What happened on April 29, 2010

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Supreme Court says Mojave cross can stand By David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times
Frantic drive to spare Gulf Coast from oil spill By Richard Fausset and Mitchell Landsberg, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
Democrats' campaign-finance plan: Put the donors on camera By Kim Geiger and Clement Tan, Tribune Washington Bureau
Florida governor bolts GOP to run as independent James Oliphant, Tribune Washington Bureau
Offshore wind-power project OKd Jim Tankersley and Bob Drogin
Man charged in bomb scare Richard A. Serrano
Oil spill may alter Obama's drilling plans By Jim Tankersley, Tribune Washington Bureau
Supreme Court allows Mojave war memorial cross By David G. Savage, Reporting from Washington
Obama administration considers challenges to Arizona immigration law By Richard A. Serrano and Peter Nicholas, Tribune Washington Bureau

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New U.S. rules on tarmac delays: Q&A SAMANTHA BOMKAMP, AP Transportation Writer

What happened on April 29, 2010

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

He's start-ups' best friend By Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times

L.A. County sees rise in infant mortality By Garrett Therolf, Los Angeles Times

Victoria Manalo Draves dies at 85; Olympic gold medal diver By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times

Out There: Residents on Long Beach island live in fear of sea wall failing By Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times

Scientists find underwater asphalt volcanoes off Santa Barbara By Jill Leovy, Los Angeles Times

‘Quiet Heroes’ photo exhibit celebrates elderly survivors By Anna Gorman, Los Angeles Times

Calexico schools struggle to recover from quake By Tony Perry

Lawndale school among contenders for Obama speech By Jeff Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times

Robert Pound dies at 90; Harvard physicist By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times

SEIU’s top healthcare strategist to succeed union leader By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times

2 jail escapees captured in Castaic By Richard Winton and Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times

Calexico schools struggle to recover from quake By Tony Perry

A room with a view to one big mystery By Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times

The perils of state pensions GEORGE SKELTON

Drivers still texting despite California ban, Auto Club survey finds By Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times

Fiorina releases 2008 tax return By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times

Arizona immigration fight to move to the courtroom By Teresa Watanabe and Anna Gorman, Los Angeles Times

2 jail escapees captured in Castaic By Richard Winton and Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times

Killer gets life sentence for burning homeless man to death By Jack Leonard, Los Angeles Times

SCIENCE

Building blocks of life are found on asteroid Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times

FDA approves immune-boosting therapy for prostate cancer By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times

FOOD

Culinary SOS: Warm quinoa salad By Noelle Carter, Los Angeles Times

The Find: Mapo in L.A.'s Koreatown By C. Thi Nguyen, Special to the Los Angeles Times

The California Cook: For small farmers, thinking outside the markets By Russ Parsons, Los Angeles Times

Farmers markets: Getting the goods By David Karp, Los Angeles Times

Wine of the Week: 2008 Domaine Ricard ‘Les Trois Chênes’ Touraine Blanc By S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times

Sotera Jaime always has a lunch date By Jenn Garbee, Special to the Los Angeles Times

S. Korea’s answer to a country diner Special to the Los Angeles Times

BUSINESS

Koo Koo Roo to close 10 stores in state Sharon Bernstein

Lawmaker defends law banning sale of violent video games to minors By Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times

Family hauler gets a stylish overhaul David Undercoffler

Sempra to pay $400 million to settle energy crisis gaming complaint By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times

Hewlett-Packard to swallow Palm in $1.2-billion deal By Nathan Olivarez-Giles, Los Angeles Times

Investors bet that good times are ahead for REITs By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times

Wells Fargo puts name on 87 Wachovia branches in California By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times

Main St. paid for Wall St. maneuvers Nathaniel Popper

East West Bancorp swings to profit; shares rise By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times

Northrop Grumman profit rises 21% in first quarter By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times

Republicans agree to debate financial reform in full Senate Jim Puzzanghera and Janet Hook, Los Angeles Times

Bill would limit NHTSA officials' moves to auto industry By Ken Bensinger and Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times

Toyota resumes selling recalled Lexus GX 460 SUV By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times

CB Richard Ellis cuts loss, boosts revenue By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times

Goldman Sachs is focus of criminal investigation Times Staff and Wire Services

Europe's fiscal ills threaten the U.S. Don Lee

Corporate takeovers are on the rise again By Walter Hamilton, Los Angeles Times

WellPoint's profit jumps 51% By Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times

Bank-turnaround specialist to buy Pacific Capital Bancorp By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times

OPINION

State of 'taxiness' William Voegeli

Legalization must be part of immigration reform Tomás R. Jiménez

The Supreme Court could use an oboist Meghan Daum

SPORTS

Thunder's Serge Ibaka is the new kid on the blocks Mark Heisler

Nevada State Athletic Commission considers blood-testing program By Lance Pugmire

Arizona's new immigration law becomes an issue in Major League Baseball By Kevin Baxter

Tiger Woods struggles to a 74 at Quail Hollow By Jeffrey Shain

Ron Artest searching for his shot Jerry Crowe

It's official: NCAA expands basketball tournament to 68 teams Staff and wire reports

On a blustery night, Dodgers’ bats remain in a deep freeze By Jim Peltz

Dodgers say it’s too early to panic By Jim Peltz

USC’s Matt Barkley wants a strong finish to spring practices By Gary Klein

Angels' Kevin Jepsen is making the cut By Mike DiGiovanna

Andrew Bynum's defense proves decisive for Lakers By Broderick Turner

At Churchill Downs, talk helps Kentucky Derby trainers pass the time Bill Dwyre

Lakers hope silence is purple and golden By Mike Bresnahan

WORLD

Taliban flogging video may show different girl, but message is the same By Alex Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Taliban leader in Pakistan may be alive By Alex Rodriguez and David S. Cloud, Los Angeles Times

India and Pakistan pledge to improve relations By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times

Gaza gets a kick out of revived soccer By Edmund Sanders, Los Angeles Times

China school attacks leave 1 dead and 33 children burned or slashed By Barbara Demick and Lauren Hilgers, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers

Afghan Taliban getting stronger, Pentagon says By Julian E. Barnes, Los Angeles Times

Soldier killed in clash amid Thai protest Mark Magnier and Patrick Winn

Pakistan's Taliban leader survived U.S. drone missile By Alex Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Roadside bomb kills 12 Afghans in minibus By Laura King, Los Angeles Times