Players To Watch In The 2010 NCAA Tournament

Patrick Crawley | March 17, 2010

March Madness is the stage that every college player wants to shine on. Which players will perform the best in this year's tournament?

Emerging Muslim Leaders Create Network Of Support

Kim Daniels | March 16, 2010

A majority of Americans report having negative feelings toward Muslims. The American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute is trying to address this trend by cultivating leaders who will change the face of Islam in the United States.

Turkey And The Genocide Question

Sona Krikorian | March 15, 2010

Everyone knows the Armenian Genocide happened. And everyone knows the Turkish government knows. So why won't they admit it?

Catholic Stakes In The Health Care Debate Are More Than Just Spiritual

Meghan McCarty | March 13, 2010

The Catholic Church, a major health care provider to the undocumented and uninsured, has been a steadfast advocate of both health care and immigration reform.

Ancient Rome, Without Morals

Claire Spera | March 17, 2010

Reprise Theatre Company’s staging of Stephen Sondheim’s 1962 musical 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' takes an uproariously funny look at ancient Rome. Best of all? There’s no moral to the story.

Dream Interrupted

SPECIAL SERIES: Ventura Construction Industry, No Recovery Here

by Kim Daniels and Shannon Pence | March 12, 2010
News 21

SLIDESHOW: Budget constraints have caused the city and county to cutback. Constructions projects have taken a big hit as a result, leaving many unemployed.

Students from Annenberg's News21 team, in partnership with KCET's "SoCal Connected," are reporting around Southern California to find out what happened to the California Dream and where we're headed. For more stories on the California crisis, visit the Dream Interrupted Web page. [More...]

OPINION

Commentary

Turkey And The Genocide Question

by Sona Krikorian | March 15, 2010
Contributor

Turkey wants to become a full member of the European Union. So why won't they own up to their past? [More...]

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Commentary

Progress In Afghanistan: Don't Believe The Hype

by Justin Rashid | March 11, 2010
Columnist

Was Operation Moshtarak the success that the media are touting it as? That depends on what you mean by success, and who you ask. [More...]

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SPORTS

College Basketball

Players To Watch In The 2010 NCAA Tournament

by Patrick Crawley | March 17, 2010
Sports Editor

Eight players predicted to be the standouts during March Madness. [More...]

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College Basketball

USC Women Left Out Of NCAA Tournament

by Shotgun Spratling | March 15, 2010
Staff Reporter

VIDEO: The Women of Troy sat waiting for an announcement that never came on Selection Monday. [More...]

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College Basketball

Cardinal Top UCLA To Complete Perfect Pac-10 Season

by Shotgun Spratling | March 15, 2010
Staff Reporter

Stanford, led by Most Outstanding Player Nnemkadi Ogwumike, beat UCLA to take the top spot in the Pac-10 tournament. [More...]

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More In Sports...

by Neon Tommy Staff

LA Galaxy Tryout Draws Hundreds Of Hopefuls

Get To Know: USC Commit Xavier

L.A. Dodgers: Off-Season Moves Look Promising For 2010

In Defense Of Surfing

Check Out Sidelines, Neon Tommy's Sports Blog... [More...]

Religion

Emerging Muslim Leaders Create Network Of Support

by Kim Daniels | March 16, 2010
Contributor

WATCH: The American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute is harvesting leaders to change the face of Islam in the United States. [More...]

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Religion

Catholic Stakes In The Health Care Debate Are More Than Just Spiritual

by Meghan McCarty | March 13, 2010
Contributor

Catholic Bishops wrote Congress before the Health Care Summit, urging members of both parties not to give up the "moral imperative" of reform. [More...]

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International

Election Fraud Claimed In Iraq Elections

by Sydney Champion | March 12, 2010
Staff Reporter

Early results show a tight race between two groups, one of which alleges some of its votes were thrown away. [More...]

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National

Health Care Reform Fight May Hurt Other Efforts

by John Guenther | March 12, 2010
Associate News Editor

As the final countdown to a health care vote begins, Democratic efforts to pass a bill may frustrate immigration and financial regulation reform. [More...]

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Los Angeles

Villaraigosa Seeks Federal Dollars To Speed Up Transit Projects

by Andrew Khouri and Christine Trang | March 11, 2010
Associate News Editor and Staff Reporter

Sen. Barbara Boxer supported the mayor's bid for federal dollars that would allow a series of transit projects in the county to be completed within 10 years. [More...]

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Los Angeles

L.A. Television Stations Not Covering Local Government, New Study Says

by Paresh Dave | March 11, 2010
Staff Reporter

Local government stories get far less coverage on L.A. news broadcasts than any other topic. Crime stories by far have the most coverage. [More...]

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California

California Unemployment Rate Higher Than Ever

by Rebecca Kirkman | March 11, 2010
Staff Reporter

The state's unemployment rate reaches highest on record this month, while the national rate remains unchanged since January. [More...]

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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

SPECIAL SERIES: When Life Gives You Lemons...

by Len Ly | March 16, 2010
Staff Reporter

Children in the West Bank and Gaza live an especially tense reality, which only makes one wonder: how will the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict affect today's youth?

Students from Annenberg's Religion, Politics and Gender reporting class are digging up stories and sharing observations while on location in Israel. For more, visit the Higher Ground blog. [More...]

ARTS & CULTURE

Theater Preview

Ancient Rome, Without Morals

by Claire Spera | March 17, 2010
Staff Reporter

The Reprise Theatre Company’s staging of a Sondheim classic plays at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse. [More...]

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Oscars 2010

Backstage At The Oscars

by Deidre Crawford | March 12, 2010
Senior Editor, Arts and Culture

Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock and Christoph Waltz talk about their special night, while The Hurt Locker team discuss winning big minus one of their producers. [More...]

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Oscars 2010

Oscars 2010: Fashion Recap

by Piya Sinha-Roy | March 12, 2010
Staff Reporter

Architectural shapes and bold colors bring innovative elegance to this year's red carpet. [More...]

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Oscars 2010

Oscar Party Blues

by Bethany Firnhaber | March 11, 2010
Staff Reporter

A down economy puts even glamorous Oscars parties in a pinch. [More...]

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Oscars 2010

Scene and Heard: Oscar Recap

by Piya Sinha-Roy, Holly Butcher, Jessika Walsten | March 11, 2010
Staff reporter, Senior Music Editor, Associate News Editor

PODCAST: After the red carpet has been rolled away, we take a look at the fashion, winners and upsets from the night. [More...]

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SCIENCE