Congressmen Adam Schiff and John Campbell talk about where they stand on Syria intervention; a hotshot firefighter is documenting the battle against some of the country's biggest wildfires using Instagram; how Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto's ambitious plans for education, energy, taxes and the drug war have been panning out; and author Jeff Guinn reveals how a young Charlie Manson became infamous murderer Charles Manson.
Southern California Rep. Adam Schiff (D) supports the White House plan for a military strike against Syria. But he says any authorization needs hard limits.
Rep. John Campbell (R) argues against the US engaging in another conflict that could potentially last for years.
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Six second comedy videos have become a huge draw on the social media site, Vine. But is six seconds enough time do something funny?
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Across Southern California, the new academic year is in full swing, including for the thousands of kindergarteners. It's an exciting time for some and a scary time for others.
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It's time for another Tuesday Reviewsday - our weekly new music segment.
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Amid fighting a rapidly spreading fire, Gregg Boydston, a member of the Klamath Hotshot Crew, is documenting his experiences through photos on his trusty iPhone.
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Bob Filner stepped down as San Diego mayor Friday afternoon after only nine months in office.
Is 24-year-old Gareth Bale the best soccer player in the world?
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In Mexico, President Enrique Peña Nieto defended his record in his state of the nation speech yesterday amid controversy over a program of reforms he has touted during his nine months in office.
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A new span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened early Tuesday.
Charles Manson is known for orchestrating the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. But author Jeff Guinn explains how even at a young age, Manson displayed signs of the adult he would become.