Social Security 2027 COLA increase: How much monthly checks will go up

Social Security recipients, including retirees and those on disability, now know how much larger their monthly payments from the federal government will be next year.

Family of man who fatally fell from Six Flags coaster speaks out
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Hassan Kariem, 42, died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. Loved ones described Kariem as a passionate educator and dedicated family man who loved cooking and bringing people together. They added that he beat lymphoma twice. Six Flags Over Georgia will reopen this weekend while the Goliath roller coaster remains closed amid an ongoing investigation.

Brush fire erupts on VA wetlands property
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Firefighters stopped forward progress of a brush fire in Brentwood Wednesday that was near the Department of Veterans Affairs' West Los Angeles Campus.

CVS to pay $315M after settlement in DOJ lawsuit over controlled prescriptions

CVS Pharmacy will pay $315 million to settle federal allegations that the company illegally filled thousands of opioid prescriptions and then sought reimbursement from Medicare and other government health programs. 

Top Halloween candies by state for 2026

A 2026 candy report finds that fruity and sour treats are gaining ground as Halloween shoppers adjust to rising chocolate prices.

Major water main break in Boyle Heights
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Crews are rushing to slow down a major water main break in Boyle Heights near North Soto and Barlow streets.

Family's dog found hanged in Lynwood alley
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A Compton family is seeking answers after their husky, Rufo, was taken from their yard and found dead in a Lynwood alley.

'Sunshine of our family': Family remembers man killed at Six Flags

A southwest Atlanta family’s world was shattered when their 42-year-old loved one died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.

Rogue AI threats: Is AI being built faster than it can be controlled?
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Could AI models soon replicate across devices without human help? And what does a bugging incident at OpenAI tell us about the high stakes of tech espionage? The co-founders of AI Chicks, Aisha Corpas Wynn and Lana Hout, stopped by FOX 11 to discuss AI safety, control, and practical strategies for navigating artificial intelligence in daily life.

Six Flags over Georgia: Man falls to his death while on popular roller coaster
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A person died after being ejected from the Goliath ride at Six Flags over Georgia. The company has now shut down similar attractions at their theme parks across the US, including Southern California's Magic Mountain. 

Six Flags shutting down Goliath coaster
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Six Flags is shutting down nine rides across the country after a man died in Georgia. One of the closures includes the Goliath roller coaster in Valencia, California.

PCH lane closed near Laguna Beach as coastal erosion worsens

A lane of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove was closed after a large crack developed along the cliffside.

LA County to take 2 homeless services
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Los Angeles County will take over key administrative functions for regional homelessness programs after a 331-9 vote amid scrutiny of LAHSA. The county’s designation as the collaborative applicant could affect federal funding and housing services for more than 11,000 people.

PCH lane closed near Laguna Beach
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High surf and storm activity are causing coastal erosion across Southern California. A lane of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove was closed after a large crack developed along the cliffside.

Pope Leo XIV treated for lung cancer
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The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer.