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Travelers face long lines at airports after TSA workers miss full paycheck

Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.

Extreme heat warning issued for Southern California ahead of historic temperatures

The prolonged heat wave is expected to peak on Tuesday and remain until Friday for most areas across the region.

Suspect arrested for Santa Monica Pier shooting that wounded two

Two people were shot on Sunday night after a large fight broke out near the Santa Monica Pier, according to police.

San Bernardino County mother of two found dead inside Twentynine Palms home

A 34-year-old mother of two was found dead inside a Twentynine Palms home last week after authorities were called to the area to conduct a vehicle check.

Los Angeles County police issue crime warning over "bank jugging," which targets people at ATMs

Police issued a warning due to an increase in reports of "bank jugging," which sees suspects deflating a person's tires and then following them after they withdraw cash from a bank or ATM.

Bear that swiped at Monrovia woman captured by wildlife officials; two cubs also found

A family of bears has been captured in Monrovia just hours after the mother bear swiped at a woman​ who was walking her dog early Saturday.

Reckless driver evades police after lengthy LA County pursuit

It's unclear where the chase began.

UCLA women secure No.1 seed in March Madness; USC Trojans earn No. 9 seed

The Bruins are the second overall seed, just behind the defending champions in the 34-0 UConn Huskies.

U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to WBC final

The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.

"All the Empty Rooms" wins Oscar for memorializing kids killed in school shootings

The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman​ and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.

25-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with van in Mission Hills

The crash happened a little after 4 p.m. in the 15000 block of S. Brand Boulevard, Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters told CBS LA.

UCLA Bruins earn No. 7 seed in NCAA Mens' Basketball Tournament

The No. 7-seeded Bruins will face off against No. 10 seed UCF on Friday.

CHP officers cite driver for using carpool lane on I-10 with fake passenger in front seat

California Highway Patrol officers in West Covina cited a driver who was caught driving on the 10 Freeway with a fake passenger so he could use the carpool lane.

Detectives investigating deadly shooting in Lake Los Angeles

It happened at around 2:45 p.m. in the 23300 block of E. Avenue M, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.