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Judge Declares Mistrial in Pasadena Police Shooting
A judge has declared a mistrial in a lawsuit over the police shooting of a woman after an attorney showed graphic autopsy photos while the victim's mother was in court.
Riverside County Courts Toss Cases Over Judge Shortage
Twenty-five criminal cases have been dismissed by the overwhelmed Riverside County courts this month because there are no judges to hear them.
Porn Star Gets Prison for Guns, Cocaine
An adult film actor has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for possession of cocaine and guns.
 
 
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The Business of Hollywood
Actors, advertisers extend commercials contract
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Two actors unions and the U.S. advertising industry said Monday they agreed to extend a contract covering commercials on TV, radio, the Internet and other new media by six months through March....
`The Closer' is No. 1 on cable for Aug 18-24
Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug 18-24. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:...
List of top 20 prime-time shows in Nielsen ratings
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 18-24. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation....
NBC's Olympics coverage logs one final ratings win
NEW YORK (AP) -- It was seven more golden days for NBC last week, radiant with Olympics coverage that brought the sort of ratings victory a network dreams of....
Prosecutor gives closing arguments in wiretap case
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A federal prosecutor claimed Tuesday that taped phone calls between Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano and a high-powered lawyer showed they were conducting illegal wiretaps, even though the alleged wiretapped recordings have never been found....
'Thunder' pulls in $16.3M, holds off 'House Bunny'
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The action comedy "Tropic Thunder" clung to the top spot again at the weekend box office with $16.3 million, while the campus romp "The House Bunny" debuted in second place with $14.5 million....
NBC giddy at conclusion of successful Olympics
NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC says the Beijing Olympics proved so captivating that millions of Americans now need to catch up on some sleep....
 
 
 
 
 
 
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New Hydrogen-Fueled Car Unveiled
Honda turned over the keys of its new hydrogen-powered car to KFWB's Michael Shappee to see what the new FCX Clarity could do.
Pump Prices May Fuel Surge in Holiday Travel
Lower gas prices might be encouraging you to hit the road this Labor Day holiday, as we hear now from KFWB's Lori Kelman.
Pre-Downturn Data Sees Lower Poverty Rate
Despite tough economic times, the poverty rate in Los Angeles dropped last year. But as KFWB's Ed Mertz reports, the numbers might need adjusting.
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