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The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has completed radiation therapy for a tumor on her pancreas and there is no evidence of the disease remaining.

A driver got out of his vehicle was fatally struck on the 101 Freeway in Echo Park on Friday morning in an incident that was preceded by an argument between the victim and his passenger, authorities said.

Nayelli Barahona, a 15-year-old soccer player with the Downtown Los Angeles Soccer Club, has big goals in life and wants to change the face of soccer.

Authorities have taken a person of interest into custody in a series of about 11 possible arson-sparked fires which broke out in Studio City early Friday morning and are likely linked.

Police said heat may was likely the cause.

Firefighters made the discovery while responding to a vegetation fire.

The Clash of the Titans is upon us.The two best teams in baseball converge this weekend at Dodger Stadium, as the Los Angeles Dodgers 82-44 and the New York Yankees 83-43 meet for a three-game series at Chavez Ravine.The Dodgers return home after a rollercoaster road trip against two National League East teams in the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves.The Marlins are the worst team in the NL, and they proved as much as the Dodgers pounded Miami by a combined score of 24-2 in the first two games of the series before losing the finale, 13-7.Next, the Dodgers traveled to Atlanta where they took on the first-place Atlanta Braves in a potential postseason matchup. After dominating the opening game, 8-3, Los Angeles lost the next two games by a combined three runs.After an off day on Monday, the team hosts the Toronto Blue Jays for a trio of games with MLBs only Canadian team. Toronto has not played at Dodger Stadium since 2007, so Canadian fans living in Los Angeles should be excited to see their team for the first time at the Ravine in over a decade.Following the three-game set with the Blue Jays, everyone in the baseball world will have their eyes trained on the highly anticipated matchup of the two best teams in baseball over the weekend.The Yankees own the best record in all of baseball, and the Dodgers are one-game behind them. Needless to say, the three-game series over the weekend could have huge implications on which team finishes with the best record at the end of September, and which will end up with home field advantage in the World Series should one or both teams meet there.Without further ado, heres everything you need to know for the upcoming three-game homestand.Tuesday, August 20, 7:10 PM vs. Blue JaysTuesdays opener features a pitching matchup between Sean Reid-Foley and three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw. The game marks the first time Kershaw has pitched against the Blue Jays in over three years and coincides with Lakers night at the Ravine. Newest Laker superstar Anthony Davis will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in celebration and all fans who purchase tickets at www.Dodgers.com/Lakers will receive a limited edition Dodgers and Lakers jersey.Wednesday, August 21, 7:10PM vs. Blue JaysWalker Buehler will toe the rubber for the Boys in Blue on Wednesday, and the first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive a free LA Bleeds Blue hat presented by Security Benefit.The game also marks Social Media Night and all fans who purchase tickets at www.Dodgers.com/SocialMediaNight will receive a free Dodgers social media t-shirt and an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill.Thursday, August 22, 7:10PM vs. Blue JaysJapanese right-hander Kenta Maeda will start for the Dodgers on Thursday in the finale of the three-game series with Toronto. The first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive a Kik Hernandez bobblehead presented by Pirelli. Hernandez was activated off the injured list before the series, so fans will be able to see the fun-loving player in person against the Blue Jays.Thursday is also Cal State LA night at the Ravine, and fans who purchase tickets at www.Dodgers.com/CalStateLA will receive a free limited edition Dodgers hat in Cal State LA colors.Friday, August 23, 7:10PM vs. YankeesThe Dodgers welcome the Yankees in a Battle of Titans on Friday with Cy Young frontrunner Hyun-Jin Ryu expected to start for the Dodgers. The series is the first-time the Yankees have played at Dodger Stadium since 2013, and coincides with MLBs annual Players Weekend.Rather than wearing the traditional uniforms, both teams will be wearing monochromatic black and white uniforms that will showcase the players passion for the game. Each players nickname will be listed on the back of the jersey, and players can wear custom accessories and equipment.Latin singing sensation Becky G. will perform the national anthem before the game, and after the game stay in your seats for Friday Night Fireworks set to a playlist of music selected by the players themselves.Saturday, August 24, 1:05PM vs. YankeesSaturday afternoons starters are still to be determined, but the Dodgers are expected to give rookie Tony Gonsolin another turn in the rotation. During the game, wives and girlfriends of the players will be selling mystery bags containing autographed baseballs at the Left Field Plaza, Club Level, and Loge Level. Bags can be purchased for $60 each or two for $100 and all proceeds will benefit Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.Sunday, August 25, 4:05PM vs. YankeesClayton Kershaw is expected to start again for the Dodgers in the finale of the three-game series with the Yankees. The matchup will be featured on ESPNs Sunday Night Baseball and will be aired nationally. Before the game, fans can attend a Viva Los Dodgers event at the historic 76 station behind centerfield. The event starts at 2:00PM.Enjoy this epic homestand and well see you out at the RavinePhoto Credit: Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images

A previously convicted serial arsonist was arrested Thursday morning in connection with a string of fires that were set throughout Studio City, fire officials said.The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to eleven scenes on Ventura Boulevard before 4 and 6 a.m., including various auto fires, rubbish fires and a reported structure fire that turned out to be a dumpster fire. Updates: Download the NBCLA App Some of the fires were small while some extended to larger areas, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. No injuries were reported and no structured were damaged.One of LAFDs arson K-9s Blue detected an accelerant while investigating the fires. Woman and Her Teen Daughters Visit Disneyland With a Ticket She Won in 1985 The fires were deemed suspicious and were investigated as possibly linked together as a single arson case.Investigators combed through surveillance video and arrested a man -- described as a serial arsonist -- in connection with the firesaround 9 a.m. You Want To Be a New Pet Owner. Now What Personnel from the LAFDs Arson/Counter Terrorism Section and the Los Angeles Police Department were assigned to the investigation.Investigators declined to comment on what was used to spark the fires.Photo Credit: Enrique Roman/NBCLA

At least 27 people were injured in a light rail derailment in Sacramento, California, late Thursday night, according to authorities.The train derailed at about 9:45 p.m. PT, Sacramento Fire Capt. Keith Wade said. David Koch, Billionaire Conservative Donor, Dies at 79 One person suffered moderate injuries and 26 had minor injuries. Wade said 13 people were taken to area hospitals and the others were treated at the scene and released.Wade said its the first time in his 19 years on the job that hes seen a train accident with such a high number of injuries. None of the injuries was life-threatening. Green Berets Killed in Combat in Afghanistan Identified A spokesperson for Sacramento Regional Transit later described the incident as a collision between a passenger and maintenance train, but officials are still investigating the cause.The train appears to be upright and on the track, Wade said. Avenatti Seeks Trial Delay Amid Effort to Prove Nike Claims Sacramento fire officials said 15 ambulances and 40 firefighters were on the scene, KCRA reported.Photo Credit: KCRA