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December 15, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Rob Reiner, Actor Who Went on to Direct Classic Films, Dies at 78

Mr. Reiner, who was in “All in the Family,” directed films including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “When Harry Met Sally …,” “The Princess Bride” and “A Few Good Men.”

What We Know About Rob Reiner and His Death

The director’s family said that he and his wife, Michele, had died on Sunday. The police said they had found two bodies at the Reiner home in Los Angeles.

Michele Singer Reiner: A Photographer Who Changed Movie History

Falling in love with her inspired the director Rob Reiner to give “When Harry Met Sally…” a new ending. The Reiners went on to work together on movies and political causes.

Trump’s Cuts to U.S. Labor Board Leave Festering Disputes and a Power Struggle

Advocates fear damage to labor protections if the Supreme Court upholds the president’s move to control federal agency staffing.

A California Newspaper Prints Its Last Edition

The Palisadian-Post was published for 97 years, but the twice-monthly community newspaper couldn’t survive the Los Angeles wildfires.

2 Students at Brown Witnessed School Shootings as Children

Both women said the shooting on Saturday had damaged a sense of security they had cultivated for years based on the notion that they were unlikely to witness two school shootings in one lifetime.

Appeals Court Says Trump Must End Los Angeles Deployment by Monday

While the decision did not remove the National Guard troops from the president’s control, it blocked him from using them in the nation’s second-largest city.

Steph Curry Dazzles With 12 3s, 48 Points as Warriors Fall Short Against Blazers

Sunday marked the fifth time in Steph Curry's storied career that he has hit at least 12 3s in a game.

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