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What happened on December 15, 2011
BUSINESS
Honda in fight with TrueCar.com over prices displayed online By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
State hopes to break car owners' habit of changing oil too often By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Cell towers may be coming to a store, home or office near you By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times
NFL signs TV rights deals with Fox, NBC and CBS By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times
Scheduled foreclosure auctions soar in California By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times
Port of Los Angeles sets record for exports? By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Lawmaker considers curbs on Lap-Band billboards By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott sell their Encino home for $2.5 million By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Game console owners increasingly stream video, Nielsen finds By Ben Fritz and Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times
Farrah Fawcett condo sells for $1.55 million By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Radio personality Jonathon Brandmeier sells Malibu estate for $4.1 million By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Tim
Solar industry reports record third-quarter growth By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Consumer protections lagging for mobile payments, report says By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
California home sales pick up from year earlier but prices fall By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times
Top U.S. CEOs remain wary about the economy By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
FedEx orders 27 Boeing 767s in fleet upgrade Reuters
Lawmaker considers curbs on Lap-Band billboards By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times
SEC appeals judge's rejection of its settlement with Citigroup Reuters
Despite iPad 3 rumors, holiday sales of iPad 2 expected to soar By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
Hulu launches Spanish-language programming service By Meg James, Los Angeles Times
NEWS
Key scenes: 'Moneyball,' 'The Descendants,' 'Coriolanus,' 'The Ides of March,' 'The Artist'
Is it true? Well, '50/50' Will Reiser
Rudy Giuliani on Mitt Romney: 'There's something wrong' By James Oliphant
Are elevators really hazardous to your health? By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Rick Perry compares himself to Tim Tebow at Iowa debate By James Oliphant
On Location: 'Tree of Life' production designer Jack Fisk Los Angeles Times
'Biggest Loser' winner John Rhode fears weight regain: How to keep weight off? By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Biggest childhood obesity declines seen in New York City schools By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
The Contenders: Cinematographers By Glenn Whipp, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Jessica Chastain wants to be an actress, not a celebrity By Randee Dawn, Special to the Los Angeles Times
HPV test beats pap smear in cervical cancer screening By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times / for the Booster Shots blog
White House releases new Obama family photo By Michael A. Memoli
Which movie dog deserves Oscar treat? By Glenn Whipp, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Newt Gingrich, zoo lover [video] By Kim Geiger
Jonah Hill: 'Moneyball' was no sweat, but '21 Jump Street' … By Lisa Rosen, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Herman Cain says he'd like to be secretary of Defense By Michael A. Memoli
First-time directors may turn awards voters' heads By Mark Olsen, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Riding High Geoff Boucher
'Of like minds': fruitful partnerships By Michael Ordoña, Special to the Times
Zany? Unreliable? Romney gets in some pre-debate Gingrich zingers By Michael A. Memoli
Suddenly, lawmakers sound hopeful about payroll tax deal By Kathleen Hennessey
Lawmakers have tentative deal to avert government shutdown By Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
Bachmann, Paul hit Gingrich for 'influence peddling' By Kim Geiger
Original screenplay Oscar contenders talk writing By Randee Dawn, Special to the Los Angeles Times
'War Horse' scene
Arizona Biltmore package celebrates Wright's enduring influence By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
The Contenders: 'Rampart's' Woody Harrelson By Michael Ordoña, Special to the Los Angeles Times
At Iowa debate, Mitt Romney avoids tangling with Newt Gingrich By James Oliphant
Poll: GOP could pay price for Congress' unpopularity By James Oliphant
It's closing argument time in Iowa Republican debate By Michael A. Memoli
Me first! At White House briefing, a testy exchange By Peter Nicholas
'50/50' screenwriter Will Reiser on his work space, process
For the record
Fewer kids are exposed to unwanted sexual content online By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
New Year's Eve scare-fest: Zip-line at night on Catalina Island By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Ron Paul: Strike against Iran would risk a repeat of 'useless' Iraq war By Michael A. Memoli
Newt Gingrich under fire in final GOP debate before Iowa vote By Paul West, Mark Z. Barabak and Seema Mehta
Report of $20 million from one Gingrich mega-donor disputed By Melanie Mason and Tom Hamburger
HEALTH
Teen drinking, smoking continue to decline, but pot use is up By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times
Current practices protect human research subjects, panel says By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Most, but not all, research on chimpanzees can end, panel says By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A medical miracle poses ethical dilemma By Anna Gorman, Los Angeles Times
'Fracking' rap video named one of best of 2011 By Dean Kuipers
UC Berkeley to offer financial aid to more middle-income families By Larry Gordon, Los Angeles Times
In Santa Monica, battle over Christmas displays takes a new twist By Rick Rojas, Los Angeles Times
Tanker truck blast shuts freeway, sparks fire that damages bridge By Angel Jennings, Ari Bloomekatz and Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles County Probation Department falls short of compliance By Jason Song, Los Angeles Times
Christopher Hitchens dies at 62; engaging, enraging author and essayist By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times
Lawsuit challenges animal enterprise terror law as unconstitutional By Dean Kuipers
Bullet train's travel-time mandate adds to ballooning of costs By Ralph Vartabedian and Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times
George Whitman dies at 98; founder of legendary Paris bookshop By Devorah Lauter, Los Angeles Times
Mexican gray wolf that had mated with dogs is euthanized By Julie Cart
Marvin Saul dies at 82; longtime owner of Junior's deli in Westwood By Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times
Apologies for UC Davis pepper-spray incident come with a warning By Michael J. Mishak, Los Angeles Times
PASSINGS: Loren Miller Jr., Boris Chertok
Lessons of 'Arborgeddon' Gale Holland, Los Angeles Times
Immigration enforcement snares citizens in L.A. County, group says By Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times
L.A. Unified officer given five years in shooting hoax By Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times
California political donor website has been down since Nov. 30 By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times
Popular autism therapy mixes warm praise, firm guidance Alan Zarembo, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Lindsay Lohan gets good marks at probation hearing By Richard Winton and Angel Jennings, Los Angeles Times
Judge rejects claim that Cal State tuition hike was illegal By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times
Long Beach awarded $50,000 grant to prosecute environmental cases
NATIONAL
Congress approves $662-billion defense spending bill By Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau
Pattern of civil rights abuses alleged in Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County By Richard A. Serrano and Ashley Powers, Washington Bureau
Safety seemed to be an afterthought before the BP oil spill By Neela Banerjee, Washington Bureau
Congress reaches tentative deal to avoid government shutdown By Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
Federal government shutdown looms amid payroll tax standoff By Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
Obama instating labor rules for home-care aides By Noam N. Levey, Washington Bureau
Gingrich, Romney set sights on Obama in Iowa debate By Mark Z. Barabak and Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times
Senate rejects balanced-budget legislation By Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau
Pfc. Bradley Manning to appear in court in WikiLeaks case By Brian Bennett, Washington Bureau
Rick Perry warns Iowa voters of 'war on our values' By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times
SPORTS
'Perfect storm' of factors led to Dan Wheldon's fatal crash By Jim Peltz
Chris Paul already talking championship By Broderick Turner
Westlake's Dashon Hunt a smooth predator on the field Eric Sondheimer
Everyone's wondering about Lakers' direction, including Kobe Bryant Bill Plaschke
Sports world may be messy, but it's not hopeless Chris Erskine
For David Stern, questions about possible conflict of interest By Lance Pugmire
Up next for the Ducks: Friday at Chicago By Lisa Dillman
Kings are held to two goals, but this time it's enough Helene Elliott
Penn State may get more time for Jerry Sandusky inquiry Staff and wire reports
New York Jets remain within striking distance of playoffs in AFC Sam Farmer
This week's CIF state bowl game matchups By Eric Sondheimer
Metta World Peace is a leader … of the second unit By Ben Bolch
FOOD
Wine of the Week: 2009 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 'Clos des Myglands, Premier Cru' By S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times
Bistro Orient, Curry Up Café, El Chile Grande: Location, prices and more
Recipe: Dulce de leche cookies
Where cultures, tastes meld Linda Burum
Recipe: Hungarian Isler cookies
Recipe: Quick orange lentil soup
Recipe: Potato latkes with feta cheese and two onions
Recipe: Granny's sugar cookies
Recipe: White chocolate turtle cookies
This Hanukkah, cook with the kids By Phyllis Glazer, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Critic's Choice: Fromage fanciers, rejoice! By S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times Restaurant Critic
Recipe: Chocolate raspberry Linzer cookies
Recipe: Ambrosia macaroons
Recipe: Cinnamon bumuelos with maple-macadamia, chocolate and peanut butter dipping sauces
Recipe: Cranberry thumbprints
Nice surprises in The Times' Holiday Cookie Bake-Off By the Food staff, Los Angeles Times
Recipe: Almond candy cane cookies
Recipe: Sweet tart oat nut bars
Recipe: Ronnie's raspberry crescents
OPINION
WORLD
Tainted moonshine kills more than 120 in India By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times
In South Korea, a landmark sex-slave rally at Japan Embassy By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times
Britain to add troops to Summer Olympic Games security plan By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
Belgium police find body at gunman's property By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
Jacques Chirac found guilty of misusing public funds By Kim Willsher, Los Angeles Times
China village resists officials' land confiscations By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
U.S. military formally ends mission in Iraq By David S. Cloud, Los Angeles Times
Panetta says security gains a 'turning point' in Afghanistan war By David S. Cloud and Laura King, Los Angeles Times
Pakistan says it returned fire in deadly NATO border attack By Ken Dilanian, Los Angeles Times
Iraq war 'not in vain,' Panetta says at withdrawal ceremony By David S. Cloud and David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times
In Egypt, evening voter surge keeps polls open late By Amro Hassan, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Book review: 'Love and Shame and Love' By Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times
Power 106 FM's Cali Christmas
Karachi, Pakistan, as a microcosm for the 21st century city By Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times
'Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!' may shock thin-skinned crowd By Jamie Wetherbe, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Golden Globes: 6 nods for 'Artist'; 5 for 'Help,' 'Descendants' By Geoff Boucher, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Reindeer at Malibu Country Mart
'The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!' info
Thursday's TV talk shows
Jason Moran at the Hammer Museum
Quick Takes: Stanford plans museum
Music Center Sing-Along
Fast Track: Can Foo Fighters cause earthquakes?
'30 Open Doors' at Bergamot Station
Las Posadas
Mark & Brian variety show
Are bigger things ahead for 'Bridesmaids'? By Nicole Sperling, Los Angeles Times
SAG Awards nominees clarify, muddy Oscar picture By John Horn, Los Angeles Times
Tori Amos at the Orpheum
'Love and Shame and Love' info
'Instant City' info
Thursday's TV highlights
SAG nominations: For TV, battle of heavyweights By Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times
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