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Arizona governor takes heat for not addressing beheading claim
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer sparred with her Democratic opponent in an at-times contentious debate Wednesday night, but it was what the Arizona Republican didn't say that is making waves the day after. More
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Obama: 'New Orleans is coming back'
Calling the federal response to Hurricane Katrina "a shameful breakdown in government," President Barack Obama said Sunday as rebuilding continues, officials are looking ahead to avoid a repeat when future disasters strike. More
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Mayor killed in Mexican border state
The mayor of a city in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas was killed and his 10-year-old daughter was injured Sunday, officials said. More
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At Emmys, winning streaks continue and end
The AMC series "Mad Men'' won the best drama Emmy for the third consecutive time Sunday night, while ABC's ensemble series "Modern Family'' ended "30 Rock's'' three-year winning streak to win the prize for best comedy. More
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The 99 Cent Chef: Hot dogz in the 'hood
"With a Super Fly movie poster over the cash register, you know you're not at Spago in Beverly Hills when ordering your hot dogs at Earlez Grille in the 'hood (South of the 10 freeway on Crenshaw Boulevard), which is featured in this week's tale of the pup video." More
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72 bodies found in Mexico were immigrants, officials say
Seventy-two bodies discovered at a ranch in northeast Mexico belonged to migrants who were making their way toward the United States, Mexican officials said Wednesday. More
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Steele defends immigration comments
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele tells CNN he is standing by his recent interview with the Spanish-language network Univision, in which the top Republican said Arizona's controversial immigration law is not a "reflection" of the entire party. More
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What role does racial hostility play in the criticism of Michelle Obama?
What role will history ultimately assign to Michelle Obama? It depends on the choices she makes during the tricky road ahead, some say. More
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Pacquiao-Margarito fight in jeopardy
Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito was denied a license Wednesday to fight in California, leaving a significant hurdle in the way of a proposed bout against Manny Pacquiao. More
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Dr. Laura to end her radio show
Embattled radio talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger announced Tuesday she will not renew her contract that is up at the end of the year, telling CNN's "Larry King Live" she wants to "regain my First Amendment rights." More
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Dodgers sign top draft pick
Zach Lee, an incoming freshman quarterback at LSU, suddenly got richer Monday. More
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Obama: 'We're here to make sure those who took the tough votes are rewarded'
President Barack Obama used a $1 million Hancock Park fundraiser Monday evening to remind donors about his successes in the midst of criticism of both ends of the political spectrum. More
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Carter shines for Colorado State
Crenshaw High School grad Raymond Carter, who began his college football career at UCLA, is making a splash in his first season at Colorado State. More
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Stafon has surgery on ankle
Former USC and Dorsey High School tailback Stafon Johnson has a game ball from his NFL debut. More
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Angels win on Abreu's walk-off homer
Bobby Abreu moved into the top spot in the order after the Angels got swept last week at Baltimore. They’re been mostly winning ever since. More
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Pac-10 race appears to be wide open
Last year Oregon ended USC’s run of consecutive Pac-10 football titles at seven. More
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Waters: 'I won't be a sacrificial lamb'
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, said Tuesday she has not been given due process and she “will not be a sacrificial lamb for anyone.” More
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Leslie's No. 9 to be retired
Lisa Leslie will have her No. 9 jersey retired by the Sparks during a halftime ceremony of Tuesday’s game against Indiana at Staples Center. More
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Perry greets Obama, delivers border message
Governor Rick Perry (R-Texas) greeted President Obama at the base of Air Force One in Austin Monday with a letter requesting 1,000 additional National Guard troops be sent to the Texas-Mexico border amid growing drug cartel violence, claiming federal support so far was "insufficient." More
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House Ethics Committee releases details of charges against Waters
The House Ethics Committee on Monday released details of its three ethics charges against Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, who is accused of helping solicit federal assistance for a bank that has ties with her husband. More
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Kanye West: I'm not a racist
Kanye West is a new man. So says the rapper who took to U-Stream on Friday to answer questions from fans. Speaking from somewhere in Korea, West appeared wearing the outfit he wore in the "Flashing Lights" video (which he told fans was his favorite). More
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Bewernick signs with Northern Arizona
Former Manual Arts High School standout Gaellan Bewernick has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. More
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Lakers to play Rockets in opener, Heat on Christmas Day
The Los Angeles Lakers will open their season by playing host to the Houston Rockets at Staples Center Oct. 26 and face LeBron James and the Miami Heat on Christmas Day at Staples Center. More
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Video: A modern twist on 'Taming of the Shrew'
The Actors' Gang began free productions Saturday of "Katie the Curst," a modern twist on Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew." More
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Movie Review: 'The Expendables'
Bringing together an all-star cast to make a film can result in either a god-awful flick that once seen fails to fulfill expectations or a box-office hit that once it heads to DVD will fly off shelves for months, even years, to come. For better or worse, “The Expendables” should be nothing less than that brand of juggernaut. More
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UCLA looks to build on momentum
For the UCLA football program, the 2010 season is all about building on momentum. More
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Depth will be an issue for USC
As much as he’d like to look ahead, new USC football coach Lane Kiffin knows he has to do it through the prism of the recent past. More
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Expecting Alicia Keys weds Swizz Beatz in private ceremony
R&B power couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have tied the knot, Keys' representatives confirmed to CNN on Sunday. More
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Downey fires city attorney over his ties with Bell
The controversy over high salaries in nearby Bell spilled over here as the City Council, in a special meeting Thursday, voted 3-2 to fire City Attorney Edward Lee and his firm, Best, Best and Krieger. More
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