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More than 20 workers killed as fire tears through lithium battery factory
Officials say most of those killed by a fire at a battery factory near South Korea's capital city were Chinese workers.
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Officials say most of those killed by a fire at a battery factory near South Korea's capital city were Chinese workers.
Hideki Matsuyama set the Riviera record for the lowest closing round by a winner Sunday in the Genesis Invitational, giving the Japanese star another record that means far more to him.
South Korea and Japan say North Korea has test launched a missile likely among the most powerful, long-range weapons in its arsenal, the Hwasong-18 ICBM.
U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China.
The American soldier ran into the North last week across the Koreas' heavily armed border. Pyongyang hasn't said anything publicly about Travis King.
The U.S. service member crossed the border so quickly that South Korean and American soldiers didn't have time to stop him, according to local media.
The Seoul Children's Grand Park said it would carryout a thorough investigation to prevent any future escapes.
Tensions at the border were sky-high -- literally. Seoul said it was the first time in five years that drones from the North violated its airspace.
At the APEC summit in Bangkok, Vice President Harris strongly condemned the test, calling it a "brazen violation of multiple U.N. Security resolutions."
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the four short-range missiles fired from a western coastal area around noon flew about 130 kilometers (80 miles) toward the country's western sea.
Mourners stopped by a public memorial in Koreatown to honor the people killed in the tragic crowd surge in South Korea. Laurie Perez reports.
Emergency workers and pedestrians desperately performed CPR on people lying in the streets after the crush in the capital's leisure district of Itaewon.
The test of the suspected Hwasong-12 rocket set off warning alarms in northern Japan, and drew a quick military response from the U.S. and South Korea.
Harris visited South Korea and assured the close ally that the U.S. commitment to its defense was "ironclad" in the face of Kim Jong Un's threats.
The vice president is leading the U.S. delegation at the memorial for Abe, the former Japanese leader who was fatally shot in July.
The two Koreas said they were taking a step closer to peace by signing a joint military agreement that removes the threat of conflict on the Peninsula.
Hawaii allowed just three runs in the entire tournament, shut out four of its five opponents and struck out 53 batters in 34 innings.
Mexico may have won their last two matches, prompting rowdy celebrations in different areas of Los Angeles that ended in arrests, but they are not guaranteed to move on in the World Cup if they don't at least tie Wednesday morning's game.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met for the second time in a month on Saturday to discuss carrying out the peace commitments they reached in their first summit and Kim's potential meeting with President Donald Trump, Moon's office said.
North Korea criticizes what it called "misleading" claims that Trump's policy of maximum political pressure, sanctions are what drove it to negotiating table.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made history Friday by crossing over the world's most heavily armed border to greet South Korean President Moon Jae-in for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons.
The stunning announcement came after Kim extended an invitation to Trump to meet through South Korean officials, who met with Trump on Thursday.
President Donald Trump attempted to make an unannounced visit to the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea, but had to turn back because of bad weather.
Koo is the fourth South Korean-born NFL player, joining Hines Ward, Kyle Love and former UCLA kicker John Lee.
The family of Hanwoo Lee is also asking for the public's help.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
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Friday's speech marks the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.
Friday's speech marks the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.
A former deputy with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office was sentenced to seven years in prison for dragging an inmate by her hair and throwing her into another jail cell in what the judge called a callous and "unreasonable" use of force.
The investigation into "Friends" actor Matthew Perry's death has led to criminal charges against two doctors and a woman known as the Hollywood "Ketamine Queen."
The former "General Hospital," 37, star was fatally shot in May in downtown Los Angeles. He had just finished his bartending shift and was walking to his car.
The collision happened around 11:20 p.m. Thursday at Corbin Avenue and Ventura Boulevard, where the elderly man was crossing the street.
A former deputy with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office was sentenced to seven years in prison for dragging an inmate by her hair and throwing her into another jail cell in what the judge called a callous and "unreasonable" use of force.
The collision happened around 11:20 p.m. Thursday at Corbin Avenue and Ventura Boulevard, where the elderly man was crossing the street.
A criminal investigation led detectives to what authorities describe as a "clandestine drug lab" in Fountain Valley, where they discovered hundreds of thousands of pills and equipment for manufacturing drugs, according to police.
The Glendale Police Department closed off a shopping center's parking lot after a man was shot to death on Thursday.
The former "General Hospital," 37, star was fatally shot in May in downtown Los Angeles. He had just finished his bartending shift and was walking to his car.
A criminal investigation led detectives to what authorities describe as a "clandestine drug lab" in Fountain Valley, where they discovered hundreds of thousands of pills and equipment for manufacturing drugs, according to police.
Seismologists said Southern California is experiencing increased earthquake activity a day after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook homes across LA.
Anthony Palos was last seen driving a white 2016 Toyota Camry away from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Orange County schools Irvine Valley College in Irvine and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo were ranked No. 6 and No. 14, respectively, while Riverside County's Moreno Valley College came in at No. 12.
Police say the teen was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition after the violent crash in Santa Ana late Monday evening.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the fires.
The officer tasered the clerk before beating him with a baton 16 times. His attorney said the cop broke bones in both of his legs.
Seismologists said Southern California is experiencing increased earthquake activity a day after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook homes across LA.
Orange County schools Irvine Valley College in Irvine and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo were ranked No. 6 and No. 14, respectively, while Riverside County's Moreno Valley College came in at No. 12.
Detectives have not yet identified the victim who was shot and killed near the intersection of St. James Drive and Bostwick Drive late Monday evening.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in a training incident involving two helicopters at Naval Air Station Fallon Wednesday night, police in Reno, Nevada, said.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Oarfish have a reputation as harbingers of disasters — and this one was spotted just two days before a 4.4 quake rattled Los Angeles.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Friday's speech marks the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
Former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to get the judge presiding over his New York criminal case to recuse himself has been denied.
Donald Trump had a rambling conversation with uber-wealthy supporter Elon Musk in Trump's return to X, a chat was was plagued by glitches Musk claimed were from a cyberattack.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
The current plaque, just a flat marker outside of the property that used to house the Robinson family, is lackluster in comparison to the legacy left behind by the man who broke baseball's color barrier.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander River Ryan will require Tommy John surgery for the elbow injury that he suffered Saturday while making his fourth major league start.
A judge on Monday rejected a lawsuit from opponents of the proposed gondola between Dodger Stadium and Union Station, clearing another hurdle for the zero-emission project aiming to clear road congestion ahead of and after games.
Bowden Francis pitched seven dominant innings and Will Wagner got hits in the first three at-bats of his major league debut as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
At Monday's ceremony, Vince Vaughn was joined by his wife and children, his parents and other family members and said he was "Very grateful to be included in this."
According to park officials, the size of the Avengers Campus at Disneyland will double with two brand new attractions, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is set to finally debut and a new "Coco" ride will hit Disney California Adventure.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
Detectives in Los Angeles on Sunday released still security images of three suspects and a vehicle in connection with the shooting death of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor, as they renewed their calls for information.
Intuit Dome’s opening night with Bruno Mars faced technical problems, as concert goers experienced delays getting into the venue as the app required for entry was completely down.
The two play lost souls dealing with loss and form a bond, over a camera that needs repair. Bridges says "Camera" is an uplifting film about family.
Learning the history of the Conejo Valley at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, where historically the site was used as a resting area for people who traveled from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.
Grae Drake gives her reviews of: “Alien: Romulus,” “Jackpot,” and “Skincare.”
Griffin Santopietro talks about playing “Anthony Larusso,” the son of Ralph Macchio on the show, and growing up on set and around his costars.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.