Iraqi Militants March Towards Baghdad

Comments (0) | Al-Queda, baghdad, civil war, danger, International, Iraq, Iraqi, Iraqi insurgents, Iraqi militants, Iraqi rebels, Middle East, Mosul, northern Iraq, Osama Nuajaifi, Tikrit, Unrest

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Terrorists are sweeping though Iraq at a terrifying pace.

Fake World Cup Facts Sweep Twitter

Comments (0) | #FakeWorldCupFacts, Brazil, competition, futbol, Soccer, Sports, Sports, Twitter, World Cup, World Cup 2014

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

#FakeWorldCupFacts hashtag is making even non sports fans laugh.

17 Things That Surprised Redditors Upon First Moving To Developed Countries

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Nearly 1,000 people weigh in on the biggest shock upon moving to developed countries.

‘Most Wanted’ Terrorist, Khair Mundos, Arrested In The Philippines

Comments (0) | Abu Sayyaf, Abu Sayyaf arrested, Abu Sayyaf captured, Al-Queda, arrest, arrested, Khadaffy Janjalani, Most Wanted, Nation and World, Philippines, Sayyaf, terrorism, terrorist, terrorist organization, terrorists

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Hopefully everyone can sleep a little safer with the recent arrest of one of the U.S.’s most wanted terrorists.

Minimum Wage: What You Need To Know

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Will the minimum wage jump to $10.10, $15 or not change at all?

Theater Review: ‘Hedwig And The Angry Inch’ On Broadway

Neil Patrick Harris as Hedwig in “Hedwig And The Angry Inch.” Photo by Joan Marcus

A musical with skin-tight dresses, children-sized wigs, & audience lap dances.

White House ‘Energetically Working’ To Transfer More Prisoners From Guantanamo Bay

Comments (0) | backlash, Bergdahl prisoner swap, Caitlin Hayden, Gitmo, GOP, guantanamo bay, Hayden, Nation and World, national security council, NSC, Obama, obama administration, President Obama, Ted Cruz

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

More criticism will most likely ensue.

L.A. Department Of Water And Power Condemned In California Audit

Comments (1) | audit, bills, Department of Water and Power, DWP, electricity, fraud, l.a., L.A. Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, ripping people off, scam

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Emergency situations are not met with immediate care.

Hundreds Of Migrant Children Transported To Arizona

Hundreds of unaccompanied chlidren float in the purgatory between countries.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Continues To Heal While New Details Surface

Bergdahl claims he was tortured, beaten and held in cage by Taliban captors.

‘Orange Is The New Black’ Season Two Comes Out, 20-Somethings Retreat In

Plus a cute kitten spoof of your favorite jumpsuited ladies.

Methodist Church Fears Schism Over Sexuality

Comments (3) | church, church divide, gay clergy, Methodist, Methodist Church, Methodist pastors, Methodist Schism, Methodists, pastor, Religion, Religion, same sex marriage, sexuality, United Methodist Church, United Methodist schism

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Can the United Methodist Church make changes fast enough to stop a schism?

5 Twitter Hastags You Should Check Out Now

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

#ToMyFutureKids and four other hashtags you should know about.

The Bergdahl Prisoner Swap Stirs Up Criticism On Both Sides

Comments (0) | Afghanistan, Bergdahl, Bergdahl controversy, Bergdahl swap, Bob Menendez, Judge Andrew Napolitano, Menendez, Mullah Mohammad Omar, Nation and World, Obama, Obama impeachment, Taliban, terrorists

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

“This is what happens at the end of wars,” declared Obama.

Hillary Clinton's 'Moved On' From The Lewinsky Scandal

Hillary Clinton would rather talk about binge watching "House of Cards" than Monica Lewinsky.

Twitter Votes In The California Primary Election

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

With results from the California Primaries rolling in, California tweeters weigh in.

EPA Calls For 30 Percent Reduction In Emissions

Comments (0) | burning, California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program, carbon, carbon dioxide, Clean Power Plan, coal, Environment, environmental, Environmental Protection Agency, epa, fossil fuels, National, Obama, obama administration, war on coal

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

‘Nuts and Bolts’ no more: Obama administration tackles climate change head on.

Your Guide To Coffee Shops That Don’t Close At 10 PM

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Check out one of these late-night haunts to keep the party going after the sun goes down.

Hidden Cash Sparks International Phenomenon

Comments (0) | @hiddencash, charity, epic scavenger hunt, free money, hidden cash, LA scavenger hunt, Los Angeles, Nation and World, San Francisco, social experiment, Twitter, twitter scavenger hunt

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

@HiddenCash strikes again, sending followers in a frenzy up and down the L.A. coastline.

California Pledges $250 Million To Help Link Learning And Careers

Comments (1) | Calif., California, California, California Careers Pathway Trust, career, careers, Education, education grant, education to career, educational value, state grant

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

California is trying to end the phenomenon of Baristas with PhDs.

American Suicide Bomber In Syria

Comments (0) | al queda, American bomber, American bomber in Syria, American citizen, bomber, Bombing, Moner Mohammad Abu-Salha, Nation and World, Syria

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

This may be the first of such occurances during the 3-year conflict.

LAPD Is Adding Drones To Their Arsenal

Comments (0) | Draganflyer X6, Draganflyer X6 aircrafts, drone gift, drones, lapd, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, los angeles police department, police, Police Comission, seattle police department, terminator

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Drones terrified audiences in the Terminator, but now even Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has them.

Gay Marriage Takes A Back Seat At Discussion On Global Sexuality

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

The push for LGBT rights goes beyond national boundaries.

#YesAllWomen Moves The Conversation About Sexism Beyond Elliot Rodger

The feminist community appears stronger than ever thanks to misogyny.

Edward Snowden Claims, 'I Was Trained As A Spy'

Comments (0) | Brian Williams, Edward Snowden, exclusive, interview, moscow, Nation and World, NBC, snowden, Spy

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

The Snowden mystery keeps unraveling.

Pregnant Woman Beaten To Death By Her Family

Comments (0) | #EverydaySexism, abuse, beaten to death, Farzana Parveen, International, misogyny, Pakistan, pregnant woman, sexism, violence, violence about women, women, “honor killing”

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Another horrifying crime kills two.

Maya Angelou’s Legacy: 9 Quotes To Inspire

Comments (0) | author, Books, books, civil rights, Civil RIghts Movement, Helen Brann, i know why the caged bird sings, inspirational quotes, Letter to My Daughter, Maya Angelou, maya angelou dead, maya angelou death, Medal of Freedom, Obama, quote, Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Angelou leaves a legacy of words and social change.

Santa Barbara Shooter Identified

Comments (0) | Alan Schifman, California, elliot rodger, Hunger Games, isla vista, mass shooting, mental illness, misogyny, murder, Peter Rodger, Santa Barbara, shooting, ucsb, youtube

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

The suspect believed to be responsible for the Friday night shooting has been identified as Elliot Rodger.

Nearly One In Three Detroit Pregnancies End In Abortion

Comments (0) | abortion, Detroit, Education, Health, healthcare, Michigan, poverty, pregnancy, Socioeconomic

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Lower rates of income and education are often linked to abortion.

Guantánamo Bay Closure May Be Closer Than Ever Before

Comments (0) | bill, Carl Levin, Congress, detainees, Guantanamo, guantanamo bay, hunger strike, National, Obama, President Obama, Senate, supermajority

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

“We’ve created a path to close Guantanamo,” said Carl Levin.

Donald Sterling Relinquishes Clipper Control

Clipper fans, rejoyce!

Murder Spree Near UCSB Kills 7

Comments (0) | bmw drive-by, california shooting, college shooting, drive-by, elliot rodger, isla vista, isla vista shooting, killing spree, mass shooting, murder spree, Nation and World, shooting, ucsb, youtube video

Will Federman, Sara Newman
Editors

Authorities are now analyzing a YouTube video threatening to kill women for rejecting his sexual advances. (Photo/YouTube)

Authorities now analyzing bizarre YouTube video from suspected gunman.

University Students Take Sexual Assault Into Their Own Hands

Comments (2) | Brown University, columbia, National, rape, rape victim, sexual assault, The White House Council on Women and Girls, university of southern california, USC

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

USC students protest the University's handling of Rape and Sexual Assault cases. (Kylie Nicholson/SCAR)

See what students are doing to combat sexual assault nationwide.

Metro Purple Line To Receive $1.25 Billion Grant For Expansion

Comments (0) | $1.25 billion, Beverly Hills metro controversy, D.C., federal funds, federal grant, Los Angeles, metro, Metro Purple Line, purple line, subway to the sea, Transportation, Washington D.C.

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Federal funds to help finance the controversial "Subway to the Sea"

Mother Believed To Be Guilty Of Killing 3 Daughters

Comments (1) | 3 dead, arrest, Carol Coronado, carson, daughters, daughters killed, infanticide, Los Angeles and Region, mother, murder, suspicion of killing, three dead, torrance

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

The three little girls were found in a pool of blood Tuesday evening.

Off The Beaten Path To Summer In Los Angeles

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

If you’re lucky enough to be in one of the liveliest cities in the U.S., try something unexpected this summer.

Giant Strides Give Way To Small Steps For Obama

Comments (0) | details, healthcare, Hudson River, National, nuts and bolts, Obama, Obamacare, sixth year

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

The devil’s in the details, or so diehard conservatives would say.

UC Regents Hope To End Monopoly On Transfers

Comments (0) | California, California, california community college, Community college, sexual assault, transfer, transfer students, UC, UC system

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

UC regents want more community colleges sending their students into the UC system.

Firefighters Receive Gift Of Cooler Temperatures Amid Raging Fires

Comments (1) | arson, burned, Camp Pendelton, fire, Fires, Los Angeles and Region, san diego, wildfires

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

75 degrees and milder winds bring promise to raging flames.

First O.C. Resident Sentenced Under New Human Trafficking Law

Comments (0) | California’s anti-human trafficking law, Chuncey Tarae Garcia, human trafficking, Los Angeles and Region, O.C., orange county, pimping, Prop 35, prostitution, sex work

Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

Chuncey Tarae Garcia holds a criminal record for dealing cocaine, but that’s not why he’s ending up behind bars this time.

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