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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.

Checking-in on the status of SoCal's privately funded wildlife crossing, how climate change is affecting California's Cabernet, changes to WeHo neighborhood.

Governor Newsom is expected to sign Use of Force legislation, Remembering the first female Korean journalist in the United States, Air Conditioning in schools and the achievement gap.

A bill working its way through the CA legislature could reclassify independent contractors as employees, Tenancy-In-Common housing is increasing in popularity, A SoCal Orange Grove might get historic status.

LA Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner delivers his state of the schools speech, KPCC reporter tries walking to Dodger Stadium.

What will happen to the animals now that the Wildlife Waystation is closing? The L.A. County Board of Supervisors votes on what to do with the Men's Central.

CA oyster farms are feeling the effects of climate change and global warming, The Formosa Cafe reopens after a $2 million dollar renovation.

The California legislature is considering more than 1,000 bills, LADOT's progress in electrifying its fleet, A ride on LADOT's DASH electric bus to Griffith Park Observatory.

The National Rifle Association's influence on California in the aftermath of back-to-back shootings, 20th anniversary of the Jewish Community Center shooting.

LA plans to remove the requirement that new apartment buildings should include parking, Funding for a Gold Line extension to Pomona is up for a vote today.

Registered Democrats now outnumber Republicans in Orange County, empty homes along the 710 corridor, details on the Gannett merger.

A gun violence survivor weighs in on the numerous mass shootings, How LA is fighting sex trafficking, Which food trends are likely to last in LA.

Researchers say there are four similarities among most mass shooters, How red flag laws work, What California is doing to prevent sea cliff erosion.