Mike Roe
Former associate editor
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A court decision Tuesday put the classic "Happy Birthday to You" in the public domain. We thought we'd round up some of the most clever songs created, in part, to avoid paying royalties. -
The latest in a string of viral videos featuring aggressive hammerhead sharks near Southern California beaches surfaced Monday. -
It's our annual chance to celebrate the medium that takes up most people's free time, the Primetime Emmy Awards. Here's everything you need to know. -
Inglewood Unified has been under state control since October 2012, when the district requested emergency loans to help meet its financial obligations. -
The peak usage was Tuesday afternoon at 4:10 p.m., with Angelenos dealing with what the DWP calls "extreme temperatures" this week. -
Wednesday at 10 a.m. is Apple's latest press event. Here's what they're expected to reveal this time around, from a new iPhone to a revamped Apple TV. -
Stephen Colbert has been on a media blitz promoting his return to late night, he's also been spending the last few months releasing content online. Watch the highlights here. -
Guess what? New merchandise for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" hit shelves today. We have a rundown of some of the strangest gear this fourth. -
T-Pain made his name popularizing the sound of cranked up auto-tune, but he's also a real singer. He proved it last year in an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and now he did it again. -
OK, so put aside for a minute that the Muppets are fictional characters who aren't actually dating anyone — what's the deal with Kermit's new girl, or, uh, Muppet?
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