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Blue skies and blue whales are part of greater Santa Barbara’s reputation - but both are threatened by container ships that speed through the Santa Barbara Channel.

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Meal kits have smaller carbon footprint than grocery shopping, study says

While it may seem that heaps of plastic from meal kit delivery services make them less environmentally friendly than traditional grocery shopping, a new study suggests that's not necessarily true.

Death toll rises in Sri Lanka explosions carried out on Easter Sunday

Nearly 300 people were killed in blasts at three churches and three hotels. No one claimed responsibility, but the nation's defense minister says the attacks were the work of religious extremists.

Death toll rises in Sri Lanka explosions carried out on Easter Sunday

Nearly 300 people were killed in blasts at three churches and three hotels. No one claimed responsibility, but the nation's defense minister says the attacks were the work of religious extremists.

The Mueller report is out

Even with redactions, there’s plenty to discuss

The impacts of the January 9, 2018 mudslides were so devastating that the affected communities band together for a plan to help prevent this from ever happening again.

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Since the Notre Dame fire, many large corporations and philanthropic French families have made hefty donations to restoring the cathedral.

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Our critics review “The Curse of La Llorona,” a thriller about a ghost that stalks children at night in 1970s Los Angeles; “Her Smell,” about a tortured young musician played by…

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Jordan Peele’s horror movie “Us” opened about a month ago, and it was the biggest opening weekend of any original horror film in history.

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 There are so many lawyers, lawsuits and legal news surrounding President Trump that we needed to call our own lawyer.

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 Madeleine Brand hosts Press Play, examining the latest ideas and trends shaping our world and Los Angeles. Streaming & podcast daily at KCRW.com.

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Democrats are at a crossroads now that the Mueller report is out.

After Mueller report, should Democrats push for impeachment or focus on 2020 race?

Democrats are at a crossroads now that the Mueller report is out.

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Impeachment talk started again among Democrats Thursday with the release of the redacted Mueller report. Many still see that as too politically risky even though they see Trump as unfit for office.

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Impeachment talk started again among Democrats Thursday with the release of the redacted Mueller report. Many still see that as too politically risky even though they see Trump as unfit for office.

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Attorney General William Barr released the much-awaited Mueller report this morning.

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Attorney General William Barr released the much-awaited Mueller report this morning.

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Stories about women by women are still very rare onscreen. Just apply the Bechdel Test to recent releases and see how few pass.

‘Little Woods’ explores the challenges facing women in rural America

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Analysis and response to the report from Congressman Ted Lieu and Republican National Committee member Shawn Steel.

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Attorney General William Barr has released special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Democrats have pushed for Congress to get an unredacted version.

READ: The Full Mueller Report, with redactions

Attorney General William Barr has released special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Democrats have pushed for Congress to get an unredacted version.

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In a press conference Thursday prior to release of a redacted version of the Mueller report, the attorney general stressed there was "no collusion" and provided insight on obstruction of justice.

Attorney General Barr, touting 'no collusion,' explains decision not to charge Trump

In a press conference Thursday prior to release of a redacted version of the Mueller report, the attorney general stressed there was "no collusion" and provided insight on obstruction of justice.

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The Justice Department has been excising sensitive, classified and other material from the special counsel's report about Russian interference in the 2016 election. That task is now complete.

Attorney General Barr briefs reporters about the Mueller Report

The Justice Department has been excising sensitive, classified and other material from the special counsel's report about Russian interference in the 2016 election. That task is now complete.

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Inside a Los Angeles private school classroom, sophomores in an AP History class discussed the Mueller Report.

High school students use Mueller Report to understand history

Inside a Los Angeles private school classroom, sophomores in an AP History class discussed the Mueller Report.

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Tech workers at Amazon are risking their jobs to combat climate change.

Amazon Workers to Jeff Bezos: Fight climate change

Tech workers at Amazon are risking their jobs to combat climate change.

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