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WATCH: President Trump speaks to reporters
President Trump answered questions from reporters after he was asked about posting a now-deleted AI-generated image that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure.
WATCH: Artemis II crew takes questions from reporters postflight
In a press conference on Thursday, Reid Wiseman expressed his appreciation for his fellow Artemis II astronauts.
Mayor Bass has a new plan for addressing climate change in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has released a new climate change plan for Los Angeles, setting goals for solar energy, EV chargers and water recycling.
WATCH: Aly Raisman talks NCAA Gymnastics Championship
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Aly Raisman joins ABC News Live from Texas, breaking down the must-watch routines at the gymnastics championship.
The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records
The marine heat wave of 2026 is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it could lead to a warm, humid and stormy summer.
WATCH: Pope Leo warns about people who 'manipulate religion'
ABC News' Melissa Adan and Father Sam Sawyer, editor in chief at America Media, discuss the pontiff's latest remarks in favor of peace.
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WATCH: A little leaguer goes for a walk
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WATCH: Kitten rescued from vat of glue
An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security
The attorney for a USC student shot and blinded by a Department of Homeland Security officer at a "No Kings" rally announced Wednesday that they're filing a federal claim against the agency — the first step in filing a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say
Robert Jay Josett pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and fraud, annoying and repeated phone calls and contempt of court for violating a restraining order.
Cousins admit to double-booking rental scheme to scam $8.5 million. Airbnb blasts 'bad actors'
From October 2017 to November 2019, the defendants used fake host names and other people's identities to list properties, according to prosecutors.
One injured in shooting near Sepulveda Middle School
One person was injured in a shooting near Sepulveda Middle School in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday afternoon, prompting a brief lockdown on the campus.
40,000 UC workers threaten statewide strike across hospitals, campuses, dining halls
Members of AFSCME Local 3299, a union that represents more than 40,000 workers across University of California hospitals and campuses, said they would launch an open-ended strike next month unless they come to agreements for new contracts.
Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency
The L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency is aiming to build affordable housing cheaper by simplifying a complicated financing process. On Wednesday, the agency approved its first batch of funding for below-market units.

