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Local congresswoman on why she's not attending the inauguration, Mel Brooks on his signature films, how tech is being used in efforts for greater transparency.

The relationship between the White House and the African American community moving forward, American Apparel's era ends, Roxane Gay's new book: "Difficult Women."

What does the UC title IX position entail? The love behind the Obama-Biden bromance, L.A.'s biggest murder mystery turns 70 this year.

The San Diego Chargers announce they're moving to L.A., making media literacy part of the school curriculum, is the fish you ordered really the fish you're eating?

An in-depth analysis of president-elect Trumps first press conference, the DA's announcement in the El Cajon shooting, can a new attorney general impact state laws on pot?

President Obama gives his final speech as president, research finds that the toughest time for a mom is when children are in middle school, and U2's iconic album "The Joshua Tree" turns 30.

California Republicans aim to turn the blue state red under Trump, the pass-thru sequoia called Pioneer Cabin falls in powerful winter storm, and the future of iconic Formosa Cafe in question after sudden closure.

The LA County District Attorney's office requests Raymond Lee Jennings' murder conviction be set aside, Mammoth gears up for more snow, why we just can't quit Jack in the Box tacos.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs meets with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti about homeless veterans; tour of Skid Row's Union Rescue Mission; a surge in homeless families.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is working for the California Legislature, a state lawmaker talks about a controversial article he wrote, how humility helps leaders

How feminism is defined today, a look at the future for the Los Angeles Lakers with President Jeanie Buss, a preview of the Women's World Cup Final.

President Obama says embassies will open in the U.S. and Havana, African American ballerina Misty Copeland takes top job in dance, Harvard's transgender swimmer.

President Obama's approval ratings hit 50 percent, kids who begin their transgender transition early, new music with Tuesday Reviewsday.

The Supreme Court sides with states over cost of regulating emissions, how children helped shape attitudes toward same-sex unions, and the Grateful Dead together, again.

SCOTUS rules that gay couples can marry in all 50 states, the latest on the terror attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait, Alan Rickman's film, 'A Little Chaos.'

Sen. Barbara Boxer talks about the ACA decision from SCOTUS, inside California's Task Force 2, BuzzFeed staffers pose in Victoria's Secret swimsuits.

A new report details US drone strikes in Yemen, a review of the big decisions from SCOTUS, what the Laker's draft could look like.

The latest on the debate to remove the Confederate flag, new stats show the number of moms aged 35 and older has increased, this week's pick for new music.

The state of white supremacy in the United States, the day's SCOTUS decisions, the latest news in the entertainment industry.

Hate crime groups in the United States, from stepdads to gay dads, a look at the life of unconventional fathers, Jason Schwartzman in 'The Overnight.'

A local pastor responds to the deadly shooting at a church in South Carolina, a look at the psychology of water conservation.

The Pope addresses climate change, transgender health, the Golden State Warriors win their first NBA championship in 40 years.