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.

The latest on the high school shooting in Santa Clarita, how to talk to children about tragedies like school shootings, introducing project purple.

Demonstrators in LA rally in support of DACA recipients, L.A. Archbishop Jose Gomez becomes the first Latino leader of the national bishops' conference.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments for the Obama-era program known as DACA, Norman Lear shares his Veteran story, how the burn area is recovering post-Woolsey.

Looking back on the Woolsey Fire a year after the ignition date, plus how Prop 187 gave rise to political careers but harmed the California GOP.

We look back at the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting on the one year anniversary, and the cost of disasters like wildfires for the city of L.A., plus USC has a new Athletic Director.

Los Angeles school board shot down a proposal to rate schools, data breach at the DMV, looking back on Prop 187 25 years later.

How California plans to stay the course to combatting climate change, the pros and cons to child savings accounts, LAUSD water quality.

Tech giant Apple pledge $2.5 Billion dollars to help combat the affordable housing crisis in California, plus checking in on the city's scooter pilot program.

What are the solutions to reducing wildfires in California, How the city of Los Angeles plans to enforce its new AIrbnb rules, Where to find great Oaxacan cuisine in LA.

How much progress is being made battling the many fires in California, Angelenos share their spooky stories from all over LA, the science of fear.

The latest updates with the Easy Fire in Simi Valley, NCAA starts a process that could clear the way for student athletes to profit, Kurds in Los Angeles.

What's happening with the Getty fire and other blazes burning throughout California, Why the Los Angeles Unified School District is suing e-cigarette maker Juul, How Uber, Lyft and Taxi drivers are reacting to new pickup rules at LAX.