LAPD Fatally Shoots Man on Skid Row

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

Graphic video footage shows the preceding scuffle and eventual shooting.

Mental Competency Of Alleged Xinran Ji Murderer To Be Evaluated

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

A Chinese supporter holds a photo of Xinran Ji's crying family. (Sophia Li / Neon Tommy)

Mental competency of alleged Xinran Ji killer to be examined in March.

President Proposes Free Community College For Two Years

Comments (0) | 2015 proposals, Barack Obama, college debt, Community college, free college, National, President Obama, presidential proposals, student debt

Arielle Samuelson, Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer, Senior News Editor

President Obama proposed in a video funding two years of community college for students tuition-free (ROBERT HUFFSTUTTER/Flickr).

Two years of community college free: a long-awaited rescue from debt or too good to be true?

Students Hold Teach-in and Vigil For Mike Brown, Eric Garner

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

(Charlie Magovern/Neon Tommy)

In the course of two weeks, two officer have walked free after killing two black men.

Day Two Of Los Angeles Protests Focuses On All Police Killings

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Rebecca Gibian, Ani Ucar
Senior News Editor

(Alan Mittelstaedt)

Protesters marched to the LAPD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.

L.A. Reaction To Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

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Faith Miller, Emily Thornburg, Heidi Carreon, Rebecca Gibian, Ani Ucar
Staff Reporters

(Charlie MacGovern/Neon Tommy)

Dozens gathered in Leimert Park to show support for Michael Brown and Ferguson protesters.

Obama Announces New Immigration Plan

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

Plan could help shield five million people from deportation.

Secretary Of Homeland Security Visits Islamic Center Of San Gabriel Valley

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

The Muslim community voiced concerns and grievances with the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Bill Clinton Sells At-Risk Kids On Financial Literacy

Comments (0) | at-risk youth, bill clinton, children, Education, former president, Literacy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, President, schools

Diana Crandall, Rebecca Gibian
News Editors

Slightly boring with questionable song choices, the event taught kids about financial literacy.

My Friend's Place And A 5K: A Safe Haven For Homeless Youth

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

Susan Zeren Dutra and Heather Carmichael in front of a mural in My Friend's Place outside space. (Rebecca Gibian/Neon Tommy)

One of L.A.'s biggest youth homeless shelters partners with Hard Rock Cafe help support homeless youth in Hollywood.

Griffith Observatory Hosts Telescope Viewings of Solar Eclipse

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

Griffith Observatory hosted school groups and others today to view the partial solar eclipse. Lasting for only a few hours, a solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and Earth. Astonomers and sky enthusiasts brought their telescopes to the observatory's lawn to view the eclipse.

Javier Bolden Trial: Cell Phone Usage Key Evidence in Trial

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

Standing trial for the murder of two USC students, Bolden's cell records were used as key evidence.

Phone Records Lead Bolden's USC Double Murder Trial

Comments (0) | Javier Bolden, Los Angeles, murder, shooting, students, trial, USC

Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

Javier Bolden and his defense attorney Andrew Goldman. (Ani Ucar/Neon Tommy)

L.A. prosecutors attempt to draw connections between Bolden's phone calls and the murder of two USC graduate students.

Woman Fatally Stabbed Near USC

Comments (1) | fatal, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, stabbing, USC

Rebecca Gibian, Ani Ucar, Benjamin Dunn
Staff Reporters

(Paolo Uggetti/Neon Tommy)

The stabbing happened blocks from campus near Budlong Avenue and 36th Place.

Twitter As A Platform For Female Journalists And Feminism

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Belinda Cai, Diana Crandall, Rebecca Gibian, Signe Larsen
Staff Reporters

(Rebecca Gibian/Twitter)

VIDEO: Quick-updating apps have taken over.

Why Do L.A. Journalists Cover POTUS's Arrival?

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

Even journalists take selfies when Air Force One touches down. (Rebecca Gibian/Neon Tommy)

Learn about the day in the life of an L.A. journalist when Obama arrives.

'Yes Means Yes' Sets Affirmative Consent Standard for California

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Rebecca Gibian
Senior News Editor

Senate Bill 967 focuses on sexual assault on college campuses.

Scotland Votes Against Independence

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Scotland will stay in the U.K.

Cardinals Running Back Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charges

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault.

House Votes to Authorize Aid to Syrian Rebels in Fight Against ISIL

Comments (2) | arms, Congress, house of representatives, Iraq, isis, islamic state, Nation and World, Obama, rebels, Syria, weapons

Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

The 273-to-165 vote backs President Obama, who personally asked for Congress' support.

The Islamic State Adds The Pope To Enemies List

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

The Iraqi ambassador to the Holy See told the Vatican that the Islamic State plans on assasinating the Pope.

Taxis in Space? NASA Plans To Announce Private Space Shuttle Deal

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

NASA announces plans to partner with the private sector to transport astronauts.

Woman Run Over On Venice Beach

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

The woman was struck while lying in the sand.

Mayor Ford Ends Campaign Over Tumor

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

The Toronto mayor stopped campaigning and withdrew his re-election bid so he can seek treatment for a tumor.

UPDATE: Lead-Up To Obama's Address on ISIS

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Obama is expected to announce future airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Syria.

Spinning Wheel of Death? Blame Net Neutrality

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Dozens of digital organizations joined together to call for stronger protections for net neutrality.

The Psychology Behind Abusive Relationships

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

How do people react to and talk about domestic violence in our society?

UCLA Tops USC In College Rankings

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

But do rankings really matter?

Obama Delays Executive Action On Immigration Reform

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

President Obama. (The New Republic/Twitter)

President Obama halts immigration reform action until after midterm elections.

Working Women Will Be Impacted by Minimum Wage Proposal

Comments (0) | California, Garcetti, Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Region, minimum wage, unions, women, worker's rights, workers

Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Yvette Davis, treasurer of the Silverlake Chamber of Commerce and a small business owner. (Rebecca Gibian/Neon Tommy)

A minimum wage increase will impact female employees and business owners.

Putin Outlines Plan for Ukraine Cease-Fire

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Vladimir Putin. (Wikipedia)

The President unveiled the plan on the eve of a NATO summit focused on Russian aggression.

A New Ice Bucket Challenge: Burning The ISIS Flag

Comments (2) | ALS, flag burning, hashtag, ice bucket challenge, isis, islamic state, Lebanon, Nation and World, social media, teens, Twitter

Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Women burn the ISIS flag in an unidentified location. (Mother Jones/Twitter)

A new form of the ALS ice bucket challenged has appeared in the Arab world: Burning the ISIS flag.

American Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola in Liberia

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

From Doctors Without Borders

The doctor was not treating patients with Ebola, so it is unclear how he contracted the disease.

ISIS Releases Video of American Journalist Steven Sotloff's Beheading

Comments (0) | airstrikes, Beheading, Iraq, isis, islamist, Journalism, militant, Nation and World, Obama, Sotloff, Steven Sotloff, Syria

Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

A Facebook photo American freelance journalist Steven Sotloff

ISIS released a video showing the beheading of journalist Steven Sotloff, the second American executed by the group.

Northern California Wildfire Threatens Communities

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

The Happy Camp Complex wildfire has been burning for three weeks. (Image courtesy of ABC News)

A wildfire stretching roughly 64,000 acres threatens two communities along the Northern California-Oregon border.

U.S. Airstrike Targets al-Shabab Leader in Somalia

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Military officials are unclear if an airstrike that targeted an al-Shabab leader was successful.

#AskHerMore Hashtag Calls out Journalists During Emmys

Comments (0) | Celebrities, dresses, Emmys, Entertainment News, Fashion, feminism, hashtag, outfits, red carpet, Twitter, women

Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Taylor Schilling (Getty Images)

STORIFY: Twitter users want more than just questions about clothing on the red carpet.

L.A. Schools Superintendent Cancels iPad Program

Comments (0) | California, educaiton, ipad, los angeles schools, program, school, Superintendent Deasy, Technology

Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

L.A. Superintendent John Deasy halted the program. (Photo via SOTT)

STORIFY: The Los Angeles schools superintendent canceled the $1 billion iPad program suddenly on Tuesday.

Senior Nuclear Expert Urges Shut Down Of California Nuclear Power Plant

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Diablo Canyon power plant, photographed from above. (Creative Commons)

Could the reactors stand shaking from nearby earthquake faults?

Extended Cease-fire Deal Reached in Gaza

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Rebecca Gibian
Web Producer

Israeli air strikes topple two high-rise buildings in the Gaza Strip. (Mahmud Hams/Bloomberg News via Twitter)

Hamas agrees to a cease-fire in Gaza.