Ex-Syrian military official indicted in California on torture charges
Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's infamous Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008 under recently ousted President Bashar al-Assad, was arrested in Los Angeles in July.
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Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria's infamous Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008 under recently ousted President Bashar al-Assad, was arrested in Los Angeles in July.
Russian state media news agencies reported that Assad and his family were in Moscow and given asylum.
Several ballistic missiles and rockets were fired by Iranian-backed militants from western Iraq, the Pentagon said.
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
Thousands of stuffed toys took over the pitch – and were later sent off to kids in need.
Syrian state news reports that Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential neighborhood in central Damascus.
Turkish officials have detained or issued arrest warrants for some 130 people allegedly involved in shoddy and illegal construction methods.
The death toll has reached 24,000 people, with many more injured and millions displaced.
More than three days after the devastating quakes hit Turkey and Syria, experts say a "critical" survival window is closing fast amid harsh winter conditions.
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
The earthquakes in Syria and Turkey have killed more than 41,000 people. Here is how they compare to other deadly quakes of the 21st century.
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
After Vice President Mike Pence brokered a five-day ceasefire with Turkey on Thursday, President Trump hailed the agreement as a milestone in the region.
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions against Turkish officials and institutions over the country's incursion into northern Syria, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Vice President Mike Pence announced outside the White House on Monday.
Trump said the U.S. and its allies are prepared for "sustained" response until Syrian government stops use of chemical weapons.
President Trump is no longer heading to the Summit of the Americas and instead will be staying in the U.S. to focus on Syria following the suspected chemical attack in Douma.
A chemical attack in Syria Sunday killed at least 40 people, including families found in their homes and shelters.
U.N. agencies are sending aid to some 50,000 displaced Syrians in a remote desert camp for the first time since June, as bombings continue near the capital Damascus.
Children with wrinkled faces and arms like sticks are going hungry because President Bashar Assad's forces, supported by Russia and Iran, are blocking trucks filled with humanitarian relief.
"People leave their houses and have no idea if they will go back alive," the woman told KCAL9's Andrea Fujii.
"The White Helmets" was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Short.
A reporter tells KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO the arrest could have a big impact on local politics in both Northern and Southern California.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to welcome Syrian and other refugees fleeing persecution to a "new, peaceful and productive life in Los Angeles County."
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) is cheering the passage of a bill he cosponsored to suspend the Obama administration's Middle Eastern refugee resettlement program until safeguards can be put into place.
The blaze was reported a little before 11:30 a.m. at a single-story residence in the 5200 block of N. Townsend Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
Mason McTavish was the only scorer in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a three-goal deficit, beating the Utah Hockey Club 5-4.
It happened at around 5 a.m. on northbound lanes of the freeway near Manchester Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
The crash happened at around 3:45 p.m. at the Victoria Golf Course, located in the 400 block of MLK Jr. Street, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The blaze was reported a little before 11:30 a.m. at a single-story residence in the 5200 block of N. Townsend Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
It happened at around 5 a.m. on northbound lanes of the freeway near Manchester Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The blaze was reported a little before 11:30 a.m. at a single-story residence in the 5200 block of N. Townsend Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
It happened at around 5 a.m. on northbound lanes of the freeway near Manchester Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at around 3:45 p.m. at the Victoria Golf Course, located in the 400 block of MLK Jr. Street, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The incident happened on Dec. 11 just before 6 p.m., police said. The victim, a 55-year-old store employee, died on Sunday.
One person was wounded in a shooting in Redondo Beach early Sunday morning.
It happened at around 4:20 p.m. near Orangewood Avenue and Court Street, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The scam is targeting attendees of the Mission Inn's beloved Festival of Lights, which features millions of holiday lights adorning the historic hotel.
The blaze, which spread quickly, caused more than$100,000 worth of damage to equipment inside of the facility, deputies said.
Deputies say that the victims were father and son.
Investigators say that the incident happened at Sky Trail Mobile Village in Moreno Valley.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Mason McTavish was the only scorer in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a three-goal deficit, beating the Utah Hockey Club 5-4.
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
Chibuzo Agbo hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth straight game.
Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter after a turnover by Aaron Rodgers and the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
There is hope for some of the most vulnerable in our communities. Thanks to two organizations, those without family or in difficult situations can still find comfort and joy this holiday season. Erica Olsen reports.
Cool temperatures are expected this upcoming holiday week. Alex Biston reports.
The holiday travel season is in full swing, and if you're headed anywhere by plane or car, brace yourself—record-breaking numbers are expected. Alys Martinez reports.
One Long Beach family is dazzling crowds with a holiday show like no other, featuring fire dancers, 90,000 lights and aerial dancers.
Dozens of lowriders hit the streets of East LA to cruise into the Christmas holiday on Saturday evening.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
