Keri Hilson's new single "Bae" is out now. Her album "We Need to Talk" drops April 18. Her Lifetime movie "Fame: A Temptations Story" premieres April 26. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on April 14, 2025.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing increased scrutiny over new claims that he improperly shared sensitive military information on the private messaging app "Signal." KTLA's John Fenoglio reports live on April 21, 2025. Details: https://ktla.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-faces-new-allegations-of-sharing-sensitive-data/

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. KTLA's Sara Welch reports live on April 21, 2025. Details: https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/pope-francis-dies-at-age-88-the-world-reacts/

The Los Angeles Innocence Project (LAIP) filed a lengthy petition late last week claiming to have uncovered evidence that Scott Peterson, convicted of killing his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner, is not guilty. Rachel Menitoff reports April 21, 2025. Details: ktla.com

In 2018, Chef Bruno Serato, owner of the iconic Anaheim White House and founder of the non-profit Caterina's Club, was granted an audience with Pope Francis. As the world reflects on the life and legacy of "The People's Pope," Serato joins Sandra Mitchell and Cher Calvin to discuss the profound impact that meeting with the pontiff had on his life. April 21, 2025.

The world is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 following a lengthy health battle. Francis, known as a champion of the poor and servant of the church, was considered by many to be a groundbreaking and progressive leader, steering the body through turbulent times. With more on the life and legacy of the pontiff and the raod ahead, Cher Calvin and Sandra Mitchell are joined by Father Allan Deck of Loyola Marymount University. April 21, 2025.

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Two people, including a teenage boy, were shot Tuesday in Exposition Park, police confirmed to KTLA. This report aired April 21, 2025. Details: ktla.com

Bernie Sanders makes surprise appearance at Coachella music festival, Apr 13, 2025. (AP Video)

Chipotle Mexican Grill is taking its popular burritos south of the border. KTLA's David Lazarus reports. April 21, 2025.

KTLA's David Lazarus covers the latest consumer news. April 2025/

Authorities in Orange County are searching for three suspects who burglarized the Louis Vuitton store at Fashion Island and got away early Monday morning. (April 21, 2025)

KTLA 5 News team coverage of the death of Pope Francis. April 21, 2025.