What happened on January 12, 2009

HEALTH

OPINION

The cost of nuclear security Stephen I. Schwartz and Deepti Choubey, Stephen I. Schwartz is the editor of the Nonproliferation Review at the Monterey Institute of International Studies; Deepti Choubey is the deputy director of the nonproliferation program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Prohibition and crime rates
Reach out to Cuba William M. LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh, William M. LeoGrande is dean of the School of Public Affairs at American University; Peter Kornbluh directs the Cuba Documentation Project at the National Security Archive. They are coauthors of a forthcoming book, "Talking with Fidel: The Untold History of Dialogue between the United States and Cuba."
Bush administration changes rules on deportation challenges
Letters
We need transit systems now
All-digital TV's time has come
California's transit troubles
Insights on stupidity
Education for all students
Romanced by Falun Gong Gregory Rodriguez

BUSINESS

NATIONAL

WORLD

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

ENTERTAINMENT

SPORTS

NEWS

What happened on January 12, 2009

HEALTH

Does LaserComb stop hair loss? The evidence is thin Chris Woolston

Plastic surgery for teens Valerie Ulene

'Seven Pounds' falls short of the facts Marc Siegel

Bicycle your way to fitness Jeannine Stein

Cold and flu viruses travel a tricky route Jill U. Adams

Osteoporosis drug Fosamax linked to serious diseases Jill U. Adams

For back pain sufferers, surgery isn't always the answer Amber Dance

Relion asthma inhalers not cost-effective Francesca Lunzer Kritz

Oxytocin helped men remember faces better Karen Kaplan

Discovering how flu is transmitted may give clues to prevention Jill U. Adams

A workout for the arms and core Karen Voight, Voight is a freelance fitness writer and the creator of a line of fitness DVDs. The latest is "Sleek Essentials Workout."

Proof is thin that it helps stop hair loss By Chris Woolston,, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Review: Products to help light your biking, hiking way Roy M. Wallack, Wallack is a freelance fitness writer and the author of "Run for Life: The Injury-Free, Anti-Aging, Super-Fitness Plan to Keep You Running to 100."

OPINION

Romanced by Falun Gong Gregory Rodriguez

BUSINESS

California officials going after noncompliant LLCs Cyndia Zwahlen

Hamboards ride a new wave Peter Y. Hong

'Gran Torino' motors to No. 1 at the box office Claudia Eller

China's Shangri-La is gateway to region's tourism, prosperity Lisa Girion

Carmakers' hopes ride on minis Ken Bensinger and Dan Neil

Jittery Wall Street braces for earnings reports Associated Press

At CES, a forecast of growth for 2009 Alex Pham and Michelle Maltais

{} {Study criticizes FDA's screening system} Associated Press

Respect is key to boosting employee morale Karen E. Klein

Financial scoundrels have little to fear from the law MICHAEL HILTZIK

NATIONAL

Bush's legacy is partly his father's Jill Zuckman

Decision on Burris' 'future and fate' likely to come this week Jill Zuckman and Rick Pearson

The Obamas' dog? They're narrowing it down Mark Silva

GOP chooses Rep. Kevin McCarthy as chief deputy whip Richard Simon

National Briefing / Washington, D.c. Times Wire Reports

National Briefing / Ohio Times Wire Reports

National Briefing / Washington, D.c. Times Wire Reports

Hang up and drive, safety group says Associated Press

GOP rolls out welcome mat for Hillary Clinton Paul Richter

Dilemma in Guantanamo's waning days Carol J. Williams

National Briefing / And Finally . . . Times Wire Reports

Obama transition bumps up against Congress' egos Christi Parsons and Peter Nicholas

Obama urges fast action on stimulus package Jill Zuckman

WORLD

Avery Dennison case a window on the pitfalls U.S. firms face in China Don Lee

Venezuela deepens trade, military ties with China Chris Kraul

1 dead, dozens injured in Gaza by suspected white phosphorus munitions Richard Boudreaux and Yasser Ahmad

Richard Dawkins on board with a pro-atheist message Henry Chu

World Briefing / Europe Times Wire Reports

World Briefing / Somalia Times Wire Reports

Afghan militants cross into Pakistan in bold attack Laura King

More Iraq parliament members pull out of Sunni bloc Kimi Yoshino and Ali Hameed

Battered by Israel, Hamas faces tough choice Jeffrey Fleishman and Rushdi abu Alouf

Gaza City under attack; Israeli missiles hit village Richard Boudreaux and Rushdi abu Alouf

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

LAUSD sends out report cards evaluating schools Howard Blume

William W. Vaughn dies at 78; lawyer defended Dan Rather in '83 slander case Elaine Woo

The Region Carla Rivera

Yorba Linda reservoir languished for years Tony Barboza and Stuart Pfeifer

Federal wilderness protection for California land moves forward Richard Simon

Charles Morgan Jr. dies at 78; lawyer challenged racism in the South Patricia Sullivan, Sullivan writes for the Washington Post.

Passings times staff and wire reports

Passings times staff and wire reports

Gaza war protests continue in Westwood Ann M. Simmons

Passings times staff and wire reports

California Briefing / East Los Angeles Carla Rivera

Los Angeles Zoo keepers defend elephant exhibit Carla Rivera

Gains in school achievement are at risk from budget ax GEORGE SKELTON

The Cham draw on their inner strength Paloma Esquivel

Anglican congregations in L.A. and Newport Beach discuss the split Joanna Lin and Ari B. Bloomekatz

Divers cut away at net that has been killing marine life Louis Sahagun

Looking for strength to fight cancer AL MARTINEZ

California Briefing / Riverside County Ari B. Bloomekatz

ENTERTAINMENT

Accolades flow after Heath Ledger's 'Dark Knight' win Rachel Abramowitz

'Snark: It's Mean, It's Personal, and It's Ruining Our Conversation' by David Denby David L. Ulin

Red carpet fashion takes low-key turn Monica Corcoran and Melissa Magsaysay

Golden Globes Geoff Boucher, Maria Elena Fernandez and Richard Rushfield

Opera Review Chris Pasles

Music Review MARK SWED

The attendees don't seem to pay much mind MARY McNAMARA