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DRAUGHON DRAWS: The President's undemocratic deployments

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Teens volunteer to help young people in crisis through national hotline

In the last decade, the number of young people experiencing depression-like symptoms has risen, with the CDC finding nearly 40% of high schoolers reporting persistently feeling sad or hopeless. One non-profit is trying to change that with a different approach--with a crisis hotline for teenagers RUN by teenagers.

Driver who plowed into LA crowd shot after being attacked by bystanders

A car rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a performance venue in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people and leading bystanders to attack the driver, authorities said.

Fact-checking misinformation about the LA protests

Days of demonstrations against federal immigration raids in Los Angeles have fueled round-the-clock news coverage and a number of misleading social media posts, including unrelated videos being mislabeled or shared out of context.

Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact reporter

President Trump discusses immigration protests in Fort Bragg speech: 'We will liberate Los Angeles'

President Donald Trump discussed several topics during his speech at Fort Bragg, including the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles.

President Trump speaks at Fort Bragg after observing military demonstration

President Donald Trump spoke before thousands of people on Tuesday at Fort Bragg after observing a military demonstration. Trump discussed several topics during his speech, including the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles.

President Trump addresses LA immigration protests, military investments in Fort Bragg speech

President Donald Trump discussed several topics during his speech at Fort Bragg, including the ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles.

Australian reporter hit with rubber bullet during Los Angeles protest

An Australian reporter was shot with a rubber bullet during a live shot on the unrest in Los Angeles Sunday. Nine Network released a statement after the incident saying their reporter, Lauren Tomasi, and her camera operator were safe and will continue reporting on the unrest.

Helicopter flies above immigration protests in LA

More than 700 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been mobilized to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, according to three people familiar with the matter. This video does not have sound.

About 700 Marines being mobilized in response to LA protests

More than 700 Marines based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California have been mobilized to respond to the protests in Los Angeles, and the troops will join the thousands of National Guard members who were activated by President Donald Trump over the weekend without the consent of California’s governor or LA’s mayor.

By Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN

People rally in downtown Raleigh against ICE raids following LA protests

In the wake of intense protests in Los Angeles, marked by flash bangs and tear gas, North Carolinians gathered in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square to rally against ICE raids and support detained labor leader David Huerta. This video does not have sound.

Former North Carolinians face evacuation amid California Wildfires

For former North Carolinians now living in Los Angeles, the ongoing wildfires are a jarring experience.

Nash County deputies train with LAPD's SWAT team

Nash County sheriff's deputies recently traveled to Los Angeles to train with the Los Angeles Police Department's SWAT team.

WRAL Staff

Man walks tightrope between towers in Los Angeles

A graffiti artist walked a tightrope between two buildings in Los Angeles. He said the life-or-death act also had a symbolic meaning.

Federal agents raid homes tied to Sean Combs in Los Angeles and Miami

Federal agents raided homes in Los Angeles and the Miami area on Monday that are connected to hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, a person with knowledge of the case said.

Ben Sisario, Julia Jacobs and William K. Rashbaum, New York Times

Helicopter rescues woman who fell into Los Angeles River

A woman was rescued from the Los Angeles River Sunday after she fell into the water.

FBI investigates stowaway at Los Angeles International airport

A man flew from Denmark to LAX without a passport, visa or plane ticket. The FBI is working to figure out how he managed to do it.

Thieves in LA are looting freight trains filled with packages from UPS, FedEx and Amazon

Photos and videos showing piles of empty boxes littered alongside rail tracks in Los Angeles County, California have gone viral as shipping companies say they've seen a dramatic spike in railroad theft. Some of the boxes are packages from companies like UPS, Amazon and FedEx.

By Matt McFarland and Cheri Mossburg, CNN

LA airport's 'jetpack guy' may be 'Nightmare Before Christmas' star Jack Skellington

The first pilot report of a person flying a jet pack high over Los Angeles was enough to start a federal investigation. The second caused a stir on airport channels, with an air traffic controller remarking, "Only in LA." Months after that, a controller warned, "The jet pack guy is back."

Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times

Vanessa Bryant wishes Kobe and Gigi were here to see Lakers win title

As the Los Angeles Lakers became NBA champions Sunday night, there were two people whose presence was especially missed.

By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN

LAPD officer saves man in wheelchair on camera

An Los Angeles Police officer saves a man in wheelchair from a burning vehicle. The rescue was caught on camera.

Los Angeles deputies 'fighting for their lives' after shot by gunman

A hunt is on to find a suspect who shot two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies on Saturday night.

4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Los Angeles

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks rolled through the Los Angeles area early Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Christine Hauser, New York Times

A community seeks answers after a young black man is found hanging from a tree in Los Angeles County

Dozens of people gathered at Palmdale city council chambers Friday as officials held a press conference on the death of a 24-year-old black man who was found hanging from a tree in northern Los Angeles County.

By Sarah Moon, CNN

Eleven injured in Los Angeles high-rise fire

Investigators say fire at popular 25-story apartment building is "suspicious."