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  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:05:44 GMT
    Appealing for a new citizen activism in the free world, President Barack Obama renewed his call Wednesday to reduce U.S. and Russian nuclear stockpiles and to confront climate change.
    Appealing for a new citizen activism in the free world, President Barack Obama renewed his call Wednesday to reduce U.S. and Russian nuclear stockpiles and to confront climate change.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:19:11 GMT
    For months, China has tried to turn the tables on the U.S. to counter accusations that it hacks America's computers and networks. Now, former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden may have handed Beijing a weapon.
    For months, China has tried to turn the tables on the U.S. to counter accusations that it hacks America's computers and networks. Now, former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden may have handed Beijing a weapon in its cyber war of words with Washington.
  • Monday, June 10 2013 10:58 AM EDT2013-06-10 14:58:28 GMT
    The FAA released a report last week on helicopter noise in LA without any guidelines that pilots must obey.
    This story affects you, and me...and everyone else here in the Southland. Helicopters buzzing over your house to chase a story or pursue a crime suspect. The FAA released a report last week on helicopter noise in LA without any guidelines that pilots must obey.
  • Friday, June 7 2013 10:38 AM EDT2013-06-07 14:38:26 GMT
    Moving to tamp down a public uproar spurred by the disclosure of two secret surveillance programs, the nation's top intelligence official is declassifying key details about one of the programs.
    Moving to tamp down a public uproar spurred by the disclosure of two secret surveillance programs, the nation's top intelligence official is declassifying key details about one of the programs.
  • Thursday, June 6 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-06-07 03:05:15 GMT
    The Obama administration on Thursday defended the National Security Agency's need to collect telephone records of U.S. citizens, calling such information "a critical tool in protecting the nation."
    The Obama administration on Thursday defended the National Security Agency's need to collect telephone records of U.S. citizens, calling such information "a critical tool in protecting the nation."
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-06-05 22:03:46 GMT
    A California state Senate official says the FBI raided a senator's two offices but did not search the office of the 23-member Latino caucus.
    A California state Senate official says the FBI raided a senator's two offices but did not search the office of the 23-member Latino caucus.
  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-06-05 18:20:46 GMT
    President Barack Obama's top national security advisor is resigning and will be replaced by Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. who has been a lightning rod for Republican criticism.
    President Barack Obama's top national security advisor is resigning and will be replaced by Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. who has been a lightning rod for Republican criticism.
  • Tuesday, June 4 2013 10:58 AM EDT2013-06-04 14:58:53 GMT
    Military leaders said Tuesday that sexual assault in the ranks is "like a cancer" that could destroy the force, but they expressed serious concerns about far-reaching congressional efforts.
    Military leaders said Tuesday that sexual assault in the ranks is "like a cancer" that could destroy the force, but they expressed serious concerns about far-reaching congressional efforts.
  • Monday, June 3 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-06-03 15:32:57 GMT
    A fire at a poultry plant in northeastern China trapped workers inside a cluttered slaughterhouse, killing at least 119 in one of China's worst industrial disasters in years despite recent work safety
    A fire at a poultry plant in northeastern China trapped workers inside a cluttered slaughterhouse, killing at least 119 in one of China's worst industrial disasters in years despite recent work safety
  • Monday, June 3 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-06-03 15:04:16 GMT
    The next time a flight attendant reminds you there's no smoking on the plane or you witness a teenager getting carded at a liquor store, think of Frank Lautenberg.
    The next time a flight attendant reminds you there's no smoking on the plane or you witness a teenager getting carded at a liquor store, think of Frank Lautenberg.
  • Monday, May 27 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-05-27 18:06:14 GMT
    Americans planned to gather at cemeteries, memorials and monuments nationwide to honor fallen military service members on Memorial Day, at a time when combat in Afghanistan approaches 12 years.
    Americans planned to gather at cemeteries, memorials and monuments nationwide to honor fallen military service members on Memorial Day, at a time when combat in Afghanistan approaches 12 years.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 3:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:22:39 GMT
    Mayor Villaraigosa was all smiles as he walked up to a podium set up just feet from the northbound 405 near Santa Monica Blvd. He praised all the workers who have been working on this project and made
    Mayor Villaraigosa was all smiles as he walked up to a podium set up just feet from the northbound 405 near Santa Monica Blvd. He praised all the workers who have been working on this project and made
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:18:07 GMT
    After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
    After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:17:17 GMT
    Seven small children were pulled lifeless from the rubble of the Plaza Towers Elementary School after a monstrous tornado raked across the building, leaving the one-story building a heap of bricks.
    Seven small children were pulled lifeless from the rubble of the Plaza Towers Elementary School after a monstrous tornado raked across the building, leaving the one-story building a heap of bricks, broken concrete and twisted metal. In all 24 people were killed - including 10 children - when Monday's storm ravaged Moore and a slice of Oklahoma City.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:41:19 GMT
    Los Angeles residents headed to the polls on Tuesday to select a new mayor, council members, and vote on three ballot measures.
    Los Angeles residents headed to the polls on Tuesday to select a new mayor, council members, and vote on three ballot measures.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:39:45 GMT
    Anthony Weiner's mayoral bid, officially announced late Tuesday, offers a chance for him to update the public's perception of him from scandal-lashed politician to candidate who's talking ideas.
    Anthony Weiner's mayoral bid, officially announced late Tuesday, offers a chance for him to update the public's perception of him from scandal-lashed politician to candidate who's talking ideas.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:31:54 GMT
    [VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a caustic campaign.
    [VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a caustic campaign.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:52:33 GMT
    Wendy Greuel had a light moment with the media as well as serious and sometimes emotional ones as she officially conceded the Mayor's race to Eric Garcetti.
    Wendy Greuel had a light moment with the media as well as serious and sometimes emotional ones as she officially conceded the Mayor's race to Eric Garcetti.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:59:22 GMT
    Los Angeles mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel are scrambling Monday to tie down every available vote before Tuesday's election.
    Los Angeles mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel are scrambling Monday to tie down every available vote before Tuesday's election.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:38:15 GMT
    President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced the resignation of the top official at the Internal Revenue Service following a controversy over the agency's targeting of conservative political groups.
    President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced the resignation of the top official at the Internal Revenue Service following a controversy over the agency's targeting of conservative political groups.
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  • The immigration protesters advanced on the news conference, poking signs that read "Do Not Reward Criminals" and "No Amnesty!" over the heads of Republicans who had just finished speaking about finding a civilized...
    The immigration protesters advanced on the news conference, poking signs that read "Do Not Reward Criminals" and "No Amnesty!" over the heads of Republicans who had just finished speaking about finding a civilized tone in...
  • White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say they are closing in on a bipartisan compromise to spend tens of billions of dollars stiffening the bill's...
    White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say they are closing in on a bipartisan compromise to spend tens of billions of dollars stiffening the bill's border...
  • The House is preparing to vote on whether to cut federally-subsidized crop insurance that helps farmers when they lose crops or revenue.
    The House will vote Thursday on whether to cut federally-subsidized crop insurance that helps farmers when they lose crops or revenue.
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