Republicans Block Student Loan Bill

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Executive Producer

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) drafted the bill. (Wikipedia Commons)

The bill would have helped around 25 million people pay off their student debts.

Video Game Exhibition E3 Kicks Off

Over 20 companies are expected to attend E3. (Twitter/@DigitalTrends)

The exhibition plans to attract tens of thousands of people from all over the world.

Slender Man Linked To Two More Attacks

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Executive Producer

The Slender Man meme was created in 2009. (Twitter/@HuffPostUK)

The meme depicts a lanky, blank-faced man who is said to abduct people.

Pentagon Tests DARPA 'Spider-Man' Climbing Equipment

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Executive Producer

Spider-Man would be proud of these pads! (Twitter/@dabeard)

Watch out, Peter Parker!

Sexual Assaults Occur During Egyptian President's Inauguration

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Executive Producer

Egyptian media were criticized for their lack of coverage and unprofessional attitude. (Twitter/@Mashable)

At least five women were sexually assaulted during the ceremony.

Karachi Airport Reopens After Taliban Attack

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Executive Producer

The attacks occurred after failed attempts at peace talks with insurgent groups. (via Twitter/@TheEconomist)

All of the attackers have been killed.

Boko Haram Kidnaps More Girls

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Executive Producer

Many world leaders, including First Lady Michelle Obama, support the "#BringBackOurGirls" movement. (Twitter/@KingCenterATL)

The Muslim extremist group captured 20 girls in the village of Garkin Fulani.

Seattle Approves $15 Minimum Wage

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The new initiative was supported by mayor Ed Murray. (Twitter/@BeFirsttoKnow)

The minimum wage will be the highest in the country by far.

Search For Madeleine McCann Continues In Portugal

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Police plan to use radar equipment to detect any changes in the ground. (Flickr)

The 3-year-old girl went missing in 2007.

Nigeria Bans 'Bring Back Our Girls' Protests

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The campaign to #BringBackOurGirls has received support from countries across the globe. (Twitter/@Austynzogs)

Police officials banned the protest as a precautionary security measure.

Wisconsin Girl Stabbed In Bizarre 'Slender Man' Ritual

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Slender Man is believed to stalk and abduct people. (Wikimedia Commons)

The perpetrators wanted to prove that Slender Man is real.

N.A.S.A. Discovers Mega Earth

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Executive Producer

Kepler-10c has a diameter of 18,000 miles. (Twitter/@BI_Science)

Kepler-10c is around 11 billion years old.

L.A. County Supervisor Election Heats Up

The three candidates attended debates, where they detailed strategies for tackling social issues. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

The three candidates have similar views on the issues affecting Los Angeles County, making this a close competition.

L.A. County Supervisor Debate Highlights Key Issues

The three candidates shared their visions and ways to help tackle issues affecting L.A. County. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

The candidates discussed issues such as healthcare, homelessness and transit-oriented development.

Three People Missing After Mudslide Hits Western Colorado

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Executive Producer

Despite the size of the mudslide, no property damage was recorded. (via YouTube)

The mudslide affected a remote area of Grand Mesa.

Stockton Man Shoots Three Women After Being Refused Sex

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The incident occured early Saturday morning. (via Wikimedia Commons)

The incident comes only hours after the shootings at Isla Vista.

Elliot Rodger's Parents Tried Stopping Him

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Executive Producer

Elliot Rodger uploaded a series of videos to YouTube, detailing his contempt for women. (via Twitter/@Cosmopolitan)

The UCSB shooter had sent his manifesto to his parents and his therapists, prompting them to take action.

Mexican Breastfeeding PSA Draws Backlash

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Executive Producer

The posters also received criticism for featuring only light-skinned women. (via Twitter/@fredric_wertham)

The campaign was created to encourage more women to breastfeed.

Teenager Causes Car Crash After Holding Breath

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Executive Producer

Oregon State Police closed the tunnel for two hours after the accident occured. (via Wikimedia Commons)

Daniel J. Calhon fainted after holding his breath.

Parents Condemn 'Silent Suspensions' At Watts Middle School

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Staff Reporter

Markham Middle School students also attended the protest. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

Students miss out on instruction time, while suspension rates "decline."

Oregon Same-Sex Marriage Ban Struck Down

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Executive Producer

Once the ban was struck down, people almost immediately gathered in courthouses to get married. (Wikimedia Commons)

The Beaver state will be the 18th state to allow same-sex marriage.

Occupy Wall Street Protester Jailed For Assaulting Police Officer

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Executive Producer

McMillan's supporters have started an online campaign, "Justice for Cecily", calling for her freedom. (@CecilyMcMillan/Twitter)

Cecily McMillan was sentenced to three months in prison for elbowing a police officer.

Official Who Was Racist Towards Obama Resigns

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Robert Copeland attended a meeting of Wolfeboro residents, who called for his resignation. (YouTube)

The 82 year-old has still not apologized.

Hooters Denies Posting Rape Joke On Facebook

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Executive Producer

Even though Hooters denies posting the joke, many people are still skeptical of their actions. (Flickr)

The offensive joke caused an uproar online.

L.A. Public School Workers March To Raise Minimum Wage

SEIU workers marched for quality schools and better lives. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

Bus drivers, cafeteria workers and custodians filled Lafayette Park to demand higher wages.

LAUSD Admits To Destroying Child Abuse Evidence

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The child abuse cases occurred between 2008 and 2010. (Paige Brettingen/Neon Tommy)

The documents were created by CARE (Child Abuse: Recognize and Eliminate), a now-defunct division of LAUSD.

California Oil Tax Could Become A Reality, Despite Opposition From Brown And Big Oil

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Staff Reporter

Students in the California public college system are trying to gain support from state legislators. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

SB 1017 could generate up to $2 billion in revenue for the state.

USC Halloween Shooting Suspect Sentenced To 40 Years To Life

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Staff Reporter

One of the shooting victims was former Crenshaw High School football player Geno Hall. (Wilson Pumpernickel/Flickr)

The judge said past shootings near campus factored into his decision.

California College Students Push For Oil Tax Bill To Fund Public Education

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Staff Reporter

Senator Kevin de León, pictured at center, is one of the supporters of SB 1017. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

Many students are hoping that the passage of SB 1017 will bring about a renaissance of California's higher education system.

California Assemblyman Hosts Discussion On Strenghtening Youth Trauma Care

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Staff Reporter

The hearing featured many experts in the field of trauma and trauma informed care. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

Trauma informed care should be a major issue in California schools.

OKCupid Protests Firefox CEO's Anti-Gay-Marriage Donation

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Executive Producer

Mozilla has assured that it is not an anti-LGBT company. (Flickr)

Mozilla's new CEO had donated to Proposition 8.

More California Democratic Senators Suspended For Criminal Allegations

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Senator Leland Yee has been a member of California's State Senate since 2006 (Wikimedia Commons)

The three senators cannot exercise any of their power for the time being.

California Obamacare Centers Target Latinos

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Staff Reporter

Dolores Huerta has been a civil rights and labor leader for 60 years. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

Latinos in California could make or break Obamacare's success.

Security Officers Protest At Oscars' Dolby Theater, Want Better Wages

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Staff Reporter

Protestors gave their own Academy Award to the security firm SIS. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

They plan to also protest the ceremony.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Discusses California's Struggling Education System

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Staff Reporter

Educational figures of several faiths were brought together to tackle the issue of education. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

The world-renowned religious leader was joined by a host of other education experts to shed light on why students are uninspired.

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Delivers Keynote Speech At USC

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Staff Reporter

Senator Ron Wyden has been instrumental in advocating tax reform. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

The Oregonian senator touched on various points, such as income inequality and tax policy.

Heritage Hall Renovations Provide Updated Facilities While Honoring Past

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Staff Reporter

The Pat C. Haden Hall of Champions features a who's-who of USC sporting history. (Arash Zandi/Neon Tommy)

The newly-renovated sporting facility is set to open its doors to the public on Monday.

Memes: The Death Or Salvation Of Society?

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Contributor

The advent of technology has been a major catalyst of the increased presence of memes in our society. (David Berkowitz/Flickr)

Love 'em or hate 'em, memes have impacted our society: but what does that mean for us?

California Declares Drought Emergency After Wildfire

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Executive Producer

The Colby Fire contributed to the extreme dryness that the state is currently undergoing. (Via Twitter @LAJourno)

California hasn't been this dry in 153 years.

Explosion Rocks Central Bangkok

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The protests have been going on for five days and have affected Bangkok's infrastructure. (Wikimedia Commons)

The explosion was hurled at anti-government protestors who are against the Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

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