Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
Matthew Perry, star of 'Friends,' dies after apparent drowning
Matthew Perry, renowned for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV series "Friends," has tragically passed away at the age of 54.
Matthew Perry, renowned for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV series "Friends," has tragically passed away at the age of 54.
Firefighter goes above and beyond, cooks breakfast for children during emergency call
When the children's mother was transported to the hospital, the firefighter stepped into the kitchen, making a "gourmet" breakfast.
When the children's mother was transported to the hospital, the firefighter stepped into the kitchen, making a "gourmet" breakfast.
Kurt Cobain's daughter Frances Bean marries Tony Hawk's son Riley, reports say
The reported marriage comes more than a year after Frances Bean Cobain revealed the relationship on social media.
The reported marriage comes more than a year after Frances Bean Cobain revealed the relationship on social media.
Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park
A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.
A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.
Taylor Swift says Beyoncé attending 'Eras Tour' film premiere was an 'actual fairytale'
The two musical superstars have made headlines this year for their equally-giant stadium tours and subsequent concert films hitting movie theaters.
The two musical superstars have made headlines this year for their equally-giant stadium tours and subsequent concert films hitting movie theaters.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Hollywood writers union leaders end strike as board members approve contract with studios
The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.
The strike by Hollywood screenwriters is over. Leaders of the writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.
Hollywood writers strike saga nears conclusion: Tentative deal reached, pending approval
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
Woman sues San Francisco McDonald’s over 'severe burns' from hot coffee spill
An elderly woman is suing a San Francisco McDonald’s over a hot coffee spill that’s reminiscent of the 1992 incident that made national headlines.
An elderly woman is suing a San Francisco McDonald’s over a hot coffee spill that’s reminiscent of the 1992 incident that made national headlines.
Burning Man rain, mud leaves 40 Minnesota fire performers among those stranded
Torrential rain has created thick, sticky mud at Burning Man, an annual week-long festival celebrating art, community and self-expression in the Nevada desert.
Torrential rain has created thick, sticky mud at Burning Man, an annual week-long festival celebrating art, community and self-expression in the Nevada desert.
As Tropical Storm Hilary weakens, desert and mountain towns dig out of mud
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Michael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits revived by California appeals court
It's the second time the lawsuits — brought by Wade Robson in 2013 and James Safechuck the following year — have been brought back after dismissal.
It's the second time the lawsuits — brought by Wade Robson in 2013 and James Safechuck the following year — have been brought back after dismissal.
'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
Defense, prosecution in Paul Pelosi attack trial to perform inspection of Pelosi home
Paul Pelosi and his wife, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, agreed on Wednesday to allow lawyers, both defense and the prosecution, to perform a home inspection in preparation for the upcoming trial, according to court documents.
Paul Pelosi and his wife, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, agreed on Wednesday to allow lawyers, both defense and the prosecution, to perform a home inspection in preparation for the upcoming trial, according to court documents.
Hot mic catches confused Feinstein being told to vote 'aye' in awkward committee moment
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
5th bus carrying migrants from Texas arrives in Los Angeles
A new bus carrying asylum-seeking migrants arrived in Los Angeles Saturday morning, making it the third bus to arrive from Texas in the last 10 days.
A new bus carrying asylum-seeking migrants arrived in Los Angeles Saturday morning, making it the third bus to arrive from Texas in the last 10 days.
US Coast Guard seizes $158M worth of cocaine, marijuana during patrols
At least 14 people were detained during the seizures and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Agency for processing.
At least 14 people were detained during the seizures and turned over to the Drug Enforcement Agency for processing.
Winning numbers drawn for Powerball's $1 billion jackpot
Feeling lucky? The winning numbers for Powerball's highly-anticipated $1 billion jackpot have been drawn.
Feeling lucky? The winning numbers for Powerball's highly-anticipated $1 billion jackpot have been drawn.