Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of sexual battery

The alleged sexual assault, which happened in 2001 when she was 17, resulted in her contracting HPV, according to court documents.

Officials grant Los Angeles girl’s request to keep unicorn

Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.

Ex-Theranos executive Sunny Balwani sentenced to 13 years

Former Theranos chief operating officer Sunny Balwani was sentenced to 13 years in prison after being convicted of fraud for his role in the failed blood testing company.

Anne Heche was not impaired by illicit substance at time of crash, coroner reports

The report concluded that Heche's death was accidental, noting she died of "inhalation and thermal injuries" resulting from the fire that erupted after the crash occurred.

Dramatic video captures truck toppling over California freeway overpass

Dramatic video taken by a driver stuck in traffic captured the moment a box truck toppled over a freeway overpass in Southern California during last week's wet weather.

Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker sentenced to 21 years in prison

James Howard Jackson, 20, pleaded no contest to an attempted murder charge and was immediately sentenced to 21 years in prison.

US police rarely deploy deadly robots to confront suspects despite San Francisco controversy

The recent San Francisco vote, has renewed a fierce debate sparked years ago over the ethics of using robots to kill a suspect and the doors such policies might open. Largely, experts say, the use of such robots remains rare even as the technology advances.

Coyote attacks toddler outside Woodland Hills home

A toddler was bitten by a coyote in Woodland Hills. Experts say the attack could be related to people feeding coyotes in the area.

Judge declares mistrial in Danny Masterson's rape trial

Jurors said they were deadlocked on the three rape charges facing "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson.

Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify

With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.