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CoronavirusPresident Biden announced in May that the United States would ship 80 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to dozens of countries.
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RecallThe attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom has failed, according to a call by The Associated Press, allowing the governor to stay in office until at least 2023.
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RecallThere have been renewed calls for Sen.
Recall puts elections chief in political pickle
RecallShirley Weber has been thrust into the awkward position of administering the California recall that could oust the man who appointed her.
Juniors
PoliticsKen and Josh discuss the Trump Organization, “felonious” behavior and the fate of the very recognizable defendant known as the QAnon Shaman.
How one family processed the pain of losing their son on 9/11
NationalSaturday marks the 20th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in American history.
Afghan academics are getting death threats, so UCLA professors are trying to bring them to SoCal
EducationSome UCLA faculty members have launched an initiative to place some Afghan scholars at UCLA. The plan will require raising $100,000 by September 30.
Small businesses power Newsom recall, LAPD collects social media data of everyone they stop
PoliticsCalifornia’s recall election has been powered by some small business owners who are disgruntled about pandemic-era restrictions and pessimistic about the state’s future.
Cliffs, drugs and taxes
NationalJosh, David and Tim discuss the pay-fors of Democrats’ big spending plans, a looming government shutdown, the debate about booster shots, and California’s failed recall election.