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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.

The Burning Man arts festival could be subject to some new rules, L.A.'s straws on request law takes effect, the state of LA's recyclables.

Continuing analysis of the Mueller Report, City Attorney Mike Feuer explains his decision to sue an illegal pot shop, finding nature by hiking Franklin Canyon.

Los Angeles and Mexico City celebrate 50 years as sister cities, the history of the boysenberry begins with the Knott family in Buena Park.

We look at what Governor Gavin Newsom has done during his first 100 days in office, marijuana is legal in 10 states but is still forbidden in the military, taste testing the new Dodger Stadium menu items.

The legality of sanctuary cities, where Los Angeles's economy stands according to two experts, the side of Coachella you don't hear about.

What happened this week in California politics, LA County Sheriff Villanueva revives the use of Fort Apache logo, how to get rid of junk mail.

Dispatches from today's Nipsey Hussle memorial and funeral procession, a chat with School Board District 5 candidate Heather Repenning, a visit to LaVerne.

Removing law enforcement from homeless cleanups, more money is being channeled to reduce black infant mortality, Netflix may be moving to buy the Egyptian theater.

The city of Adelanto is cutting its contracts with ICE, Rosemead and Temple City sue El Monte over medical cannabis, Love and Rockets' Jaime Hernandez.

Proposed legislation would limit officers' use of lethal force, Neo-Nazis are recruiting on college and high school campuses, what to do with this year's rainwater?

President Trump will be in California today, Governor Newsom heads to El Salvador over the weekend, police pursuits at the U.S. border.

How L.A. County plans to address violence prevention following shooting of Nipsey Hussle, more Indians are moving back to their home country, lessons learned from a dog.