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A man on foot in the carpool lane of the 10 Freeway was hit twice by vehicles Friday night, and has been hospitalized with major injuries.

A long-term psychiatric hold that could keep Amanda Bynes in a treatment facility for up to a year was approved Friday by a judge, however the plan seems to be to make use of the restriction for just a couple more months.

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magine hitting the stage night after night for 1,000 consecutive gigs, with the goal of not just surpassing a previous record, but totally obliterating it. That's the bold (and funny!) mission of comedian Sammy Obeid.

What could make the skies friendlier than a Hello Kitty-themed airplane?

No high speed chase scene here, folks: NBA star Lamar Odom was busted early Friday morning for a suspected DUI, and he was pulled over for going too slowly on the freeway.

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The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the death of a woman who ended up on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar early Thursday.

It's a sad time in San Pedro, as the doors prepare to close for good this week at the landmark Williams' Book Store after 104 years in business.

This is precisely what your day needs: A look at Colonel Meow, the cat who currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest fur.