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Venezuela unrest, El Chapo arrested, Oscar accounting and more
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Feb 24, 2014
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Venezuela unrest, El Chapo arrested, Oscar accounting and more

Today, we'll start with an update on the deadly protests in Venezuela. Then, Mexico arrests wanted drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman in a joint effort with the U.S. Plus, Jason Collins becomes first openly gay player in the NBA, we meet the accountants behind the closely guarded Academy Awards votes, and much more.

A man attends a protest against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on February 23, 2014. A total of 25 people were injured overnight during clashed between opposition groups and police in eastern Caracas. On Saturday the lasgest opposition rally had taken place after almost three weeks of students protests, which left ten people killed.
A man attends a protest against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on February 23, 2014. A total of 25 people were injured overnight during clashed between opposition groups and police in eastern Caracas. On Saturday the lasgest opposition rally had taken place after almost three weeks of students protests, which left ten people killed.
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Today, we'll start with an update on the deadly protests in Venezuela. Then, Mexico arrests wanted drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman in a joint effort with the U.S. Plus, Jason Collins becomes first openly gay player in the NBA, we meet the accountants behind the closely guarded Academy Awards votes, and much more.

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In Venezuela, protesters took to the streets over the weekend in opposing rallies in the nation's capital, Caracas. The marches follow two weeks of protests that have challenged President Nicolás Maduro.
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Authorities in Mexico have taken down the worlds most wanted drug lord. Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was arrested in a joint US-Mexico operation Saturday.
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With just over 10 minutes to go in the second quarter of the Lakers game last night, an aging, journeyman 7-foot center checked into the game for the Brooklyn Nets.
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Scientists plan to see how much radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster has reached the West Coast by collecting kelp.
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Time for On The Lot, our weekly look at the business of entertainment with Rebecca Keegan of the LA Times.
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The Oscars are just around the corner and nothing captures the intrigue and the suspense of the night like the small rectangle of paper clutched in presenters' hands: Yes, the envelope.
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The longest serving member of Congress in American history says farewell. Today, Rep. John Dingell of Michigan announced his plans to retire.
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Last fall, art collectors Eli and Edythe Broad launched a lecture series called the UN Private Collection. These public talks pair famous contemporary artists with cultural leaders.
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A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey found that when it comes to earthquakes, California had the most last year, 236 to be exact. Coming in at number two, and you would never guess this, Oklahoma.
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Because of the drought, many states are calling for a ban on fracking because of the amount of water it uses.
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California is suffering from one of the driest seasons on record. Last Friday, federal officials announced that farmers wouldn't receive a drop from its system of rivers, canals and reservoirs throughout the state.
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Netflix and Comcast are joining forces. Yesterday they reached an agreement they promise will help reduce the amount of time you spend waiting for your favorite show or movie to stream.
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Today, we remember another great filmmaker and actor, Harold Ramis. He died earlier today from complications of autoimmune inflammatory disease. He was 69 years old.