Three elected members of LA's city council, all Latinos, talking in remarkably candid ... and often racist ... terms about council redistricting during a secret recording that was held for well over a year.

And now with less than a month to go before a pivotal election where Los Angeles residents will be electing a new mayor, that secret recording has been released ... unleashing a political earthquake in a city that's already seen its fair share of corruption and racism scandals.

We will go In Depth on all of it: from the fates of the three city council members caught using racial slurs on tape to its impact on the mayoral race. And we'll talk about the often corrupt influences on the city's redistricting process.

Russian president Vladimir Putin lashed out today, after his army has taken a beating in Ukraine and a his highly symbolic bridge to Crimea was hit with a car bomb. Russian missiles hit several civilian targets across many Ukrainian cities ... we'll go to Kyiv to hear one survivor's story.

Just in time for the Fall and winter months, there's a new COVID variant making the rounds ... how worried should we be?

And colonoscopies are near universally recommended to help early detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancers ... but new research out of Norway suggests perhaps they aren't so effective as an early warning. 

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President Biden had some sobering words about the prospect of nuclear war. The president told people at a fundraiser the risk of nuclear Armageddon is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. The president said Vladimir Putin is "not joking when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons or biological or chemical weapons." We go In Depth into how big of a threat this really is. 

The KNX News LA mayor's debate is over. We look into which candidate came out looking stronger. 

The FBI may have a big misconduct problem after records show several hundred employees left the bureau because of misconduct investigations. 

We could be turning the corner when it comes to monkeypox. We go In Depth into what's been working to slow the spread. 

Is the Great Resignation coming to an end? Workers are now worried finding a new job isn't as easy as it was a short time ago. 

Doctors are getting even more concerned about Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. as more and more people develop the disease. 

Mosquitoes are flying around annoying everyone across southern California. The recent heat and humidity could be helping them thrive. 

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President Biden makes good on another campaign promise. The president will pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. It's a move that senior administration officials say would affect thousands of Americans. We go In Depth into this big step toward possible federal decriminalization of marijuana. 

Governor Newsom signed a new bill to fight COVID misinformation but some doctors say it could do more harm than good. 

Former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker is accused of major hypocrisy when it comes to his stance on abortion. We look into whether that could tip the power in the Senate next year. 

A new report suggests criminal charges could be filed soon against Hunter Biden. We go In Depth into the evidence investigators claim to have against the president's son. 

The Biden administration could make a big move to limit China's access to computer chip technology. We explain why that's a big deal. 

The KNX LA mayor's debate is today. Karen Bass and Rick Caruso will be here to answer the tough questions. 

If you like petting dogs, there's a reason why. Your brain likes it. We explain. 

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If you think gas prices are high now just wait. OPEC and other oil-producing countries have decided to sharply cut production. This comes as southern California, in particular, has been seeing a surge in gas price hikes. It also comes after President Biden visited Saudi Arabia this Summer to ask for some help with oil. We go In Depth into what this all means for you. 

The movie Rust was never supposed to finish following the accidental shooting death of the movie's cinematographer at the hands of Alec Baldwin. But a lawsuit settlement has led to a change of plans. 

Vladimir Putin signs papers that give parts of Ukraine to Russia but that might not last long if Ukrainian troops keep up their offensive. 

A happy story to come out of Hurricane Ian in Florida. A group of volunteers got their boats and helped save nearly 300 parrots. We talk to one of those volunteers. 

It looks like Elon Musk will in fact take over Twitter. So will we notice when he's handed control? 

You've seen those "Best Before" labels on food, right? Well, they cause a lot of confusion and food waste. Europe's trying to change that. Will the U.S. follow?  

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A serial killer is on the loose in California. Specifically, up north in Stockton where police say six murders since April of last year appear to be committed by the same person. We go In Depth into the mind of a serial killer and what motivates them to kill. 

California seems to have energy problems. First it was the possibility of heat-related power outages and now we have record gas prices due issues that exist only here. 

Angelina Jolie is making new claims of domestic violence and abuse against Brad Pitt. 

Former President Trump is suing CNN. We go In Depth into whether he actually has a legit defamation case. 

A professor in New York gets fired after students complained his class was too hard. 

If you like Spam, we have a canned treat for you. It's getting more popular by the day. 

We look back at the life of country music legend Loretta Lynn who died today at the age of 90. 

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The cyberhackers who broke into the LA School District computer system made good on their promise by apparently releasing some stolen data. The district has responded by setting up a hotline for people to call if they think they've been impacted. We go In Depth into what you need to know to protect yourself. 

The latest poll shows the LA Mayor's race between Karen Bass and Rick Caruso is getting much closer and we're a little over a month away from the election.  

Kim Kardashian has to pay more than one millions dollars for not being completely honest about why she liked a certain cryptocurrency so much. 

A big trial regarding the January 6th insurrection has now started. We go In Depth into what prosecutors are alleging against the leader of a big extremist group and how that could impact other defendants. 

The Supreme Court is back at work.

The movie Bros. had everything going for it--great reviews and a big ad campaign but moviegoers still didn't care. We look into what went wrong. 

If you think you and those around you have changed recently--maybe you have. A new study dives into personality changes and the pandemic. 

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Hurricane Ian is on the move again. It's smacking the coast of South Carolina right now, bringing winds and heavy rain to a state hoping it doesn't meet the same fate as Florida. Rescue groups and aid workers are combing through the wreckage and devastation left behind in Florida to assess the damage and help those in need. We go In Depth into Hurricane Ian.  

The damage and destruction in Florida could happen here in southern California in the form of the Big One. Are we prepared for a major quake?  

Russia formally takes land away from Ukraine following those referendums in occupied regions of Ukraine that have been called shams. Ukraine responds by trying to get into NATO that much quicker. We go In Depth into what's being labeled as a major escalation of the war.  

We know the pandemic has taken a toll on mental health. But a new survey shows an alarming number of young adults in California dealing with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. 

A bad bird flu outbreak has led to a turkey supply issue which could have a major impact on your Thanksgiving dinner. 

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Hurricane Ian is on the move again. It's smacking the coast of South Carolina right now, bringing winds and heavy rain to a state hoping it doesn't meet the same fate as Florida. Rescue groups and aid workers are combing through the wreckage and devastation left behind in Florida to assess the damage and help those in need. We go In Depth into Hurricane Ian.  

The damage and destruction in Florida could happen here in southern California in the form of the Big One. Are we prepared for a major quake?  

Russia formally takes land away from Ukraine following those referendums in occupied regions of Ukraine that have been called shams. Ukraine responds by trying to get into NATO that much quicker. We go In Depth into what's being labeled as a major escalation of the war.  

We know the pandemic has taken a toll on mental health. But a new survey shows an alarming number of young adults in California dealing with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. 

A bad bird flu outbreak has led to a turkey supply issue which could have a major impact on your Thanksgiving dinner. 

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Death and destruction. Hurricane Ian has ripped through Florida leaving behind immense damage. There are reports that at least 15 people have been confirmed killed across the state but officials say that number could grow much higher as rescue crews wade through massive floodwaters from Fort Myers to Orlando and Daytona Beach. We go In Depth into one of the worst hurricanes to ever hit Florida. 

Gas prices here at home are skyrocketing. We're going to help you figure out the best ways to deal with them. 

The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has talked to the January 6th Committee. Ginni Thomas answered questions for a while. We go In Depth into what she told them. 

Russia is formally taking land away from Ukraine but will anyone other than Russia acknowledge it? 

Girls football is set to become the newest high school sport next year in southern California. This as more and more girls are playing the sport. 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult classic. It's going on tour now. We look into why it's still so popular.  

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Hurricane Ian finally slams into Florida. It's now smashing into the southwest part of the state in the Fort Myers area as a Category 4 storm with winds of about 150 miles an hour. There's already been power outages, flooding and storm surges in the region. We go In Depth into what damage it might do to Florida. 

A couple million people have been told to evacuate but some people are staying home to weather this colossal storm. We talk to a relative of mine who's doing just that in the Tampa area.  

Russia is trying to keep people from leaving the country while the U.S. is trying to get its own citizens out. We look into why. 

Katie Couric announced she's been treated for breast cancer but it may have been caught earlier if not for the pandemic. 

A new study shows some promise for a new drug to treat Alzheimer's Disease. We go In Depth into what it shows and when it might be available for people. 

Bill O'Reilly joins us. The former Fox News host will share his thoughts on what's happening in Washington D.C. and discuss his new book about the deaths of three major celebrities. 

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