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4/11: Prime Time with John Dickerson – CBS News Watch CBS News John Dickerson reports on the death of O.J. Simpson, the threat of Iran retaliating on Israel, and what the director of the ATF says about new regulations to close gun loopholes. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

When O.J. Simpson’s death was announced Thursday morning, many took to social media to express their feelings about the onetime football hero and popular celebrity who was accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald L. Goldman in 1994. Simpson was acquitted during his murder trial the following year, but many people continued to believe he was guilty. In 1997, he was found liable for the deaths in a civil suit brought by the Brown and Goldman families. From 2008-17, Simpson was incarcerated on armed robbery, kidnapping, conspiracy and other charges, with the punishment being viewed by some as justice finally being served decades later. Many athletes, former athletes and sports fans expressed their feelings at the death of the former USC Heisman Trophy winner and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A lot expressed rage, bitterness or indifference toward someone they feel got away with murder. OJ Simpson was a murderer His death should not be glorified. — Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) April 11, 2024 But there also were scattered RIPs, condolences offered toward the family and words of

Two murders in Brentwood? That was unusual, I thought, as word filtered through the newsroom on a Monday afternoon in June 1994 that two people were found dead in the upscale neighborhood — and one of them was Nicole Brown Simpson, the former wife of O.J. Simpson. The other victim was her friend Ron Goldman. With O.J. Simpson’s death from cancer Wednesday, memories of the saga that consumed the city, my newspaper and — because I lived in Brentwood — my neighborhood came flooding back. In the newsroom, four days after the bodies were found, reporters and editors clustered around a TV to watch then-Los Angeles Police Cmdr. David J. Gascon announce that there was a warrant for Simpson’s arrest, but he was nowhere to be found. “The Los Angeles Police Department right now is actively searching for Mr. Simpson,” he said. The newsroom erupted into one big cry of “WHOOAAA…!” drowning out what Gascon said after that. It was probably the most dramatic moment I ever witnessed in the newsroom. My day was a blur from there. As part of the team of L.A.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating the person or persons responsible for the gruesome homicide of a woman whose body was found engulfed in flames on an offramp of a Southern California highway almost a year and a half ago.   The body of the Karla Terron was discovered just before 5 a.m. on the southbound Hoskins Road offramp of State Route 99 in Bakersfield on Dec. 17, 2022, according to a special bulletin released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.   An autopsy performed later determined that the victim’s cause of death was not the fire, but multiple stab wounds.   Karla Terron seen in this undated photo. (LASD) Terron was last seen alive at a local bar in the 100 block of North Hagar Street in San Fernando, though authorities did not say when exactly that was. Grisly L.A. murder-suicide that left infant dead reportedly linked to eclipse Anyone with information about this investigation or the whereabouts of the person or persons involved is urged to contact LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.   Those wishing to remain anonymous can

A toddler who was abducted and taken to Mexico in February has been safely returned to Southern California. The boy, who is 17 months old, was identified as Miguel Eduardo Zuniga Medina, Jr., according to the FBI. On Feb. 6, the boy’s mother, Brigette Benitez, 31, who does not have custody of the child, was scheduled for an unsupervised visit with the boy in Walnut. Instead of returning the boy to his legal guardian, she took him and brought him across the border to Mexico, authorities said, crossing through the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego County. The next day, a federal arrest warrant was filed for Benitez, charging her with international parental kidnapping. Benitez took the child to the Aguascalientes region where his father, who also doesn’t have custody, was believed to be living. Miguel Eduardo Medina, 17 months old, in a photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Brigette Benitez, 31, and Miguel Eduardo Medina, 17 months old, in photos from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Brigette Benitez, 31, is believed to have kidnapped her biological son and brought

Not much beats a sliced potato fried to golden perfection and dusted with salt, but some places do it better than others. A new survey from CasinoReviews.net, a website that, you guessed it, reviews casinos, found that most states all agree on which fast food company makes the best french fries. The answer is probably unsurprising. A survey of 2,000 people from all across America found that most states prefer the fries served beneath the golden arches. Of the 50 states that comprise this great nation, 32 agree that McDonald’s makes the best french fries. California was one of them. McDonald’s was the top answer for 43% of people surveyed, beating out the likes of Chick-fil-A (10%) Five Guys (9%), Wendy’s (8%) and Burger King (5%). The fast food giant’s shoestring russets have long had a reputation of being America’s finest, and the results of the survey show that public opinion remains strongly in its favor. Respondents were also asked to describe what makes a good french fry. Almost two-thirds named taste as the most important, with 23% saying texture and 11% saying seasoning, aka

A look back at the complicated life of O.J. Simpson – CBS News Watch CBS News O.J. Simpson has died of cancer at the age of 76, his family announced Thursday. The controversial former football star turned his athletic talents into a prominent career as a pitchman, sportscaster and actor before he was accused and ultimately acquitted of the 1994 double murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman. John Blackstone, who covered Simpson’s trial, reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A 26-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were taken into custody in connection with an ambush robbery near Lincoln Park, and police said Thursday there could be other people who were victimized. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the female suspect, Magdalena Gallegos, on Tuesday allegedly lured two victims she met on social media to an apartment in the 2900 block of North Main Street. Once inside the apartment, two male suspects — one of whom was allegedly Sergio Carrillo — emerged from hiding and held the victims at gunpoint while demanding their property, police said. One of the victims was struck by a handgun. The suspects were seen driving a 2008 four-door blue Chevrolet Malibu. It was unclear if the suspect who struck the victim was Carrillo. Carrillo and Gallegos were both arrested Wednesday and booked on suspicion of robbery. They were both being held in lieu of $100,000 bail. The third suspect remains at large. Police said detectives believe the suspects victims other people using the exact same scheme. Anyone with information regarding the robberies or believes they were victimized was urged

The Riverside University Health System Public Health received more than $750,000 in state traffic safety grants, the RUHS-PH announced Thursday. The grants will be used for programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities in Riverside County. “We are doing more than just educating our communities; we are indirectly saving lives,” said Kim Saruwatari director of public health. “This grant will allow us to promote safe practices and provide equitable safety solutions for all Riverside County residents,” Saruwatari added. The grants, which are funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, run through September 2024 and they include $240,500 for the Child Passenger Safety program, which offers community outreach events, educational classes and training on the installation and use of child safety seats. Also included in the grant are $120,000 for the College Communities Against Drunk, Drugged, and Distracted Driving program which collaborates with local colleges on prevention education and resources to reduce the number of residents killed or injured due to alcohol, drug impaired and distracted driving. The grant included $182,000 for the Be Wiser Teen Impaired/Distracted Driving

Perhaps no other major musical fest has led the way in booking Latin acts quite like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This year, 21 Latin acts are on the lineup, nearly twice as many as 2023. In addition to big stars like Peso Pluma, Young Miko, J Balvin, Ice Spice and Carin León, the festival will also feature a slew of up-and-coming Latin acts ready to impress attendees unfamiliar with them. Ahead of Weekend 1, we spoke to Cimafunk, Hermanos Gutiérrez, the Red Pears, Girl Ultra and Eddie Zuko about how they’re getting ready for the festival. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Cimafunk As the first Cuban-born artist to ever play at Coachella, Erik Alejandro Iglesias Rodríguez, better known as Cimafunk, says he is ready for the Latin “invasion” of the festival. Recognized for his funk-influenced sound, he is preparing for his Coachella debut by “eating good,” rehearsing with his band and embracing his nerves. “It’s a dream come true. It’s something all artists dream of at some point in their career,” said Rodríguez. “For me, it was shocking [to be