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The royal family announced that Kate Middleton is pregnant! Plus, we take a look at the popularity of Anime in the U.S., and the success of animated feature films at the box office. Then, a new YouTube telenovela focused on HIV issues and much more.

President Obama meets with Mexico's new President Enrique Pena Nieto. Can Nieto quell drug violence and turn his country's economy around? Then, how a minuscule bug is wreaking havoc on pine forests and contributing to global warming. Plus, NASA is trying to downplay previous claims that they have groundbreaking news from Mars, and much more.

Gay marriage and gay conversion therapy will both get their days in court this week. Plus, the OC Register's new published emphasizes print and beefs up the newsroom, Congress fails to pass the Sportsman Act, leaving the Federal Duck Stamp in limbo and much more.

The latest news about unrest in the Middle East. Plus, the ACLU has filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. military's women in combat policy. Then, a new study takes a peek inside a rapper's brain, a salmonella outbreak may cause an organic peanut butter shortage, and much more.

Today, President Obama meets with small business owners and middle-class Americans to discuss the fiscal cliff. Then, we look at why freshman Democrats and Republicans are segregated in Congress, How Tijuana kitsch is still alive and well, David Denby of The New Yorker asks "Do The Movies Have A Future," and much more.

Today we take a look at the latest news coming out of the Middle East, including Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's latest power grab. Then, the U.S. is facing the worst drought in 25 years, California couples are turning to social media to find open adoption opportunities, John Horn of the LA Times gives us a year-end movie preview and much more.

It's holiday travel time again! We look at how airlines are working to improve their on-time statuses and how LAX workers are protesting during the busy holiday. Then, we'll look at how to put a multicultural spin on the Thanksgiving turkey, how baristas are competing for the best latte art and much more.

We'll discuss whether U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice is a good choice for Secretary Of State. Rice has come under fire following comments she made after the terrorist attacks in Benghazi. Then, a Pasadena Council OK'd the use of the Rose Bowl for NFL games, but not everyone's happy about the decision. Then, how the NHL lockout is affecting local businesses and the Kings' fanbase momentum, stolen petroglyphs shock archaeologists in Bishop, and much more.

Today we check in on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. What will motivate both sides to stop the fighting? The conflict isn't just being waged on the ground, but also via social media. Then, Wal-Mart employees nationwide are preparing for a series of protests on Black Friday. We talk to the author of "Bet The Farm" about why food prices are what they are, and much more.

Athletes protest police shooting of Jacob Blake, why some areas experience more extreme heat and today is the anniversary of the Federal Writers' Project.

CA lawmakers have put forth several bills to reform the police, Orange County is out of the watchlist and we check in on Hollywood.

Registered voters expect November to be difficult at the polls, L.A.'s tourism board promotes staycations and the latest on Hollywood, The Sequel.

State officials signed an agreement to establish forest management strategies, many nursing home residents remain on lock down and it's Kobe day in LA today.

Congresswoman Katie Porter on the postal service's reforms, updates on the wildfires and a new L.A. exhibit celebrates women's suffrage.

Mail-in ballots are the topic du jour, some financial tips to help you survive COVID-19 and a throwback on Charlotta Bass.

Long Beach Mayor on DNC appearance and passing of his family, Hollywood shows excitement for Democratic VP candidate Kamala Harris and Nick Quah on Servant of Pod.

House Democrats hold news conferences in support of U.S. postal service, Gov. Newsom signed AB 1460 at the Cal States into law and the latest on Uber and Lyft in CA

LAUSD to test all students, staff and families, what advocates say needs to be done to help farmworkers and the latest on Hollywood, The Sequel.

What politicos are saying of Democratic VP candidate Kamala Harris, why sweatpants are here to stay and how to get your kids ready for school amid the pandemic.

The latest on the Lake Fire, Academy-award winning director Ron Howard joins us to discuss his latest documentary and "Servant of Pod" host Nick Quah joins us.

Gov. Newsom says Trump's unemployment plan is not enough to help Americans and which face masks work best in preventing COVID-19.