with sinusitis?

02/14/12 10:02 pm

Do you suffer from migraines? Find out what you can do to manage migraines and maybe even get rid of them for good.

Sports | Courtesy of KABC

Magic Johnson launching cable TV network

02/21/12 11:25 am

Comcast will launch four minority-owned networks on its cable-TV systems, including a channel spearheaded by Magic Johnson.

ESPN employees punished for Jeremy Lin phrase

02/20/12 11:00 am

An ESPN writer has been fired and an anchor suspended after both used a racial phrase while reporting on Jeremy Lin.

Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart remembered at memorial

02/12/12 10:25 am

There was a special ceremony on Saturday in honor of late Anaheim Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and three of his friends.
 

Music Business News

Blaster Entertainment Emerges To Transform Music And Sports

Breaking New Ground In The World Of Music & Sports The Company Looks To Make Its Mark In Entertainment...

Yorkshire Guitar Shop Wins Theo Paphitis Small Business Competition

Vision Guitars Castleford - Winners Of Theo Paphitis's Small Business Sunday #SBS Twitter Competition 19th Febuary 2012...

UK Record Company Trade Income Resilient

Digital Music Revenues Up 24.7% To £281.6m - Now A Third Of Record Industry Trade Income...

NAMM Foundation Announces Deadline Approaching To Submit Application For William R. Gard Scholarship

Program Designed To Support Employees Of NAMM-Member Companies Pursuing Education, Careers In Music Products Industry...

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited Announces Completion Of Merger

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited Announces Completion Of Merger...
 

Music Headlines from Billboard

The-Dream Speaks on Rihanna/Chris Brown Remixes: 'It's Just Music'

The-Dream, who helmed Rihanna's "Birthday Cake" remix with Chris Brown, doesn't believe that the songs should be judged against the former couple's unseemly past.

Spotlight: Canaan Smith's Amazing Start With 'We Got Us'

Many people believe the toughest part of an artist's career is getting a label deal. And, make no mistake about it, it's not easy getting offered a contract. However, according to Mercury recording artist Canaan Smith, signing on the dotted line is only the beginning.

Katy Perry to Guest on 'Raising Hope'

Fox's "Raising Hope" will arrive into its new time slot with a touch of fireworks. The Greg Garcia comedy has booked pop star Katy Perry for a guest turn, the network announced Wednesday.

Neal McCoy Returns, With Help From Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert

If nothing else, Neal McCoy definitely qualifies as a survivor in the hectic world that is the music biz. With a list of hits to his credit as "Wink" and "If I Were A Drinkin' Man," the singer has remained a fan favorite -- both on record, as well as his stage show. McCoy returns to the spotligh...

Exclusive: Diggy Talks 'Unexpected Arrival' Album, Pharrell Williams, & More

In three years, Diggy Simmons has gone from notebooks to mixtapes to now working on his debut album, "Unexpected Arrival"...

Recent Quake & Wildfire Headlines, Stories & Video

Magnitude-5.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii

A magnitude-5.0 earthquake and several small aftershocks shook Hawaii on Sunday. There was no threat...

Indonesia quake triggers brief tsunami warning

A powerful earthquake off western Indonesia triggered a brief tsunami warning on Tuesday, but caused...

Rancho Palos Verdes brush fire fully contained

A brush fire in Rancho Palos Verdes is fully contained. The fire began Monday evening and burned a l...

Crews battle Rancho Palos Verdes brush fire

Los Angeles County firefighters said they had gotten the upper hand on a brush fire burning Monday i...

Forest fire in Chile burns 42 square miles; tourist detained

Authorities in Chile are dealing with a forest fire that has burned through more than 42 square mile...
 

On The Red Carpet

Jennifer Aniston gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jennifer Aniston received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 22, two days before the release of 'Wanderlust.'...

Meryl Streep set to present at 84th Academy Awards

Meryl Streep, who is up for a Best Actress Oscar this year, was named as a presenter at the 84th Academy Awards.

Jennifer Aniston to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jennifer Aniston to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 22, two days before the release of 'Wanderlust.'...

Mariah Carey: Whitney Houston's funeral was a class act

Mariah Carey talks about attending Whitney Houston's funeral on Saturday, says the service was a 'class act.'...

Jamie Lee Curtis guest stars on 'NCIS' as Mark Harmon's love interest

Jamie Lee Curtis guest stars on 'NCIS' as a PsyOps Division doctor and star Mark Harmon's potential love interest.

Business News

Stocks lower a day after Dow's blip above 13,000

A day after Dow 13,000, investors took a break.

Gas prices jump 20 cents since last week

The price of gas continues to skyrocket. Some areas saw the price for a gallon of regular jump 20 cents in the past week.

Dow breaks 13,000 but can't hold gains

The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 13,000 for the first time since May 2008.

Apple to celebrate 25B milestone w/ $10K gift

Apple is about to hit a milestone when a lucky iPhone, iPad or iPod user downloads its 25 billionth app.

Gas prices at record levels for February

There's another spike in gas prices - just in time for the holiday weekend. It's now $4 for the first time in February.