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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on October 4, 2012 in New York City. Following news that European Central Bank president Mario Draghi is committed to the central bank's new bond-buying plan, stocks rose with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 80.75 points. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Pepperdine Study: Economy Improves Before Nearly All Presidential Elections

Two Pepperdine University economists are proving correct the adage, “It’s the economy, stupid,” in their study that upcoming presidential elections are almost always preceded with economic improvement.

2012/10/15

Christopher Benton's mug shot. (credit: LA County Sheriff's Department)

Pepperdine President’s Son Pleads No Contest To Making Criminal Threats Against His Father

The 27-year-old son of Pepperdine University’s president pleaded no contest Friday to threatening his father.

2012/09/07

Body Found On Beach In Malibu Pepperdine’s Athletic Chaplain

The body of Pepperdine University athletic chaplain Maurice Hilliard was found Monday on a beach in Malibu.

2012/03/12

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Pepperdine University Blocks Formation Of Gay And Lesbian Campus Support Group

Pepperdine University has blocked formation of an official gay and lesbian support group on its Malibu campus.

2012/01/24

Three people were hurt, two critically, when their vehicle went over a cliff in Malibu. (credit: CBS)

3 Injured After Car Plunges 75 Feet Off Cliff In Malibu

Three people are recovering after their BMW careened off Pacific Coast Highway Saturday night, coming to a stop 75 feet down a cliff on the ocean side, authorities reported.

2011/12/04

Behind The Scenes Of ‘Death & Victory In Paris’ With Nevin James

Nevin James, a former contestant on Bravo’s songwriting contest “Platinum Hit” is bringing his rock opera to Pepperdine University. He stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to spill secrets about the show.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/09/28

Family Calendar For The Week: February 7th-13th

From a dance performance that honors Black History Month to a heaping helping of snow, there’s a lot going on to delight SoCal kids and their parents.

CBS Los Angeles–2011/02/08