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What happened on April 16, 2012
NEWS
Alzheimer's: New test aids early diagnosis, but worth it to know? By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Chin implants are fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedure By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Homeless enablers -- and proud of it By Jeff Dietrich
Sex, drug use linked with playing the 'choking game,' study says By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
'Wild' by Cheryl Strayed By Jessica Gelt, Tribune newspapers
Canada: Montreal, Quebec City and a train that connects them By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Mitt Romney says he's considering 'Saturday Night Live' cameo By Michael A. Memoli
George Zimmerman, Rodney King and a jury of peers By Michael McGough
Romney offers possible policy details in Florida fundraiser By Morgan Little
Polls: Americans divided over taxes but support 'Buffett rule' By Kim Geiger
World Bank taps Dartmouth's Jim Yong Kim as new president By Don Lee
Pentagon investigating 10 military members in Colombia scandal By David S. Cloud and Kathleen Hennessey
Lakers absorbing Kobe Bryant's absence well (Web links) By Mark Medina
First general election Gallup poll shows Romney edging Obama By Michael A. Memoli
Mitt Romney suggests a few tax breaks for the chopping block By Jon Healey
Rick Santorum declines to endorse Mitt Romney By Seema Mehta
Obama campaign, Democrats raised $53 million in March By Melanie Mason
Romney camp: $50,000 gets you an invite to 'inaugural retreat' By Kim Geiger
Sparks select Nnemkadi Ogwumike with the top pick in WNBA draft By Melissa Rohlin
Pentagon investigating 10 military members in Colombia scandal By David S. Cloud and Kathleen Hennessey
Step aside and let New York and California decide the presidency By Paul Whitefield
Tax day deals for travelers, from Tokyo to the Tax Collector By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
CISPA protests begin amid key changes to legislation By Morgan Little
CNN, Gallup polls find opposite front-runners in presidential race By Morgan Little
Two L.A. homicides, two very different reward offers By Karin Klein
Community college failings: Don't shoot the messenger By Mark Schneider
World Bank taps Dartmouth's Jim Yong Kim as new president By Don Lee
Republicans reject 'Buffett rule' in the Senate By Lisa Mascaro
Hawaii: Agri-tourism and a room? Here's a Lucky break By Russ Parsons, Los Angeles Times Food editor
Rep. Issa: Secret Service scandal could 'lead to blackmail' [video] By Morgan Little
Child injury deaths fell 30% in decade, but drug deaths rose By Thomas H. Maugh II / For the Booster Shots blog
Yosemite: Sleep at Tenaya Lodge and help fund park's conservancy By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
BUSINESS
Wal-Mart to open Neighborhood Market grocery in Panorama City By Shan Li
Electric cars can be no better for global warming, in some cities By Jerry Hirsch
Developing Chavez Ravine is likely in play for new Dodgers owner By Roger Vincent and Ken Bensinger, Los Angeles Times
How the Louvre and Nintendo are reinventing the museum audio tour By Deborah Netburn
Mobile social networking app Path raises $30 million By Jessica Guynn
New owners turning Brockman Building into apartments By Roger Vincent
Actor Ben Stiller sells Hollywood Hills home for $2.6 million By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Former MPG execs launch own firm with acquisition in Los Angeles By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times
Gas prices have peaked before mid-May just once in last 20 years By Ronald D. White
U.S. companies continue to restock at a steady pace By Hugo Martin
Rumors of iPad mini return By Michelle Maltais
Argentine government moves to seize oil firm By Chris Kraul and Andres d'Alessandro
Money Minute: Some tax tips for procrastinators [Video] By David Lazarus
Restaurants and bars adding workers at fast pace, report says By Hugo Martin
Lawmakers debate foreclosure bills By Marc Lifsher
New iPad rolls out to 21 more countries By Michelle Maltais
Tax day is Tuesday, bringing misery and fries By Amy Hubbard
California home sales drop, but prices climb in March By Hugo Martin
Chinese yuan weakens in first day of new trading range By David Pierson
Retail sales soar, giving lift to stocks By Don Lee
IRS offers YouTube videos to help last-minute income-tax filers By Jim Puzzanghera
Hands-on look at MasterImage 3-D tablet By Michelle Maltais, This post has been updated, as indicated below.
Business travelers are doing more on fewer trips, study says By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times
SPORTS
Staples Center changes from basketball to hockey in time-lapse video By Houston Mitchell
NBA players are losing sleep over this season By Baxter Holmes
Alex Zanardi to be featured on HBO's 'Real Sports' By Houston Mitchell
Tim Tebow gets booed by New York Yankees fans By Chuck Schilken
NBA playoff predictions: Who will make it to the Finals?
Kings almost have it zip-locked down HELENE ELLIOTT
The Clippers trail the Thunder, 52-43 at halftime By Melissa Rohlin
Kendrys Morales powers Angels to a win By Lance Pugmire
Daniel Sedin to join Canucks and practice on Tuesday By Helene Elliott
Lakers' Andrew Bynum overcomes illness, poor shooting By Mark Medina
Lakers' Mike Brown gives players time to rest By Mike Bresnahan
Nick Young's versatility has been an asset By Broderick Turner
Vin Scully gets his voice back, and so do Dodgers By Steve Dilbeck
Mark Cuban, Rick Carlisle say Matt Barnes interfered on key basket By Mark Medina
Dodgers are hotter than the Sahara Desert ... but is it a mirage? By Dylan Hernandez
Will the Trojans be out of their depth? By Gary Klein
Matt Kemp's tear with Dodgers is now breaking records By Steve Dilbeck
Sparks select Nnemkadi Ogwumike with first overall pick in WNBA draft By Melissa Rohlin
Bobby Valentine apologizes to Kevin Youkilis for critical remarks By Chuck Schilken
Boston Marathon: Kenyans beat the heat, rest of field By Chuck Schilken
Clippers' defense wraps up big win over Thunder, and playoff spot By Broderick Turner
Clippers beat Oklahoma City, 92-77; earn playoff spot By Melissa Rohlin
Kobe Bryant gets more assists on the bench than on the court T.J. Simers
Lakers would beat Dallas Mavericks in playoff series By Mark Medina
Witness list set in Roger Clemens case Staff and wire reports
Boston Marathon: Heat already taking its toll on runners By Chuck Schilken
Dodgers' fast start even has the media in a tizzy By Steve Dilbeck
Chivas USA's Dan Kennedy named MLS player of the week By Kevin Baxter
Angels return to a more stable schedule By Lance Pugmire
Kobe Bryant, teammates must maintain teamwork upon his return By Mark Medina
USC football: Depth chart offers few surprises By Gary Klein
Kings are not taking anything for granted By Helene Elliott and Lisa Dillman
Daniel Sedin's return for Game 4 is far from certain By Lisa Dillman
Kings close in on playoff history with win over Canucks By Lisa Dillman
Kings' turnaround has been an emotional journey By Helene Elliott
ENTERTAINMENT
Classic Hollywood: A dark 'Great Gatsby' By Susan King, Los Angeles Times
Finding her way on the trail Jessica Gelt
Critic's Notebook: Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter share literary legacy By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
Meet Guns N' Rose-less Randy Lewis
Monday's TV highlights
Fast Fame
Cheryl Strayed at the Festival of Books
'Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail' info
In glorious disarray Randall Roberts, POP MUSIC CRITIC
'Hunger Games' slaps 'Stooges' silly By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
China turns out for 'Titanic 3D'
Men who would be Gatsby
WORLD
In China, foot binding slowly slips into history By Kit Gillet, Los Angeles Times
Obama clears way for Colombia free trade pact By Christi Parsons and Matea Gold, Los Angeles Times
Afghan power symbols struck Aimal Yaqubi and Mark Magnier
6 U.N. observers arrive in Syria By Los Angeles Times staff
Afghan forces' strengths, failures on display in Kabul siege By Laura King, Los Angeles Times
HEALTH
'Killer' swan attacks Illinois caretaker until he drowns By Rene Lynch
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Just attracting, naturally Louis Sahagun
Bike-share program coming to Los Angeles By Ari Bloomekatz, Los Angeles Times
L.A. County expects reduced welfare rolls to help fill budget shortfall By Jason Song, Los Angeles Times
In cyber security contest, teens practice defending America By Angel Jennings, Los Angeles Times
PASSINGS: Murray Rose, Tippy Dye, Garry Walberg
Boat residents in a Wilmington marina face eviction By Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times
Thefts of cellphones jump in downtown L.A. By Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times
CicLAvia draws some 100,000 cyclists, skaters, pedestrians By Ari Bloomekatz, Los Angeles Times
California schools harness sunshine to cut energy costs By Bob Pool, Los Angeles Times
Beck facing rare criticism Joel Rubin
Brown takes a page from the opposition playbook George Skelton, Capitol Journal
Dora Saint dies at 98; author of Miss Read novels Times staff and wire reports
Verdugo crime lab prepares to open By Veronica Rocha, Los Angeles Times
OPINION
Keeping 30/10 on track Lisa Schweitzer, Lisa Schweitzer is an associate professor at USC's Price School of Public Policy; she blogs about these issues at lisaschweitzer.com
Egypt, a state of confusion
The future of foreclosures
Over-protecting POTUS?
Tsunami alert: Don't cut that program
Newton: How L.A.'s shortfall adds up Jim Newton
Criticism of Ann Romney; community colleges and their mission; more problems at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum Commission
E-book overkill By Michael Shermer
NATIONAL
Supreme Court to weigh crack cocaine sentences By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
Rachel Maddow plots America's 'Drift' to easy war By David Horsey
Illegal immigrant, already a law grad, seeks Florida bar entrance By Richard Fausset
Five killed as tornadoes roar across Great Plains By Matt Pearce
Toll from Oklahoma tornadoes rises to six dead, 29 injured By Michael Muskal
Trayvon Martin case: Media outlets want Zimmerman court records By Michael Muskal
Tulsa suspects enter not-guilty pleas in Good Friday shootings By Molly Hennessy-Fiske
2012 Pulitzers: School violence, East Africa, tax avoidance ... By James Rainey and Jessica Garrison
Tax measures may be doomed, but they clarify parties' goals By Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
Investigation into Secret Service scandal in Colombia widens By David S. Cloud and Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau
Pulitzer Prizes: Philadelphia Inquirer, AP among 2012 winners By Jessica Garrison
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