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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.

California shares ventilators with states in need, conspiracy theories continue to spread on COVID-19 and who to watch for now that Coachella isn't happening.

How Congresswoman Katie Porter is looking to mitigate the effects of medical debt, health officials urge people to stay home this week and Chicano Batman joins us.

LA lawmakers introduced a package to keep roofs over people's heads, homeless outreach workers are moving people indoors and how Hollywood is trying staying afloat.

Gov. Newsom joins us to talk about the latest efforts in the pandemic, we hear from an ER nurse on the frontlines and a baseball player whose season got cancelled.

Gov. Newsom announced today that the state has expanded bed capacity, how homelessness is affecting the OC right now and some comedy relief with Ronny Chieng

What happened to CA's once-massive cache of medical supplies?, COVID-19 infections at a Yucaipa nursing home and how coronavirus is affecting our dating lives.

Video tutorials on how to make your own masks are already circulating online, Shanghai resident on her quarantine journey and a history lesson on the 1918 pandemic.

What small businesses are doing about paying rent today, outreach groups are making sure everyone's counted on the Census and Aloe Blacc on throwing a rent party.

Staying six feet apart seems to be helping slow the spread of COVID-19, warehouse worker on how he's risking his life and some comic relief with Amy Silverberg.

Gov. Newsom announces plans to bolster the ranks of medical professionals, small businesses share their stories handling the pandemic and we update you on the OC.

Gov. Newsom's press briefing in front of a hospital ship, how St. Vincent Meals on Wheels is serving seniors during the pandemic and decompressing with baking.

Balancing work life and home life in the time of quarantine, US Table Tennis star Lily Zhang on Olympics postponement and Chef Suzanne Goin on Lucques closing down.