Aimless Fishing Boat Sunk By Coast Guard

The boat had been unhinged from its port in Hokkaido, Japan, following the tsunami. (US Coast Guard)

Boat, formerly a fishing vessel, had drifted for a year.



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Project Glass: Google's Latest Foray Into Smart Glasses

Google announced their latest invention on Google Plus.

But what does it do?



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11,700 Teacher Layoffs Would Have 'Tremendous Impact' In L.A.

Demonstrators rallied downtown on March 13 to protest LA Unified's cuts towards adult and early education programs. (Aaron Liu)

Problems may be on a systemic level.



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Adult Education Cuts Worry South L.A. Students, Teachers

Jefferson High School held a rally March 7.

Students are organizing to protest the cuts.



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Syria: Western Journalists Deliberately Targeted, Killed

74 people died nationwide. (Creative Commons)

Army on orders to "kill any journalist that set foot on Syrian soil."



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90011: Vernon And South L.A. Residents Down On Politics

Only two people have donated any amount of money to the 2012 election cycle. (Photo by Neon Tommy)

Residents in South L.A. share their frustrations with money and politics.



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Haditha Killings: Marine Avoids Jail Time, Manslaughter Charges

Wuterich apologized for the killings but defended his actions. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Marines killed 24 Iraqis, including women and children.



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USC: State of the Union Watch Party Assesses Obama's Speech, Presidency

USC students watch Obama's State of the Union.

Students, faculty, and experts participate in panel discussion. 



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State Of The State: Jerry Brown Talks Tax Hikes, Cuts And High-Speed Rail

Brown traveled California Wednesday to rally support for his message.

The Governer spoke in Sacramento, Los Angeles City Hall



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Obama To Republicans: Do Not Let Payroll Tax Cut Expire

Many see the deadline as an indication that he will fight for the issue. (Creative Commons)

Digital clock counts down time until tax cut expires.



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Egypt: Demonstrators Gather In Tahrir Square To Protest Military

Protesters took to Tahrir Square again, months after the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak. (Creative Commons)

Thousands assemble.



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Tunisia: Moderate Islamists Win Elections

Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

Tunisians took to the polls Oct. 23. (Creative Commons)

New assembly will draft constitution, propose interim government.



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Paterno Firing Shakes Penn State

Paterno and others failed to report child abuse. (Creative Commons)

Penn Staters use social media to rally.



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Gov. Brown Fires Oil, Energy Regulators

Gov. Brown's desicion comes as tensions rise between the state and oil companies.

Spokesperson calls it a parting of the ways.



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Seniors Protest Statewide Closing Of Day Health Centers

The Disability Rights Committee is suing the state of California to prevent the elimination of Adult Day Health Care.

Cuts would save $178 million through 2012.



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Gov. Brown's Pension Overhaul: The Numbers

Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

Under the proposal, state employees will recieve hybrid pensions.

Brown announced the plan Thursday.



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Occupy USC: Students Show Solidarity With Wall Street Protesters

Students gathered at the steps of Tommy Trojan for "Occupy USC."

Demonstrators protest on campus.



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California Passes Cap-And-Trade Regulations

Those against cap-and-trade say that the policy will hurt businesses already dealing with a rough economy. (Creative Commons)

Becomes first state to do so.



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Newsom: Agenda To Fix California's Economy Not A "9-9-9 Plan"

Newsom spoke at a town hall in California State University, Los Angeles. (Creative Commons)

Republicans and Democrats found themselves in agreement at town hall.



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Campaign Funds: Obama Exceeds Republicans By Millions

Obama raised around $70 million in the third quarter. (Creative Commons)

Do numbers mean anything?



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USC Construction Plans Tap Into Issues Of Gentrification, Ousting Of Low-Income Community Residents

USC argues that the Master Plan would deter, not encourage, gentrification. (Photo from University Village Website)

USC development has caused displacement in the past.



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Jobs Report: Politicans, Investors Offer Competing Explanations

RNC Chair Reince Priebus said the jobs report was proof of Obama's failed policies. (Creative Commons)

Mixed report worries many.



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Occupy Los Angeles: City Hall Demonstration Draws Support Of City Hall Workers, Teachers Union

Demonstrators made signs and camped out on the lawn. (Photo by Neon Tommy)

Demonstrators protest for varying reasons.



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California Hunger Strike Centers On Jail Within A Jail

Prison official deny that SHU is solitary confinement. (Creative Commons)

Department of Corrections confused about inmate demands.



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Tony Blair's Gaddafi Dealings Draw Concerns

Blair visited Libya six times after leaving office. (Creative Commons)

VIDEO: The former U.K. prime minister dealt with Gaddafi six times after leaving office.



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Stocks Gain Friday After Historic Rough Week

Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

Fears of a double-dip recession caused this week's worry. (Creative Commons)

Dow Jones suffers worst week since 2008.



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Yemen: Military Base Seized, More Than 50 Dead In Protests

International players have called for restraint on both sides. (Creative Commons)

With fears of civil war, the international community calls for cooler heads.



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Pat Robertson Expands List of Controversies With Alzheimer's Comments

Robertson told a caller that divorce was acceptable in cases of Alzheimers. (Creative Commons)

T.V. show airs worldwide.



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L.A. Construction Jobs Hiring Treated As Social Obligation

Amidst a construction slump, PVJOBS continues to employ. (Creative Commons)

PVJOBS puts "at risk" adults to work.



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Ahmadinejad Decries Syrian Crackdown

In May, the US accused Iran of advising Syrian troops fighting the opposition. (Creative Commons)

Expert calls it a logical move for Iran.



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Gaddafi And Friends Wanted By Interpol

“Essential identifying and judicial information” accompanies the notices. (Creative Commons)

Interpol issues "red notices."



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Tropical Storm Lee Unfriendly To Gulf Oil As State Of Emergency Declared

New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu hopes the declaration will better prepare the city for the storm. (Creative Commons)

Oil production down by half.



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Berlusconi On Tape: "I'm Leaving This Shitty Country."

Berlusconi’s comments come as Italy faces economic woes. (Creative Commons)

Phone conversations deepen scandal.



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Cheney Memoir: Will "Heads Explode?"

According to the memoir, Cheney told Bush to bomb Syria in 2007. (Creative Commons)

Disagreement persists.



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The Glitch Mob Reigns At Sasquatch

"We're not out there just to create cool sounds; every song has its story."

VIDEO: Producers Boreta, edIT, and Ooah talk about music, performance, and distribution. 



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Supreme Court Climate Change Case Could Change Playing Field

The case has been in the making since 2004. (Photo by Creative Commons)

Justices though don't seem poised to change the status quo.



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Republicans To Propose Huge Changes In Entitlement Programs

Rep. Paul Ryan has repeatedly called for entitlement reform. (Creative Commons)

Medicare and Medicaid would change drastically.



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