By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and MIKE BALSAMO

LOS ANGELES — Investigators were questioning a family member of director-actor Rob Reiner Rob Reiner and his wife Michele after they were found dead at their home in Los Angeles, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.

Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds, said the official, who could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

Los Angeles Police had not identified a suspect, Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton, the chief of detectives, said at a briefing on Sunday night.

“We are going to try to speak to every family member that we can to get to the facts of this investigation,” Hamilton said.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said it responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3:30 p.m. and found a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman dead inside. Reiner turned 78 in March.

Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were investigating an “apparent homicide” at Reiner’s home, said Capt. Mike Bland with the Los Angeles Police Department.

Los Angeles authorities have not confirmed the identities of the people found dead at the residence in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood on the city’s west side that’s home to many celebrities.

Reiner was long one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood, and his work included some of the most memorable movies of the 1980s and ’90s, including “This is Spinal Tap,” “A Few Good Men,” “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Princess Bride.”

His role as Meathead in Norman Lear’s 1970s TV classic “All in the Family,” as a liberal foil to O’Connor’s Archie Bunker, catapulted him to fame and won him two Emmy Awards.

Relatives of Lear, the legendary producer who died in 2023, said the deaths left them bereft.

“Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world,” said a Lear family statement. “Norman would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place, and they pursued that through their art, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for family and friends.”

Messages to Reiner’s representatives were not immediately returned Sunday night.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called it a devastating loss for the city.

“Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice,” Bass said in a statement. “An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others.”

The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner was married to photographer Michele Singer Reiner since 1989. The two met while he was directing “When Harry Met Sally” and have three children together.

Reiner was previously married to actor-director Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981. He adopted her daughter, Tracy Reiner. Carl Reiner died in 2020 at age 98 and Marshall died in 2018.

Killings are rare in the Brentwood neighborhood. The scene is about a mile from the home where O.J. Simpson’s wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were killed in 1994.

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Balsamo reported from Washington. Associated Press Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton in Los Angeles contributed.

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Stewartville Superintendent Belinda Selfors says she and her staff are focused on supporting students and staff after a Friday morning shooting at the high school’s parking lot left one student in critical condition and the alleged adult shooter dead.

“Our focus is on the safety and well-being of our staff, our students and our families,” Selfors said during a news conference Friday morning.

“As soon as we learned about the situation this morning, we canceled all classes for students across the district to prioritize their safety and the safety of our staff and to give law enforcement full access to the scene,” she added.

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting. Details about what led up to the incident, as well as the names and ages of those involved, have not been released as of early Friday afternoon.

The sheriff’s office says the student was taken to Mayo Clinic Hospital-Saint Marys for immediate surgery. He remained in critical, but stable condition. The adult male was found with a rifle in his hand and an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Selfors said response plans were being finalized Friday morning and would be sent to families as soon as they are completed.

“Care and support will be available for students and staff over the weekend, and when school resumes on Monday,” she said.

Sheriff Kevin Torgerson, who lives in Stewartville, said his department is leaving the planning of resuming classes to the school district, but said there are benefits to bringing students together as soon as possible.

“From my experience, being around the schools for a number of years, it’s also good to have the kids together,” he said. “They can support each other, too.”

The shooting happened around 5 a.m. Friday, as the Stewartville wrestling team was preparing to head to a two-day meet in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

With roughly 40 teammates and school staff at the scene, Torgerson said many of the students on the bus were initially unaware of the shooting. He also noted that because it happened before school hours, there was not a need to lock down the school building.

Still, he said, community support quickly arrived at the scene as students were held until they could be reconnected with their families on Friday morning.

“We had our chaplaincy group, and I know there were some other pastoral folks that were here already,” he said. “School counselors were deployed immediately to the school to be with the team.

“I feel really comfortable and confident in saying the school district has done a phenomenal job in supporting the students and the coaches.”

With support expected to continue as plans for next week are being made, Selfors asked community members to pray for those touched by the tragedy.

“I ask that we show grace and kindness, avoid speculation and keep supporting one another,” she said.

Selfors and Torgerson urged the community to refrain from spreading rumors about the incident and wait for details to emerge as the investigation continues.

“I know that’s a big ask in the world of social media,” the sheriff said.

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ARLINGTON, Texas — It would’ve been easy for the Vikings to simply go through the motions on Sunday night at AT&T Stadium. They were eliminated from playoff contention before they ever stepped foot on the field for the game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Instead, the Vikings dug in and showed some pride on national television, bouncing back from some early adversity to earn a 34-26 win. It’s marked the first time the Vikings have won consecutive games this season.

That’s something head coach Kevin O’Connell wanted his group of players to feel proud about as they got on the plane back to the Twin Cities.

As frustrating as this season has been for the Vikings, the upset of the Cowboys provided something to feel good about in the short term, while also providing some ripple effects that might pay dividends in the long term.

Here are some takeaways from the game:

J.J. McCarthy was extremely resilient

The first throw of the game for quarterback J.J. McCarthy ended in complete disaster. The ball got deflected by safety Donovan Wilson at the line of scrimmage and intercepted by defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.

The fact that McCarthy was able to bounce back for the Vikings and have the best game of his career against the Cowboys can’t be overstated. Not everybody would’ve been able to move on as quickly as he did. He deserves credit for being able to do that.

The final stat line for McCarthy featured him completing 15 of 24 passes for 250 yards and a pair of touchdowns through the air while also adding a touchdown on the ground.

There was a decisiveness from McCarthy that resulted in some chunk plays, and while he still missed a few too many layups throughout the game, the improvement is an encouraging sign in his development.

Justin Jefferson dropped a touchdown

The struggles that superstar receiver Justin Jefferson has had to endure this season have been largely due to the inconsistencies of whoever has been throwing him the ball. There have been a lot of ups and down, whether it’s been McCarthy, veteran quarterback Carson Wentz, or rookie quarterback Max Brosmer under center.

It’s a big reason why Jefferson is in danger of finishing below 1,000 yards for the first time in his career. His performance for the Vikings against the Cowboys didn’t get him much closer to reaching that milestone as he finished with a pair of receptions for 22 yards.

Though the underwhelming numbers stat line stems from McCarthy misfiring on a number of throws, Jefferson also didn’t do himself any favors in the game. He had a chance to haul in a touchdown in the corner of the end zone and flat out dropped the ball.

That has been a recurring theme for Jefferson this season. As much as he can blame McCarthy, Wentz, or Brosmer for his lack of production, he also has to blame himself for not always maximizing his opportunities.

Jalen Nailor is going to get paid

The campaign that receiver Jalen Nailor has put together shouldn’t be taken lightly. He’s put himself in position to make a lot of money in free agency, which, in turn, means the Vikings more than likely won’t be able to afford to bring him back.

The way that Nailor impacted the game for the Vikings against the Cowboys — he hauled in a pair of touchdowns that proved to be the difference — showcased how much he’s grown as a player since reaching the NFL.

No longer is Nailor simply a speed demon that makes his living running deep down the field. He’s turned himself into a complete receiver that can make a difference at every level of the defense.

Ryan Wright provided a needed spark

There’s a chance the Vikings might have found themselves in a much different spot against the Cowboys had punter Ryan Wright not flipped the field in the early stages.

With the Vikings already trailing in the game, they were forced to punt in their own territory, which presumably was going to give the Cowboys pretty good field position with a chance to take a commanding lead.

Instead, Wright continued his case as the most improved player on the roster, unleashing a booming 65-yard punt that was downed inside the 5-yard line. That proved to be a massive play for the Vikings as the defense forced a punt and the offense put together a drive that tied the game.

It very easily could’ve gotten out of hand for the Vikings had Wright not helped stop the bleeding when he did.

Dak Prescott never looked comfortable

Maybe it sounds crazy to say Prescott looked out of sorts in a game where he completed 23 of 38 passes for 294 yards. He consistently found open receivers over the middle while moving the ball with ease at times.

That said, Prescott did not throw for a touchdown, largely because of the constant pressure that was in his face.

That discomfort he felt was a direct result of another masterclass from defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Not only did the exotic looks before the snap seem to rattle Prescott so did the various stunts after the snap.

It resulted in Prescott being pressured on 48% of his dropbacks. That was the highest pressure rate of his career.

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Today is Monday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2025. There are 16 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Dec. 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge between Gallipolis (gal-ih-puh-LEES’), Ohio, and Point Pleasant, West Virginia, collapsed into the Ohio River, killing 46 people.

Also on this date:

In 1791, the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, went into effect following ratification by Virginia.

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In 1890, Hunkpapa Lakota Chief Sitting Bull and 11 other tribe members were killed in Grand River, South Dakota, during a confrontation with Indian agency police.

In 1939, the Civil War motion picture epic “Gone with the Wind,” starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, had its world premiere in Atlanta.

In 1944, a single-engine plane carrying bandleader Glenn Miller, a major in the U.S. Army Air Forces, disappeared over the English Channel while en route to Paris.

In 2011, the flag used by U.S. forces in Iraq was lowered in a Baghdad airport ceremony, marking the formal end of the American military mission in that country. The war left 110,000 Iraqis and 4,500 Americans dead.

In 2013, Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in a state funeral, ending a 10-day mourning period for South Africa’s first Black president. Mandela died on Dec. 5 of that year at the age of 95.

In 2016, a federal jury in Charleston, South Carolina, convicted Dylann Roof of the racist killings of nine Black church members who had welcomed him into their Bible study gathering. The following year he would become the first person in the U.S. sentenced to death for a federal hate crime, a sentence upheld in 2021.

Today’s Birthdays:

Singer Cindy Birdsong (The Supremes) is 86.
Rock musician Dave Clark (The Dave Clark Five) is 86.
Baseball Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland is 81.
Actor Don Johnson is 76.
Film and theater director Julie Taymor is 73.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is 71.
Rock musician Paul Simonon (The Clash) is 70.
Actor and filmmaker Lee Jung-jae is 53.
Actor Adam Brody is 46.
Actor Michelle Dockery is 44.
Actor Charlie Cox is 43.
Actor Camilla Luddington is 42.
Rock musician and actor Alana Haim is 34.
Actor Maude Apatow (AP’-ih-tow) is 28.