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The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office will not file criminal charges against a civilian who forcibly detained a burglary suspect, killing the 45-year-old man in a Westlake parking lot, authorities said Friday. That decision made it possible for the Los Angeles Police Department to publicly share video footage from the case, according to the department. The death occurred around 3:40 p.m. July 6, 2024, when officers were summoned to a call of a burglary suspect inside a residence in the 200 block of South Rampart Boulevard. Surveillance video shows the unidentified civilian chasing Anthony Sowell and pushing him onto boxes behind a business. Sowell is shown resisting the attempt to restrain him, but the larger man sits atop him. Sowell gradually stops his resistance and becomes unresponsive. The video goes on to show officers arriving a little over five minutes after the takedown and putting Sowell into handcuffs. Believing was he was experiencing a drug overdose, officers administered Narcan to Sowell, un-handcuffed him and began CPR, police said. They also summoned an ambulance. Sowell was pronounced dead at the scene. The Medical Examiner’s office ruled

Property owners impacted by the L.A. wildfires will have a little more time to opt in to a free U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fire debris-removal program, officials announced Friday. The deadline for residents to file “Right of Entry” forms allowing the federal agency to access their properties and clear fire debris was approaching on Monday, prompting urgent calls from local authorities urging residents to submit the documents. But on Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency extended the deadline until April 15. “I am thankful to FEMA for extending the deadline for residents to submit their ROE forms so they have more breathing room to fully understand their options and make an informed decision about debris removal,” county Supervisor Kathryn Barger said in a statement. “I am also glad FEMA has extended the opportunity to multi-family units to access this important resource. We are on the road to recovery, and these updates will ensure more of our residents get the help they need and deserve.” Residents impacted by the fires must file the forms to either opt in or out of the USACE free debris-removal

A proposed California ballot initiative, named after alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, has been recently submitted to the California Attorney General’s Office. The initiative would make it illegal for an insurance company to “delay, deny or modify any medical procedure or medication” suggested by a licensed physician in the Golden State, which could have serious consequences such as “disability, death, amputation, permanent disfigurement, loss or reduction of any bodily function,” the document stated. California bill would require insurers to pay full coverage without itemized lists If the initiative is enacted, any decision by an insurer to delay, deny or modify can only be made by a physician on behalf of any insurer. The initiative would also make it a felony to employ someone who is not a physician to review a decision made by a physician. Should insurance companies delay, they would have to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the medication or procedure was unnecessary or would not result in disability, death, amputation, permanent disfigurement or the loss or reduction of any bodily function. People could sue insurers and receive attorney fees

Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 2:32 PM EDT / AP Musk’s $100 Wisconsin voter payments have Minnesota lawmakers taking note Musk’s $100 Wisconsin voter payments have Minnesota lawmakers taking note 01:58 Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election  after deleting a social media post saying he planned to “personally hand over” $2 million to a pair of voters who have already cast their ballots in the race. Musk later posted a clarification, saying the money will go to people who will be “spokesmen” for an online petition against “activist” judges. After first saying the event would only be open to people who had voted in the Supreme Court race, he said attendance would be limited to those who have signed the petition. The change in direction came amid calls for an investigation into whether Musk’s actions were a felony under Wisconsin law, which prohibits giving anything of value in exchange for a vote. Musk deleted the post from his social media platform, X, about 12 hours after he initially posted

By Sara Moniuszko Reporter, Lifestyle & Wellness Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper’s wellness vertical. She now covers breaking and trending news for CBS News’ HealthWatch. Read Full Bio Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 2:20 PM EDT / CBS News New alarming data on measles in the U.S. New alarming data on measles in the U.S. 02:40 Just three months into 2025, the United States has recorded the most measles cases in a single year since a 2019 wave, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows. The majority of the infections have been reported in an outbreak in West Texas that has led to  the death of a child . The number of cases in Texas alone hit 400 and continues to rise. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and in some cases can cause severe infections in the lungs and brain that can lead to cognitive issues, deafness or death. But doctors and health officials say the vaccine , which is normally

A high school was briefly locked down in Fullerton on Friday after a police officer saw a person carrying what appeared to be a gun just outside of campus. The firearm, authorities later confirmed, turned out to be a water gun. According to the Fullerton Police Department, a school resource officer spotted a male who appeared to be carrying a gun in a vehicle on the 600 block of North Pomona Avenue at 8:41 a.m. Since that area is just outside of Fullerton Union High School, the school was promptly locked down. Authorities quickly responded to the scene. Investigations revealed that the person, who was a student, did not have a firearm in his possession, but instead had two water guns in his vehicle. They were never brought onto campus. No additional details were immediately made available. The lockdown was lifted by 9:55 a.m.

Los Angeles Police officers shot a man who was allegedly pointing what appeared to be a rifle at passersby in the Vermont-Slauson area of South L.A. on Wednesday evening, though it was later discovered that he was not armed with a gun. The man, Keyon Williams, was in the front door of a home in the 6400 block of South Figueroa Street when officers found him, and he then barricaded himself in the residence, police said in a news release. A SWAT team responded, and when Williams allegedly pointed the apparent firearm at them, at least one officer opened fire, striking him in the wrist. He surrendered shortly afterward. Two other people were in the home, one of whom was arrested for resisting arrest. The other was questioned and release, police said. Williams was treated at a local hospital and also arrested for resisting arrest. The object he brandished was found to be “a large plastic object that resembled a rifle,” police said. No officers or members of the public were hurt.

There are plenty of fish in the sea, as the old saying goes. Unfortunately, there are far fewer exceptional chefs who can cook one for dinner. Knowing this, the analysts at Yelp have sought to identify the top-rated seafood restaurants in each state. Using their extensive database of user-generated reviews, Yelp’s analysts first focused on restaurants with “a large concentration” of reviews mentioning “seafood,” and then ranked those businesses on the quality and quantity of users’ ratings. The top-rated restaurant in each state was then compiled into Yelp’s 2025 list of the “Best Seafood in Every State.” “And the best part? You don’t have to live near the sea to get your fill of fish!” Yelp claims. Yelp’s complete list is below, but more information can be found on Yelp’s blog. Alabama – The Depot, in Auburn Alaska – Inferno Seafood Boil, in Anchorage Arizona – Chula Seafood, in Scottsdale Arkansas – Blu Fresh Fish Marketplace, in Bentonville California – Holbox, in Los Angeles Colorado – Fish N Beer, in Denver Connecticut – Supreme Seafood Restaurant, in North Branford Delaware – Henlopen City Oyster House

Citing a desire to “restore the California Dream for all,” a Republican candidate in the 2026 race to become California’s next governor says he’d eliminate the state’s income tax if elected. In a video posted to X, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said that he and his team would “work immediately” on abolishing the income tax for all Californians. “I believe that our hard workers in California could spend their money far better more than our current government,” Bianco said. Bianco launched his campaign last month. Since then, he’s ran on the concept that California is “over taxed and over regulated,” leading to thousands of people and businesses leaving the state. FILE – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco speaks at a news conference in Lake Elsinore, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023, as officials announced that the closure of poppy fields at Walker Canyon until the wildflower bloom subsides. (Watchara Phomicinda/The Orange County Register via AP, File) As of 2025, the California income tax rate is as high as 12.3% for married couples making $1,442,628 and over, according to H&R Block. It’s 6% for married couples making

Citing a desire to “restore the California Dream for all,” a Republican candidate in the 2026 race to become California’s next governor says he’d eliminate the state’s income tax if elected. In a video posted to X, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said that he and his team would “work immediately” on abolishing the income tax for all Californians. “I believe that our hard workers in California could spend their money far better more than our current government,” Bianco said. Bianco launched his campaign last month. Since then, he’s ran on the concept that California is “over taxed and over regulated,” leading to thousands of people and businesses leaving the state. FILE – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco speaks at a news conference in Lake Elsinore, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023, as officials announced that the closure of poppy fields at Walker Canyon until the wildflower bloom subsides. (Watchara Phomicinda/The Orange County Register via AP, File) As of 2025, the California income tax rate is as high as 12.3% for married couples making $1,442,628 and over, according to H&R Block. It’s 6% for married couples making

A devastating earthquake struck Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least 150 people, primarily in Myanmar. The quake caused the collapse of a bridge and a dam. In Bangkok, at least seven people lost their lives, and dozens were buried when a high-rise building under construction crumbled, sending workers and bystanders running for their lives. Powerful earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, kills more than 150 The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which hit around midday on Friday and had its epicenter near Myanmar’s second-largest city, Mandalay, was followed by a significant 6.4-magnitude aftershock. The full scope of the fatalities, injuries, and destruction remained unclear as of Friday evening local time. Photos from Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, showed rescue crews pulling victims from the rubble of multiple buildings used to house civil servants. Footage shows a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsing during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28, 2025. Myanmar’s government said blood was in high demand in the hardest-hit areas. In a country where prior governments sometimes have been slow to accept foreign aid, Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar was ready

Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 2:16 PM EDT / CBS News Vances visit Greenland amid takeover push Greenlanders voice opinions of U.S. as Vice President JD Vance visits island 02:37 Washington — Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance are visiting a U.S. base in Greenland  Friday, as the Trump White House eyes the semi-autonomous Danish territory despite opposition from residents and leaders. National security adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Sen. Mike Lee of Utah joined them on the trip. “As you’ve heard, we have some interest in Greenland from the Trump administration,” the vice president told a group of service members at the dining hall at Pituffik Space Base, the northernmost U.S. military installation.  While Vance was on the base, President Trump reiterated his strong desire to acquire the autonomous territory of Denmark.  “We need Greenland, very importantly, for international security,” the president told reporters at the White House. “We have to have Greenland. It’s not a question of, ‘Do you think we can do without it?’ We can’t.” The second lady was originally scheduled to visit

Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 12:34 PM EDT / CBS News The Open Field We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In her new memoir, “I Am Maria: My Reflections and Poems on Heartbreak, Healing, and Finding Your Way Home” (to be published April 1 by The Open Field), Maria Shriver – the daughter of Kennedys, broadcast journalist, and former first lady of California – uses poetry to explore a woman in search of herself. Read some selected poems below, and don’t miss Lee Cowan’s interview with Maria Shriver on “CBS Sunday Morning” March 30! “I Am Maria” by Maria Shriver Prefer to listen? Audible has a 30-day free trial available right now. I Know You Loved Me Beyond a shadow Beyond the words Beyond the picture of what a loving nurturing mother Is supposed to look like Act like Talk like Touch like There is you I couldn’t find anyone like you in my picture books No mothers looked like you Dressed in pants like you Had hair like you Played football like you Smoked cigars like you Yet

Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 12:29 PM EDT / CBS/AP Myanmar asks for help after earthquake Myanmar asks for international assistance after deadly earthquake 03:56 Bangkok — Two violent earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing at least 144 people in Myanmar , according to the country’s military rulers. At least 10 people died in Thailand ‘s capital Bangkok, where a high-rise building that was under construction collapsed, leaving dozens more missing under the rubble. A state of emergency was declared in Bangkok and in six regions and states in neighboring Myanmar, including its capital Naypyitaw. The head of Myanmar’s ruling junta said in the televised speech Friday evening that at least 144 people were killed and 730 others injured in the disaster, and he appealed for international help. “The death toll and injuries are expected to rise,” Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said.  A hospital in the Naypyitaw was struggling to deal with mass casualties after sustaining serious damage in the quake. Survivors wait for medical attention outside a hospital in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, after a powerful earthquake hit the

A judge is being asked to give preliminary approval to a nearly $500,000 settlement of a lawsuit brought by two former “American Idol” contestants who sued the production companies behind the show, alleging that they and other contestants had to work 15-hour days with little to no breaks. Court papers were filed Wednesday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Samantha Jessner on behalf of plaintiffs Normandy Vamos and issued the order during a status conference 10 days after the lawyers informed the judge they had reached a settlement “in principle” of Franklin Boone, a co-plaintiff in the suit with Normandy Vamos. Vamos filed the original case in February 2023 and Boone was added as a plaintiff four months later. Boone’s court papers propose a settlement of about $487,500 as well as a provisional certification of the lawsuit as a class action. A hearing is scheduled May 27. “Counsel for plaintiff Boone and defendants have met and conferred and defendants do not object to this motion,” Boone’s attorneys state in their court papers. The lawsuit named as defendants ABC, American Idol Productions Inc., Fremantlemedia North America

One person is dead and a man is in police custody Friday in connection with a fatal collision following a police pursuit in Westchester that slowed morning traffic in the LAX area. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southwest Division were pursuing a driving while intoxicated suspect in an SUV around 1:30 a.m. Friday. The chase ended in the 10000 block South Sepulveda Boulevard, near Century and Aviation boulevards when the suspect crashed into a blue Honda sedan, LAPD Officer Nelson told City News Service. Television footage shows the SUV nearly split in half after the collision. A passenger in the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene and a person in the Honda was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition. The second person traveling in the SUV tried to leave the scene but was captured and arrested, police said. LAX police advised that travel times to LAX would be affected by the road closures at Sepulveda and Century boulevards, with southbound Sepulveda Boulevard traffic diverted to 96th Street and northbound Sepulveda Boulevard diverted into the Upper/Arrivals level.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order seeking to exert more control over what is displayed at Smithsonian museums and federal sites, citing what the White House called “divisive narratives” promoted by certain museums. The executive order claimed that the Smithsonian Institution, which operates numerous museums in the nation’s capital, “has, in recent years, come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology.” “This shift has promoted narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive,” the order states. The order cites an exhibit at the American Art Museum titled “Stories of Race and American Sculpture” and references at the National Museum of African American History and Culture that assert “hard work,” “individualism,” and “the nuclear family” are parts of “white culture.” “Museums in our Nation’s capital should be places where individuals go to learn — not to be subjected to ideological indoctrination or divisive narratives that distort our shared history,” the order states. American couple still imprisoned in Mexico over timeshare dispute The order directs Vice President JD Vance to lead efforts to eliminate content from Smithsonian museums that do

One person was hospitalized when deputies responding to a report of a woman screaming opened fire in Dana Point Friday morning. Authorities said the call came in around 4:10 a.m. for deputies to conduct a welfare check near Camino Del Avion & Ritz Pointe Drive. The caller stated that a woman was screaming and “a deputy-involved shooting occurred,” the post read, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department posted on X. No further details about what prompted deputies to open fire were immediately available. One person who was wounded by gunfire was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition. No deputies were injured in the incident. The Sheriff’s Department said it would provide more information as it became available.

A Michigan couple remains behind bars in a Mexican prison, accused of breaching a timeshare contract — but their lawyer said the resort that filed the criminal complaint against them breached the contract first. Paul and Christy Akeo have reportedly been charged with defrauding Palace Elite, a subsidiary of the Palace Company, out of more than $110,000. They signed a timeshare contract with the resort in Nov. 2021 to purchase a membership with the hotel but are accused of breaching its terms by canceling the charges, leading to their arrest at a Cancún airport on March 4. Their children, Lindsey Hull and Michael Lemke, have repeatedly denied these accusations, telling Nexstar’s WLNS that American Express sided with the couple in the dispute. “Every second of every day, we are concerned for their safety, especially with the lack of communication,” said Hull. “The idea that they’re sitting in a maximum-security prison over a time-share dispute at best is unacceptable.” The Akeos. (Lindsey Hull) John Manly, the family’s attorney, provided further insight into the situation, alleging that the Akeos did indeed sign up for a timeshare but

By Melissa Quinn Politics Reporter Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 11:35 AM EDT / CBS News Court upholds pause on some deportations Court upholds temporary block on Trump administration’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations 03:46 Washington — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to lift lower court orders blocking deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members under the wartime Alien Enemies Act . The Justice Department made the request for emergency relief just days after a federal appeals court in Washington declined to let the administration resume the deportations of people believed to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador under the wartime authority. “This case presents fundamental questions about who decides how to conduct sensitive national-security-related operations in this country — the President, through Article II, or the Judiciary, through [temporary restraining orders],” acting Solicitor General

Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 11:33 AM EDT / CBS/AP Deadly earthquakes in Myanmar, Thailand Deadly earthquakes rock Myanmar, Thailand 07:25 Bangkok — Two violent earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing at least 144 people in Myanmar, according to the country’s military rulers. In the Thai capital Bangkok, the first powerful quake toppled a skyscraper that was under construction, killing at least three people at the site and leaving dozens missing under the rubble, officials said.  A state of emergency was declared in Bangkok and in six regions and states in neighboring Myanmar, including its capital Naypyitaw. The head of Myanmar’s ruling junta said in the televised speech Friday evening that at least 144 people were killed and 730 others injured in the disaster, and he appealed for international help. “The death toll and injuries are expected to rise,” Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said.  A hospital in the Naypyitaw was struggling to deal with mass casualties after sustaining serious damage in the quake. Survivors wait for medical attention outside a hospital in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025, after a powerful earthquake