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