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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 latest political news plus Take Two's one hour special 'From Gold to Green: What the legalization of recreational pot could mean for California.'

What a candidate's media strategies reveal, minority entrepreneurs capitalize on what could be a tremendous market for pot, immersive VR's influence on decision making.

How CA's open gate policy may be changing, the Santa Monica incline reopens after 17 months of construction, 'See Jane Go' the new ride-hailing service exclusively for women.

Analyzing Donald Trump's visit to Mexico and meeting with President Enrique Peña Nieto, a round-up of vaccination news, the cause of the Rock Creek Fire.

The issue of terror and its impact on the election through the lens of San Bernardino, Selena Quintanilla at Hollywood's Madame Tussauds, saying goodbye to Gene Wilder.

Psychographics and predicting voting behavior, SoCal fans mourn Mexican singer Juan Gabriel's passing, secret recipes, branding and consumer sentimental value.

Examining the psychology of internet trolls, the creator of little versions of buildings from LA's past and John Krasinski talks about moving past 'Jim' and directing 'The Hollars.'

A look at the two climate bills Governor Brown signed into law Wednesday, what do rising ocean temperatures mean for us? 2016 could be the deadliest year for traffic deaths in a decade.

A new security measure in response to active shooters: arming teachers, test scores among CA students are up over the last year, ageism and discrimination in Hollywood.

Fire education and prevention, why a second-grade math teacher will not assign homework, why some Venice citizens are seeking to be its own city separate from LA.

How much money and resources does it take to investigate fires? A new algorithm to pinpoint people living in poverty, indigenous heritage and Latinos' long lifespan.

How natural disasters can bring communities closer, a deeper look at the role of Tweets, forums and comment sections, Rio Olympics wrap up.