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.

A look at the economic opportunity in two different parts of CA, remembering oscar-winning filmmaker Curtis Hanson, how big a business are "ugly shoes”?

Anti-Muslim attacks are up 122 percent in CA, how LA County Sheriff's are training to handle situations involving individuals with autism, Bel Air homeowners million gallon club.

A look at how we investigate cases of domestic terrorism. What does it mean to be middle class in Los Angeles. A photographer challenges old images of masculinity.

Author Jeff Chang discusses his new book, "We Gon' Be Alright," Joseph Gordon-Levitt discusses his controversial role as "Snowden", and a vintage train that takes passengers to Santa Barbara's wine country.

The pros and cons of big money donated to public education, an electric car you never have to charge, the biggest 3D map of our galaxy.

Donald Trump to unveil several policy proposals including a plan for six weeks of paid maternity leave, the five-second rule – is it still safe? LA comedian releases video parodying Bon Appetit's controversial Pho video.

The use of political surrogates in the bid for the presidency and the US sugar industry's 50-year-old sugar cover up.

Health care for 9/11 responders, Tesla's software update for its self-driving vehicles, a new collaboration between trans activists and the California Restaurant Association.

What would the state need to do to achieve the new emissions numbers signed into law? Airbnb tackles discrimination in the shared housing era, what the Adult Use of Marijuana Act could mean for the state.

Cal State Los Angeles opens a new living space for students of color amid controversy, Yosemite National Park expands, Star Trek turns 50.

Black Lives Matter teams up with a CA charity to receive grants and donations, the Laotian reaction from LA, Paralympians are harnessing their power to motivate kids to live healthier lives.

The US-China agreement's impact in California, the pros and cons of empty-nesting, Colin Kaepernick may have some politics lessons to teach.