Pasadena City Councilman Steve Madison says he will defend himself vigorously against a recall campaign. The campaign's leaders cite a conflict of interest.
Body scanners that have been criticized as producing images of travelers that are too revealing are being removed from airport security check points, after a supplier did not rewrite the machines' software to make the images they produce less revealing.
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The ancient Mexican sauce for meat and poultry, using a mixture of chilies, sweets and nuts, has roots in pre-Columbian times with a strong Spanish influence.
Aviation authorities have grounded the new Boeing 787 because of problems with its big lithium batteries. They pack an electrical punch, but can create incredible heat and even fires.
He has been indicted on 21 counts of bribery and other corruption charges by a federal grand jury. Nagin, a former cable TV executive, promised to revive trust in the city's government.
Since the assault weapons ban passed in the '90s, Congress has had little appetite for gun control legislation. Congressional aides say "it was a very different time in 1994."
The charity says it is disheartening to hear Armstrong say he misled everyone about doping. But it also thanks him for the "drive, devotion and spirit he brought to serving cancer patients." Watch the interview.
Cathy Rigby “flies” on wires, jumps, dances and sword fights on stage as Peter Pan. Despite the physical demands, she said she hasn’t slowed down much – even at age 60.
Militants seized hostages, including Americans, and reportedly caused the deaths of others. It's thought that some militants and hostages are still inside.
Manti Te'o story about persevering on the football field after the death of his girlfriend was a hoax. The episode also casts an unflattering light on the news media.
The Southland will play host to two parades celebrating the civil rights leader: The "Kingdom Day Parade" in L.A. and the "Peace and Unity Parade Celebration" in Long Beach.
Strong public criticism convinced LA County supervisors to defer a vote on a property tax for water quality programs to March, muddying efforts to cut stormwater pollution.
A federal overseer says it's too soon for California to retake control of its prison mental health system, dealing a blow to a proposal made by Gov. Jerry Brown last week.
Asian American voters turned out in large numbers for President Obama last November, but exit poll data show how this diverse group does not vote as a bloc.
This past Wednesday on "AirTalk," film director Michael Apted came in to talk with us about his eighth documentary in the series that's followed the lives of 13 people, beginning in...
"I feel it is time to make a change in my professional lifestyle," he said. The former law professor plans to return to teaching law on the UC Berkeley campus.
MLK Day of Service is Jan. 19. Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by answering one of his most enduring questions: What are you doing for others?
Flu activity has seen a steep increase in recent weeks, and is expected to peak in February. The state has had fairly mild flu seasons over the past two years.
Grayce Liu takes over at a time when the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment is looking to redefine stakeholders and encourage greater participation.
Rubio outlines elements of his immigration plan - New York Times Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida told the Times that his plan would provide a temporary “nonimmigrant visa...
Today is Friday, Jan. 18 and headlines include a profile of mayoral candidate Jan Perry, a debate with the candidates for city attorney, and the city's bike plan.
Last year, the most valuable company in the world looked to be headed for $1000 a share. Now it's at half that. What happened? And can the decline be reversed?
When Deborah Nadoolman Landis was starting out in the costume shops of major Hollywood studios, she remembers finding “stacks and stacks” of old drawings - stuffed under tables, into walls for insulation, underfoot, being used as doormats. At that time, no one considered the sketches made for costume designs to be art.
This fallen-hero story won't end with part two of Oprah's interview tonight. Armstrong is facing innumerable lawsuits and actions against him. So why did he finally tell the truth? What judgements did you make after watching him last night?
Is the removal of Rapiscan full-body scanners the best choice for the T.S.A.? Did you take issue with the “naked” images the scans produced? How will the changes to airport security affect air travel?
Meet the bartender in Las Vegas who mixes her potables with a heavy dose of science and technology, and a little spice, as well. Reporter Adam Burke prepared this refreshing story.
More than a 100 parents from a West Adams elementary school, on Thursday, invoked the “Parent Trigger” law to take over the failing school from the district.
KPCC's Meghan McCarty is back and better than ever in a revamped and retooled Weekend Alibi. For those that don't know, it's your guide for a fun weekend.
In an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey last night, Lance Armstrong said his regimen consisted of blood transfusions, EPO and testosterone. He also said doping was an integral...
Latinos will have a special gala this Sunday for President Obama's inauguration: the Latino Inaugural. Hosted by Eva Longoria and featuring a star-studded cast, it's also a way for...
For years, Lance Armstrong rode with a team sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service. Armstrong is reportedly in talks to return some of the millions of dollars he received from the agency...
We wrap up the week's news and look forward to what's to come in the Friday Flashback. This week's guests, Sophia Nelson of NBC's The Grio, and James Rainey of the LA Times.
A recent report published in the Journal of Health, Politics and Policy and Law says hundreds of women have been denied their civil liberties because they were pregnant. The study examined specific examples, and touched on a legal grey area where the rights of the mother and the fetus intersect.
Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Henry Sheehan, and Charles Solomon to review the week's new film releases including the documentary 56 Up, Broken City, Let My People Go, The Rabbi's Cat and The Last Stand. TGI-FilmWeek!
Larry is joined by KPCC film critics Tim Cogshell, Henry Sheehan and Charles Solomon to review the week’s new film releases including 56 Up, Broken City, Mama and more. TGI-FilmWeek!
