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What happened on December 19, 2011

HEALTH

My Turn: PSA scare prompts reflection and education By Paul VanDevelder, Special to the Los Angeles Times
The Unreal World: 'Homeland' and bipolar disorder Marc Siegel, The Unreal World
A look at the Plan B pill controversy By Jill U. Adams, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Obesity epidemic may have roots in 1950s By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times
Health 411: Medical group imposes fee for administrative costs By Lisa Zamosky, Special to the Los Angeles Times
In-Your-Face Fitness: The joys of a home gym By James S. Fell, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Good Form: A good stretch for after a long sit Karen Voight, Good Form
Obesity doesn't have to be your destiny By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times

WORLD

Cartels use legitimate trade to launder money, U.S., Mexico say By Tracy Wilkinson and Ken Ellingwood, Los Angeles Times
North Korea comes to a halt in anticipation of 'great successor' By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times
North Korean leader dies Barbara Demick and John M. Glionna
North Korean successor inherits troubled land By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
Death toll from Philippine storm rises past 700 John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times
Syria bows to pressure, will admit Arab peace observers By Alexandra Zavis and Amro Hassan, Los Angeles Times
Kim Jong Il's death creates diplomatic uncertainty for U.S. By Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times
India has no shortage of aspiring hangmen By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times

BUSINESS

Bankruptcy looks to be end of the road for Saab By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Fatal problems plague the U.S.' costliest fighter jet By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
Oil advances as North Korea, Iran ratchet up tensions Bloomberg
First 11 months of 2011 were safest for air travel on record By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times
Kim Jong Il's death could upset regional economy in Asia By Don Lee and David Pierson, Los Angeles Times
Property Report: CIM Group buys 2 Beverly Hills office buildings Los Angeles Times
Surrender by AT&T is victory for consumers and regulators David Lazarus
Gasoline futures advance; retail prices still dropping Bloomberg
Four House members got Countrywide VIP loans, Rep. Issa says By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times

NEWS

Friends start out with a lot in common, Facebook data show By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Questions remain about vitamin D benefits and risks By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Making a resolution? Diet betting may offer incentive to lose weight By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Michele Bachmann to Ron Paul: 'I don't hate Muslims' [Video] By Kim Geiger
Men who walk faster may be able to outpace the Grim Reaper By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Too many brain injuries spark a call to ban fighting in hockey By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Youth arrests in the U.S. up in recent decades By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times / for the Booster Shots blog
Depression treatment: Better but still not great By Melissa Healy/Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Do you want to see what doctors write about you? Apparently, you do By Rosie Mestel, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
KLM asks: Want to pick seatmates by their Facebook profiles? By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
U.S. helping Britain investigate hacking of climate scientists' emails By Neela Banerjee
Romney loosens up on Letterman By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times
For the record
House GOP postpones vote to extend payroll tax cut By Lisa Mascaro and Kathleen Hennessey
Supreme Court to hear arguments on healthcare law in late March By Michael A. Memoli
White House pressures House GOP ahead of payroll tax votes By Peter Nicholas
Newt Gingrich wins Tea Party Patriots straw poll By Kim Geiger
Americans Elect qualifies for California ballot By Melanie Mason
Watchdog group files complaint over Gingrich's $42,000 list By Kim Geiger
Canada: Holiday room rates work for Vancouver's solstice bash too By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
New partnerships aim to lower Medicare costs, improve care By Noam N. Levey
Evangelical leader makes case for Newt Gingrich By Tom Hamburger
Is Newt Gingrich's time atop GOP field coming to an end? By James Oliphant
Palin? Jeb Bush? Ghosts of candidates past reemerge as votes near By Michael A. Memoli
Boehner: House to reject Senate-passed payroll tax 'gimmick' By Kathleen Hennessey
Young women's use of reproductive health services declines By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / for the Booster Shots blog

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

California woman's death sentence upheld in slayings of her 4 sons By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times
Hollywood gazes into the future and sees skyscrapers By Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times
Science Center to exhibit space shuttle's tank, rocket boosters By Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times
Racism dries up in the desert heat By Ann M. Simmons and Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times
For North Koreans in L.A., mixed emotions over Kim's death By Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times
L.A. airport board discusses closing one Ontario terminal By Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times
Judge questions why Bell's former police chief isn't facing corruption charges By Jeff Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times
Student gets 21 years for shooting gay classmate By Catherine Saillant, Los Angeles Times
Cement plant near Mojave to pay EPA fine By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times
Bob Brookmeyer dies at 81; jazz trombonist, composer By Don Heckman, Special to The Times
60 Freeway to be closed at night through Tuesday By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times
Long Beach to consider upscale redevelopment of coastal hotel By Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times
A school's balancing act Catherine Saillant

OPINION

ENTERTAINMENT

A weak weekend for 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Chipmunks' By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
Drug toll crystal clear in 'Cook County' By Jasmine Elist, Los Angeles Times
'Chipmunks' creative team keeps adults in mind By Rebecca Keegan, Los Angeles Times
A 'Batman' bounce for 'Mission: Impossible' By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
'Irresistible North' info
Happening Monday
Monday's TV highlights
Fast Track: 'Sherlock,' 'Chipwrecked' disappoint at box office
'The Muppets': The rules of writing for a pig and a frog [video] By Nicole Sperling
Book Review: 'Irresistible North' by Andrea di Robilant By Nick Owchar, Tribune Newspapers
La Plaza stumbles as push for national museum gains foothold By Mike Boehm, Los Angeles Times

SPORTS

UCLA's Wear brothers are striving siblings By Baxter Holmes
Upon further review, NHL's replay system is good Helene Elliott
Clippers steal the Showtime from Lakers Bill Dwyre
Albert Pujols, C.J. Wilson make Angels better, but how much? By Mike DiGiovanna
Mo Williams accepts new role as Clippers backup guard By Broderick Turner
Up next for UCLA: Tuesday vs. UC Irvine By Baxter Holmes
Jason Kubel gets two-year, $15-million deal with Diamondbacks Wire reports
USC routs Texas Christian, 83-59 By Baxter Holmes
Things are far from settled in the AFC West Sam Farmer
Kings are quick enough in transition, beat Toronto in shootout Helene Elliott
Clippers' rout of Lakers doesn't count . . . well, maybe a little By Mike Bresnahan
Pluses and minuses from around the NHL By Helene Elliott
Matt Barnes, Devin Ebanks have a lot at stake By Ben Bolch
Arron Afflalo agrees to five-year deal with Nuggets Wire reports
Bruins trying to get a read on roster for bowl game By Chris Foster
Oh my, Clippers could be something really special this season T.J. Simers
Prospective Dodgers owners receive bid book By Bill Shaikin

NATIONAL

Romney loosens up on Letterman By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times
Supreme Court to hear arguments in March on healthcare law By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
House Republicans, in turmoil, delay vote on payroll tax cut By Kathleen Hennessey and Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
In Iowa, Gingrich lashes back after attacks from rivals By Seema Mehta and Alana Semuels, Los Angeles Times

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