Israel Set to Step Up Gaza Invasion Thousands of Israeli reservists edged closer to the Gaza Strip's densely populated urban center Monday as Israel weighed a decision to escalate its devastating offensive.
Ledger, Winslet Snag Honors at Golden Globes ``Benjamin Button,'' ``Frost/Nixon'' and Meryl Streep's ``Doubt'' all tied for the lead with five nominations and all went away empty-handed.
Motorcycle Deaths Spike in LA County Records show about 1.2 million Californians have licenses to drive motorcycles, which is about 300,000 more than in 2001.
Amtrak Train Kills LA Pedestrian Myra Theresa Mina-Calove of Woodland Hills was killed at 3:54 p.m. when her head hit a grab bar on the side of the train, said Larry Dietz of the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
FBI: Crime Down in Early '08 Despite Recession Violent crime nationwide fell 3.5 percent, and property crime dropped 2.5 percent, according to the bureau's preliminary figures released Monday.
Biden Iraq Visit Marred by Bombings A series of bombs targeting Iraqi security forces in Baghdad served as a grim reminder of the war that President-elect Barack Obama has promised to end.
Scientists Create "Immortal" RNA in Lab Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla may have succeeded in an attempt to create life from inanimate matter.
60 Minutes: Speculation Behind Oil Price Swings One industry insider alleges approximately 60 to 70 percent of the oil contracts in the futures markets are now held by speculative entities.
Group Eyes Expanded Cell Phone Ban The National Safety Council has taken a position on cell phone use in cars by drivers - they want a total ban on the practice. KFWB's Pete Demetriou reports cell phone users agree about the dangers, but not about a ban.
LA Teachers Warned of Layoffs The Los Angeles Teachers Union holds a meeting with its members to talk about the possibility of layoffs if the district doesn't receive enough money from the state. KFWB's Steve Lentz reports the immediate issue is cuts to teacher health care.
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