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Ray Harryhausen, pioneer of stop-motion animation with his work in films such as "Jason and the Argonauts," died on May 7, 2013 in London. He was 92. (credit: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Special-Effects Wizard Ray Harryhausen Dead At 92

Motion picture special-effect wizard Ray Harryhausen died Tuesday at the age of 92.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/07

Justin Bieber Collapses During London Concert

Justin Bieber was rushed to a hospital after fainting backstage during a performance at London’s O2 Arena.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/07

Gabrielle Douglas of the United States reacts after he competes on the balance beam in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Individual All-Around final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Gymnast Douglas Wins AP Female Athlete Of The Year honors

When Gabby Douglas allowed herself to dream of being the Olympic champion, she imagined having a nice little dinner with family and friends to celebrate. Maybe she’d make an appearance here and there.

2012/12/21

Olympic Gold Medalist Kelly Rulon Discusses Summer Games

USA water polo player and Olympic gold medalist Kelly Rulon appeared on KCAL9 News on Sunday morning to talk about the summer games and the role nutrition played.

2012/09/02

City Councilman Leads Effort To Lure Olympics Back To LA

If City Councilman Tom LaBonge gets his way, it could be 1984 all over again in 2032.

2012/08/17

Olympic Champion McKayla Maroney Gets Warm Welcome At Her Home Gym In Playa Del Rey

One of the most dramatic moments came when Long Beach’s own McKayla Maroney nailed a near perfect vault. She helped lead the US Women’s gymnastics team to their first gold medal since 1996.

2012/08/15

United States players celebrate winning the Women's Water Polo Gold Medal match between the United States and Spain on Day 13 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Water Polo Arena on August 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

USA Women’s Water Polo Wins 1st Ever Gold Medal

The United States won its first gold medal in women’s water polo, getting five goals from Maggie Steffens and a sterling performance from goalkeeper Betsey Armstrong to cruise to an 8-5 win over Spain on Thursday.

2012/08/09

Michael Phelps of the United States poses on the podium with a special award presented by FINA for his career achievements on Day 8 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 4, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Phelps Collects 18th Gold Medal In Final Race Of His Career

The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest. Michael Phelps headed into retirement the only way imaginable — with another gold medal.

2012/08/04

Michael Phelps (Bottom) of the United States and Ryan Lochte (C) of the United States compete in the Men's 200m Individual Medley final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Phelps Edges Lochte In 200IM To Collect 16th Gold Medal

Michael Phelps won the 200-meter individual medley Thursday for his first individual gold of the London Olympics.

2012/08/02

Mitt Romney at 10 Downing Street (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Opinion: Mitt Romney’s Terrible Foreign Trip

Mitt’s terrible foreign trip isn’t just bad press and a campaign stumble. In diplomacy gaffes, missteps, and offenses have real consequences for our national security and the peace and stability of the world.

2012/08/02

Opinion: Hopefully For Romney ‘Likability’ Won’t Be Important In 2012

When Mitt is back home, will the offensive comments stop? Republicans can only hope so because this race is too important to be decided by “how much America likes one guy over another”. But such a factor could very well decide the outcome of this election.

2012/07/31

Opinion: Romney Falls Flat In London But Still Rakes In Cash From Libor Bankers

Mitt Romney insulted Britain’s preparations for the Olympics and inspired quotes like “apparently devoid of charm, warmth, humor or sincerity” and “worse than Sarah Palin” before cashing campaign checks from bankers and lobbyists who are at the center of the Libor scandal.

2012/07/27