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A Los Angeles policeman shot in the face during a probation search in Willowbrook was hospitalized in critical but stable condition today.

Kristen Bell was one of the straight celebs who swore she wouldn't tie the knot until gay marriage was legal. Sure enough, today she proposed to Dax Shepard via Twitter.

Two male judges from 'So You Think You Can Dance' attempted the goofy exercise, complete with necklace, pink sweater and white stretch pants.

A Ventura County man was ordered to pull the plug on his flashing neon anti-Mitt Romney sign in his front yard today or go to jail.

Ouch! Rihanna is lashing out at a British journalist who criticized her by posting an unflattering photo of her to Instagram, along with a few choice words.

A Garden Grove man stands accused of shooting his neighbor in the face after the victim complained about him setting off fireworks in his backyard.

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In today's Extra, Extra: Heidi Klum removes a telltale tattoo, Rosario Dawson removes some hair and some thieves steal... baby formula? Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).

The man charged with stabbing a woman to death on Hollywood Boulevard was released early from prison thanks to program designed for nonviolent offenders.

A suspect in the attack on a transgender woman in Hollywood is pleading not guilty to the charges, and his lawyer is arguing that the victim attacked first.