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Budd Schulberg's heroism

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:23 -0700

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

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:22 -0700

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

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:21 -0700

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

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:19 -0700

$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.

Julie, Julia and me: Now it can be told

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:18 -0700

Julie, Julia and me: Now it can be told:

Nora Ephron’s ‘Julie & Julia’ gets the tale just right.

Doctor has common-sense fixes to healthcare crisis

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:16 -0700

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

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:15 -0700

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

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:00:13 -0700

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'

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:34 -0700

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

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:31 -0700

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.

'Julie & Julia' whets foodies' appetites

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:29 -0700

'Julie & Julia' whets foodies' appetites:

Julia Child’s books sell out and fans flock to cooking schools.

Aaron Corp injury causes scare at Trojans' camp

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:27 -0700

Aaron Corp injury causes scare at Trojans' camp:

The sophomore quarterback goes down when a teammate rolls into his left knee during a scrimmage drill. Corp returns and runs a few plays.

Local currencies cash in on recession

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:24 -0700

Local currencies cash in on recession:

Communities in North Carolina, Massachusetts, Arizona and elsewhere print their own money to encourage shoppers to patronize local businesses. Local money was last popular during the Great Depression.

A rivulet (actually, many of them) runs through it

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:22 -0700

A rivulet (actually, many of them) runs through it:

Despite our efforts to control, channel and divert water, small underground streams still flow beneath L.A., as they have for many centuries. They are a reminder of the region before it was tamed.

Dodgers find the win column

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:19 -0700

Dodgers find the win column:

Matt Kemp and Hiroki Kuroda help end a losing streak at three games.

With jobs harder to find, work gets easier for Army recruiters

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:17 -0700

With jobs harder to find, work gets easier for Army recruiters:

Traditionally the Army has attracted the young. But as the number of jobs dwindles across the country, more Americans are enlisting later in life, drawn by the promise of steady work and benefits.

Lakers Pau Gasol breaks finger

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:14 -0700

Lakers Pau Gasol breaks finger:

Forward has surgery after breaking the middle finger of his left hand during a practice with the Spanish national team.

In healthcare debate, 'reality' is in dispute

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:12 -0700

In healthcare debate, 'reality' is in dispute:

The White House launches an online ‘reality check’ to fight ‘myths’ about Democrats’ legislation. Republicans say the site is full of errors and worse.

Polarization is paralyzing California

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:00:35 -0700

Polarization is paralyzing California:

The path to moderation starts with an open primary and the end of gerrymandering.

Joe Torre calls a meeting after another Dodgers' loss

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:00:32 -0700

Joe Torre calls a meeting after another Dodgers' loss:

Manager reminds team to keep everything in perspective after Dodgers’ first losing homestand of the season.