Two Western journalists killed in besieged Syrian city
An award-winning American-born journalist and a French photographer died in the besieged Syrian city of Homs on Wednesday, after the building in which they were taking shelter came under attack.
LAUSD substitute thrice accused of abuse moved to another district
The substitute teacher quit after the third inquiry and started working in Inglewood schools. Police later found video of him molesting a girl in that district; he was charged, but he fled and is at large.
During five years as a frequent substitute teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, George Hernandez was investigated by police three times for allegations of sexual misconduct involving students.
Fullerton police didn't intend to deceive public in Kelly Thomas' death, report finds
A police watchdog attorney hired by the city says there was no deliberate attempt to make the homeless man, who was beaten by officers, look bad. His father disagrees.
There is no evidence that Fullerton police deliberately released false or negative information and an unflattering photograph of a mentally ill homeless man who died last year after being beaten by police officers, a police watchdog attorney hired by the city said Tuesday.
O.C. serial killer suspect changed after Iraq, woman says
A former Marine accused of fatally stabbing six people pleaded not guilty Tuesday as an acquaintance said Itzcoatl Ocampo's service in Iraq changed him.
Trial begins in case of Rutgers student who filmed gay roommate
Opening statements could begin Wednesday in the trial of a former Rutgers University student accused of spying on his gay roommate, Tyler Clementi, who then committed suicide after learning he had been secretly filmed during an encounter with another man in his dorm room.
High stakes for Rick Santorum at tonight's GOP debate
The last time the four remaining contenders in the GOP presidential race met on a debate stage, all eyes were on Newt Gingrich, who was trying to ride the momentum off his surprise victory in South Carolina.
49 killed as train slams into retaining wall in Buenos Aires
A commuter train went out of control and slammed into a retaining barrier in a central Buenos Aires train station during peak rush hour Wednesday morning, killing at least 49 people and injuring more than 500, federal police officials said.
White House unveils corporate tax changes to fix 'unfair' system
Calling the system unfair, the Obama administration on Wednesday proposed a broad overhaul of the corporate tax code designed to reduce the rate that most companies pay by axing dozens of breaks designed for specific industries, particularly oil and gas production.
Supt. Deasy orders new look at L.A.'s teacher misconduct reports
L.A. schools Supt. John Deasy has ordered his staff to submit or re-submit reports to the state credentialing commission on hundreds of teachers accused of misconduct over the last four years.
Greek deal skepticism weighs on markets
Markets were subdued Wednesday as investors worried that the Greek bailout plan might not be enough to keep the country from eventually defaulting on its debts and possibly leaving the euro currency bloc.
Dow breaks 13,000 but can't hold gains
It came and went in a flash each time, a number on a board for mere seconds, but its symbolic power couldn't be dismissed.
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