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High school basketball star Mikey Williams had nine felony charges reduced to a single misdemeanor after a shooting at his home.

Elon Musk tells advertisers who fled X over antisemitic content to "go f*** yourself" in fiery interview. Musk later apologizes.

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Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger has died at 99. He helped Warren Buffett build the company into an investment powerhouse.

UCLA football falls to Cal Berkeley 33-7 after costly turnovers and a tumultuous game at the Rose Bowl.

SportsLine's model reveals college football picks for Washington State vs. Washington in the 2023 Apple Cup on Saturday. See predictions here!

Yarden Garzon scores 23 points in Hoosiers' 71-57 win over Lady Vols, leading Indiana to victory in women's basketball.

Flyers players share their Thanksgiving Day plans, from favorite foods to football and family traditions. It's the best holiday on the calendar.

Brazilian and Argentine fans fought at a World Cup qualifier, and police clashed with fans, causing a half-hour delay.

A new type of bacterial infection may be causing a mysterious dog respiratory illness that has sickened dogs across the country.

Meghan Markle cheered on the Vancouver Canucks against the San Jose Sharks in Canada, piling on more than $64,000 in luxe accessories.

Elon Musk sues Media Matters in Texas over ads near offensive content. Anti-SLAPP provisions don't apply in federal court.

"Lethal Listeria outbreak in the US prompts recall of peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in 2022 and 2023. Check your fruit!"

Colorado Buffaloes, led by Deion Sanders, face Washington State Cougars in a critical college football game, with postseason hopes on the line.

Stanford football won on the road at Washington State with a 10-7 final score. They've clinched a winning record on the road.

Republican Congressman Warren Davidson is undecided on expelling George Santos, indicted on 23 felonies, despite damning House Ethics Committee report.

Gaetz files ethics complaint against McCarthy for assault. McCarthy denies allegations. Burchett says it was accidental. Chaos in Republican Party.

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown sets career high in yardage with a touchdown in homecoming game against Los Angeles Chargers.

U.S. Marine Mitchell Paige held the line against Japanese soldiers in Guadalcanal for ten hours, facing overwhelming odds alone.

CJ Stroud may be lighting up NFL defenses, but he uses his spotlight to talk about the criminal justice system and his dad's prison sentence.

Jill Stein, 73, is launching her third presidential campaign, seeking the Green Party's nomination, with the potential to impact the 2024 election.

Competing bills have been introduced in the California legislature that would allow parents to pay for college tuition at today's prices.

California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would collect sensitive health information of schoolchildren exempted from vaccinations due to medical reasons. The proposed data collection has raised concerns about the security and privacy of children's medical data. However, experts argue that the importance of preventing outbreaks and epidemics should be weighed against privacy concerns.

California lawmaker Wendy Carrillo was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing her car in Los Angeles, claiming she lost control of the vehicle when she sneezed.

Matthew Perry, star of the hit TV show Friends, was buried in a private ceremony with close friends and family. The funeral took place at a cemetery opposite the Friends filming location, paying tribute to Perry's successful career. The service reportedly ended with a rendition of Peter Gabriel's song 'Don't Give Up', which could be seen as a comment on Perry's battle with addiction. Perry's co-stars from Friends released a joint statement expressing their devastation and love for their friend.

Ady Barkan, a California health care activist who went viral for a 2017 plane conversation with former Sen. Jeff Flake, has died of ALS.

Rep. George Santos survives a vote to expel him from the House as Republicans and some Democrats withhold punishment pending his trial and ethics investigation.

Las Vegas Raiders fire head coach after loss, appoint linebackers coach as interim head coach. Team faces challenges with injured quarterback.

A fast-moving wildfire in Riverside County has spread to over 2,200 acres and is yet to be contained. Over 4,000 people have been forced to evacuate.

This Is Us actor Milo Ventimiglia secretly married model Jarah Mariano, confirming their relationship after keeping it private.

Former UCLA football players gather at the Rose Bowl to unveil a statue honoring former coach Terry Donahue.

Lawmakers in the United States have introduced two Senate bills to address child labor violations, while a third bill aims to protect unaccompanied migrant children. The bills include measures to increase reporting requirements, disclose labor infractions, and penalize companies that violate child labor laws. The legislation follows a significant increase in child labor cases in the US.

Pop superstar Pink breaks attendance records on her world tour, featuring high-energy performances and awe-inspiring aerial stunts.

Episcopal-affiliated Girls' Friendly Society California has granted $20,000 to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Hollywood to fund the Firefly program. The program aims to teach girls aged 14 to 17 the fundamentals of electrical work, providing them with skills and opportunities for future careers. The program will address different topics every month and will include field trips and guest speakers. Enrollment is open, and scholarships are available.

Firebrand Republican Rep. Jim Jordan loses support from more GOP colleagues as he fails to become House speaker.

House Democrats rally behind Representative Hakeem Jeffries as their pick for speaker, despite him failing to reach the majority threshold.

Britney Spears reveals in her memoir that she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake over 20 years ago.

Jada Pinkett-Smith reveals that Tupac Shakur battled alopecia, a condition causing hair loss, and hopes to raise awareness.

Want to watch the California vs. Utah game but don't have cable? Check out FuboTV and Sling TV for online alternatives.

An annular eclipse will occur on October 14 in certain U.S. states, while a partial eclipse will be visible in all states except Hawaii. People should take precautions to view the eclipse safely.

Someone in California won the second largest Powerball jackpot, while five others in South Carolina won $50,000 consolation prizes.

Israel vows to maintain its siege on Gaza until hostages are released, causing a growing humanitarian crisis in the region.

California passed a bill aiming to change ingredients in popular candies and snacks, but Skittles will not be affected.

74-year-old Steve Garvey, a former World Series champion, is running for the Senate in California and aims to be the first Republican to hold the position in decades. Despite the challenges, Garvey is confident he can win with his common sense campaign and focus on quality-of-life issues. He has received support from rival fan bases and Democrats who appreciate his care for them and their families. Garvey's former teammates, including Tommy Lasorda, have also shown their support. Garvey believes in the power of belief and hopes to connect with Californians before the election.

California becomes the first state to ban red dye No.3 and other dangerous food additives, raising concerns about Skittles.

$1.4 billion Powerball jackpot remains unclaimed after 33 consecutive drawings, odds of winning are one in 292.2 million.

$1.4 billion Powerball jackpot up for grabs after 33 consecutive drawings without a winner. Odds of winning are one in 292.2 million.

Oregon State Beavers secure a tight win against Cal Bears with a strong passing game but struggle on defense.

$1.4 billion Powerball jackpot up for grabs, with no winner for three months. Odds of winning are one in 292.2 million.

Anne Hathaway revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that she and her husband spent their anniversary indoors due to heavy rain in New York City. Despite the weather, they had a cozy night watching TV and Hathaway expressed her happiness with her husband.