5 charged with murder in deadly California fireworks explosion, company owner arrested at Walt Disney World

Five people have been charged with murder in a deadly explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California last summer that killed seven people and injured two others.  The owner of the company was arrested at Walt Disney World in Florida, according to an arrest affidavit.

Artemis II splashdown live: Timeline of events, minute by minute

NASA's historic Artemis 11 mission to the moon will end Friday when the Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego around 8:07 p.m. EDT. Here's a timeline of the Orion capsule's return to Earth.

Boy who was born deaf talks to Disneyland character in ASL
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A 3-year-old boy, who was born deaf, signed to Jessie from "Toy Story" during a Disneyland visit – and the character signed back, surprising his family. (Credit: Callie Foster, @thelacouple)

Iran war latest: Death toll surpasses 3,000, Iranian official says

Iranian medical official puts the death toll of the war at over 3,000 people. President Donald Trump appeared skeptical about the durability of the ceasefire, referencing Iran's continued hold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

NASA prepares for Orion spacecraft’s return to Earth
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Joshua Benjamins, a former US Navy diver, as NASA's Artemis II crew prepare to return home on Friday as they conclude a historic 10-day journey around the moon. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen are working to prepare themselves and the Orion spacecraft for splashdown off the coast of San Diego. 

Deadliest day of Israeli strikes leads to negotiations "as soon as possible"

A tentative ceasefire in the war with Iran began to unravel as Israel continued intense bombing in Beirut and Iran maintains a hold on the Strait of Hormuz. 

$267 million California hospice fraud takedown
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We are watching as California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announce the takedown of a $267 million healthcare fraud ring in the state. Bonta said during a press conference detailing the operation on Thursday that the investigation culminated with search and arrest warrants executed at 12 locations across Southern California. Known as "Operation Skip Trace," law enforcement reportedly seized $757,000 in cash and two firearms during the raids. 

Diddy seeks reduced sentence, immediate release
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LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with TMZ’s Michael Babcock as lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs ask a federal appeals court to overturn the conviction that sent the hip-hop mogul to prison on prostitution-related charges. Combs’ lawyers are arguing he was treated unfairly at trial and that the First Amendment should apply. According to our partners at FOX 5 New York, the 56-year-old has been in custody since his arrest in September 2024. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has said he is scheduled to be released in April 2028. 

ICE officers fired on California man first before he drove away: attorney

The man shot by ICE officers in Patterson, Calif., told his attorney in very clear terms that he was "never ever" in a gang and fled the scene along I-5 because he was fired upon first by federal immigration agents before he was seen reversing his car and fleeing the scene.

Indiana to suspend gas tax for one month as prices surge

Indiana is hitting pause on its gas tax as prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Here's what to know.