Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole

The outgoing governor's plan to remove the threat of capital punishment hanging over more than 500 condemned inmates comes as he considers a run for president.

5. 11. 2026 20:21
Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dare Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dare

Newsom's decision, as he ponders a run for the White House, is a self-inflicted test of political endurance from a savvy politician who didn't need to go there.

5. 11. 2026 20:27
Prominent L.A. gang interventionist Skipp Townsend arrested in alleged murder conspiracy Prominent L.A. gang interventionist Skipp Townsend arrested in alleged murder conspiracy

The head of a South Los Angeles nonprofit gang intervention program has been arrested by LAPD homicide detectives on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, along with four others accused in the killing.

5. 11. 2026 19:06
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in U.K. trial Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in U.K. trial

Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault charges in a London courtroom on Thursday, years after a damning investigation by British media.

5. 11. 2026 17:32
The L.A. Phil's post-Dudamel future with Daniel Harding includes a leadership shakeup The L.A. Phil's post-Dudamel future with Daniel Harding includes a leadership shakeup

Gustavo Dudamel has taken his final bow as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's music director, but the orchestra has no plans to slow its world-class roll. Here's what's next under Daniel Harding and the orchestra's expanded leadership.

5. 11. 2026 19:14
LIV Golf's bid to survive collapses as investors and top players pull out LIV Golf's bid to survive collapses as investors and top players pull out

A lack of funding and player commitments prompted LIV Golf to tell a bankruptcy court it will liquidate its assets and halt plans to relaunch the league.

5. 11. 2026 19:13
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from the Portugal national team after friction with his coach Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from the Portugal national team after friction with his coach

Cristiano Ronaldo retired from the Portugal national team after 23 years. He will continue playing for Saudi club Al-Nassr and is 15 shy of 1,000 career goals.

5. 11. 2026 17:03
Anthony Ippolito on becoming Stallone and going the distance for 'I Play Rocky' Anthony Ippolito on becoming Stallone and going the distance for 'I Play Rocky'

Ippolito excels as the then-unknown Stallone, who, while broke, parlayed his original screenplay for "Rocky" into a starring role and an acting career.

4. 11. 2026 12:00
Contributor: A reckoning is coming for the corruption and brutality of Trumpism Contributor: A reckoning is coming for the corruption and brutality of Trumpism

After the Democrats' landslide on Tuesday, President Obama called for "a politics that brings people together rather than divides them." That must include investigations, accountability and justice.

5. 11. 2026 17:45
NFL Week 9 picks: Bills prevail over Vikings; Packers beat Patriots NFL Week 9 picks: Bills prevail over Vikings; Packers beat Patriots

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 9 of the NFL season, with the 6-1 Bills beating the 6-1 Vikings and the Packers winning in Foxborough.

5. 11. 2026 12:00