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NFL Considers Bringing Football Back To Los Angeles

4:23pm January 11, 2016

by Ben Bergman

The NFL could announce a decision this week on whether football will return to Los Angeles. Two proposals have generated the most buzz, involving the move of existing teams to new proposed stadiums in the cities of Carson or Inglewood. Owners are meeting this week to discuss the plans.

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson runs past Oklahoma's Ahmad Thomas during the college playoff semifinal game on New Year's Eve. Clemson won 37-17.

3 Things To Know About Tonight's College Football National Championship

4:09pm January 11, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Led by sophomore quarterback Deshaun Watson, No. 1 Clemson plays No. 2 Alabama, home of Heisman-winning running back Derrick Henry, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Faced With Firing, Wheaton Professor Stands By Her Gesture Of 'Solidarity'

3:29pm January 11, 2016

by Michel Martin

Wheaton College has begun the process to fire Larycia Hawkins for stating that Muslims worship the same God as Christians. "It was about solidarity," Hawkins says, "which is a Christian principle."

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Flowers and other mementos piled up beneath a mural of David Bowie painted by Australian street artist James Cochran, aka Jimmy C, in Brixton, South London.

Tributes Pour In For Rock Legend David Bowie

2:41pm January 11, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Bowie's death two days after his 69th birthday has prompted an outpouring on social media, from musicians to world leaders, and from Earth to outer space.

Girls at dance practice during Season 1 of East Los High.

'East Los High' Isn't Just A Soapy Teen Drama — It's Also A Science Experiment

2:40pm January 11, 2016

by Maanvi Singh

Social scientists and health workers worked with screenwriters and studio execs to create a binge-worthy show designed to help young Latinas make healthy life choices.

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Navy Chief Admiral John Richardson On Maritime Challenges

2:14pm January 11, 2016

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson issued an outlook for sea power as the U.S. defense budget is under pressure. He talks to Renee Montagne about the fleet, ISIS and women in the service.

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HHS Eases Rules Regarding The Mentally Ill And Gun Background Checks

2:13pm January 11, 2016

It's easier for states to report some severely mentally ill to the FBI and ban them from owning guns. David Greene talks to Jocelyn Samuels of the the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Extradition Of 'El Chapo' Will Take At Least A Year, Mexican Official Says

1:34pm January 11, 2016

by Laura Wagner

On a morning radio program, the head of Mexico's extradition office also warned that possible legal challenges could delay the entire extradition process to the U.S. for four to six years.

Border Agents In San Diego Step Up Screening With Biometrics

5:57am January 11, 2016

by David Wagner

The agents are testing facial recognition and iris scanning as new ways of identifying people crossing the border. Civil liberties advocates say they're also testing the limits of privacy.

Obama's Final State Of The union

5:57am January 11, 2016

What to expect when President Obama delivers his final State of the Union on Tuesday, from NPR's Ron Elving.

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