NPR People: Carrie Kahn http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100701&ft=1&f=2100701 As a reporter for NPR's National Desk, Carrie Kahn covers news from Los Angeles. Kahn's reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning news programs including All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and Latino USA. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Carrie Kahn http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100701&ft=1&f=2100701 yes Students Protest University Of Calif. Fee Hike Thousands of University of California students converged on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles Thursday, as regents adopted a 30 percent fee hike. It's one of the latest signs of California's continuing economic crisis. UC officials say, faced with a huge deficit of their own, they have no choice but to raise the fees. Many students say they can't afford to pay more. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120602653&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120602653&ft=1&f=2100701 Thousands of University of California students converged on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles Thursday, as regents adopted a 30 percent fee hike. It's one of the latest signs of California's continuing economic crisis. UC officials say, faced with a huge deficit of their own, they have no choice but to raise the fees. Many students say they can't afford to pay more. 154 no Thousands of University of California students converged on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles Thursday, as regents adopted a 30 percent fee hike. It's one of the latest signs of California's continuing economic crisis. UC officials say, faced with a huge deficit of their own, they have no choice but to raise the fees. Many students say they can't afford to pay more.

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]]> University Of California OKs 30 Percent Fee Hike In Los Angeles, University of California regents adopted a 30-percent increase in tuition in the face of a huge system-wide deficit. The vote came as thousands of angry students converged on the UCLA campus in protest. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120591665&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120591665&ft=1&f=2100701 In Los Angeles, University of California regents adopted a 30-percent increase in tuition in the face of a huge system-wide deficit. The vote came as thousands of angry students converged on the UCLA campus in protest. 141 no In Los Angeles, University of California regents adopted a 30-percent increase in tuition in the face of a huge system-wide deficit. The vote came as thousands of angry students converged on the UCLA campus in protest.

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]]> Muslims Worry About Backlash From Post Shooting Muslims say what the alleged shooter did at Fort Hood was a brutal, personal act that could not have been committed in the name of Islam. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120159279&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120159279&ft=1&f=2100701 Muslims say what the alleged shooter did at Fort Hood was a brutal, personal act that could not have been committed in the name of Islam. 238 no Muslims say what the alleged shooter did at Fort Hood was a brutal, personal act that could not have been committed in the name of Islam.

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]]> Former Silicon Valley CEO Targets Boxer's Senate Seat Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has announced she's running as a Republican candidate for a U.S. Senate from California. The seat is held by Democrat Barbara Boxer. Fiorina first has to win the primary against state Assemblyman Chuck DeVore. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120111659&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120111659&ft=1&f=2100701 Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has announced she's running as a Republican candidate for a U.S. Senate from California. The seat is held by Democrat Barbara Boxer. Fiorina first has to win the primary against state Assemblyman Chuck DeVore. 211 no Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina has announced she's running as a Republican candidate for a U.S. Senate from California. The seat is held by Democrat Barbara Boxer. Fiorina first has to win the primary against state Assemblyman Chuck DeVore.

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]]> California Pushes For National Arsonist Registry Wildfire-plagued California is pushing for a national registry of arsonists, similar to the online database for convicted sex offenders. Authorities believe it will help prevent fire-starters from drifting from one state to another and setting blazes. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113526753&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113526753&ft=1&f=2100701 Wildfire-plagued California is pushing for a national registry of arsonists, similar to the online database for convicted sex offenders. Authorities believe it will help prevent fire-starters from drifting from one state to another and setting blazes. 238 no Wildfire-plagued California is pushing for a national registry of arsonists, similar to the online database for convicted sex offenders. Authorities believe it will help prevent fire-starters from drifting from one state to another and setting blazes.

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]]> U.S., Mexico Border Crossing Closed After Shots Fired The nation's busiest border crossing was closed to northbound vehicle traffic for hours Tuesday after federal agents fired shots to stop three vans suspected of smuggling illegal immigrants from Mexico. The 74 people crammed into the vans were taken into federal custody. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113107155&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113107155&ft=1&f=2100701 The nation's busiest border crossing was closed to northbound vehicle traffic for hours Tuesday after federal agents fired shots to stop three vans suspected of smuggling illegal immigrants from Mexico. The 74 people crammed into the vans were taken into federal custody. 242 no The nation's busiest border crossing was closed to northbound vehicle traffic for hours Tuesday after federal agents fired shots to stop three vans suspected of smuggling illegal immigrants from Mexico. The 74 people crammed into the vans were taken into federal custody.

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]]> Long Recovery In Store For Scorched Calif. Hillsides The biggest wildfire in Los Angeles County history is under control but still burning. And it's left behind thousands of acres of scorched forestland in an area long regarded as one of the jewels of the Southern California wilderness. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112839252&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112839252&ft=1&f=2100701 The biggest wildfire in Los Angeles County history is under control but still burning. And it's left behind thousands of acres of scorched forestland in an area long regarded as one of the jewels of the Southern California wilderness. 255 no The biggest wildfire in Los Angeles County history is under control but still burning. And it's left behind thousands of acres of scorched forestland in an area long regarded as one of the jewels of the Southern California wilderness.

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]]> L.A. Schools Reopen After Summer Of Cuts As California's biggest school district, L.A. Unified took the biggest hit when state lawmakers slashed spending to cope with a $24 billion deficit. Thousands of school employees got pink slips and summer school got canceled. Now that kids are back in class for a brand new school year, it's still unclear what impact those cuts will have. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112725029&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112725029&ft=1&f=2100701 As California's biggest school district, L.A. Unified took the biggest hit when state lawmakers slashed spending to cope with a $24 billion deficit. Thousands of school employees got pink slips and summer school got canceled. Now that kids are back in class for a brand new school year, it's still unclear what impact those cuts will have. 202 no As California's biggest school district, L.A. Unified took the biggest hit when state lawmakers slashed spending to cope with a $24 billion deficit. Thousands of school employees got pink slips and summer school got canceled. Now that kids are back in class for a brand new school year, it's still unclear what impact those cuts will have.

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]]> Tijuana Bicyclists Ride To Make Streets Safe Every Wednesday night, the streets in Tijuana, Mexico, are filled with hundreds of bicyclists who ride in spite of the city's notorious violence. They want to show that the streets can be safe and that Tijuana is a family-friendly place. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111100400&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111100400&ft=1&f=2100701 Every Wednesday night, the streets in Tijuana, Mexico, are filled with hundreds of bicyclists who ride in spite of the city's notorious violence. They want to show that the streets can be safe and that Tijuana is a family-friendly place. 312 no Every Wednesday night, the streets in Tijuana, Mexico, are filled with hundreds of bicyclists who ride in spite of the city's notorious violence. They want to show that the streets can be safe and that Tijuana is a family-friendly place.

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]]> California Schools Quake From Budget Cuts California schools were once in the top 10 nationally. Now as scores fail, so does the economy, further compromising the school systems. One institution hopes that becoming a charter school may help brighten its future. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106555588&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106555588&ft=1&f=2100701 California schools were once in the top 10 nationally. Now as scores fail, so does the economy, further compromising the school systems. One institution hopes that becoming a charter school may help brighten its future. 281 no California schools were once in the top 10 nationally. Now as scores fail, so does the economy, further compromising the school systems. One institution hopes that becoming a charter school may help brighten its future.

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]]> Jackson Remembered During Emotional Service Some 20,000 people gathered inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles Tuesday to say goodbye to Michael Jackson. The memorial service for the 'King of Pop' was watched live on television by millions around the world. Singers Mariah Carey, Steve Wonder and Jennifer Hudson were among the people on stage who paid tribute to Jackson. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106376629&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106376629&ft=1&f=2100701 Some 20,000 people gathered inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles Tuesday to say goodbye to Michael Jackson. The memorial service for the 'King of Pop' was watched live on television by millions around the world. Singers Mariah Carey, Steve Wonder and Jennifer Hudson were among the people on stage who paid tribute to Jackson. 272 no Some 20,000 people gathered inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles Tuesday to say goodbye to Michael Jackson. The memorial service for the 'King of Pop' was watched live on television by millions around the world. Singers Mariah Carey, Steve Wonder and Jennifer Hudson were among the people on stage who paid tribute to Jackson.

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]]> L.A. Braces For King Of Pop's Public Memorial Thousands of Michael Jackson fans have descended on Los Angeles. A private funeral is expected to be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, and a public memorial will be held at the Staples Center. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106333918&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106333918&ft=1&f=2100701 Thousands of Michael Jackson fans have descended on Los Angeles. A private funeral is expected to be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, and a public memorial will be held at the Staples Center. 210 no Thousands of Michael Jackson fans have descended on Los Angeles. A private funeral is expected to be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, and a public memorial will be held at the Staples Center.

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]]> Jackson's 2002 Will Made Public There will be no public viewing at Neverland Ranch as Michael Jackson's family tries to make other arrangements for a memorial service. It's all happening against the backdrop of revelations from Jackson's will that specify who'll control his estate and gain custody of the three children. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106193996&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106193996&ft=1&f=2100701 There will be no public viewing at Neverland Ranch as Michael Jackson's family tries to make other arrangements for a memorial service. It's all happening against the backdrop of revelations from Jackson's will that specify who'll control his estate and gain custody of the three children. 0 no There will be no public viewing at Neverland Ranch as Michael Jackson's family tries to make other arrangements for a memorial service. It's all happening against the backdrop of revelations from Jackson's will that specify who'll control his estate and gain custody of the three children.

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]]> No Ruling After Jackson's Autopsy Investigators are trying to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of the pop music legend. An autopsy performed Friday was inconclusive, and more tests were ordered. Jackson has a history of addiction to painkillers. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105986605&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105986605&ft=1&f=2100701 Investigators are trying to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of the pop music legend. An autopsy performed Friday was inconclusive, and more tests were ordered. Jackson has a history of addiction to painkillers. 255 no Investigators are trying to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of the pop music legend. An autopsy performed Friday was inconclusive, and more tests were ordered. Jackson has a history of addiction to painkillers.

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]]> Jackson Fans And Family Mourn His Death Fans around the world are mourning the loss of pop icon Michael Jackson, who died Thursday at the age of 50. Jackson was hoping for a comeback after years of personal and financial setbacks. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105950489&ft=1&f=2100701 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105950489&ft=1&f=2100701 Fans around the world are mourning the loss of pop icon Michael Jackson, who died Thursday at the age of 50. Jackson was hoping for a comeback after years of personal and financial setbacks. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday. 256 no Fans around the world are mourning the loss of pop icon Michael Jackson, who died Thursday at the age of 50. Jackson was hoping for a comeback after years of personal and financial setbacks. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.

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