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What happened on November 13, 2009
BUSINESS
REGULATION : Fed restricts overdraft fees on bank cards : ATM and debit card transactions fall under new rules. Consumer groups back the move. E. Scott Reckard
BUSINESS BRIEFING : SOCIAL NETWORKING : Twitter sees 8% drop in U.S. users Times Wire Reports
Payment by Intel to AMD ends a war David Sarno
A rehash of a winged miracle DAN NEIL
Company Town : In Demand
BUSINESS BRIEFING : INTERNET : Google buys software maker Times Wire Reports
BUSINESS BRIEFING : AUTOMOTIVE : 'Old' GM settles with unions Times Wire Reports
COMPANY TOWN : Video game sales sink Alex Pham
COMPANY TOWN : Dobbs' exit a double-edged sword : His on-air opinions irked his bosses at CNN, but he was a strong performer. Joe Flint and Matea Gold
BUSINESS BRIEFING : AUTOMOTIVE : Goodyear plans tire price hike Times Wire Reports
FHA reserves below limit : Loan defaults take a toll on the housing agency, an audit shows. Dina ElBoghdady, ElBoghdady writes for the Washington Post.
THE ECONOMY : Obama focuses on jobs : White House summit will weigh plans to boost employment. Jim Puzzanghera
BUSINESS BRIEFING : BANKING : FDIC to require fee prepayment Times Wire Reports
Google site helps users find a flu shot W.J. Hennigan
BUSINESS BRIEFING : VIDEO GAMES : Call of Duty sets 1st-day sales mark Times Wire Reports
Obama to press Asia on trade : Urging China to buy more U.S. exports while its focus is on its own economic revival may be a challenge. Don Lee and David Pierson
Stocks see reversal as dollar rebounds Tom Petruno
Sirius names new chairman Jerry Hirsch
COMPANY TOWN : Disney reshuffles at top, posts profit gain Dawn C. Chmielewski
Loan applications by home buyers fall E. Scott Reckard
COMPANY TOWN : Blockbuster loss grows as revenue dives 21% : It blames the recession, cutbacks in marketing and inventory and ongoing store closures. Ben Fritz
COMPANY TOWN : 2 buyers close in on Playboy : They reportedly are in talks to acquire the entertainment business and take it private. Ben Fritz
State milk ads heading abroad to save moola : Unions are sour on a New Zealand plan for 'Happy Cows' spots. Richard Verrier
RETAIL : Profits rise, but chains don't get comfortable : Wal-Mart, Kohl's and Nordstrom expect a tough holiday season Andrea Chang
ENTERTAINMENT
'Wipeout' reality contestant dies Yvonne Villarreal
MOVIE REVIEW : The 'Pirate Radio' boat is a rockin'; do come a knockin' : The plot might lose the rhythm sometimes, but the soundtrack and cast keep the '60s-set rock fable afloat. BETSY SHARKEY, FILM CRITIC
CAPSULE MOVIE REVIEWS : He sees society's doom Robert Abele; Gerrick Kennedy; Gary Goldstein; Kevin Thomas
MOVIE REVIEWS : A sly move : 'Mr. Fox' is cerebral and lively. In other words, it's vintage Wes Anderson. Kenneth Turan, FILM CRITIC
Crime pays for USA : Sparks fly between 'White Collar's' cop and con, and viewers are lapping it up. Maria Elena Fernandez
REVIEW : A vivid look at WWII : A History Channel doc puts the war in personal terms. It and a second series also feature fresh footage. MARY McNAMARA, TELEVISION CRITIC
MY FAVORITE WEEKEND: Khloe Kardashian : Food, her beloved and . . . bowling? Mark Sachs
Apocalypse wow: Look, don't listen KENNETH TURAN, FILM CRITIC
NIGHT LIFE : A toast to the good old days : Across L.A., bars and clubs are toasting the '20s, '30s and '40s with retro drinks and speak-easy themes. Alexandra Le Tellier
QUICK TAKES : Ojai music fest taps Benjamin David Ng
QUICK TAKES : Camaraderie at CMA Awards Randy Lewis
QUICK TAKES : A DeMille for Scorsese Susan King
THEATER REVIEW : Madhouse memories : A manic father and dutiful sons mesmerize in Druid's 'Walworth Farce' at UCLA. CHARLES McNULTY, THEATER CRITIC
QUICK TAKES : Bradbury tales offered to TV Reuters
QUICK TAKES : Documentary film nominees Susan King
THE BIG PICTURE : Oh, boy, Spielberg is out PATRICK GOLDSTEIN
THEATER BEAT : Twists and turns in a family tree Charlotte Stoudt; F. Katherine Foley; David C. Nichols
This 'Goodbye' is also a hello : A UCLA screening of Robert Altman's personal print heralds donation of his material to its archive. Susan King
AROUND THE GALLERIES : Artist as actor as artist Leah Ollman
DANCE REVIEW : 'Parades' is alive on revival Lewis Segal
ON THE MEDIA : Seizing that middle ground JAMES RAINEY
A production that's crazy like a fox : Look carefully into the foxhole of director Wes Anderson's latest and you'll see nods to his work and more. Chris Lee
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Good recovery from Paramore : The pop-punkers look at the world through brand-new eyes in a moody makeup show. August Brown
REVIEW : 'Women's' lives go out of control Kevin Thomas
MUSIC REVIEW : Memorable salute to Henry Purcell : The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra enthralls with his 'Dido and Aeneas.' Richard S. Ginell
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Singing to the choir : Marc Anthony fetes his Latino heritage while his adoring fans celebrate (and sing along to) his music. Mikael Wood
One note at a time, they try to make a difference : Playing for Change is proving that street musicians can have a global influence. Geoff Boucher
MOVIE REVIEW : The ultimate price of friendship BETSY SHARKEY, FILM CRITIC
NATIONAL
Nevada's hidden ocean of radiation Ralph Vartabedian
THE NATION : Hannity says sorry for using wrong rally video Mark Silva
THE NATION : U.S. moves to seize mosques : Federal prosecutors seek the forfeiture of Islamic centers and other properties allegedly tied to Iran's nuclear program. Josh Meyer
THE NATION : Nuclear-weapons cleanup has miles to go Ralph Vartabedian
NATIONAL BRIEFING / NEW YORK : No final count in special election Times Wire Reports
THE NATION : HASAN IS CHARGED WITH 13 MURDERS : The Army psychiatrist may face the death penalty if convicted in military court of the Ft. Hood massacre. Nicholas Riccardi
NATIONAL BRIEFING / ARKANSAS : Anchor's killer gets life sentence Times Wire Reports
FDA to examine safety of caffeinated alcoholic beverages By Andrew Zajac
THE NATION : Parents of 'balloon boy' say they'll plead guilty in hoax : They reach a deal to avoid Mayumi Heene's possible deportation to Japan, a lawyer says. Probation is expected. DeeDee Correll, Correll writes for The Times.
Palin says she had to pay for vetting Associated Press
OPINION
Saving the bluefin tuna
Pleas for tolerance
The view from the ranks
Ft. Hood and beyond
Christmas carols -- or else
Behind Sesame Street
The Gold Line arrives : It's taken $900 million and 22 years, but on Sunday, light rail comes to the Eastside.
Reading between the lines of the Maya calendar By Mary Jo McConahay
SPORTS
Cotto cites photo to dispute loss : He says it's evidence against Margarito, who later lost his license. Lance Pugmire
Cotto draws strength from coach Landman Kevin Baxter
NBA : Bynum blots out Suns : Center returns and scores 26 points to help blow away Nash & Co. while Lakers take over first place. / LAKERS 121, PHOENIX 102 MIKE BRESNAHAN, ON THE LAKERS
Lakers at 50: The greatest Lakers team ever? One vote for the 1985 NBA champions By Mark Heisler
NBA : NOTES : Scott is fired; Floyd to help Associated Press
Kings tonight Mark Medina
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : South Florida routed Associated Press
NASCAR NOTES : Martin alive in Sprint Cup Series Jim Peltz
Ducks tonight Mark Medina
Half measures fail miserably for Lakers By Mike Bresnahan, On The Lakers
NFL : Bengals come together : Palmer says success is nice, but it's also about players who like and respect one another. SAM FARMER, ON THE NFL
GAME OF THE DAY : Lightning comes back : TAMPA BAY 4, MINNESOTA 3 (SO) Associated Press
UCLA BASKETBALL FYI : Defense focus of Bruins' practice David Wharton
NFL : AROUND THE LEAGUE : Falcons' coach fined $15,000 Associated Press
MORNING BRIEFING : TOTALLY RANDOM : He must find new way to spice it up Mike Penner
UCLA FOOTBALL FYI : Hasiak is back in good graces Chris Foster and Mark Medina
USC FOOTBALL FYI : Williams sidelined, McCoy returning Gary Klein
Hollywood Park ready to ride Eric Sondheimer
He's a perfect fit for a retro jersey David Wharton
Nba : Results Associated Press
Beckham, Galaxy both shining anew Grahame L. Jones
NFL : 49ers get an assist from Cutler to win : SAN FRANCISCO 10, CHICAGO 6 Associated Press
Analysts split over a rivalry DIANE PUCIN, ON SPORTS MEDIA
Nfl : Farmer's Picks :: Week 10 Sam Farmer
Westlake wins league title Eric Sondheimer
CLIPPERS FYI : Kaman is under the weather Lisa Dillman
THE DAY IN SPORTS : Preki leaves as Chivas USA's coach Grahame L. Jones, Staff and Wire Reports
Top Football Games Ben Bolch
MORNING BRIEFING : Text messages from press row... JERRY CROWE
Football is part of healing process ERIC SONDHEIMER, ON HIGH SCHOOLS
Samueli regains Ducks : NHL reinstates him as owner; he is awaiting sentencing for lying about backdating Broadcom options. Helene Elliott, ON THE NHL
NBA : Bynum blots out Suns : It's a big stop for big-top crowd BILL PLASCHKE
NBA : LAKERS FYI : Braced Jackson feels much better Mike Bresnahan
WORLD
COLUMN ONE : Not too young to say 'I don't' : More girls in India are resisting early marriage. Mark Magnier
THE WORLD : Dutch troops' method offers lesson : In an Afghan province, they've long followed practices at the heart of a new U.S. mantra. Mark Magnier
THE WORLD : White House talks up need for exit strategy : Focus seems aimed at balancing any troop increase in Afghan war. Christi Parsons and Julian E. Barnes
THE WORLD : 8 dead in Pakistan suicide blast Times Staff Reports
THE WORLD : Bomber strikes near key U.S. base : The attack in Kabul reportedly kills two Afghans. The military gives no more details. Laura King
Doubts about Palestinian vote : Officials say election may be postponed, especially with Hamas saying it won't allow balloting in Gaza. Richard Boudreaux
Q & A: Obama taking his fence-mending campaign to Asia By Peter Nicholas
THE WORLD : Medvedev talks like the anti-Putin : He scolds Russia for living off Soviet-era infrastructure and criticizes a foreign policy of 'nostalgia.' Megan K. Stack
Obama speaks of cooperation with China By Peter Nicholas
Car bomb outside U.S. base in Afghanistan injures at least two dozen By Laura King
THE WORLD : A show of sympathy for Iran at a Qatar forum : Opinions are strong and plentiful on both sides of whether Tehran's nuclear plans pose a regional threat. Borzou Daragahi
SCIENCE
THE WORLD : 2 WWII-era Japanese subs found : The U.S. had sunk the advanced vessels off Oahu after gleaning their scientific secrets. Thomas H. Maugh II
THE NATION : For Mars rover, it's do or die this time John Johnson Jr.
THE NATION : Baby boomers may face high disability rates : They may not enjoy 'such a rosy older age' as the past generation did. Obesity is a major factor, a study finds. Shari Roan
THE NATION : More proof that H1N1 targets young Thomas H. Maugh II
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
CALIFORNIA : Four San Jacinto officials indicted David Kelly
CALIFORNIA : Claims about cemetery probed : State officials find no evidence of mass grave desecration in Valley. Victoria Kim
Gov. quashed bid for rail fixes : Officials were told to ask for federal funds only for bullet train. Dan Weikel and Eric Bailey
CALIFORNIA BRIEFING / LOS ANGELES : 200 truckers are cited, 1 arrested Louis Sahagun
CALIFORNIA BRIEFING / SANTA BARBARA : 17 are arrested in drug investigation Steve Chawkins
CALIFORNIA BRIEFING / LOS ANGELES : City wins ruling on billboard suit Maeve Reston
Man eludes police to kill woman : Police suspect he climbed in a back window as they watched over her Mid-City apartment. Baxter Holmes, Andrew Blankstein and Rich Connell
CALIFORNIA : Model is allegedly targeted : A man is being sought in an extortion attempt on Cindy Crawford and her husband. Victoria Kim
CALIFORNIA BRIEFING / LOS ANGELES : Developer is found dead Andrew Blankstein
OBITUARIES : DAVID LLOYD, 1934 - 2009 : He wrote 'Chuckles' episode, a TV classic Dennis McLellan
A warm farewell to the chief Sandy Banks
CALIFORNIA : Suit filed over Tejon Ranch plan : Coalition aims to halt huge resort community that it says would hurt air quality, add traffic. Ann M. Simmons
CALIFORNIA BRIEFING / RIVERSIDE COUNTY : Landfill plans dealt setback Steve Chawkins
OBITUARIES : DR. WILLIAM GANZ, 1919 - 2009 : Cardiologist co-invented flexible balloon catheter Thomas H. Maugh II
CALIFORNIA : Discord brewing over new Larchmont coffeehouse : Tables and chairs at the Bungalow, pitched as a takeout eatery, aren't sitting well with the district's residents. Cara Mia DiMassa
CALIFORNIA : Gov. submits revised prison plan : He also disavows the proposed solutions, calling them illegal. Michael Rothfeld
CALIFORNIA : Sky diver killed in Murrieta : He apparently hit the tail of a plane as he jumped out, plunging several thousand feet. Robert J. Lopez
CALIFORNIA : Area has great view, foggy future : A legal fight continues over whether to build on the oceanfront lots of Portuguese Bend. Jeff Gottlieb
Q&A : Gold Line links downtown and East L.A. : The 6-mile light-rail extension, which cost $898 million, will open Sunday with free rides and entertainment. Ari B. Bloomekatz
For many ill with the flu, staying home is no option : Workers without paid sick leave are often penalized for absences. Molly Hennessy-Fiske
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Fidel's fade-out Ann Louise Bardach, Ann Louise Bardach is the author of "Without Fidel: A Death Foretold in Miami, Havana, and Washington" and "Cuba Confidential: Love and Vengeance in Miami and Havana" and serves on the Brookings Institution's Cuba Study Project.
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