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San Diego’s Scandal-Ridden Election and a Major Bust on the Dark Web
In San Diego County, a scandal-ridden congressional race is still undecided as election week draws to a close. Also, we hear from L.A. County Sheriff-elect Jim McDonnell on his plans to reform the department.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenWe start in San Diego County with a look at a scandal-plagued, still undecided congressional race. Next, economic numbers look good, so why aren’t Americans feeling optimistic about the job market? Then, we hear from the new L.A. County Sheriff-elect, Jim McDonnell, about his plans to reform and restore public faith in the department. In our weekly film roundup, a look at Interstellar and this weekend’s other box office offerings. And finally, the latest on a yesterday’s international sweep that took down hundreds of websites selling illegal drugs.
In this episode
5 storiesScandal-Ridden San Diego Election Still Undecided
Scandals are swirling around one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional races, a race that’s still undecided as election week ends. In San Diego County, incumbent Democrat Scott Peters is trying to hang onto the seat he won just two years ago. If challenger Carl DeMaio wins, he’ll be the first openly gay Republican in Congress.
Read the story10 minEconomy Improving, So Why Don’t We Feel It?
On paper, economic numbers in the U.S. look good. Today’s unemployment rate is down to 5.8 percent and that’s just one example of positive economic reports. But exit polls from Tuesday’s election show the economy was voters’ number one concern.
Read the story8 minSheriff-Elect Jim McDonnell
Los Angeles County voted in a new sheriff this week and Sheriff-Elect Jim McDonnell has his work cut out for him: He’s inheriting a department in the middle of a federal investigation into corruption and civil rights abuses, and six onetime deputies were recently convicted of obstructing the probe.
Read the story9 minSpace, Science and Cartoon Robots
One of the most highly-anticipated films of the year is out today, Interstellar. We look at week’s new releases in our movie roundup.
Read the story13 minThe New Silk Roads
More than 400 web addresses selling illegal drugs were shut down in a major international crackdown that spanned 17 countries. One of the sites taken down was the Silk Road 2; its alleged operator is facing charges of narcotics trafficking, computer hacking and conspiracy. We look at the latest in the investigation.
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