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 political news plus Take Two's one hour special 'From Gold to Green: What the legalization of recreational pot could mean for California.'

What a candidate's media strategies reveal, minority entrepreneurs capitalize on what could be a tremendous market for pot, immersive VR's influence on decision making.

How CA's open gate policy may be changing, the Santa Monica incline reopens after 17 months of construction, 'See Jane Go' the new ride-hailing service exclusively for women.

Analyzing Donald Trump's visit to Mexico and meeting with President Enrique Peña Nieto, a round-up of vaccination news, the cause of the Rock Creek Fire.

The issue of terror and its impact on the election through the lens of San Bernardino, Selena Quintanilla at Hollywood's Madame Tussauds, saying goodbye to Gene Wilder.

Psychographics and predicting voting behavior, SoCal fans mourn Mexican singer Juan Gabriel's passing, secret recipes, branding and consumer sentimental value.

Examining the psychology of internet trolls, the creator of little versions of buildings from LA's past and John Krasinski talks about moving past 'Jim' and directing 'The Hollars.'

A look at the two climate bills Governor Brown signed into law Wednesday, what do rising ocean temperatures mean for us? 2016 could be the deadliest year for traffic deaths in a decade.

A new security measure in response to active shooters: arming teachers, test scores among CA students are up over the last year, ageism and discrimination in Hollywood.

Fire education and prevention, why a second-grade math teacher will not assign homework, why some Venice citizens are seeking to be its own city separate from LA.

How much money and resources does it take to investigate fires? A new algorithm to pinpoint people living in poverty, indigenous heritage and Latinos' long lifespan.

How natural disasters can bring communities closer, a deeper look at the role of Tweets, forums and comment sections, Rio Olympics wrap up.