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Florence Kasumba (left), Angela Bassett and Leititia Wright appear in a scene from Marvel's <em>Black Panther</em>. Sociologist Darnell Hunt says the film's success "demonstrates what's possible beyond standard Hollywood practices."

Hollywood Diversity Study Finds 'Mixed Bag' When It Comes To Representation

The report finds that broadcast TV and children's series are increasingly diverse, but people of color remain underrepresented on all fronts, including lead roles, writers, directors and showrunners.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott joined a January event on the ongoing relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Florida and Puerto Rico. With a growing bloc of voters from the island in Florida, the Republican Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson have been attacking each other over the issue of relief efforts in Puerto Rico in their high-stakes Senate campaign.

At Issue In Florida Senate Campaign: Who's Fighting For Puerto Rico?

Florida has a growing bloc of Puerto Rican voters in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and his main challenger, GOP Gov. Rick Scott, are fighting over recovery efforts.

Former San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announces she is releasing three videos from officer-involved shootings, May 6, 2016.

Mexican Billionaire-Linked Donations To Dumanis’ 2012 Mayoral Campaign Higher Than Thought

Even though a Mexican businessman convicted of illegally pumping cash into San Diego campaigns went to prison in October, his shadow may linger over an upcoming county supervisor’s race.

Tourists visit the Machu Picchu complex, the Inca fortress in the southeastern Andes of Peru in April. The government hopes a new airport will attract more tourists to the ancient site. That draws opposition from conservationists.

International Protests Mount As Peru Moves Ahead With New Airport Near Machu Picchu

The government is banking on more tourism after it replaces the outdated airport in Cuzco with a gleaming new facility near the mouth of the Sacred Valley. And that's what conservationists fear.

A "smart glove" prototype developed by a team of UC San Diego engineers is seen in this undated photo.

This 'Smart Glove' Can Translate Sign Language

UCSD researchers hope to use this technology for virtual reality, medical robots

100 Years After Jack London's Death, Hearing His Call

Jack London died 100 years ago this week, worn out from drink, disease and overwork — but he left behind a prolific body of work that considers the vast scope of human experience and suffering.

Gov. Jerry Brown gestures to a budget chart as he discusses his proposed 2018-19 state budget at a news conference Wednesday in Sacramento, Calif., Jan. 10, 2018.

Savings May Get Tougher As California Rainy Day Fund Fills

When California finally regained its economic footing following the Great Recession, Gov. Jerry Brown convinced voters to back a measure allowing lawmakers to set aside more money for the inevitable next downturn. Four years later, the state's rainy day fund is on the verge of being full.

Ed Faulkner (left) with his wife Barbra (center) and John Wayne (right) on the set of a movie in Casper, Wyoming in this undated photo.

A Career In Movies Matched Oceanside Retiree Up With John Wayne, Elvis

An Air Force veteran with an unusual Hollywood background is living at an Oceanside retirement home.

Homeless people getting free haircuts on 15th Street downtown, part of Streets of Hope's Thanksgiving Feed the Homeless event, Nov. 22, 2017.

San Diego Nonprofit Gives Homeless Thanksgiving Meals, Haircuts

Streets of Hope is having their annual Thanksgiving Feed the Homeless event Monday that offers free haircuts, supplies and a turkey dinner.

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