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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.

COVID-19 cases jump as the virus takes over nursing homes, how the pandemic could affect funding for education and Santa Monica grapples with how and when to reopen.

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Safer at Home orders, how homeless service providers are combatting the virus and a new history book uncovering CA's myths.

New report shows federal business bailouts went to states that voted for Trump, future of delivery services under coronavirus and Ramadan has begun.

Immigrant groups affected by President Trump's proclamation, stay at home orders are leading to less traffic accidents and drag racing is taking over some freeways.

Long Beach triples its COVID-19 tests, uninsured Latino workers expected to be among the hardest hit by COVID-19 and the story of the "Circus of Books" store.

LA Mayor Garcetti announced $1.4 million cuts to the arts, stay at home orders may be leading to a change in duties for dads and ideas for birthday celebration.

Mayor Garcetti releases LA's proposed budget, college courses continue online and could remain that way until 2021 and author Scott Carney discusses his new book.

Lawmakers look for oversight on COVID-19 spending, CA will offer coronavirus relief to undocumented immigrants and how you can spend this weekend bettering yourself.

Why tracking COVID-19 cases is key, how it's going for listeners working from home and what Larry Edmunds Bookstore is doing to stay afloat during this pandemic.

How community clinics are impacted by the pandemic, the Census bureau is asking Congress for more time for the 2020 count and we check in with the Colburn School.

Gov. Newsom on how California can emerge from the quarantine, the deadline for income taxes has been extended to July 15 and some comedy relief with Reggie Watts.

Gig workers and freelancers are running into hangups in filing for unemployment, Disney furloughs 30,000 workers and LAUSD schools will remain closed through summer.