Budd Schulberg's heroism
The screenwriter was condemned for ‘naming names,’ but the communist threat he exposed was real and dangerous.
USC's Aaron Corp doesn't want to miss much time
No. 1 quarterback will have an MRI exam on his knee, and Matt Barkley wants to make the most of his time.
New osteoporosis drug shown to reduce spinal fractures
The drug, called denosumab, blocks production of cells that break down bones. In two studies, spinal fractures were reduced by two-thirds in women ages 60-90 and in men getting prostate cancer therapy
$500-million settlement reached in suspension of Social Security benefits
Up to 200,000 people who were cut off on unfounded suspicions that they were felons evading law enforcement or prosecution will receive back payments.
Doctor has common-sense fixes to healthcare crisis
Glendale surgeon Paul Toffel would dump ‘50-state patchwork’ of coverage and switch to competing national plans, cap malpractice suits and reinstate limits on insurance company fees.
Coastal resorts in Orange County struggle at height of travel season
Luxury hotels in the Laguna Beach area, the most lavish examples of recent efforts to create a magnet for high-end pleasure travel and business meetings, suffer in the still-fractured economy.
Miley Cyrus' 'Teen Choice' performance sparks debate
The Internet is abuzz about the 16-year-old’s racy dance. Parent groups say it crossed a line.
House leaders call noisy disruption of healthcare forums 'un-American'
Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer say an ‘ugly campaign is underway’ in the dramatic protests. Republican Mitch McConnell says Democrats are just trying to change the subject.
4 healthy choices to change your life
You can lower your risk of several chronic diseases by 80% if you exercise, eat well, don’t smoke and avoid obesity, a study finds.
