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 Burning Man arts festival could be subject to some new rules, L.A.'s straws on request law takes effect, the state of LA's recyclables.

Continuing analysis of the Mueller Report, City Attorney Mike Feuer explains his decision to sue an illegal pot shop, finding nature by hiking Franklin Canyon.

Los Angeles and Mexico City celebrate 50 years as sister cities, the history of the boysenberry begins with the Knott family in Buena Park.

We look at what Governor Gavin Newsom has done during his first 100 days in office, marijuana is legal in 10 states but is still forbidden in the military, taste testing the new Dodger Stadium menu items.

The legality of sanctuary cities, where Los Angeles's economy stands according to two experts, the side of Coachella you don't hear about.

What happened this week in California politics, LA County Sheriff Villanueva revives the use of Fort Apache logo, how to get rid of junk mail.

Dispatches from today's Nipsey Hussle memorial and funeral procession, a chat with School Board District 5 candidate Heather Repenning, a visit to LaVerne.

Removing law enforcement from homeless cleanups, more money is being channeled to reduce black infant mortality, Netflix may be moving to buy the Egyptian theater.

The city of Adelanto is cutting its contracts with ICE, Rosemead and Temple City sue El Monte over medical cannabis, Love and Rockets' Jaime Hernandez.

Proposed legislation would limit officers' use of lethal force, Neo-Nazis are recruiting on college and high school campuses, what to do with this year's rainwater?

President Trump will be in California today, Governor Newsom heads to El Salvador over the weekend, police pursuits at the U.S. border.

How L.A. County plans to address violence prevention following shooting of Nipsey Hussle, more Indians are moving back to their home country, lessons learned from a dog.