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In the past few years there's been a very real invasion from Mexico--by remarkably gifted filmmakers.

In the past few years there's been a very real invasion from Mexico--by remarkably gifted filmmakers. Now a woman named Issa López joins their ranks with an interesting horror film called "Tigers Are Not Afraid."

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Aaron Byrd serves up highlights from Common's MBE session, the return of hip-hop vets Little Brother, and Maria Usbeck's new solo project.

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President Trump wonders in a tweet who is worse: Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell, or Chairman Xi Jinping.

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President Trump wonders in a tweet who is worse: Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell, or Chairman Xi Jinping.

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Jerome Powell gave a highly anticipated speech today about monetary policy. President Trump apparently wanted him to announce that he would slash interest rates.

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David Koch, one of the wealthiest men on the planet and an influential libertarian political force, has died at age 79.

Remembering David Koch and his family's political influence

David Koch, one of the wealthiest men on the planet and an influential libertarian political force, has died at age 79.

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In Redding, California, firefighters are still battling the large Mountain Fire that broke out late Thursday morning.

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In Redding, California, firefighters are still battling the large Mountain Fire that broke out late Thursday morning.

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Rapper, actor, writer and philanthropist Common treated a small crowd of guests to a whirlwind performance at KCRW's Apogee Sessions last month.

Listen: Common delivers an impressive live set of music behind forthcoming album 'Let Love'

Rapper, actor, writer and philanthropist Common treated a small crowd of guests to a whirlwind performance at KCRW's Apogee Sessions last month.

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The Marvel superhero Spider-Man is owned by Sony, but for the past five years, a unique arrangement had Sony and Disney sharing the character, which meant Spidey could show up in other…

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The Marvel superhero Spider-Man is owned by Sony, but for the past five years, a unique arrangement had Sony and Disney sharing the character, which meant Spidey could show up in other…

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Ninety years ago this August, 20 women pilots flew from Santa Monica to Ohio in nine days. The race was the first all women's national air race, also known as the Powder Puff Derby.

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Ninety years ago this August, 20 women pilots flew from Santa Monica to Ohio in nine days. The race was the first all women's national air race, also known as the Powder Puff Derby.

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Los Angeles has more than 10 million trees , and 2 million of those are maintained by the public. Certified botanist Rachel Malarich is now LA's first ever City Forest Officer.

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New videos have surfaced of high school students in Orange County making Nazi salutes and singing Nazi songs. The latest involves students from Pacifica High School in Garden Grove.

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