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What happened on July 16, 2011

OPINION

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Car kills baby during downtown Art Walk By Corina Knoll, Los Angeles Times
Carmageddon: Hours before closure, freeway is 'eerily' empty By Ari Bloomekatz and Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times
Attempts to divide California have multiplied over the years By Steve Harvey, Los Angeles Times
Travis Bean dies at 63; innovative guitar-maker By Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times
Former Vernon official pleads guilty to conflict of interest By Hector Becerra and Sam Allen, Los Angeles Times
Stand Down begins tailoring services for female veterans By Alexandra Zavis and Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times
9 charged with smuggling immigrants or drugs by boat By Carlos Lozano, Los Angeles Times
J. Terrence Lanni dies at 68; casino exec helped Las Vegas clean up its image By Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times
405 bridge demolition work is proceeding briskly, officials say By Dan Weikel and Kate Mather, Los Angeles Times
Man sues Shaquille O'Neal over alleged kidnapping By Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times
In L.A., a snack shop in a subway station counts as news By Nita Lelyveld, Los Angeles Times
In the Carmageddon drama, L.A. drivers had to know their roles By Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times
Ban on enforcement of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is suspended By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times
Bell finds reform is harder than it looks By Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times

ENTERTAINMENT

Book review: 'The Triple Agent' by Joby Warrick By Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times
Television review: 'Masterpiece Mystery — Zen' on PBS By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
The 5 Browns' sibling wizardry By Scott Timberg, Special to the Los Angeles Times
The 5 Browns info
Alan Broadbent info
Quick Takes: Entertainment news
Pianist Alan Broadbent contemplates his next song By Kirk Silsbee, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: A design that's bold, restrained and secure Christopher Hawthorne, Architecture Critic
TV, radio stations put pedal to the metal on Carmageddon coverage By Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times

WORLD

Brazil's commodities-heavy trade with China gives some pause By Vincent Bevins, Los Angeles Times
China's high-speed rail glitches: Racing to make errors? By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times
U.S. formally recognizes rebel group as Libya's government By Paul Richter and David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times
Joint fight with Arabs against Kadafi spurs Berber hopes of equality in Libya By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times
Syria security forces attack protesters across the country By Alexandra Sandels, Los Angeles Times
Seeking his everything John M. Glionna
Canada's exit highlights Afghanistan challenges By Laura King, Los Angeles Times
Libyan faithfully tends graves of foreign World War II dead By David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times

SPORTS

New study to assess brain damage in professional fighters By Lance Pugmire
Prestige and wackiness at Catalina Water Ski Race Chris Erskine
British Open weather goes from mild to wild Bill Dwyre
U.S. team riding a 'perfect storm' to TV ratings success at Women's World Cup By Diane Pucin
Pittsburgh Pirates enter second half as a contender By Kevin Baxter
Putting together a sports team of winners? Men need not apply Bill Plaschke
Up next for Chivas USA: Saturday vs. New York
Kevin Baxter's major league rankings
MLB needs a better way to show off its next generation of stars By Bill Shaikin
Nick LaBrocca finds a home with Chivas USA By Matt Stevens
Angels' Manager Mike Scioscia has a method for his lineup By Mike DiGiovanna
MLB breathes a sigh of relief over Clemens mistrial By Phil Rogers
Angels minor league report
Real Madrid's Kaka, Fabio Coentrao trying to prove their worth By Douglas Farmer

NATIONAL

Court rejects challenge to airport body scanners By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
Campaign finance reports underscore GOP disparities By Matea Gold, Kim Geiger and Melanie Mason, Washington Bureau
Jewish boy's parents sought community's help first
House Republicans brace for compromise on debt By Lisa Mascaro and Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau
If Rudolph Giuliani runs, it'll be a different campaign By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times
House Republicans move to thwart lighting efficiency rules By Richard Simon, Los Angeles Times
Transplant recipient learns to accept his fate, and his new face By Jan Jarvis

BUSINESS

Hilton, Starwood hotels give Chinese travelers the comforts of home By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times
Nissan Leaf far outselling Chevrolet Volt By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to open without a director By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Commerce nominee John Bryson fought to keep Edison out of bankruptcy By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
AFTRA ratifies contract that includes fee for streaming games By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Mattel says second-quarter profit rose 56% By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
Two top News Corp. executives resign By Joe Flint, Meg James and Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
'Harry Potter' immediately smashes a box-office record By Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times
U.S. AAA credit rating in jeopardy as risks get reality check Tom Petruno, Market Beat

NEWS

National Ice Cream Month: Get your licks at these local places By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Stepping back into the 'Golden Age of Amusement Parks' at Kennywood By Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Travel Gear: A clip-on USB drive By Judi Dash, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Carmageddon brings good karma to LAX travelers on first morning By Jane Engle, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Dodgers minor league report
For the record
100 facts for 100 years of Machu Picchu: Fact 93 By Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times Travel Editor

HOME & GARDEN

A boxy stucco eyesore in Carpinteria is transformed into a modern, spacious charmer By Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times
Dodge House in West Hollywood: All that's left is the architect's genius and a cautionary tale By Jeffrey Head, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Chris Erskine: Observations on the fly Chris Erskine
Katy Perry, Russell Brand buy compound in Sunset Strip area By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times

HEALTH

Head lice drug may stem spread of malaria By Daniela Hernandez, Los Angeles Times

What happened on July 16, 2011

OPINION

Patt Morrison Asks: Donald Heller, death-penalty advocate no more Patt Morrison

Rutten: America's Murdoch problem Tim Rutten

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Car kills baby during downtown Art Walk By Corina Knoll, Los Angeles Times

Carmageddon: Hours before closure, freeway is 'eerily' empty By Ari Bloomekatz and Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times

Attempts to divide California have multiplied over the years By Steve Harvey, Los Angeles Times

Travis Bean dies at 63; innovative guitar-maker By Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times

Former Vernon official pleads guilty to conflict of interest By Hector Becerra and Sam Allen, Los Angeles Times

Stand Down begins tailoring services for female veterans By Alexandra Zavis and Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times

9 charged with smuggling immigrants or drugs by boat By Carlos Lozano, Los Angeles Times

J. Terrence Lanni dies at 68; casino exec helped Las Vegas clean up its image By Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times

405 bridge demolition work is proceeding briskly, officials say By Dan Weikel and Kate Mather, Los Angeles Times

Man sues Shaquille O'Neal over alleged kidnapping By Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times

In L.A., a snack shop in a subway station counts as news By Nita Lelyveld, Los Angeles Times

In the Carmageddon drama, L.A. drivers had to know their roles By Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times

Ban on enforcement of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is suspended By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times

Bell finds reform is harder than it looks By Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times

ENTERTAINMENT

Book review: 'The Triple Agent' by Joby Warrick By Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times

Television review: 'Masterpiece Mystery — Zen' on PBS By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic

The 5 Browns' sibling wizardry By Scott Timberg, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Pianist Alan Broadbent contemplates his next song By Kirk Silsbee, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Critic's Notebook: A design that's bold, restrained and secure Christopher Hawthorne, Architecture Critic

TV, radio stations put pedal to the metal on Carmageddon coverage By Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times

WORLD

Brazil's commodities-heavy trade with China gives some pause By Vincent Bevins, Los Angeles Times

China's high-speed rail glitches: Racing to make errors? By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times

U.S. formally recognizes rebel group as Libya's government By Paul Richter and David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times

Joint fight with Arabs against Kadafi spurs Berber hopes of equality in Libya By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times

Syria security forces attack protesters across the country By Alexandra Sandels, Los Angeles Times

Seeking his everything John M. Glionna

Canada's exit highlights Afghanistan challenges By Laura King, Los Angeles Times

Libyan faithfully tends graves of foreign World War II dead By David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times

SPORTS

New study to assess brain damage in professional fighters By Lance Pugmire

Prestige and wackiness at Catalina Water Ski Race Chris Erskine

British Open weather goes from mild to wild Bill Dwyre

U.S. team riding a 'perfect storm' to TV ratings success at Women's World Cup By Diane Pucin

Pittsburgh Pirates enter second half as a contender By Kevin Baxter

Putting together a sports team of winners? Men need not apply Bill Plaschke

MLB needs a better way to show off its next generation of stars By Bill Shaikin

Nick LaBrocca finds a home with Chivas USA By Matt Stevens

Angels' Manager Mike Scioscia has a method for his lineup By Mike DiGiovanna

MLB breathes a sigh of relief over Clemens mistrial By Phil Rogers

Real Madrid's Kaka, Fabio Coentrao trying to prove their worth By Douglas Farmer

NATIONAL

Court rejects challenge to airport body scanners By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau

Campaign finance reports underscore GOP disparities By Matea Gold, Kim Geiger and Melanie Mason, Washington Bureau

House Republicans brace for compromise on debt By Lisa Mascaro and Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau

If Rudolph Giuliani runs, it'll be a different campaign By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times

House Republicans move to thwart lighting efficiency rules By Richard Simon, Los Angeles Times

Transplant recipient learns to accept his fate, and his new face By Jan Jarvis

BUSINESS

Hilton, Starwood hotels give Chinese travelers the comforts of home By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times

Nissan Leaf far outselling Chevrolet Volt By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to open without a director By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times

Commerce nominee John Bryson fought to keep Edison out of bankruptcy By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times

AFTRA ratifies contract that includes fee for streaming games By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times

Mattel says second-quarter profit rose 56% By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times

Two top News Corp. executives resign By Joe Flint, Meg James and Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times

'Harry Potter' immediately smashes a box-office record By Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times

U.S. AAA credit rating in jeopardy as risks get reality check Tom Petruno, Market Beat

NEWS

National Ice Cream Month: Get your licks at these local places By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger

Stepping back into the 'Golden Age of Amusement Parks' at Kennywood By Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Travel Gear: A clip-on USB drive By Judi Dash, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Carmageddon brings good karma to LAX travelers on first morning By Jane Engle, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

100 facts for 100 years of Machu Picchu: Fact 93 By Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times Travel Editor

HOME & GARDEN

A boxy stucco eyesore in Carpinteria is transformed into a modern, spacious charmer By Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times

Dodge House in West Hollywood: All that's left is the architect's genius and a cautionary tale By Jeffrey Head, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Chris Erskine: Observations on the fly Chris Erskine

Katy Perry, Russell Brand buy compound in Sunset Strip area By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times

HEALTH

Head lice drug may stem spread of malaria By Daniela Hernandez, Los Angeles Times