Naval Yard Shooting: The Public Reaction

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Max Schwartz
Senior Reporter

(Snapshot from YouTube)

STORIFY: America's tweets about this morning's chaotic D.C. shooting.

Obama's Syria Speech: Congress To Hold Off Vote, Try Diplomacy

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Max Schwartz
Associate News Editor

President Obama spoke to the nation about the Syria situation on Tuesday night. (Wikimedia Commons/Creative Commons)

The president said that he would leave the military in its current position, but he believes our threat caused Assad to change his mind.

Ariel Castro Found Dead In Jail Cell

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Max Schwartz
Associate News Editor

Castro, who pleaded guilty to 937 counts, was found hanging in his jail cell Tuesday night.

Georgia School Shooting Suspect Caught

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

An armed suspect fired multiple rounds in a Georgia elementary school (faul/Creative Commons)

An suspect fired multiple rounds in a Georgia elementary school.

Obama Administration Pushes For Student Loan Rate Reduction Legislation

Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

The Obama Administration is pushing for a bipartisan compromise. (401(K)2013/Creative Commons)

Obama is pushing for a plan that would bring the undergraduate interest rate to 3.86 percent.

Trayvon Martin Protesters Take Beverly Hills

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

This was one of the signs held up for drivers on La Cienega Blvd. to see. (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

WATCH: The protest started at La Cienega Park, around which law enforcement showed their strength.

Asiana Airlines Passengers To Sue Boeing

Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

Boeing will likely be sued because a 777 was the aircraft involved in the crash. (.RGB/Creative Commons)

This is the first step some passengers have taken in what eventually may turn into a lawsuit against Boeing Co.

George Zimmerman Not Guilty In Death Of Trayvon Martin

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

Coverage of the George Zimmerman trial. (kendall coffey/Creative Commons)

The six person jury did not find Zimmerman guilty of murder or manslaughter.

Cause Of San Francisco Plane Crash Under Investigation

Officials are now working on the cause, it could be that pilot error may be to blame.

New Tom Bradley International Terminal Opens For Preview Activities

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

The New Tom Bradley International Terminal (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

WATCH: Construction is still underway for the unique terminal.

Santa Monica Shooting: Suspect And Victims Update

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

Suspect John Zawahri (Image courtesy of Sgt. Richard Lewis of the Santa Monica Police Department.)

Names and new information about the suspect and the victims of Friday's violence.

President Obama Departs Los Angeles (Video)

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

President Obama's SUV arrives on the tarmac of LAX next to Air Force One. (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Obama met with politicans and major entertainment industry heads, including Mayor Villaraigosa, Mayor-Elect Garcetti and Disney CEO Bob Igor.

President Obama Arrives In Los Angeles (Video)

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

President Obama attended two DNC fundraisers in Santa Monica.

Gov. Chris Christie Chooses Lautenberg's Successor

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

Gov. Chris Christie chose Jeffrey Chiesa to replace Frank Lautenberg in the U.S. Senate. (Wikimedia Commons/Creative Commons)

Gov. Christie chose the Republican attorney general to replace Lautenberg.

TSA Administrator John Pistole Speaks At National Homeland Security Conference

Administrator John S. Pistole (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Administrator Pistole spoke about changes within the TSA and how the TSA plans to continue its surveillance work to combat terrorism.

I-5 Bridge Collapses In Washington

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

The I-5 bridge over the Skagit River in Washington before it collapsed. (wikimedia/Creative Commons)

An Interstate 5 bridge in Washington collapsed into the Skagit River. Authorities believe an oversized truck may have caused the collapse.

A Look Back At L.A.'s Most Significant Mayors And The Work That Remains For Tuesday's Winner

Los Angeles City Hall (Wikimedia/Creative Commons)

We take a look at two of L.A.'s most significant mayors and see what Tuesday's election winner must do to fill their shoes.

Marc Maron Talks About His Book And A Hodgepodge Of Subjects In Beverly Hills

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

Judd Apatow and Marc Maron in the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Marc Maron discussed his book and much more at a Writers Bloc program.

Obama Calls For Change In IRS Due To 'Misconduct'

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

President Obama announced changes to the IRS following their most recent scandal. (jenndawg75/Courtesy of Creative Commons)

The president announced changes that will go into affect for the Internal Revenue Service.

Political Talk: End Of FAA Furloughs And Crisis In Syria, What Will Obama Do?

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Max Schwartz, Jenna DeNight, Katie Gregg
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

The last episode of the semester is an in depth one as we discuss the end of the ATC furloughs and Syria.

Political Talk: Boston Developments, Afghanistan, And The Gang Of Eight's Immigration Overhaul

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Max Schwartz, Katie Gregg, Jenna DeNight
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

We bring you up to speed on the Boston Marathon bombing's living suspect and we discuss the War in Afghanistan and immigration reform.

Tavis Smiley Discusses Poverty, The Consequences Of Obama, And Public Media At USC

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

Tavis Smiley spoke at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism on Wednesday. (Graham Clark/Neon Tommy)

Smiley discussed poverty in the United States and why black leaders don't pressure Obama.

USC Annenberg Dean Wilson Talks Up The Corporation For Public Broadcasting’s Future

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

Dean and former CPB Chairman Ernest J. Wilson, III, Ph., D. (Neon Tommy)

Dean Wilson discusses the legacy he left on the board of the CPB, including his three D's and a possible name change.

Political Talk: Boston Marathon Bombing, Obama's Budget Proposal, NYC Mayoral Race

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

The race for NYC's next mayor is getting very interesting and Obama's budget may be the most moderate, but it is does not appear to be liked by many. Listen to Political Talk to get the details.

Obama Campaigns For Gun Control And Fellow Democrats For The '14 Elections (Political Talk)

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Yes, campaigning for 2014 has already started and the president is pushing for federal gun control too.

Political Talk: The Budget, Or Lack There Of, And North Korea

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Max Schwartz, Katie Gregg, Jenna DeNight
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Episode four of the weekly podcast. Stay tuned to the end to hear about USC Annenberg's Dean Wilson.

L.A. Mayoral Election And Drone Use (Political Talk)

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Max Schwartz, Jenna DeNight, Katie Gregg
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

The third episode of our weekly podcast.

Important Candidate Information and A Sequester Update (Political Talk)

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Max Schwartz, Jenna DeNight, Katie Gregg
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

The second episode in a weekly political podcast.

Political Talk: The Sequester And Guns In Politics

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Max Schwartz, Katie Gregg, Jenna DeNight
Co-Hosts

(Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

The first episode of the weekly political podcast, Political Talk, gives an in-depth look at the sequester and guns in politics.

General John Allen Resigns Due To 'Health Issues Within His Family'

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

General John Allen resigned on Tuesday. (isafmedia/Creative Commons)

General Allen, who was likely the next commander of NATO forces, has resigned from his post.

Obama's 2013 State Of The Union Address

Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

A screenshot of ABC's coverage of the State of the Union. (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

He discussed everything from the military to education to voting during the annual address.

Dorner Cabin Burns As Police Move In

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

A screenshot of ABC 7's coverage of the burning cabin. (Aaron Liu/Neon Tommy)

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has ignited the cabin that Christopher Dorner is believed to be hiding in.

Al Gore In Beverly Hills To Talk About His Book And More

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

Former Vice President and Madeline Brand in the Saban Theatre. (Max Schwartz)

Al Gore stopped at the Saban Theatre to talk about his book and much more during the second of two L.A. stops on his book tour.

Burned Pickup Truck In Big Bear Confirmed As Dorner's

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

Christopher Dorner's pickup truck. (NBCLA)

The pickup truck has been found, but the manhunt continues.

Christopher Dorner: Who Is He?

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Max Schwartz
Staff Reporter

(Facebook)

The suspected gunman was discharged from the Navy just last week.

Vice President Biden's European Trip Update

Max Schwartz
Executive Producer

Vice President Biden will travel to three countries in Europe. (Center for Neighborhood Technology/Creative Commons)

While in Europe, the vice president will speak with multiple leaders on a variety of subjects.

Obama's Second Term Cabinet To Have New Look

The Eisenhower Executive Office Building (Sue Waters/Creative Commons)

Multiple secretaries who were by Obama's side in the first term are leaving.

Shots Fired At Prince Middle School

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Max Schwartz
Executive Producer

(timothyj/Creative Commons)

Two people have been arrested for a shooting at a middle school in Atlanta. A 14-year-old male is reported dead.

Week Of Senate Hearings Continues

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Max Schwartz
Executive Producer

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The Senate confirmed Kerry as Secretary of State on Tuesday and Hagel is on the Hill on Thursday.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor Discusses Her Book And Life In Beverly Hills

Max Schwartz
Executive Producer

Justice Sonia Sotomayor shaking hands with members of the audience in the Saban Theatre. (Max Schwartz/Neon Tommy)

Justice Sotomayor stopped in Beverly Hills as part of her book tour, but she talked about more than just her book.