Take Two

Journalist Hermione Gee gives an update on the rise of Islamist militants in Iraq and Syria and the group calling itself the Islamic State, who caught the world's attention in 2014. A new study says the advice dished out by TV doctors is wrong, and a check-in with a couple who hit the road to live in a tiny house.

What L.A. could expect with the release of the Ezell Ford autopsy report. A check-in on Ebola conditions in Liberia, and 'The Wild Truth' explains the story behind why a young man ventured off into the Alaskan wilderness, as depicted in the movie 'Into the Wild.'

The contribution women make in the military, bassist Flea produces a movie about a junked-out jazz pianist, artichoke joins the legion of flavored waters for sale.

Laemmle co-owner Greg Laemmle talks about the decision to screen "The Interview." A new app keeps drivers in the know about U.S.-Mexico border traffic, and a travel writer speaks in defense of parents flying with children.

A woman who was involved in a police shooting in the 1970s and fled to Cuba could now face capture. New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor talks about the gender gap in the Silicon Valley, and the gift concierge shares her ideas for last-minute holiday shoppers.

North Korea's once thriving film industry falters, finding security and privacy in the always-connected world, sorting out the villians in the Sony hack.

Sony's Amy Pascal's support of artists could hurt her, films that have drawn political fire, and Robin Williams' last appearance in 'Night of the Museum 3.'

Sony axed the release of 'The Interview', a company that hacks back at hackers, and new research shows kids aren't really buying Santa Claus.

LA's ambitious plan to outfit officers with body cameras, a threat against theaters that show Sony's 'The Interview,' and the return of actress Gena Rowlands.

Consumer security one year after the Target data breach, D'Angelo's first album in 14 years, Border Patrol wants to hire more female agents.

Bernie Sanders after Hillary Clinton's New York primary victory, VISA's plan to speed up the new chip card process, being a professional organizer in LA.

Republicans in liberal enclaves (finally) have a vote, Khairuldeen Makhzoomi's tells his story and Angels stadium turns 50

The latest on the earthquakes that hit Ecuador and Japan. The NBA has approved logos on uniforms, but will it be a distraction?

What's next in the high profile Vergara v. California case? The international crime rings targeting California's high-valued nuts, El Niño's counterpart: La Niña.

A look back at the moments that would change the way parties select their candidates, Golden State makes sports history, can comedy be used to combat terror?

A look at grey hats, the tech-savvy folks who break into systems for a fee, it's the Black mamba's last day, this week on styled side: Coachella fashion.

A look at the battle for delegates in the California primary, some new and big changes in parental leave, rental housing in SoCal is about to get MORE expensive.

How will GOP candidates secure the number of delegates needed for the nomination? Star-Wars-ifying Disneyland, inside the lives of immigrant women who work as nannies.

A look at Pope Francis's 'Amortis Laetitia', the role of statement tees in the recent years, Padma Lakshmi talks to A Martinez about her new memoir.

Trump may hold lead with California republicans, exploring the seafloor for signs of ancient migration, the Arroyo Seco music and arts festival coming in 2017.

Porter Ranch gas leak may cause summer power outages, rebooting the first Black superhero in mainstream comics, Facebook's new feature helps blind users 'see' photos.

A look at the country's history with conventions, what to do when confronted by someone who's possibly unstable and may be dangerous, Twitter's NFL streaming deal.