Mapping South L.A.'s Food Resources

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Elizabeth Johnson
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Ride South LA)

A new map outlines healthy food options and biking routes in South L.A.

#ArtShareLA Showcases The Best Of L.A. Street Art

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Elizabeth Johnson
Senior Entertainment Editor

A piece by Patrick Martinez at #ArtShareLA (Beth Johnson/Neon Tommy)

A fundraiser and exhibition this month showcases the work of such street artists as Saber.

Grammys 2013 Trend Alert: Wearing The Pants

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Elizabeth Johnson
Senior Entertainment Editor

Beyonce rocking the jumpsuit (Twitter)

Pants made a comeback on the Grammys red carpet.

Kim Kardashian Pregnant With Kanye West’s Baby

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Elizabeth Johnson
Senior Entertainment Editor

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West (Creative Commons)

Joyous news for the Kardashian clan and fantastic news for their TV ratings.

"Hyde Park On Hudson" Fails To Charm

FILM REVIEW: Despite solid performances, “Hyde Park On Hudson” was scattered and shallow.

George Zimmerman Photo From Night Of Shooting Leaked

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

George Zimmerman

The image could help his argument of self-defense in the shooting death.

Obama Warns Syria Against Use Of Chemical Weapons

Obama during his speech Monday. (Neon Tommy/Screenshot)

Obama tells Syria "the world is watching."

White House Rejects GOP "Fiscal Cliff" Proposal

House Speaker John Boehner: "The White House needs to get serious" regarding the fiscal cliff. (Gage Skidmore/Creative Commons)

The offer wouldn't raise taxes for the wealthiest Americans.

Gaza Cease-Fire Steps Negotiated In Cairo

Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

Iron Dome system intercepts a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip. (Creative Commons)

Officials met to clarify the terms of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.

'Fiscal Cliff' Talks Stall Over Raising Taxes

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

Grover Norquist (Creative Commons)

Aides to the president say it’s too soon to declare the talks to be at an impasse.

Egypt's President Morsi To Limit Scope Of Decree

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

(Jonathan Rashad, Creative Commons)

Clashes have persisted between protesters and riot police since President Morsi announced his expanded powers Thursday, outraging many.

Pressure For Gaza Strip Ceasefire Builds As Violence Continues

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

As officials attempt to broker a ceasefire in Egypt, airstrikes and missile fire continue on both sides. The Gaza death toll rises as Israeli and Hamas leaders take the hardline in negotiations.

Islamist Groups Reject Western-Backed Syrian Opposition

The rejection underlines rebel forces’ continued challenges in controlling the rebellion’s direction.

Hostess Agrees To Mediation With Union

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

The end of Hostess may not be as imminent as the world believed last week.

Petraeus Affair: Broadwell’s Emails To Other Woman Revealed

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

The Petreaus affair fallout continues.

U.S. To Become World's Top Oil Producer In Five Years

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

A study predicts a dramatic reversal of the current trend for oil production.

Israel Fires Direct Hits Into Syria

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

Monday's shots marked the second time Israel has fired across the border in as many days.

Celebrities React To Obama Victory On Twitter

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Elizabeth Johnson
Senior Entertainment Editor

Beyonce shows her support on Instagram.

STORIFY: Celebrities take to Twitter after President Obama's re-election was announced.

Democratic Angeleno: GOP Is Racist

(Elizabeth Johnson for Neon Tommy)

Security guard Raymond Primrose said if GOP had their way, slavery would still exist.

2012 Election: Will Swing State Weather Affect Voter Turnout?

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

Weather in two important swing states could affect voting turnout.

Cyclone Sandy Puts Hollywood On Hold

Elizabeth Johnson
Senior Entertainment Editor

Twitter

Sandy’s the name of the hour, and now the storm is hitting Hollywood.

Sandy Makes Landfall In New Jersey

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

Hurricane Sandy (Neon Tommy)

WATCH: Superstorm Sandy makes landfall in New Jersey with 30-foot-swells and 90 mph winds. Sandy has been re-named a post-tropical storm, rather than a hurricane. Check out our STORIFY to see social media react and report on the latest updates.

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down, New Jersey Preps For Landfall

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

Hurricane Sandy (Neon Tommy)

New Jersey residents are bracing for the hurricane.

Italian Earthquake Experts Convicted Of Manslaughter

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

The seven experts failed to warn the public before a 2009 devastating earthquake.

Deaths Mount In Syrian Conflict As Officials Seek Temporary Truce

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

Rebels doubt the possibility of a temporary truce.

BBC Editor Steps Aside In The Wake Of Savile Abuse Scandal

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

Newsnight chose not to broadcast an investigation of Savile in December.

Film Review: “The Sessions” Is A Raw, Wry Look At Disability And Love

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Elizabeth Johnson
Senior Entertainment Editor

O’Brien’s saga is one of wry self-degradation and light-hearted honesty.

9/11 Defendants Appear Calm In Gitmo Court

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Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Producer

Defendants appeared calm in the hearing Monday, which focused on security rules and measures to prevent prisoners from revealing their treatment in overseas CIA prisons.

Romney's Foreign Policy Speech: Tough Talk And Obama Critiques

WATCH: Mitt Romney’s address on foreign policy Monday mounted harsh critiques against the Obama administration’s handling of the Middle East, and encouraged stronger leadership by the U.S. on the international stage.