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Trump sets Sept. 15 date for TikTok shutdown in the US unless deal is made

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:19:31 GMT

"It's a great asset, but it's not a great asset in the United States unless they have the approval of the United States," Trump said. President Donald Trump said on Monday if Microsoft or another "secure" and "very American" company doesn't buy the U.S. leg of Chinese-owned TikTok by Sept. 15, the wildly-popular video app will cease operating in the U.S.

Students get creative in ways to stand out when looking ahead to college

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:02:06 GMT

While the Covid-19 pandemic grounded summer plans for college-bound students, there are some creative solutions to help students stand out in these trying times.While the Covid-19 pandemic grounded summer plans for college-bound students, there are some creative solutions to help students stand out in these trying times.

LIVE: LA County officials give latest details on coronavirus cases

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:59:57 GMT

Los Angeles County officials are giving an update Monday at 1 p.m. on the county's coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

Gov. Gavin Newsom shares 'early good signs' in California COVID-19 trends

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:58:55 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom shared "early good signs" that things may be getting better in California amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Gavin Newsom shared "early good signs" that things may be getting better in California amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Community fridges feed neighbors in need

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:38:17 GMT

Residents across Los Angeles are banding together to feed their neighbors through community fridges. Residents across Los Angeles are banding together to feed their neighbors through community fridges.

Long Island family asks people to wear masks to protect daughter who has rare disease

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:35:53 GMT

Since Johanna Benthal was born, she has had over 100 brain surgeries. The coronavirus pandemic has left some new challenges for her family to face, but they are staying positive and taking it day by day to adjust to the new normal.

Disney+ brings the Muppets to life in new way with series 'Muppets Now'

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:14:01 GMT

Kermit the frog and his muppet friends enter the streaming world with their new unscripted show on Disney+, "Muppets Now." Kermit the frog and his muppet friends enter the streaming world with their new unscripted show on Disney+, "Muppets Now."

Apple Fire scorches 26,450 acres in Riverside County; arson suspected, officials say

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:01:36 GMT

Firefighters were continuing to battle the massive Apple Fire, which burned over 26,450 acres in the Cherry Valley area of Riverside County.At least one home and two outbuildings were destroyed by the Apple Fire, the region's first major wildfire of the season.

Borris Powell creates a mask you can drink in

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:46:46 GMT

How do you sip a cocktail while wearing a mask? Here's the answer.How do you sip a cocktail while wearing a mask? Here's the answer.

New Jersey teen transforms wooden pallets into yard signs to help families in need

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:45:28 GMT

Isabella Marino is helping families in need by transforming old wooden pallets into American flag yard signs.

Photographer captures moving portraits of essential workers

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:42:50 GMT

Mateo Zapata said this is his way of showing his community that they matter.

Firefighters battle 200-acre blaze in Gorman, NB I-5 partially reopened

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:35:31 GMT

Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a blaze that spread to at least 200 acres in Gorman near the Interstate 5 and prompted freeway closures.Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a blaze that spread to at least 200 acres in Gorman near the Interstate 5 and prompted freeway closures.

Victims in Thousand Oaks crash identified as CSUN athlete, brother of singer Frank Ocean, ...

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:30:59 GMT

The two young men who were killed in a fiery car crash in Thousand Oaks have been identified by friends as recent graduates of a local high school and one of them, they say, is the brother of singer Frank Ocean. The two young men who were killed in a fiery car crash in Thousand Oaks have been identified by friends as recent graduates of a local high school and one of them, they say, is the brother of singer Frank Ocean.

Free virtual tutoring offered to low-income families via Southeast Community Foundation

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:21:36 GMT

One on one virtual learning is offered for free to families in Southeast Los Angeles; it's all made possible by the non-profit Southeast Community Foundation.One on one virtual learning is offered for free to families in Southeast Los Angeles; it's all made possible by the non-profit Southeast Community Foundation.

Federal Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed and husband shot, speaks out

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:21:20 GMT

Judge Salas spoke emotionally about her son protecting his father. "He took the shooter's first bullet. ...The monster then turns his attention to my husband."U.S. District Judge Esther Salas provided a video statement on the death of her son and the injuries to her husband caused by a gunman.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson part of group buying XFL for $15M

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:16:00 GMT

Is the third time the charm? It looks like "The Rock," a former WWE star who also played college football, will be bringing the league back for fans. The XFL appears poised for a comeback after a sudden end to a promising revival this year, and it's all thanks to one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Hit play to find out who is behind the comeback.

Apple Fire scorches 20,516 acres in Riverside County; arson suspected, officials say

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:45:45 GMT

Firefighters were continuing to battle the massive Apple Fire, which burned over 20,000 acres in the Cherry Valley area of Riverside County by Monday.Firefighters were continuing to battle the massive Apple Fire, which burned over 20,000 acres in the Cherry Valley area of Riverside County by Monday.

Teenage boy lost both parents to COVID-19 just four days apart

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:37:45 GMT

A GoFundMe has been set up for anyone looking to donate to 17-year-old Justin Hunter.'Their relationship was true love for sure.' A Georgia teen lost both of his parents within four days to COVID-19. Now, he's sharing this warning.

Lord & Taylor parent company files for Chapter 11 amid coronavirus pandemic

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:37:03 GMT

Lord & Taylor, one of America's oldest department stores, has filed for bankruptcy, joining a growing list of stores slammed by the COVID-19 pandemic.Lord & Taylor, one of America's oldest department stores, has filed for bankruptcy, joining a growing list of stores slammed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tropical Storm Isaias near hurricane strength as it tracks toward Carolinas

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 12:36:58 GMT

Isaias was forecast to become a hurricane Monday as it neared landfall in the Carolinas after bands of heavy rain from the tropical storm lashed Florida's east coast. Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to make landfall in the Carolinas Monday, possibly as a hurricane.