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What happened on August 16, 2011
TRAVEL
Monterey Peninsula's bargain hotels, food and activities By Rosemary McClure, Special to the Los Angeles Times
NATIONAL
MGM asks to implode troubled Harmon tower in Las Vegas By Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times
ATF's 'Fast and Furious' firearms tracked to at least 11 violent crimes By Richard A. Serrano
Gov. Rick Perry's big donors fare well in Texas By Matea Gold and Melanie Mason, Washington Bureau
In shattered Joplin, kids head back to class By Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Supervisors in ATF gun operation are promoted Richard A. Serrano
Pentagon launches investigation into defense contracts By Ken Dilanian, Washington Bureau
Obama dares Republicans to block his coming jobs package By James Oliphant, Washington Bureau
Republicans reject Buffett's tax argument By Kim Geiger, Washington Bureau
NEWS
Addiction is a brain disease, experts declare By Rosie Mestel, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
'Real Housewives' death could be linked to divorce By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Exercise: Just 15 minutes a day has benefits By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times
Indian police arrest 73-year-old anti-corruption activist By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Close en-counter: Bachmann relative at Obama's diner visit By James Oliphant
Arizona: Unlimited golf and $50 nightly credit at Tucson resort By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Tim Pawlenty is out, but his disclosures are in By Melanie Mason
Breastfeeding counteracts risk for a type of cancer, study says By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots Blog
For the record
MGM asks to implode troubled Harmon tower in Las Vegas By Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Gallup poll: Congressional approval ties lowest numbers on record By Michael Muskal
On Day 2 of bus trip, Obama tells Congress to 'get in the game' By James Oliphant
Republicans call out Buffett on tax talk By Kim Geiger
Obama confronted after town hall by 'tea party' activist By James Oliphant
Biden making confidence-building trip to China By Michael A. Memoli
Ron Paul calls GOP contenders 'smooth-talking politicians' [Video] By Michael Muskal
Rick Perry takes heat for harsh remarks about Fed chairman By James Oliphant and Michael Muskal
Stolen Ritz-Carlton Rembrandt found in church pastor's office Los Angeles Times Staff
Michele Bachmann gets her Elvis anniversaries mixed up [Video] By Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times
Near Vancouver island, orcas, kayaks and a discount By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times staff writer
Rick Perry takes early shot at Federal Reserve chairman [Video] By Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times
Smoking increases bladder-cancer risk even more than suspected By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
SPORTS
With adults involved, youth baseball can be more than child's play By Baxter Holmes
U.S. gymnasts facing more pressure By Diane Pucin
USC's Matt Barkley passes along a message, emphatically By Gary Klein
In Kobe Bryant case, let's take a moment of silence Bill Plaschke
Candace Parker returns but Sparks lose to Atlanta, 84-79 By Melissa Rohlin
Jailed booster aided 'Canes Wire reports
Hank Conger not ready to catch for Angels By Mike DiGiovanna
Dodgers waste Chad Billingsley's effort in 2-1 loss to Brewers By Jim Peltz
Make-out artists do finest work Jim Peltz
Angels yield more ground to the Rangers in 8-4 loss By Mike DiGiovanna
UCLA's Richard Brehaut misses practice, Kevin Prince misses passes By Chris Foster
Preseason college football countdown: No. 15 Virginia Tech Chris Dufresne
Angels are paying a costly price for inaction By Kevin Baxter
UCLA must lean on Kevin Prince, if he doesn't tip over T.J. Simers
BUSINESS
Inflated medical bills mask true cost of care David Lazarus
House of Blues gains more cheerful outlook By Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times
China feels after-effects of economic stimulus By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times
China's yuan quickening pace of appreciation against the dollar By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times
Convertible sales slip as car buyers opt for more glass By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Time Warner Cable solidifies hold on Midwest by buying Insight Communications By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times
Americans, economy feel ripple effect from drop in spending By Faye Fiore and Don Lee, Los Angeles Times
Foreign currency broker FXCM is hit with $2-million fine By Nathaniel Popper, Los Angeles Times
Fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach testifies he didn't need TCW data to start rival firm By Tom Petruno, Los Angeles Times
Film on Iranian hostage ploy will be shot mostly in L.A. By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
California advocacy groups urge boycott of Amazon By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
Upcoming reports could calm — or validate — recession fears By Alana Semuels and Nathaniel Popper, Los Angeles Times
July home sales in Southern California fall 4.5% from a year earlier By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times
Gas pump prices keep dropping even as oil rebounds By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Old Navy to launch Superfan Nation, selling licensed sports gear By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
Motorola purchase could shield Google from patent lawsuits By David Sarno and Shan Li, Los Angeles Times
Port of Los Angeles headed for a record export year By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Terminal operators at ports of L.A. and Long Beach agree to cut diesel emissions By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
WORLD
Iraq attacks raise new concerns about U.S. pullout By Jeffrey Fleishman and Raheem Salman, Los Angeles Times
Syria orders thousands into stadium in Latakia crackdown By Borzou Daragahi and Roula Hajjar, Los Angeles Times
After riots, Britain's Cameron vows to fight 'moral collapse' By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
Militia in Somalia bars food aid, rights group says By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
Murdoch's tabloid sanctioned phone hacking, documents suggest By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
France, Germany offer steps on Europe debt crisis By Kim Willsher, Los Angeles Times
South Africa seizes children of Zimbabwe beggars By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
L.A. physician convicted of sexual assault By Ricardo Lopez, Los Angeles Times
Psychologist questioned in Oxnard teen's murder trial By Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times
Comic on 'Make Me Laugh' Dennis McLellan
Urban pioneers become part of the city's fabric Sandy Banks
PASSINGS: Sherman White, Don Chandler
Mining officials, Pechanga members argue over quarry By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times
OPINION
The anti-vaccination peril
The Hahamongna question By Sue Horton
Texas Gov. Rick Perry entering the GOP presidential race; President Obama's shrinking team of economic advisors
L.A.'s animal shelter test
What to make of Iowa
Goldberg: The right candidate Jonah Goldberg
Antsy Obama allies propose jobs plans By Peter Nicholas
HOME & GARDEN
Sean Avery puts Sunset Strip-area home on the market By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Pink wants to sell or rent out Sherman Oaks home By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
A little lamp lights the way for Pixar's success By Charles Solomon, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: Adventurous fare missing at Cabrillo By Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic
Tuesday's TV talk shows
Quick Takes: Sugarland held backstage
Happening Tuesday: Nick Lowe, 'La Dolce Vita' and more
Tuesday's TV highlights
Fast Track: Fans honor Elvis Presley 34 years after his death
'The Lone Ranger' is out of the saddle By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Horoscope: Aug. 16 Holiday Mathis
David Wax Museum's lively musical archive By Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times
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