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A diverse group of Southern Californians turns out for a Montebello food giveaway and a Van Nuys workshop on mortgage trouble.

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Richardson to be commerce secretary

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The New Mexico gov. would be the most visible Hispanic named to Obama's Cabinet. The announcement is expected after Thanksgiving.

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Tibet exiles choose the "middle way" for now

Russian general shares lessons of Afghanistan

A couple of savers try to weather the Wall Street storm

Man hit by Metro train in downtown L.A.

Screen Actors Guild contract impasse could lead to strike

White extremists lash out over election of first black president

Dudamel whirlwind arrives early in L.A.

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•	Cyberspace gumshoes are afoot in China

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