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A top commander of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is claiming Ayman al-Zawahiri, the current leader of Al-Qaida, ordered last week's massacre at the "Charlie Hebdo" office in Paris. Also, as oil prices head down past $50 per barrel, OPEC announced that it would not decrease its output levels, creating speculation about how low the price could go. Then, AirTalk’s question for all transplants in Los Angeles: When did you realize you were an Angeleno?

The Los Angeles Press Club has chosen french satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo as the recipient of the Daniel Pearl Award. Also, California Attorney General Kamala Harris declared her bid a day after Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a presumptive candidate, said he won't run to succeed Boxer. Then, should e-joints be regulated?

Dozens of world leaders joined French President Francois Hollande in a march of 3.7 million people marched across that country. Also, how do religions view icons, idols and symbols? Then, following Senate majority leader Harry Reid's exercise injury, what are the limits and the cautions the elderly need to be aware of?

A tumultuous week for law enforcement officials around Paris, France culminated today in two separate hostage situations. Also, Gov. Jerry Brown has released his proposed operating budget for 2015. Then, President Obama is in Tennessee today, announcing a plan to make community college free for many students.

A massive manhunt and a day of mourning grip Paris today following yesterday's massacre of 12 people at a satirical newspaper. Also, Foie gras is back on the menu at high end restaurants and chefs are celebrating. Then, researchers concluded that many whites will react differently to the same person, depending solely on whether they are referred to as “black” or “African American.”

France's deadliest postwar terrorist attack has journalists around the world standing in solidarity. How should French and Islamic leaders respond? Also, critics are saying that current college graduation rates aren’t telling the whole story about how long it’s really taking students to graduate. Then, journalist Sam Quinones explores the drastic reduction of gang activity over the past three decades.

Congress convenes today with a newly Republican majority. Also, a member of the grand jury that declined to indict Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown is suing St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch for the right to speak out about the controversial case. Then, as the economic collapse of the last decade begins to fade, questions remain: What are the lessons to learn from the crisis, and have we implemented them to avoid the next one?

Governor Brown gives his state of the state speech during his inauguration today. Also, gearheads and tech geeks convene for the world's largest annual consumer trade show, Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. Then, how much of an impact does porn have on relationships?

With the affirmative consent bill now in effect across California colleges and universities, how should you approach your college-bound teen about it? Also, we examine the impact that New York Governor Mario Cuomo has had on American politics. Then, join us for Filmweek as we look at a new Obama biopic that is slated to explore Barack and Michelle’s beginnings in Chicago.

With several laws set to go into effect on January 1, 2015, what are the priorities and focus of the Legislature for the new year? Also, the LAPD is warning drivers of tow truck "bandits" towing cars from accident scenes and holding them for a hefty ransom. Then, thawing Cuban relations, Sony hacks or ebola outbreaks? What was the biggest news story of 2014?