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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.

A nifty list that breaks down what you need to know about the coronavirus, plus how the media has handled Kobe Bryant's complicated legacy.

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren on the senate trial set to begin next week, How MLK Boulevard got its name, where the women's march movement stands today.

Governor Newsom's Homeless Task Force proposes a bold idea, WNBA player's union agrees on new labor contract, the Konmari method for couples.

The impeachment trial of President Trump will begin in earnest, fuel dump by a Delta airline plane ended up dousing school children with strong vapors.

Local governments are unhappy with the Orange and LA county's new voting system, a Delta plane dumped fuel over a elementary school, and tomorrow's impeachment vote.

New initiative aims to improve Latino representation in films, effort to make beverage companies and distributors more responsible for their waste.

Digging into the new state budget proposal, local reaction to the city's homeless plan, the citywide redesign for streetlights.

Last year's fire season impacted cell phone coverage and military bases, California schools are recruiting more teachers of color, and LAPD had its own radio show.

Content creators on the TikTok app are living together in LA mansions, video game developers plan to unionize, and details on California's proposed Green New Deal.

State Senator Scott Wiener's housing bill is back for the third time, how a Caltech researcher plans to survey the region, and artist diversity at Coachella.

What's next for the L.A. County Department of Probation, new research into alternative pain management, and Long Beach fires the Queen Mary's longtime inspector.

Reactions to the U.S. airstrike that killed Iran's top military leader, black drivers are more often stopped by police, and we preview immigrant community stories.