Take Two

Examining presidential surrogacy, Is Senator Elizabeth Warren auditioning to be vice president? Writing about and quoting people for whom their grasp of English is not perfect.

The impact of a closed primary in a state that's mostly Democrat, Diane Guerrero's struggle after her family was deported back to Colombia, are the Raiders considering a move to Las Vegas?

A chat with the Bernie Sanders campaign, a deeper look into the casting controversy surrounding"Ghost in the Shell", do public defenders have an implicit bias?

Ongoing turmoil in Brazil continues and the Olympics get closer, the micro economy surrounding the sharing economy, winner of Pershing square competition announced.

Californians still undecided about their next senator, the relationship between social media and the news, FDA to review their current definition of "healthy."

Permanent drought measures against certain forms of water waste, President Obama will visit Hiroshima, gene-editing mosquitoes to combat the spread of disease.

How will the Democratic nominee bridge the divide? Problems that may have led to Oxycontin becoming addictive, why 'moist' might be the most cringe-inducing word.

The death penalty and the grim sleeper case, a chat with the CA State director for the Hillary Clinton Campaign, running's popularity declines among millennials.

LA Homelessness has increased in women, predictions of a major earthquake, will the Florida Governor's invitation to CA businesses inspire a mass exodus?

FIFA elects its new president in the wake of the corruption scandal, the legal implications of Richard Prince's selfie exhibit, laws and gang members.

How investigators determine when a crime is arson, a scientific study on dark chocolate and weight loss, The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs.

What the Charter Time Warner deal means for TV in Southern California, a check-in on foster care in California, this week in new music.

What will change if parts of the Patriot Act expire, how the Refugio Beach oil spill may interfere with Memorial Day weekend plans, 'Sunshine Superman.'

The Patriot Act may end for the NSA, a journalist explores a rise in underage drinking among Korean Americans, a host of Uber-like offerings.

How a higher minimum wage might effect the LA economy, a dad drought-shames his son, the Lakers draft.

The scoop on fake Internet diplomas, Mexico's farm workers reach a tentative deal on wages and working conditions, a water expert watches 'Mad Max.'

An argument against putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, US women's soccer coach Jill Ellis, 'Mad Max' and how other films depict the future.

Female directors say Hollywood treats them unfairly, Volvo says no deaths in its cars by 2020, Blythe Danner's new film, 'I'll See You In My Dreams.'

The president is working with senators to approve a Trans-Pacific Partnership after efforts to expedite it are blocked and ABC plans a new primetime Muppet Show.