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To Regina King, “grief is a journey.” This week, that journey included her first interview about her late son Ian Alexander Jr., who died in 2022. “I’m a different person now than I was,” King reflected in her first TV conversation in two years. “I understand that grief is love that has no place to go. I know that it’s important to me to honor Ian in the totality of who he is, speak about him in the present because he’s always with me.” The Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor, 53, reflected on the “joy and happiness that [Ian] gave all of us” and how she has worked to accept his death in a vulnerable conversation with “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts published Thursday. Alexander, a DJ who often accompanied his mother to red carpet events, died by suicide on Jan. 21, 2022. He was 26. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” a 2022 family statement shared by a King spokesman said. “He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our

A cold storm from the Great Basin made its way to Southern California early Thursday, bringing strong Santa Ana winds that have already exceeded 70 and 80 mph in some areas. Winds in two spots in the San Gabriel Mountains and foothills hit 80 mph early Thursday: Magic Mountain Truck Trail and near the end of Haven Avenue north of Rancho Cucamonga, with the latter’s gusts reaching 82 mph, according to Alex Tardy, a National Weather Service meteorologist in San Diego. North of the 118 Freeway in the northern San Fernando Valley, wind speeds hit 74 mph in Browns Canyon early Thursday, and east of the Cajon Pass near the Cloudland Truck Trail they hit 77 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Tardy said winds were expected to peak about 11 a.m. Thursday. High wind warnings remain in place across Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with officials warning of winds from 25 to 65 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph. “Winds this strong may down trees and power lines, causing property damage or power outages,” the warnings said. “Crosswinds

Long Beach residents are accustomed to seeing debris on their beaches in the aftermath of inclement weather. So Annette Freuhan wasn’t the least bit fazed when she woke up the day after the torrential rains in early February to see a concrete slab the size of a bus washed ashore on Junipero Beach. “The ocean is pretty powerful,” said the 80-year-old homeowner. As Freuhan spoke, she could see a bulldozer clearing up smaller debris on the beach surrounding the concrete block. “I don’t see it as being unusual because we have had whole huge trees that sometimes wash up.” Tree trunks, littered beer bottles, even the wreckage of a sunken ship — Freuhan has seen it all over the last seven years in her home overlooking Bluff Park. But this particular concrete slab sparked several questions. What is it? Where did it come from? How did it make it to the beach? And how, exactly, would the city get rid of the thing? To answer the third question first, apparently concrete can float. (The American Society of Civil Engineers hosts an annual concrete canoe competition.)

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money By Matt Richardson Edited By Angelica Leicht March 14, 2024 / 12:12 PM EDT / CBS News There are multiple effective ways to get a mortgage rate under 7% in today’s market.  Getty Images Homebuyers hoping for an imminent cut to mortgage rates were left disappointed this week after the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a slight rise in the inflation rate . Higher inflation reduces the chances of a cut to the benchmark interest rate range and, if it continues to rise, could result in interest rates increasing from their current 23-year high . Mortgage rates , then, will follow.  After hitting their highest point since 2000 last summer, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage loan has hovered around 7%. And while the 3% rates of 2020 and 2021 are unlikely to return anytime soon — especially after this week’s inflation news — there are still ways to reduce costs.  These moves won’t bring back

World March 14, 2024 / 12:05 PM EDT / CBS/AP Dozens killed when migrant boat capsizes Dozens killed when migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean 00:23 Survivors rescued from a deflating rubber dinghy in the central Mediterranean Sea have reported that some 60 people who departed Libya with them a week ago perished during the journey, the humanitarian rescue group SOS Mediterranee said Thursday. The European charity’s ship Ocean Viking spotted the dinghy with 25 people on board Wednesday. Two were unconscious, and were evacuated by the Italian military for treatment. The other 23 were in serious condition, exhausted, dehydrated and with burns from fuel on board the boat. “After yesterday’s rescue of 25 people in very weak health condition, a medical evacuation took place in cooperation with the Italian Coast Guards,” said SOS Mediterranee in an update shared Thursday on social media. The two unconscious people could not be roused by members of the rescue team and were flown by helicopter to Sicily, the group said. SOS Mediterranee spokesperson Francesco Creazzo said that the survivors were all male, 12 of them minors with two of

Watch this boy calmly escape from a leopard in India – CBS News Watch CBS News A 12-year-old boy in India calmly left a building and closed the door after a leopard walked in. The big cat was later removed by forestry officials and police. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Politics By Kaia Hubbard March 14, 2024 / 12:02 PM EDT / CBS News Biden splits with Netanyahu on Gaza strategy Biden splits with Netanyahu on Gaza war strategy 04:28 Washington — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., on Thursday for the first time called for the Israeli government to hold an election, calling it the “only way” to determine Israel’s path forward after its war with Hamas.  “I believe a new election is the only way to allow for a healthy and open decision making process about the future of Israel at a time when so many Israelis have lost their confidence in the vision and direction of their government,” Schumer said. “There needs to be a fresh debate about the future of Israel after Oct. 7. In my opinion, that is best accomplished by holding an election.” Schumer’s 40-minute remarks, delivered from the Senate floor, come as frustrations with Israel’s approach to its war with Hamas have reached a boiling point among U.S. leaders amid concerns over a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The New York Democrat

SACRAMENTO —  It’s hard to know the gravity of this, the Lakers being on the wrong side of dominance from another team that seems to know exactly where the weakest points are in the Lakers’ defensive plans. In Wednesday’s 120-107 loss in Sacramento, there was a mix of disappointment and calm inside the Lakers’ locker room at the Kings’ arena. Players like Anthony Davis lamented the two biggest reasons for the loss — turnovers and Sacramento’s offensive rebounding. Others pointed to the breakdowns that allowed Harrison Barnes to make seven of the Kings’ 19 three-pointers. “There’s nothing we can do about this game now besides watch and learn from our mistakes and what we can do to be better, especially in that third quarter,” Austin Reaves said. “Seventeen points, something had to get stagnant with our offense. But, I don’t think the vibe in the locker room really changed. It’s not like we hate each other now. You flip the page, got to figure out what we’ve got to do to be successful moving forward.” There wasn’t any outward table-flipping anger Wednesday despite the circumstances. The

A large blaze destroyed the site of what used to be a deli and bakery in West Los Angeles late Wednesday night, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The fire was reported at 11:31 p.m. in the area of Westwood and Pico boulevards in the Rancho Park neighborhood of L.A. Video from the scene showed firefighters battling the flames, and at one point shielding themselves from the large and rapidly developing fire. Video: Fireworks explode as crews battle San Fernando house fire The destroyed building was the site of the former Lenny’s Deli, which closed in 2019. The commercial building had been unoccupied since. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation Thursday morning.

Whether you prefer apple pie, pumpkin pie, or a slice of pepperoni pie, restaurants nationwide will be offering discounts on various items in honor of National Pi Day. Here are the restaurants Californians can visit to receive limited-time deals in honor of the foodie holiday. Hidden Valley Ranch, Cheez-It join forces to create Cheezy Ranch 7-Eleven and Speedway: The popular convenience stores will offer their loyal members a large pizza with any flavor for $3.14. The deal can be redeemed at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide. In addition to the pizza deal, 7NOW users will have access to $14 off $30 and free delivery deal with the promo code PIDAYDEAL. The deal can only be used on purchases of $15 or more. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: The restaurant chain will be offering one-topping mini pizzas for $3.14. The deal is only available to dine-in customers. Blaze Pizza: Customers can receive any 11-inch pizza for $3.14 on National Pi Day. The in-store offer can be redeemed once per person and is only available for original dough pizzas. Customers will have to pay an upcharge for