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Burglar breaks into Bel-Air home, swims naked in pool and kills two parakeets June 20, 2021

Police say Paul K. Kiyan, 34, was arrested by Los Angeles police after a homeowner saw him on surveillance video inside the house.

Jaclyn Cosgrove

Hotline set up for information on pair charged in road-rage killing of Aiden Leos, 6 June 20, 2021

The Orange County district attorney is asking for anyone with information in any road rage incidents involving Marcus Eriz and Wynne Lee to call (714) 834-7000.

Andrew J. Campa

Two brothers set record for longest highline ever walked in Yosemite National Park June 20, 2021

Moises and Daniel Monterrubio heel-toed across a 2,800-foot-long highline strung across Yosemite gullies plunging as deep as 1,600 feet.

Associated Press

After week of record heat, here is what Southern California can expect in coming days June 20, 2021

June gloom will make a comeback in coastal areas, though hot weather and fire conditions will continue in other areas through Monday.

Jaclyn Cosgrove, Faith E. Pinho

What covering hundreds of homicides taught me June 20, 2021

A reporter reflects on years spent covering killings in Los Angeles County and what that's taught her about people and human nature.

Nicole Santa Cruz

Few police agencies have given L.A. prosecutors the names of dishonest cops June 20, 2021

More than 40 of the county's law enforcement agencies have yet to provide the district attorney's office names of officers who have histories of dishonesty and other misconduct that could affect their credibility in court.

Ben Poston

South L.A.'s Leimert Park honors Juneteenth with a bustling festival and a reopened park June 20, 2021

Crowds converged on a street festival in Leimert Park honoring Juneteenth, the long-celebrated holiday marking the freeing of slaves in the U.S. — and now the newest federal holiday.

David Zahniser

Woman killed, man and woman injured in shooting in South Los Angeles neighborhood June 19, 2021

One person was dead and two others were wounded and taken to a hospital after a shooting in a South Los Angeles neighborhood.

Jaclyn Cosgrove

After blistering heat wave, June gloom set to return to Southern California June 19, 2021

The unusual heat wave that baked Southern California is ending soon.

Jaclyn Cosgrove

Here's how you can celebrate Juneteenth today in L.A. County June 19, 2021

President Biden signed legislation into law Thursday to make Juneteenth, or June 19, the 12th federal holiday.

Jaclyn Cosgrove, Makeda Easter

Many L.A. cops and firefighters aren't vaccinated against COVID-19. Is this a public safety threat? June 19, 2021

Los Angeles has reopened, but many first responders remain unvaccinated. Just over 50% of the city's firefighters and police officers have gotten one shot.

Kevin Rector, Richard Winton, Dakota Smith, Ben Welsh

Scenes from the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, the nation's only touring Black rodeo June 19, 2021

On Saturday — Juneteenth — CBS will air the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, the nation's only touring all-Black rodeo.

Jason Armond, Times Photography Staff

Severe wing fractures in pelicans raise fears of a human culprit June 19, 2021

This week, a wildlife care center in Huntington Beach announced that 22 pelicans have been brought in since October with severe fractures to a bone in their wings.

Leila Miller

'Black joy is a form of resistance.' L.A.'s Juneteenth is partying with purpose June 19, 2021

Juneteenth will be the first major opportunity to party in public after the city opens back up June 15.

Donovan X. Ramsey

L.A.'s COVID-19 death rate falls below that of Bay Area in another sign of widening recovery June 19, 2021

L.A. County is reporting about two COVID-19 deaths a day, while the Bay Area is reporting four.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money, Sean Greene

Column: Hot days, packed beaches, lots of trash. It's Josey to the rescue! June 19, 2021

Josey Peters has been on a mission since 2007 to clean up other people's messes in public areas.

Steve Lopez

Here are some things to know about the extreme drought in the Western U.S. June 19, 2021

What you need to know about the drought in the Western U.S.

Celina Tebor

San Jacinto city councilman indicted on charges of operating illegal cannabis dispensary June 19, 2021

A Riverside County grand jury has indicted Councilman Joel Lopez and another man on charges of operating an illegal cannabis dispensary.

Leila Miller

New emergency system aims to help make beaches accessible to deaf visitors June 19, 2021

The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors unveiled the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System, or BEELS, on Friday.

Melissa Hernandez

Los Padres National Forest wildfire triggers evacuations, including for Buddhist monastery June 19, 2021

A wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest has triggered evacuations, including for a Buddhist monastery.

Leila Miller

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Deadly Florida Pride parade crash not intentional, police say June 20, 2021

Police say the vehicle, driven by a 77-year-old man, accelerated unexpectedly, hitting two people.

US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial' June 20, 2021

The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.

Alabama storm: Nine children and one adult killed in crash June 20, 2021

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South Africa gems that sparked rush are quartz not diamonds June 20, 2021

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Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress June 20, 2021

Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran.

Belgium: Body of fugitive far-right Belgian soldier found June 20, 2021

The shooting instructor went missing in May after taking weapons from a base, sparking a huge manhunt.

Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation June 20, 2021

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Message in a bottle from 2018 found after Atlantic voyage June 20, 2021

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Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan June 20, 2021

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Deputy PM defends timing of Irish unity comments June 20, 2021

The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification.

Trans US veterans to be offered gender surgery for first time June 20, 2021

Veterans Affairs officials announce they will cover surgery for trans veterans for the first time.

Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village June 20, 2021

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Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on June 20, 2021

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Ethiopia elections: The misinformation circulating online June 19, 2021

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K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols June 19, 2021

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'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over? June 19, 2021

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'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo June 19, 2021

From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot.

Iran election: Wariness and welcome for Ebrahim Raisi June 19, 2021

Ebrahim Raisi's win in the country's presidential election has prompted mixed reactions across the region.

Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off June 19, 2021

Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.

Why Ethiopia’s 'alphabet generation' feel betrayed by Abiy June 18, 2021

PM Abiy Ahmed swept to power after mass protests, but his Oromo community still feel like outsiders.