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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Federal Charges

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two federal counts alleging he lied to Congress about the Trump–Russia investigation. The charges, announced by a newly appointed U.S. Attorney in Virginia, accuse Comey of making false statements and obstructing a Congressional proceeding during 2020 testimony on the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” probe. Comey, who has long been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, maintains his innocence and says he looks forward to proving it at trial on October 9.

Weezer Bassist’s Wife Avoids Jail After LAPD Shooting Incident

Best-selling author Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has been spared jail time after pointing a gun at LAPD officers during a chaotic foot chase in Eagle Rock. Shot and arrested on attempted murder charges, Shriner was instead ordered into a two-year mental health diversion program. If she completes the program successfully, the case will be dismissed.

L.A. Restaurants Earn Spots on Inaugural North America’s 50 Best List

Los Angeles showed up strong at the debut of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, with Kato, Holbox, and Providence joining the prestigious lineup announced in Las Vegas. New York City’s Atomix claimed the No. 1 spot, while Providence chef Michael Cimarusti also took home the Chefs’ Choice Award. From Montreal to Mexico and beyond, the list highlighted culinary excellence across the continent.

Singer D4vd Vacates Hollywood Hills Home After Police Search

Singer-songwriter D4vd has left his Hollywood Hills rental following a police search tied to the discovery of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body in a Tesla registered to him. While authorities have not named D4vd a suspect, the high-profile case has fueled speculation, leading the artist to cancel his tour and quietly vacate the property. Items seized in the search, along with D4vd’s silence, continue to draw public attention as the investigation unfolds.

UC Berkeley Edges Out UCLA in U.S. News Public University Rankings

After eight years at the top, UCLA has slipped to No. 2 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, with rival UC Berkeley taking the No. 1 spot. The drop comes in the wake of a tumultuous summer in which UCLA lost more than $584 million in federal research funding before a judge ordered the grants restored. While the timing of the rankings suggests the funding cuts may have played a role, UCLA’s fall marks a rare shake-up in a long-standing rivalry for academic supremacy in California.

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