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.

Cranston fire at only 3 percent containment, believe it or not...there is such a thing as monsoon season, it's so hot you can cook meals on your car's dashboard.

Updates from the scene of the Idyllwild and Yosemite fires, a history of California's emission standard, searching for a hot dog that is "Los Angeles incarnate."

LAPD releases body cam footage of the Trader Joes Silverlake standoff, Pasadena explores converting motels into affordable housing, our latest series Parks and Trek.

Temperatures are creeping again and Angelenos are sweating, Santa Monica tries to regulate those rentable electric scooters, the future is cannabis workspaces.

Looking back at the legacy of food-writing icon Jonathan Gold, local businesses report more activity now that Highway 1 has reopened, another heat wave could mean trouble for the power grid

Covered California rates will increase more than 8 percent next year, Russia-U.S. dealings could have an impact on CA politics, California struggles to accommodate refugees.

New report finds some national parks are as smoggy as major cities, how Torrance became SoCal's brewery capital, what to expect from this year's Comic-Con.

LGBT people may be denied the right to adopt children, SoCal has one of the most diverse bee populations on the planet, tips to stay safe when hiking.

Who are the Proud Boys? As Disneyland celebrates its anniversary, we "Eat Like Walt." Meet the all-girl skate collective GRLSWIRL.

Why CA dems endorsed Kevin De León over Dianne Feinstein, Native American tribes' ongoing repatriation claims, an exhibit dedicated to the 710 freeway.

Driverless cars might actually shave time off commutes, local Croat and French fans weigh in on the World Cup, one city battles to help black infants survive.

Will Compton residents face big price hikes for their water? Ventura’s homeless shelter may lead the way. The first double-decker, all-electric bus on the continent.