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LA's middle class, Narco terrorism, Cinespia 'Die Hard'
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Dec 11, 2015
LA's middle class, Narco terrorism, Cinespia 'Die Hard'

The latest research on L.A.'s middle class, a new investigation unveils a link between the drug trade and global terrorism, Cinespia showcases 'Die Hard.'
Australian actor Jai Courtney (L), US actor Bruce Willis (C) and German actor Sebastian Koch (R) pose for photographers while arriving for the UK premiere of 'A Good Day To Die Hard', the fifth film in the Die Hard franchise, in central London on February 7, 2013.
Australian actor Jai Courtney (L), US actor Bruce Willis (C) and German actor Sebastian Koch (R) pose for photographers while arriving for the UK premiere of 'A Good Day To Die Hard', the fifth film in the Die Hard franchise, in central London on February 7, 2013.
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The latest research on L.A.'s middle class, a new investigation unveils a link between the drug trade and global terrorism, Cinespia showcases 'Die Hard.'

Where has LA's middle-class gone?
Listen • 8:01
The middle-class is now outnumbered by those who earn more and those who earn less.
Reexamining the DEA's stance on narco-terrorism
Listen • 8:17
Since the U.S. began waging the "war on terror," one area of focus has been the global drug trade.
What the law replacing No Child Left Behind will mean for CA
Listen • 7:25
President Obama signed off on a bill to replace the unpopular federal education law on Thursday. The new plan is known as the "Every Student Succeeds Act."
What happens to cities when low wage workers are priced out?
Listen • 7:11
What happens to a community when lower wage workers can no longer afford to live there? Can it survive? How does it change?
UCLA project aims to curb violent extremism
Listen • 10:09
Those behind the program hope to use the Internet to undermine the recruiting tactics of extremist groups in Southern California.
Calif. students access mental health services; boosts economy
Listen • 7:49
Mental health services on California college campuses increases graduation rates and benefits the economy, according to new study from RAND
Cinespia's holiday party celebrates with 'LA's Christmas movie,' 'Die Hard'
'It's a Wonderful Life,' 'A Christmas Story' and 'Elf' have become Christmas classics. But what if you like your cinema with a bit more of an edge?
Stella Abrera came back from a devastating injury to make ballet history
Listen • 9:39
At 37-years-old, Abrera became the first Filipino American to be promoted to principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.