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What happened on October 31, 2011
BUSINESS
North Dakota's great oil rush By Larry Oakes
Business travelers want nicer treatment, survey finds By Hugo MartÃn, Los Angeles Times
FTC obtains court orders against two acne-fighting apps By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times
Reinventing online ads By Dawn C. Chmielewski, Los Angeles Times
JetBlue may face fine over passengers stranded on snow-covered tarmac By Christopher Hinton
Report: MF Global to seek bankruptcy protection
Corey Maggette buys in Newport Coast By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
George Hamilton leases out Wilshire condo By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Halloween crowd will be big and scary By Angel Jennings, Los Angeles Times
Schwab wins dismissal of lawsuit over auction-rate securities Reuters
NATIONAL
Russian spies were succeeding, FBI official says By Ken Dilanian, Los Angeles Times
Safety report warns of 'curbside' buses By Alexa Vaughn, Washington Bureau
Obama tackles drug shortages By Noam N. Levey, Washington Bureau
Rare fall snowstorm clobbers the East Geraldine Baum
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LAUSD faces suit linking teacher ratings to student performance By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
One woman, 1,000 origami cranes, countless memories By Matt Stevens, Los Angeles Times
California teachers lack the resources and time to teach science By Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times
Computer program could point police to gang-crime suspects Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times
West L.A. winter shelter for homeless opens early By Martha Groves, Los Angeles Times
Ghostly business in a spirit of seriousness By Joanna Clay, Los Angeles Times
As use dwindles, calls grow for local control of Ontario airport By Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times
Hard times beset hospital in San Pablo By Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times
Howard Wolpe dies at 71; Michigan congressman sponsored anti-apartheid act Times Staff and Wire Reports
Brown has two reasons to push pension reform George Skelton, Capitol Journal
Chapman University increases purchase price for Crystal Cathedral campus By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times
Offering coyotes an olive branch Catherine Saillant
Conrad Murray undecided on whether to take the stand Harriet Ryan and Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times
Save the Fun Zone, Balboa traditionalists say By Mike Reicher, Los Angeles Times
NEWS
Need a getaway? Destination Hotels discounts nearby resorts By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
A runner dies during the L.A. Rock 'n' Roll half-marathon; such deaths are rare By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries: What factors led to divorce? By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times / for the Booster Shots blog
Happy people have lower death rate, study finds By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times / for the Booster Shots blog
Chronic health problems plague immigrants decades after move By Dalina Castellanos, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Those tedious dietary guidelines: Two nutrition profs sound off
Vampires: I know what you are. And I won't have unprotected sex with you. By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Herman Cain calls sexual harassment claims 'false' and 'baseless' By James Oliphant
Blood component used in medicine can be grown in rice By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Herman Cain claims 'witch hunt,' sings gospel song [Video] By Robin Abcarian
Yoga may improve back function more than regular care By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Commission sets three 2012 presidential debates By Michael A. Memoli
House to take up 'In God We Trust' resolution By Lisa Mascaro
For the record
Halloween candy: Americans expected to spend record $2.2 B By Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times
Herman Cain's ties to Wisconsin nonprofit raise legal questions By Kim Geiger, Washington Bureau
Obama executive order targets drug shortages By Noam N. Levey
The Halloween candy that's most likely to sabotage your diet By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
SoCal Close-Ups: Angelenos say the darndest things By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times staff writer
'Get your freak on' and other (non-Halloween) TSA frights By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Virginia GOP says Halloween-themed email over the top By Michael A. Memoli
Senate, House to take up dueling jobs proposals this week By Lisa Mascaro
Halloween candy: Our readers weigh in with suggestions By Rosie Mestel, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Argentina: Kayak among whales and penguins at Peninsula Valdes By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Obama in 'excellent health' -- and tobacco-free By Peter Nicholas, Washington Bureau
Campaign chief: 'Herman Cain has never sexually harassed anybody' By Michael A. Memoli, Washington Bureau
As accusations swirl, Cain strives to talk '9-9-9' By James Oliphant
Rick Perry's new mantra: I'm a doer, not a talker By Michael A. Memoli
Teens should be screened for substance abuse By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Arne Duncan 'speaker series' appearance raises funds for Obama reelection By Peter Nicholas, Washington Bureau
HEALTH
In-Your-Face Fitness: The pull to exercise outdoors By James S. Fell, Special to the Los Angeles Times
The Healthy Skeptic: Seeing through skin supplements' claims By Chris Woolston, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Mothers buy into freeze-frame parenting By Jenny Hontz, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Health letters: Doctor's reassuring touch aids heart patient
Halloween's dilemma: Candy vs. healthful treats By Karen Ravn, Special to the Los Angeles Times
My Turn: A husband's 'muddle through' song By Marc Silver, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Good Form: A double move with balance too Karen Voight, Good Form
Trick-or-treating dilemma: What to do with the Halloween candy? By Jessica Pauline Ogilvie, Special to the Los Angeles Times
OPINION
Israel: A true ally in the Middle East By Robert D. Blackwill and Walter B. Slocombe
Obama's secrets
Politics, money and taxes
The zombies with six legs By Marlene Zuk
Stuck in a pension bind
Redevelopment vs. hiring teachers; losing Iraq to Iran; a third party's chances in 2012
A tax reform fairy tale Doyle McManus
WORLD
World population hits 7 billion on Oct. 31, or thereabouts By Kenneth R. Weiss, Los Angeles Times
UNESCO Palestine decision sets off U.S.-U.N. confrontation By Edmund Sanders and Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times
In Cairo, a war against weight is underway By Clare Fleishman, Los Angeles Times
Mexico City thoroughfare is alive with color By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times
Greece to hold referendum on Europe debt deal By Anthee Carassava, Los Angeles Times
Somali rebels say Somali American carried out suicide blast By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
SPORTS
Some athletes like it cold — real cold By Baxter Holmes
Frank McCourt appears close to agreeing he'll sell Dodgers By Bill Shaikin
Racing's Rick Hendrick is safe after hard jet landing Staff and wire reports
Thousand Oaks football player Griffen Kramer dies Eric Sondheimer
USC Coach Lane Kiffin is fined; safety T.J. McDonald is suspended By Gary Klein
Garrett Gomez deserves better treatment Bill Dwyre
USC's Lane Kiffin isn't looking too far ahead By Gary Klein
Just Say No To Dregs SAM FARMER
NHL pluses and minuses: Phil Kessel powers Toronto to top By Helene Elliott
Several NFL players have made surprising impacts on offense Sam Farmer
UCLA's Datone Jones loves inside job By Chris Foster
Tony La Russa retires as Cardinals manager By Dylan Hernandez
Blame the Ref is a losing game for USC's Lane Kiffin T.J. Simers
NBA lockout could be a preview of NHL's 2012 labor talks Helene Elliott
ENTERTAINMENT
Restless spirits Susan King
Book review: 'Bedbugs' By Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times
Brian Williams rolls out 'Rock Center' By Scott Collins, Los Angeles Times
Ghost movies: 'The Uninvited,' 'The Haunting,' 'The Innocents'
Fast Track: Posthumous Amy Winehouse album will have 12 new songs
Fast Fame
'Rock Center With Brian Williams' info
Halloween happenings: West Hollywood Carnaval, Danielewski and more
'Bedbugs' info
'The Jean Arthur Comedy Collection' on DVD
'Puss in Boots' walks all over the box-office competition By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
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