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LA Mayor Villaraigosa wades into Gaza politics
01/06/2009
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has waded into Middle East politics. He's publicly sided with Israel in its assault on Gaza. KPCC's Frank Stoltze reports.
Los Angeles woman heads to inauguration
01/06/2009
Last summer, KPCC Special Correspondent Kitty Felde met a retired state worker from Los Angeles who wanted to see history. Her name is Lydia Thomas and even though she didn't have a ticket to the Democratic National Convention, she went to Denver anyway to hear Barack Obama speak. Kitty Felde says Lydia Thomas is getting ready for another trip this time to Washington, D.C.
California Supreme Court rules against breakaway Episcopal churches
01/05/2009
A Newport Beach church lost a battle in the California Supreme Court today. The high court ruled that St. James Anglican Church and three other parishes don't have a right to keep their buildings and land after breaking away from the national denomination. KPCC's Susan Valot and Brian Watt say it's a battle that started more than five years ago.
Antiques Roadshow premieres 3 Palm Springs episodes
01/05/2009
Three upcoming episodes of public TV's "Antiques Roadshow" shot in Palm Springs will feature several expensive treasures. KPCC's Steven Cuevas says they include the most valuable item ever displayed on the PBS program.
Closing arguments begin in OC sheriff corruption trial
01/05/2009
The federal corruption case against former Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona goes to the jury this week. The jury in Santa Ana will hear closing arguments tomorrow. KPCC's Susan Valot says it's been a slow process.
Mount Wilson telescope turns 100
01/05/2009
It's been a century since the Mount Wilson Observatory arose almost 6,000 feet above Pasadena. Cutting-edge astronomy happened there before technology, development, and environmental changes made its original 60-inch telescope a relic. Southern Californians can still use it to sample the stars. KPCC's Molly Peterson made a pilgrimage.
Community Concerned Over Spill's Long-Term Effect
01/07/2009
Two weeks after one of the nation's worst coal waste accidents, officials in eastern Tennessee are trying to ease public health concerns. About 300 acres of land and water were inundated with coal ash — sludgy residue that spilled from a holding pond at a Tennessee Valley Authority power plant. Officials say the health risk is minor, but some people near the plant are skeptical.
U.S. Wants Sustainable Ceasefire In Gaza
01/07/2009
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has held off calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, preferring what she calls a more durable solution to make sure Hamas can't continue to fire rockets into Israel. But others say waiting too long to get a truce won't help.
Rep. Obey: Cash Needs Pumped Into Economy Now
01/07/2009
President-elect Barack Obama and Congress are working on a stimulus plan to prop up the ailing U.S. economy. It's expected to cost about $775 billion. Rep. David Obey of Wisconsin, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, tells Ari Shapiro he worried the stimulus package won't be big enough.
India IT boss quits over scandal
01/07/2009
The boss of Satyam, India's fourth-biggest software firm, resigns after admitting to irregularities in its accounts.
Pietersen out as England captain
01/07/2009
Kevin Pietersen has left his position as England captain and coach Peter Moores will follow, BBC Sport understands.
Dozens of Afghan 'Taleban' killed
01/07/2009
Coalition forces kill 32 Taleban fighters in an operation east of the Afghan capital, Kabul, the US military says.
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