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President Donald Trump said at campaign rallies in Nebraska and Texas that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego, calling it "a very small price to pay" amid high gasoline prices. California Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged and dangerous" and urged the 25th Amendment; Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also condemned them. The White House said Trump was warning that U.S. cities would be threatened by a nuclear Iran, while Trump later denied inviting an attack.

26 reports · 6 sources · Updated Oct 8, 08:57 PM UTC

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20, 2026, at a Los Angeles rehab facility. Santa Monica police are investigating his death as a suspected overdose, with no foul play suspected. Gerber, a model who worked for brands like Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana, had publicly discussed his struggles with addiction and mental health. The facility's owner reportedly had a prior criminal history involving drugs.

18 reports · 3 sources · Updated Sep 27, 12:47 PM UTC

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk (Durk Devontay Banks) was acquitted on all charges by a Los Angeles federal jury in a murder-for-hire case. Prosecutors alleged he placed a bounty on rival rapper Quando Rondo, leading to the August 2022 shooting death of Rondo's cousin, Saviay'a Robinson. The jury deliberated three days before returning a not-guilty verdict. Banks remains in custody facing a separate racketeering trial on October 5.

5 reports · 3 sources · Updated Sep 12, 08:04 AM UTC