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Canadian comedian and actor Leslie Nielsen has passed away in a Ft. Lauderdale, Florida hospital, reports CJOB 68 in Manitoba. The "Airplane" and the "Naked Gun" star died of complications from pneumonia, according to his nephew Doug Nielsen. Story is developing....

Photo by JZphotos via LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr L.A. County set record cold temperatures on Saturday, with windy conditions continuing today, reports the LA Times. Officials issued a wind advisory for the some valley, mountain and canyon areas where gusts are expected to reach nearly 60 mph and the snow level could fall to 3,500 feet according to the National Weather Service....

In today's Extra, Extra we explore the revolting world of tofu squirrel, the sparkling clean efforts of homeless showers, the deadliness of changing a tire on the side of the freeway, Lindsay Lohan's adventures in retail rehab, vicious dog attacks, and Mashable's holiday gadget guide. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports

The bitchin' and braided Willie Nelson, was arrested on the road. Again. The legendary country singer was busted for marijuana possession in Texas when his tour bus was stopped at a checkpoint in Sierra Blanca. U.S. Border Patrol spokeman says an officer smelled pot when a door was opened, reports ABC Local. A search turned up 6 ounces of marijuana. Nelson was taken to jail and released on $2,500 bail....

L.A. County deputies shot and killed a suspect in a meat cleaver attack last night in Roland Heights, reports KTLA. In a statement, sheriff officials said they received a 911 call of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 18500 block of Colima Road. Deputies were met on the scene by a woman who said her son was stabbing her boyfriend.

Photo by photo_tnmartin3 via LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr Search crews in Mount Baldy have located two young hikers reported missing Friday night, according to ABC Local. San Bernardino sheriff's officials with the help of volunteers were able to locate 13-year-old Raul Gutierrez and his 20-year-old cousin Oscar Monrreal who left for a hike on Friday morning with their dogs and did not return. According to CBS Local, the hikers were attempting to...

Approximately 100 LA City FIrefighters are on the scene of a massive structure fire at Stephie's Furniture Manufacturing in South LA near Slauson Avenue and the 110 Freeway. The building is surrounded, but responders are not going inside. Instead, firefighters are taking a "defensive stance," reports KTLA, in an attempt to keep the fire from spreading to surrounding industrial structures and homes. Several nearby transformers have exploded from heat, and the roof of the...

Take something weird, make it cult. Take something cult, make it classic. Take something classic, make it a Joss-less pile of potentially flaming poo. Warner Bros and a team of eagerlings are "rebooting" and updating the 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' franchise without Joss Whedon and the original cast, making the new incarnation sound as appealing as the Human Centipede eating its own ass. Or maybe it'll be fantastic. Breath holding begins now. More on...

Tig Notaro, Craig vs Wild Kyle Dunnigan and Sarah Silverman are the hookers n' coupe de villes of comedy. They will never disappoint. Ever. If fall down a fight of stairs funny is what you crave in your live comedic experience, it is essential to suit up for tonight's special Thanksgiving edition of Tig & Friends at Largo at the Coronet. The ridiculous round-up of performers also includes Maria Bamford, Jen Kirkman and musical...

A Southwest Airlines passenger discovered a, "fully loaded ammunition clip," while in flight today from Burbank to Phoenix, reports the Daily News. The clip belonging to a law enforcement officer's service weapon was accidentally dropped by an air marshal or a police officer on a previous flight. All passengers were taken off the aircraft and rescreened in Phoenix. It is unclear how long the ammunition was on the plane and what caliber bullets the...

(Photo by Joe McHugh, Office of the Governor) The CHIME Institute of Woodland Hills, a progressive, K-8, independently run charter school known for its "inclusive program" that teaches gifted to severely disabled children together in the same classroom, has renamed itself in honor Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. "'It doesn't matter how many Mr. Universes or Mr. Worlds you win ... it is a very different kind of honor to have a school named after you,'...

Legendary boxing meshugenah and entertaining Phil Collins-impressionist, Mike Tyson, is planning to launch a chain of high-end kosher restaurants, reports the Jewish Journal. According to the New York Post, the former heavyweight champ is in talks with businessman Moshe Malamud (owner of the Franklin Mint, and chairman of an Asian technology service provider), to pummel their way into the kosher-food biz. Tyson recently began following,"a strict vegan diet, which he says gives him more...