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.

On the ground reporters who were present during the 7.1 earthquake in Mexico city, more on LA County's Hep A outbreak, LA river's dismal water quality.

A new DACA suit claims that rescinding the program violates recipients due process, Costa Mesa public restrooms efforts, new tunes from Ibeyi & more.

An in-depth look at all of the consequential bills Governor Jerry Brown has signed or will sign into law. Then, a super-sized On The Lot highlights the Emmys.

After 20 years, the Cassini spacecraft has ended its mission of surveying Saturn, it's deadline day in Sacramento, P22's journey to becoming an LA wildlife symbol.

The president and Dem leaders agree to agree, decriminalizing walking into a crosswalk during the timer countdown, how LAPD is managing the homeless on Metro trains.

A look at where our relationship with Mexico stands, the official announcement to bring the Olympics to LA in 2028, how to stay alert against stories with no basis.

Calfornia files a lawsuit over DACA, are telethons actually effective? How earthquake forecasting may be California's best bet against 'the big one.'

An update from the captain of FEMA CA Task Force 1 & Irma aid efforts, the Dodgers continue their losing streak, "California Typewriter" and the allure of the tool.

Checking in on the state of Mexico after the 8.0 earthquake, the devastation of Hurricane Irma, the next edition of #SoCal SoCurious.

Some fires are safe to burn in isolated areas, so are they the enemy? A deep dive into LA's Japanese cuisine. The safest place to live in CA as the climate warms.

Exploring the political fallout in the wake of DACA's termination, then a check in on how higher education will handle the end of DACA and how's Big Sur holding up?

Now that President Trump has decided to end DACA, a look at what's next, plus a California Assemblyman weighs in on how we can achieve healthcare for all in the state.