California woman strangled to death while on overnight prison visit with quadruple murder convict husband

Stephanie Dowells was strangled during an conjugal visit with her husband David Brinson, who was convicted of killing four men in 1993. Brinson has not been charged with his wife's murder.

Did ICE targeting change in 1st days of Trump administration?

Has ICE targeting of immigrants changed in the first days of the Trump administration? The answer: Yes and no.

MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education

The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.

California man returns home after fire to find giant bear has moved in

Wildlife officials had to work for nearly 24 hours and set a food trap full of special treats to coax the massive, 525-lb. bear out.

Grammys 2025: How to watch, what to know

The Grammys will take a very different tone this year as the Los Angeles community continues to recover from widespread wildfire devastation. Here’s what to know.

MN DNR firefighters helping fight Los Angeles area wildfires

Firefighters from Minnesota are heading to fight multiple active wildfires across Southern California that scorched over 50,000 acres across three counties. 

Watch live: Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County

Firefighters in Southern California are once again battling a wildfire, this time in Castaic in Los Angeles County, north of Los Angeles itself. Evacuation orders have been issued for the surrounding areas.

Minnesotan Red Cross volunteer helping during California wildfires

With the wildfires continuing to burn in Southern California, the American Red Cross has sent more than 300 volunteers to help with relief efforts, 19 of them from the Minnesota and Dakotas region. 

California fires latest: 24 dead, 16 missing; strong winds returning

Wildfires burned for a sixth day Sunday in Los Angeles County as stronger Santa Ana winds returned. At least 24 people have died and 16 others are missing.

Officials fight against misinformation about SoCal wildfires

In addition to battling the Palisades and Eaton blazes, the California government is facing another firefight: one on misinformation. 

California fires latest: Palisades evacuations expand; 16 killed

At least 16 people have been killed now in the Palisades and Eaton fires, the two big ones devastating the Los Angeles area.

Fire weather watch vs. red flag warning: What is the difference?

We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?