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Jerry Brown at the Vatican, Media and 'The Donald," alternatives to save money on child birth
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Jul 22, 2015
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Jerry Brown at the Vatican, Media and 'The Donald," alternatives to save money on child birth

Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown, in Rome, calls for leaders to "light a fire" against climate change. Why the media loves Donald Trump, and combatting the high cost of birth.

GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump now has a legion of political reporters following his every move.
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Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown, in Rome, calls for leaders to "light a fire" against climate change. Why the media loves Donald Trump, and combatting the high cost of birth.

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The challenges of covering celebrity candidates.
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California Governor Jerry Brown has been at the Vatican this week. He's part of a group of leaders convening in Rome to discuss climate change and modern slavery.
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When you're looking for alternative birthing strategies, should you consider birthing centers as a viable option? How much do they cost? We've got the answers.
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The term "pro-ana" is shorthand for pro-anorexia. It's a movement, found primarily online, promoting behaviors related to the eating disorder. Photographs, songs and quotes are shared— serving as inspiration for starvation.
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A new study crunches the numbers.
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It's our weekly look at sports with Brian and Andy Kamenetsky. On the show today we'll start with the Dodgers. They have a 2 1/2 game lead over the San Francisco Giants, but can they hold on?
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In a time where religious intolerance is still common, it might be surprising that a group of kids in Michigan have started an amateur basketball team and chose a very unusual name - the Motor City Muslims.
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Earlier this month 32-year-old Kathryn Steinle was fatally shot on Pier 14 in San Francisco, the bullet allegedly fired by an immigrant with a criminal record and without legal status.
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This week California State Senator Ted Gaines and Assemblyman Mike Gatto proposed a new law aimed to curtail a rising problem related to emergencies.
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A new study shows that marrying after your early 30's is linked to a higher rate of divorce.
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These days, the notion of getting married and having kids later in life is quite par for the course...