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.

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla on his plan to up voter turn out, Hollywood's struggle to cast roles authentically, art in the Bernie Sanders campaign.

The escape of three Orange County inmates, the Academy's changes for more inclusive membership, "In Football we Trust" explores exploitation of Polynesian pipeline.

What does inequality and poverty look like in Southern California?, the movies to watch at Sundance and look at the role of masculinity in presidential elections.

Coverage of Governor Jerry Brown's State of the State address, the Dow plunges as crude oil sinks low, how to understand all those poll numbers.

Sound-off about the issues that matter to you, Univision's purchase of The Onion, other industries that will benefit from the L.A. Rams move to SoCal.

SoCal Iranian community reacts to Iran relations, Stan Kroenke on what drew him to L.A., Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith announce they will boycott the Oscars.

GOP Presidential candidates gathered for their sixth debate, what makes a thriving school district, how true crime serials highlight flaws in criminal justice

John Horn speaks with us about the Oscar nominations, financial advice for lotto winners, El Chapo Guzman's famous bright blue paisley shirt designer chats with us.

Inside the city's reaction to Rams moving to L.A. announcement, a look at the President's State of the Union address, the high end side of Muslim women's fashion.

The search is over: L.A. Unified School Board has picked its new superintendent, the business of moving NFL teams, a look at Bowie economics since his passing.

The famed drug lord was captured again after a dramatic shootout, inside the Golden Globes fashion and red carpet campaigns, farewell to the iconic David Bowie.

L.A. police commissioner on use of force and more, does saying sorry mean a lack of confidence, a look into diversity concerns for this year's award season.