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Local 'Quimby' Rules May Be Making L.A. Cash-Rich But Park-Poor
A little-known law has allotted millions of dollars for more green space in Los Angeles. So where are the parks? » continue reading
'Leaning In' or Leaning Back?: Women Finding a New Definition of 'Success'
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has been both lauded and panned for telling women to "lean in" at the workplace. And some women are finding that "having it all" is not all that's worth having. » continue reading
In 'Special Special Special,' Maria Bamford Finds the Funny in Her Mental Illness
Maria Bamford's last comedy special was performed in front of a sold-out crowd of two - her parents. It was a set as intimate as the subject matter. » continue reading
China's First Lady: Fashion Icon, Folk Singer, Military Leader
Peng Liyuan dazzled the world with her style and grace, but China's first lady is more than a pretty voice. » continue reading
The Man Who Would Save Newspapers from Extinction
Newspapers are being placed on the endangered species list, but Orange County Register owner Aaron Kushner might just be the man to save them. » continue reading
L.A.'s Making Dangerous Intersections Safer, But Are They Focusing on the Right Ones?
Crossing the street in L.A. can be taking your life in your hands. The city wants to make them safer, but is it looking in the right places? » continue reading
'Birth Tourism,' Fair Path to Citizenship or Legal Loophole?
It may be good for tourism, but are these women more than sight-seers? Reporter Laura Ling finds there's a lot of vacancy at L.A. County's "maternity hotels."
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Earthquake Detection System May Give 100-Second Warning When 'Big One' Hits
Can seconds really make a difference? Madeleine talks to Dr. Lucy Jones, seismologist from the U.S. Geological Survey, who says an early warning system is on the way. » continue reading
Compton: Corruption, Incompetence, or Just Business As Usual?
Sweetheart deals, lucrative contracts, and unpaid loans: it's business as usual in one of Los Angeles County's poorest cities. » continue reading
'Race-Baiter' Finds Racism in Unexpected Places
A lot has changed since the days of "The Cosby Show." Eric Deggans, author of "Race-Baiter," says the quest for bigger audiences is making media stoke the flames of racism. » continue reading
Petraeus Makes Public Apology Regarding Affair
Disgraced four-star general David Petraeus starts his comeback tour a continent away from the scandal that cost him his job. » continue reading
As Bike Lanes Expand, Some Fear Traffic Will Only Get Worse
Cyclists are making progress in their demands for bike lanes, but some motorists aren't on the same track. » continue reading
In Smartphone War, Samsung and Blackberry Looking to Take Bite Out of Apple Share
Has the iPhone finally found a worthy opponent? » continue reading
Massage Parlor Boom Raises Concerns of Illicit Activity
They're businesses accused of fronting for prostitution, and neighbors want them out. Val Zavala investigates the struggle to shut down massage parlors gone wild. » continue reading
Bell Corruption Scandal: Making Sense of the Verdicts
by Miguel Contreras|
March 21, 2013 6:36 PM
The verdict has been handed down in the City of Bell corruption scandal. Jeff Gottlieb, the Pulitzer-winning journalist who helped break the story, gives his take on the ruling. » continue reading
Wife Calls Out Cheating Husband on Billboard
Cheating: it's a sad fact of life. But one woman got back at her unfaithful husband with a very public shaming. » continue reading
Cardboard Art Reveals Hidden Immigrant Life Amid the Affluent
Ramiro Gomez installs cardboard cutouts of day laborers and domestic workers in Beverly Hills and West L.A. to show lives overlooked by most. » continue reading
Record Wall Street Gains May Take a While to Reach Main Street
The stock market is soaring and Wall Street is celebrating, but is the economic recovery real for the rest of us? Economist Chris Thornberg gives Madeleine his prognosis for the ailing economy. » continue reading
TaskRabbit CEO Leah Busque, the 'New Mark Zuckerberg'?
Leah Busque is the CEO of the web startup Task Rabbit, and she is being called "the new Mark Zuckerberg." » continue reading
The Iraq War: A Look Back
Ten years and over 100,000 deaths ago, the Iraq War began. Brian Rooney takes a look at a decade of conflict. » continue reading
Progress Hard to Find for Iraq's Dumpster Children
For some Iraqi children, survival lies in the rubbish they find in garbage dumps. CNN's Arwa Damon takes a look at an ugly side of Iraq's rebuilding. » continue reading
10 Years After Start of War, Is Iraq Better Off?
"Washington Post" editor Rajiv Chandrasekaran, who chronicled his time in Iraq's green zone in a bestselling book, talks about the state of the country today. » continue reading
On the Bus to Pope Francis' Humble Beginnings
CNN's Shasta Darlington traveled to a poor neighborhood in Buenos Aires via the new Pope's favorite mode of transportation. » continue reading
What's Ahead for Pope Francis I?
With excitement winding down and traditional ceremonies coming to an end, Pope Francis I has to face the hard work ahead of him left by his predecessor. » continue reading
L.A. May Have Been Used As 'Experiment' and Revolving Door in Dealing With Pedophile Priests
Our latest investigation shows priests suspected of abuse dumped onto the path of least resistance. » continue reading
Pope Francis I Chosen As New Holy Leader
The conclave of cardinals has elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina as Pope Francis I. » continue reading
What the First Hispanic Pope Could Mean for the Catholic Church
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina is the first Pope from Latin America, so what changes are ahead from the historically European papal seat? » continue reading
Black Smoke On First Day Marks Beginning of Tough Papal Pick for Conclave
As expected, the conclave of cardinals charged with choosing a new Pope were undecided today. It seems the choice is about what they want for the church, rather than whom. » continue reading
How L.A. Can Fix Its Iconic Eyesores
LAX. The L.A. River. Pershing Square. They're all disasters, according to architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne. But he has some ideas on how transform them. » continue reading
'Girls Rising' Highlights 9 Stories and a Whole World in Need of Girls' Education
Amid violence, poverty, and discrimination, girls around the world strive to receive an education. Filmmaker Richard Robbins captured the stories of nine of them. » continue reading
Study Reveals Portrait of American Family Life Among Piles of Clutter
For 10 years, academics at UCLA studied the material culture of L.A. families. The results were messy. » continue reading
With Troubles at MOCA, LACMA Merger May Loom Closer
Money issues and a shakeup at MOCA's board of directors may call for the museum to be absorbed by LACMA. » continue reading
Chicken-Sitting L.A.'s Latest Trend?
There are dog sitters and cat sitters, so why not chicken sitters? Meet one of L.A.'s caretakers for the clucking kind. » continue reading
New Pope Will Wrestle With Scandal and Change
The next pontiff must deal with scandals that won't go away and minister to a global flock that's changing rapidly and dramatically. Will the Catholic church change, too? » continue reading
Want a Gun? There's a Printer for That
With 3-D printing machines, you can make everything from a chair to a heart valve...to a gun. This is not just an idea. It's a game changer. » continue reading
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