Vice Presidential Debate: Biden Believes In His Faith But Refuses To Impose It On Others

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

(Barack Obama, Creative Commons)

What are they saying?

Proposition 39 Would End Tax Loophole For Businesses

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

Under Proposition 39, businesses would calculate their taxes on in-state sales alone.

Opponents call it a job killer.

Joe Biden: Political Liability Or Genius?

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

Biden's negotiating abilities have helped Obama out of tight spots. (Creative Commons)

What has the VP done?

Romney Win? Media Dubs Republican Candidate As The Winner

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

CNN Poll: 67 percent for Romney, 25 percent for Obama. (Photo by C-SPAN)

Romney stood his ground, said CNN correspondent.

Fact-Checking The Debate

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

Will Obama's healthcare plan allow people to keep their pre-existing plans? (Source: C-SPAN)

Will Mitt Romney cut taxes for the wealthy by $5 trillion?

Romney Likes Big Bird But Calls For Cuts To PBS

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

(Photo by C-SPAN)

Romney told this to Jim Lehrer, former host of PBS NewsHour.

Sheriff Baca Under Fire For Inmate Abuse

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

Baca's deputies have faced numerous allegations of abusing inmates. (Neon Tommy)

Baca's deputies bash heads with "alarming regularity," says ACLU.

Five Questions For First Presidential Debate

Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

Obama and Romney will go head-to-head at the University of Denver on Wednesday. (Creative Commons)

Time to discuss gun control?

Election 2012: Candidates Lack Of Military Credentials A Sign Of The Times

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

The majority of US presidents have at one point served in the armed forces. (Creative Commons)

For the first time since 1932, neither major candidate in the running has served in the armed forces.

Northern California: Congressional Elections To Watch

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

In October 2011, Gill outraised every non-incumbant Republican in the country. (Neon Tommy)

Candidates range from a former gubernatorial candidate to a former astronaut.

Villaraigosa Future Hangs On Performance In Los Angeles

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

Villaraigosa must secure his political future now. (Neon Tommy)

Where will he end up?

Eric Garcetti: 'We Need Jobs And We Need Them Now'

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

Garcetti chats with a couple of his supporters. (Neon Tommy)

But how?

Which Candidate Would Make A Better Dinner Guest?

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

Obama has emerged as the more likeable candidate. (Neon Tommy)

And other pressing questions.

Villaraigosa's DNC Speech: The Facts

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

Does Mitt Romney really want immigrants to self-deport?

Does his speech hold true?

DNC: Who Is Villaraigosa?

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Aaron Liu
Assistant News Editor

Villaraigosa is chairing the DNC all week. (Neon Tommy)

A dummies guide to the DNC Chair.

L.A. Riots: Tim Goldman Revisits His Footage Of The Destruction

Aaron Liu
Senior Staff Reporter

Over the course of his life, Goldman has seen history repeat itself. (Neon Tommy)

The amateur videographer hasn't talked to press in 19 years.

Aimless Fishing Boat Sunk By Coast Guard

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Aaron Liu
Senior Staff Reporter

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.

Project Glass: Google's Latest Foray Into Smart Glasses

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Aaron Liu
Senior Staff Reporter

Google announced their latest invention on Google Plus.

But what does it do?

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

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Aaron Liu
Senior Staff Reporter

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.

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

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Aaron Liu
Senior Staff Reporter

Jefferson High School held a rally March 7.

Students are organizing to protest the cuts.

Syria: Western Journalists Deliberately Targeted, Killed

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Aaron Liu
Senior Staff Reporter

74 people died nationwide. (Creative Commons)

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

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

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Hannah Madans, Aaron Liu
Special Project Reporters

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.

Haditha Killings: Marine Avoids Jail Time, Manslaughter Charges

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Marines killed 24 Iraqis, including women and children.

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

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

USC students watch Obama's State of the Union.

Students, faculty, and experts participate in panel discussion.

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

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

Brown traveled California Wednesday to rally support for his message.

The Governer spoke in Sacramento, Los Angeles City Hall

Obama To Republicans: Do Not Let Payroll Tax Cut Expire

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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.

Egypt: Demonstrators Gather In Tahrir Square To Protest Military

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Thousands assemble.

Tunisia: Moderate Islamists Win Elections

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

New assembly will draft constitution, propose interim government.

Paterno Firing Shakes Penn State

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Penn Staters use social media to rally.

Gov. Brown Fires Oil, Energy Regulators

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Spokesperson calls it a parting of the ways.

Seniors Protest Statewide Closing Of Day Health Centers

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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.

Gov. Brown's Pension Overhaul: The Numbers

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

Under the proposal, state employees will recieve hybrid pensions.

Brown announced the plan Thursday.

Occupy USC: Students Show Solidarity With Wall Street Protesters

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Demonstrators protest on campus.

California Passes Cap-And-Trade Regulations

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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.

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

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Republicans and Democrats found themselves in agreement at town hall.

Campaign Funds: Obama Exceeds Republicans By Millions

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Do numbers mean anything?

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

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

USC development has caused displacement in the past.

Jobs Report: Politicans, Investors Offer Competing Explanations

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Mixed report worries many.

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

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Demonstrators protest for varying reasons.

California Hunger Strike Centers On Jail Within A Jail

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Aaron Liu
Associate News Editor

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

Department of Corrections confused about inmate demands.

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