Tropical storm Lala targets Hawaii
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Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Central Pacific and is moving toward the Hawaiian Islands, where heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf are expected by late Friday. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is joined by a FOX Weather hurricane specialist, Bryan Norcross to discuss the latest storm developments. 

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits northern California
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On Thursday morning, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter was about 3.2 miles beneath the surface, roughly 2.5 miles south of San Leandro, California. The earthquake struck near the Hayward Fault, one of the most active fault lines in the region. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is joined by FOX 2 KTVU’s Jesse Gary to discuss the latest developments and hear from residents who felt the quake.

Concerns grow surrounding USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
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Riley Ceder is a reporter at Military Times and he is joining LiveNOW’s Andy Mac this evening as concerns continue to grow over crew conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently said that conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier have been “misrepresented” after some reports indicating soldiers in distress. LiveNOW is also speaking with Col Michael J. Jernigan (Retired) as sailors reportedly struggling with low morale as their deployment continues. 

Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case
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We are learning more as Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing. The new report came from The New York Times this week. The Times report comes a day before Mangione is scheduled to make an appearance in Manhattan federal court. The hearing fueled speculation about a possible deal with federal prosecutors to avoid a trial, which was due to start in January. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with attorney Neama Rahmani as the case will reportedly continue in New York tomorrow. 

Father tours 30 stadiums in 30 days to honor late son
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Jonathan St. Clair is honoring his late son by visiting 30 MLB stadiums in 30 days. He is on a mission to share more about his son, Jason, who died after drowning. You can visit jasperray.org to learn more. 

RFK Jr. takes questions on Trump's policies
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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. took questions from reporters on Thursday. RFK Jr. spoke about President Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill, vaccines and immigration. 

Ryan Elijah talks his run for congess
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Ryan Elijah joins LiveNOW from FOX's Ryan Schmelz to discuss his run for Congress in Florida's 7th Congressional district. Elijah is facing Rep. Cory Mills who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. 

LAPD detective & convicted rapist accused of kidnapping
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The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist is accused of kidnapping and robbery. Officials say Michael Douglas Brambles is accused of a 1994 kidnapping and robbery. Brambles is a former LAPD detective. 

California earthquake: 3.8 magnitude quake strikes
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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near San Francisco, CA. FOX 2's Gasia Mikaelian joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest. 

Governor DeSantis unveils new 'flying-vehicles'
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) unveiled new air taxi plans. Governor DeSantis posted on X: "Great to be at the SunTrax Testing Grounds in Auburndale today to highlight Florida’s leadership in the future of transportation. By the end of this year, Florida will be actively testing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. SunTrax Air Ground is actively testing and supporting the deployment of autonomous and connected vehicles."

Jury selection begins in Meta online safety trial
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UC Berkeley's Vincent Joralemon joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss what's at stake in the Meta online safety trial out of Oakland, California as jury selection began on Wednesday.

Recapping key primaries in Wisconsin & Minnesota
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Political analyst Brian Sobel joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to recap key primary races in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Carolina.

Former Marine released from Russia returns to U.S.
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Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman returned to the United States after being released from a Russian prison, according to the Trump administration. Gilman was welcomed by U.S. officials, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, upon arrival. 

2 U.S. soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Texas
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Two soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash. Officials said this was an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based in Fort Hood. A major grass fire had sparked due to the crash. It has since been put out. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall got an update on the crash from FOX 7 Austin’s Marco Bitonel. 

Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
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Marisa Schultz, national politics editor at the New York Post, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss news out of the White House Wednesday when President Donald Trump announced that press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month.

Inflation slows but prices remain elected in July
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Inflation cooled slightly in July even as prices remain elevated, according to the consumer price index report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said prices increased 0.1% on a monthly basis and is up 3.4% from a year ago. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall spoke about inflation with economist Mike Walden. 

Crowley defeats Hong in WI Democratic primary
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David Crowley won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, according to The Associated Press, narrowly defeating Francesca Hong. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall spoke about Crowley’s victory, and what it means for the midterms, with Scott Bauer from the Associated Press. 

Suspect barricaded after shooting at police in AZ
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We’re hearing reports from FOX 10 Phoenix that a suspect is barricaded inside a home near Glendale after allegedly shooting at Glendale police officers Wednesday afternoon. Police vehicles were struck by projectiles during the ongoing standoff. Authorities are urging residents in the area to shelter in place as the situation develops.

Bob Iger, Josh Kushner buy Lakers for $12.5B
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The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold by Mark Walter for a record-breaking $12 billion, according to ESPN. Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are set to become the new owners as the Lakers enter a new era following the end of the LeBron James era in Los Angeles. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac spoke about the record sale with Arash Markazi, founder & CEO of The Sporting Tribune. 

Mangione hearing stirs plea deal speculation
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Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss a hearing set for this week in the Luigi Mangione case and how it could result in a plea deal.