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Top LA news: Terror suspect talked of killing LAPD officers and blowing up pier; John Singleton dies

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Published on April 30, 2019
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John Singleton, pioneering director of 'Boyz N The Hood,' dies at 51

The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African-American ever nominated for best director. Singleton died in Los Angeles after a stroke.

Read the full story on NPR.

Terror suspect talked of killing LAPD officers and blowing up Santa Monica Pier, LA freeways

A Los Angeles man has been arrested on terror-related charges, NBC News has learned.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Third California prison inmate this year walks away from firefighter training camp

A California prison inmate at a minimum security wildfire training camp near Los Angeles walked away from custody on April 29, 2019. Fernando Dera is the third inmate firefighter to escape this year.

Read the full story on The Sacramento Bee.


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