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What happened on May 24, 2011

BUSINESS

California officials grill MetLife over alleged failure to pay death benefits By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
Lap-Band maker targets teenagers Stuart Pfeifer
Bank of America data leak destroys trust David Lazarus
Despite high gas prices, Southern Californians plan to hit the road over Memorial Day weekend By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times
Gap to open two Athleta stores in Southland By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
Plenty of sweet news for honey business By Robert Rodriguez
Time Warner Cable names new sports president By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times
Toyota's culture creates blind spots, safety panel reports By Ken Bensinger, Los Angeles Times
California attorney general announces creation of mortgage fraud strike force By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times
ABC moves 'Body of Proof' production to L.A. By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Warner Bros. has high hopes for 'The Hangover Part II' By Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times
Gasoline prices drop in California, nationwide By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Time
Elizabeth Warren and House Republicans clash over consumer agency By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Gifts to state pension officials are under investigation By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
Cost of Sony hacker attack pegged at $171.7 million By Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times
New-home sales rise 7.3% in April By Greg Robb
U.S. holds up better than most as world markets sink By Tom Petruno, Los Angeles Times
IPad manufacturer Foxconn shuts Chinese plant after fatal explosion By Benjamin Haas, Los Angeles Times
Supreme Court keeps alive Boeing and General Dynamics suit over canceled Navy jet contract
Diageo is said to be in talks to buy tequila maker Jose Cuervo Bloomberg News

ENTERTAINMENT

'Glee' actress Naya Rivera's Santana comes out to applause By Robert Ito, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Horoscope: May 24 Holiday Mathis
Music is one big joke to the Lonely Island By Jeff Weiss, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles' online bid for the Bard By Mike Boehm, Los Angeles Times
Commentary: 'Idol' a little bit country with Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina By Ann Powers, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Book review: 'Familyhood' By Chris Erskine, Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: Oprah Winfrey's daytime finale not entirely self-promotional By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Tuesday's TV highlights
Quick Takes: Kirk Douglas challenges Center Theatre Group
Book review: 'The Uncoupling' By Margaret Wappler, Los Angeles Times
'Familyhood' info
'The Uncoupling' info
Tuesday's TV talk shows
Fast Track: Early buzz on 'Super 8' is great
Happening Tuesday: System of a Down, Mule Days and more

OPINION

CALIFORNIA | LOCAL

Orange County authorities cracking down on Vietnamese cafes By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times
U.S. Supreme Court orders massive inmate release to relieve California's crowded prisons By David G. Savage and Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times
High schools offer grade boosts to students who improve test scores By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
Judge disqualifies drug kingpin's lead attorney By Richard Marosi, Los Angeles Times
Equine virus outbreak spooks horse owners across Western U.S. By Gale Holland, Los Angeles Times
PASSINGS: Bill Summers, John S. Carter, Ruth C. Cole
L.A. housing official is focus of district attorney's inquiry By David Zahniser and Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times
Conviction in '93 liquor store robbery slaying overturned By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times
Synagogue bombing suspect pleads not guilty By Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
Bruce Ricker dies at 68; jazz and blues documentarian By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times
Mother's ordeal feels likes TV drama, but it's not all that simple Sandy Banks
For water researchers, an atmosphere full of questions By Bettina Boxall, Los Angeles Times
Police press search for second man, woman in Dodger Stadium beating By Joel Rubin and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times

NATIONAL

U.S. official cites misconduct in Japanese American internment cases By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
House members handed out bonuses to staffs during budget crisis By Richard Simon, Los Angeles Times
Joplin, Mo., tornado is deadliest since 1953; toll at 117 By Nicholas Riccardi and Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times
U.S. insurer faces criminal investigation over Iraqis' unpaid death benefits By T. Christian Miller
Judge to rule on Jared Loughner's mental fitness for trial By Richard A. Serrano, Washington Bureau
Measure would widen president's power to fight terrorists By Kim Geiger, Washington Bureau
Medicare proposal may have cost GOP a House seat in New York By Kathleen B. Hennessey, Washington Bureau
Tim Pawlenty formally announces run for presidency By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times

WORLD

Mullah Omar dead? Widespread sources skeptical By Laura King, Los Angeles Times
Libyan parents hope for long-sought answers in HIV mystery By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
Obama cites peace in Northern Ireland, alluding to Middle East By Christi Parsons, Los Angeles Times
Chilean leader's body exhumed Fabiola Gutierrez and Chris Kraul, Gutierrez and Kraul are special correspondents
Israel cannot return to pre-1967 boundaries, leader insists By Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times
Karachi siege exposes Pakistan military's vulnerabilities By Alex Rodriguez and Brian Bennett, Los Angeles Times
British, French attack helicopters en route to Libya By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
Battles between tribal and government forces continue in Yemen By Iona Craig, Los Angeles Times
Karachi siege exposes Pakistan military's vulnerabilities By Alex Rodriguez and Brian Bennett, Los Angeles Times
Obama invites Libya rebels to open Washington office By Christi Parsons, Los Angeles Times
Sudan's Abyei region descends into chaos By Alsanosi Ahmed and Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times
Yemen security forces, tribal fighters clash in Sana By Iona Craig, Los Angeles Times
Gas leak, not sabotage, caused blast at Iran oil refinery, state media say By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times
Explosion hits Iranian refinery just before Ahmadinejad speech By Borzou Daragahi, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
A newspaper unplugged in Japan's quake zone By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times

HEALTH

Infants born at 37 or 38 weeks are twice as likely to die in first year as those born later, study finds By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog

SPORTS

Angels outfielder Vernon Wells' dad has a different frame of reference By Kevin Baxter
Angels' Scott Kazmir has a disappointing outing By Mike DiGiovanna
Lakers have a deal to hire Mike Brown as their coach By Broderick Turner
Pitcher Rubby De La Rosa is 'very surprised' to be in the major leagues By Ben Bolch
Miami and Chicago turn back the clock, and time is running out on Bulls Mark Heisler
NFL's Tom Zbikowski bows out of boxing match at Staples Center By Lance Pugmire
NBA players association alleges unfair labor practices By Lance Pugmire
Lakers are 'very close' to hiring a coach, owner Jerry Buss says By Mark Medina
A's get to Dan Haren early in a 6-1 victory over Angels By Mike DiGiovanna
Mets owner says team is 'bleeding cash' Staff and wire reports
Baseball: Breaking down Angels shortstop Erick Aybar's performance at each spot in the lineup
Dodgers freshmen show their class in win over Astros By Ben Bolch
Tiger Woods feels like a million (not really) By Jeff Shain
Cal State Northridge men's basketball program banned from postseason for academic reasons By David Wharton
Multiple flagrant hits could lead to increased penalties for NFL teams By Sam Farmer

NEWS

Study links COPD drugs to risk of urinary emergency in men By Marissa Cevallos, HealthKey / For the Booster Shots blog
Obama in London: At state dinner, president and queen toast nations' enduring ties By Christi Parsons and Michael A. Memoli
Obama in London: This time, the president opts for a more traditional gift for the queen By Christi Parsons and Michael A. Memoli, Washington Bureau
100 facts for 100 years of Machu Picchu: Fact 40 By Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times Travel Editor
Woman killed when car crashes with Inglewood police cruiser By Ann M. Simmons, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Atrial fibrillation onset is linked to an increased death risk in women By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Israel's Netanyahu addresses Congress as an old friend By Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times
Obama in London: Queen Elizabeth II welcomes Obamas for state visit By Christi Parsons and Michael A. Memoli
Blake Thomsen boosts Mater Dei in 12-2 victory over Hart Eric Sondheimer
Fibromyalgia and exercise: More tips from an expert By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
White House: 'Weeks' until deal on debt limit By Lisa Mascaro
Just try saying goodbye to Oprah Winfrey; she'll find you Leslie Gornstein, Los Angeles Times
For the record
Is GOP presidential field set? Hopes for a 'perfect candidate' may be fading By James Oliphant
Joplin, Mo., tornado is deadliest since 1953; toll at 117 By Nicholas Riccardi and Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
House Republicans plan debt limit vote aimed at forcing cuts By Lisa Mascaro
Academy moves toward electronic voting for Oscars Nicole Sperling, Los Angeles Times
Iceland volcano: Ash cloud shuts down 500 flights, expected to affect Scandinavian airports Wednesday By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger
Obama in London: President and prime minister are no match for London school children By Christi Parsons and Michael A. Memoli
Obama promises full federal response to Midwest storms, will visit Missouri on Sunday By Christi Parsons
Democrats pushing consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren to take on Scott Brown in 2012 By Lisa Mascaro and James Oliphant, Washington Bureau
AP: Democrat Hochul pulls off upset in New York congressional race By Kathleen Hennessey
Got culture? Museums, theaters and concert halls may be the ticket to a happy, healthy life By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Smallpox destruction put off for three years -- minimum By Marissa Cevallos, HealthKey / For the Booster Shots blog
100 facts for 100 years of Machu Picchu: Fact 40 By Catharine Hamm, Times Travel editor
Chicago: Turning 40 on June 14? Get a free night at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

HOME & GARDEN

Brian Grazer puts his Malibu Colony beach home on the market By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Jason Statham looks to sell Hollywood Hills home By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times

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