Samantha Granville

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Granville |Christal Hayes

The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled. The brothers' attorneys are attempting to have them resentenced to a lesser term, which could potentially make them eligible for freedom. Erik and Lyle were convicted of killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989, a notorious case that still divides Americans.

2 months ago | bbc.com | Samantha Granville |Christal Hayes

Judge rules Menendez brothers resentencing bid can move forwardSamantha Granville and Christal HayesGetty ImagesThe resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the county's district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled. The brothers' attorneys are attempting to have them resentenced to a lesser term, which could make them immediately eligible for freedom.

2 months ago | bbc.com | Samantha Granville

Samantha GranvilleBBC News, Los AngelesLeBron James, one of the most iconic figures in modern sports, has made history once again - this time in the toy aisle. Mattel has announced the release of a new Barbie in Mr James' likeness, making him the first professional male athlete to be honoured as a Ken doll. "We are excited to bring fans a new presentation of Ken," said Krista Berger, Mattel's senior vice president of Barbie.

2 months ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Samantha Granville

For 20 years, Rj LaMendola found peace while paddling in the water on his surfboard. But last month off the coast of Southern California, the ocean turned hostile after a sea lion lunged at him, bit him and dragged him off his board. "It looked possessed," Mr LaMendola wrote in a Facebook post, saying the animal involved in the encounter just north of Los Angeles was "feral, almost demonic".

2 months ago | bbc.com | Samantha Granville

'It looked possessed' - Sick sea lions attacking beachgoers in CaliforniaSamantha GranvilleGetty ImagesFor 20 years, Rj LaMendola found peace while paddling in the water on his surfboard. But last month off the coast of Southern California, the ocean turned hostile after a sea lion lunged at him, bit him and dragged him off his board. "It looked possessed," Mr LaMendola wrote in a Facebook post, saying the animal involved in the encounter just north of Los Angeles was "feral, almost demonic".