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What happened on June 15, 2011
NATIONAL
Life expectancy of U.S. women slips in some regions By Noam N. Levey, Washington Bureau, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Man charged in $1.5-million Bellagio heist pleads guilty By Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times
Lawmakers are well-heeled lot, filings show By Kathleen Hennessey, Kim Geiger and Richard Simon, Washington Bureau
Senate keeps ethanol credits but sends a message on tax breaks By Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is released from Houston hospital Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Mitt Romney confident after debate; Jon Huntsman says he'll run By Paul West and Geraldine Baum, Los Angeles Times
Giffords released from Houston hospital By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times
Obama pays first presidential visit to Puerto Rico since Kennedy By Peter Nicholas, Washington Bureau
Ex-porn star says Weiner told her to lie By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Downtown L.A.'s the Last Bookstore defies trends By Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times
There's real drama behind the comedy 'Happily Divorced' By Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times
Television review: 'Happily Divorced' By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Listen to what got him sued Randy Lewis
Dance Camera West, at the intersection of choreography and film By Victoria Looseleaf, Special to the Los Angeles Times
In the Spotlight: Kathryn Joosten
'Judy Moody' has the benefit of Exceptional Minds By Cristy Lytal, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Hollywood Bowl tidbits By Karen Wada, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Summer Camp Campaign By Sophia Lee, Los Angeles Times
Wednesday's TV highlights
'The Last Mountain' info
Happening Wednesday
Will Call: TV on the Radio, Merle Haggard and more
Horoscope: June 15 Holiday Mathis
'Happily Divorced' info
Wednesday's TV talk shows
Movie review: 'The Last Mountain' By Sheri Linden, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Quick Takes: FYF Fest retools
Fast Track: Was Joss Stone the target of a failed murder plot?
NEWS
FDA issues new rules for sunscreen labeling By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times
Life expectancy for women is slipping overall; your results may vary By Marissa Cevallos, HealthKey / For the Booster Shots blog
The top six risk factors for weight-loss surgery By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Is sex bad for the heart in older men ... or good? By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Mug shots of John Edwards released By James Oliphant
Queen of the West, a born-again riverboat, returns to the Columbia and Snake By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Some patients sickened when accidentally given risperidone instead of ropinirole, and vice versa By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
New Mexico: Fire shuts Carlsbad Caverns National Park By Benoit Lebourgeois, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries' wedding registry: More money, fewer problems? By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Yosemite National Park: Snow delays opening of High Sierra Camps By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Consuming more olive oil may protect against strokes By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Ex-porn actress alleges Anthony Weiner told her to cover up online activities By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times
Both sides denounce 'sexist' ad in California congressional race [Video] By James Oliphant
White House sees no need for congressional approval on Libya By Michael A. Memoli and Lisa Mascaro
Hackers briefly disable public CIA website By Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times
Extended TV time could come at a price; study links it to greater risk of early death, diabetes and heart disease By Marissa Cevallos, HealthKey / For the Booster Shots blog
Whole genome tests help teen twins get treatment for disease but won't be widely used any time soon By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times / for the Booster Shots blog
New sunscreen labels not just for the beach, as skin cancer rates show By Marissa Cevallos, HealthKey / For the Booster Shots blog
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords released from Houston rehabilitation facility By James Oliphant
These Hyatt rooms come with up to $150 in hotel credit By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
William H. Macy Q&A: 'The world needs more laughter' By Randee Dawn, Special to the Los Angeles Times
For the record
Bipartisan deficit talks turn to budget caps while Democrats push for ending tax breaks By Lisa Mascaro
Certifiably Sane
Consumers may be unaware of their right to a review of health plan decisions By Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News
For Jon Huntsman, the easy ride is about to get tougher By James Oliphant
ATF chief regularly briefed on botched gun operation By Brian Bennett, Washington Bureau
Kucinich files suit over U.S. involvement in Libya By Lisa Mascaro
Obama campaign courts small donors with dinner offer By Michael A. Memoli
Yosemite National Park: Snow-swamped Tioga Road to open Saturday By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Chile volcano: Ash cloud over Australia forces more flight cancellations By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Economic briefing returns to Obama's schedule By Michael A. Memoli
BUSINESS
California to suffer housing shift, UCLA forecasters say By Alana Semuels, Los Angeles Times
Pandora Media prices IPO at $16 a share, above expectations By Alex Pham and Tom Petruno, Los Angeles Times
U.S. arms makers look overseas as domestic demand shrinks By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
J.C. Penney names Apple's Ron Johnson as its new CEO By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
Media chiefs confront challenges facing cable TV industry By Meg James, Los Angeles Times
Pandora shares soar in first day of trading Bloomberg News
U.S. launches SelectUSA initiative to spur business investment Reuters
New York City is becoming Hollywood East By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Top 10 U.S. video games in May 2011
Google unveils tools to speed up Internet searches By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Outlander Sport shows Mitsubishi is driven to compete By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times
Airlines collect $3.4 billion in 2010 baggage fees By Hugo MartÃn, Los Angeles Times
China raises reserve ratio for banks to ward off inflation By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times
Appeals court puts Winklevoss twins' litigation with Facebook on hold By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
LightSquared broadband service could interfere with GPS signals By Scott Canon
SEC unveils post-Madoff broker oversight plan Reuters
Cargo traffic at L.A., Long Beach ports up slightly in May By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Apple and Nokia settle cellphone patent disputes By Nathan Olivarez-Giles, Los Angeles Times
HEALTH
Out-of-network ambulance rides can bring out-of-pocket expenses By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
L.A. Unified removes flavored milk from menus By Mary MacVean, Los Angeles Times
Mistake costs Leisure World Seal Beach nearly $273,000 By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times
Homelessness in L.A. County falls 3%, survey finds By Rong-Gong Lin II and Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times
DWP officials call for rate hike to cover expenses By Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times
Girl who went missing in 1961 may be victim of serial killer Mack Ray Edwards By Andrew Blankstein and Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times
Defense of Marriage Act called unconstitutional by bankruptcy judge By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times
Judge rules in favor of letting autistic boy take service dog to school By Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times
Nathaniel Ayers plays the Foshay Learning Center Steve Lopez
L.A. Council OKs bus-only lanes along Wilshire Boulevard By Ari Bloomekatz, Los Angeles Times
Al Schwimmer dies at 94; founder of Israel's aerospace industry By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times
Man gets life for fatally stabbing woman in her home By Jack Leonard, Los Angeles Times
Killing of boy may be tied to tagging rivalry By Ricardo Lopez and Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times
Democratic lawmakers unveil California budget plan By Shane Goldmacher, Los Angeles Times
Gay judge wasn't required to remove himself from same-sex marriage case, U.S. judge rules By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times
Shaquille O'Neal was investigated as part of sex-tape kidnapping case in 2009, records show By Victoria Kim, Andrew Blankstein and Robert Faturechi, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
PASSINGS: Edward G. 'Ted' Jones, David Baldus, Kathryn Tucker Windham
California budget plan highlights
L.A. Unified skips school input, and its own procedures, in naming arts high By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
OPINION
Cal State system: It's time to get back to teaching By Naomi Schaefer Riley
Legalizing the Libya mission
The NLRB vs. Boeing
Tim Rutten: Rick Caruso's grand plan Tim Rutten
The missing $6.6 billion of U.S. funds in Iraq; a first look at California redistricting; more on Rep. Anthony Weiner
Sarah Palin's emails: There's hardly any there By Michael Carey
Jerry Brown should spare CALPADS
Either scrap or revamp Secure Communities
SPORTS
At U.S. Open, honors course awaits high schooler Bill Dwyre
Angels cut ties with Scott Kazmir By Mike DiGiovanna
Dave Serrano leaves Cal State Fullerton for Tennessee By Chris Foster
Calling U.S. Open course tough is an understatement By Bill Dwyre
Bag luck is bad luck for Angels in Seattle By Mike DiGiovanna
Reds complete sweep of Dodgers, 7-2 By Jim Peltz
Boston captures Stanley Cup with 4-0 victory over Vancouver By Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Dodgers' James Loney settles his swing and raises his numbers By Jim Peltz
Chad Billingsley not giving Dodgers what they need By Douglas Farmer
Baseball expanding investigation into Dodgers By Bill Shaikin
There's no doubting Tim Thomas as Bruins win the Stanley Cup Helene Elliott
Clippers work out, build chemistry as possible NBA lockout looms By Lisa Dillman
WORLD
Ash from Chile's Puyehue volcano disrupts air travel By Andres D'Alessandro and Chris Kraul, Los Angeles Times
Italian voters reject Berlusconi's measures By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
Pakistan arrests CIA's bin Laden informants From Reuters
World leaders look for way out of Libya By Patrick J. McDonnell and Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times
Attack on Iraqi provincial government building kills 8 By Ned Parker and Raheem Salman, Los Angeles Times
SCIENCE
Sunspots may quiet down for a while, scientists say By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times
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