Advertisement
What happened on December 11, 2012
BUSINESS
Wells Fargo not modifying mortgages as required, lawsuit says By E. Scott Reckard
HSBC to pay $1.9 billion to settle U.S. money-laundering case By Andrew Tangel, Los Angeles Times
Actress Michele Lee sells Westwood estate for $7.4 million By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Robotic space plane X-37B launched for classified Air Force mission By W.J. Hennigan
Microsoft Surface heads to more stores, but is price drop ahead? By Chris O'Brien
Wells Fargo settlement over 'pick-a-pay' home loans is challenged By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times
ParkMe has live street parking info for downtown L.A., Santa Monica By Salvador Rodriguez
Singer Glen Campbell sells Malibu home By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Sale of last AIG shares brings U.S. bailout profit to $22.7 billion By Jim Puzzanghera
Restaurants 2013: Sales to exceed $660 billion, challenges loom By Tiffany Hsu
'Right-to-work' measure passes in Michigan Legislature By Alana Semuels
FedEx working to fill Santa's sleigh Christine Mai-Duc
When government does things better than private enterprise Michael Hiltzik
Bank of America voted least popular; satisfaction at 11-year low By Tiffany Hsu
Delta buys 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic By Hugo Martin
Google pushing to get more Latino-owned small businesses online By Christine Mai-Duc
Marissa Mayer announces faster, simpler Yahoo Mail By Salvador Rodriguez
Air Force set to blast off another secretive space drone By W.J. Hennigan
Facebook vote results: New policies are in, voting rights are out By Jessica Guynn
'Obamacare,' fiscal cliff leads to small business optimism plunge By Tiffany Hsu
Should airlines impose a passenger dress code? [Google+ Hangout] By Hugo Martin
Another secretive space drone is set for launch By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
Deal for AIG unit caps record year for Chinese investment in U.S. By Don Lee and W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
FTC investigates mobile apps makers on children's privacy By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Facebook opens Gifts feature to all users By Salvador Rodriguez
Fail Blog's best of 2012: Honey Boo Boo, nauseated Bieber, more By Amy Hubbard
Sandy pushes down airline on-time performance in October By Hugo Martin
Toutatis asteroid to zip past Earth this week; watch online By Deborah Netburn
Delta Buys 49% Virgin Atlantic Stake to Boost London Links Bloomberg News
After a few ho-hum years for Santa Clauses, it's ho-ho-ho time By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
A pleasant surprise for McDonald's: better-than-expected sales By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
John McAfee to be released from Guatemalan jail, his lawyer says By Christine Mai-Duc
Index of California consumer sentiment falls slightly in quarter By Ricardo Lopez
Samsung previews more Galaxy S III 'Premium Suite' features By Salvador Rodriguez
Quiz: How much do you know about Facebook? By Deborah Netburn
HSBC confirms $1.92-billion settlement in money-laundering probe By Andrew Tangel
Amid protests, Michigan Legislature passes 'right-to-work' bills By Alana Semuels
Seafood fraud widespread in N.Y., probe finds By Tiffany Hsu
U.S. is selling rest of its stake in AIG Jim Puzzanghera
U.S. sets price on sale of remaining AIG shares By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Three-mile long Toutatis asteroid to zip past Earth this week By Deborah Netburn
Airline fees sap the joy out of flying David Lazarus
WWJD: Decorate the Christmas tree or end homelessness? By David Lazarus
Protests reignite as Michigan 'right-to-work' bill nears final OK By Alana Semuels
Apple takes LTE market share from Samsung, LG, Motorola By Salvador Rodriguez
NEWS
Congrats, you've just won the lottery. Now hide. By Joseph Serna
Dinner tonight! Sauteed chicken with red wine vinegar sauce By Noelle Carter
Television in kids' rooms: Really a bad idea, says study By Melissa Healy
Study offers new support for taxing soda and other junk foods By Karen Kaplan
At last, new olive oil that smells like Italian By Russ Parsons
Urbano Pizza Bar is moving, to be replaced by 6th St. Tavern By Jessica Gelt
Holiday Q&A with Ellen Bennett By Betty Hallock
Transplanting brown fat for weight loss? It could happen By Melissa Healy, This post has been corrected. See note at the bottom for details.
Cognoscenti Coffee finds a home of its own in Culver City By Caitlin Keller
An asteroid is coming! An asteroid is coming! And Petit Poulet is worried! By Paul Whitefield
Belize: Learn the rich art of making coffee, from field to cup By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Watch out MTA scofflaws, free rides are coming to an end By Joseph Serna
Stocking stuffers: Echo Park Pottery's splattered espresso mugs By Caitlin Keller
Test Kitchen video tip: Homemade hazelnut and almond pastes By Noelle Carter
Las Vegas: Vintage car sale helps Southern Nevada's Make-a-Wish By Jay Jones
Homemade holiday gift idea: Brown sugar shortbread By Noelle Carter
For the passionate baker: A hand-turned walnut pastry wheel By S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times Restaurant Critic
Mexico: Ditch the beach to learn more about the Maya By Rosemary McClure
Josef Centeno's Bar Ama to open Saturday By Jenn Harris
For the record
Festive holiday dress for the Obamas By Susan Denley
Reid: 'Fiscal cliff' deal by Christmas 'extremely difficult' By Morgan Little
Top-of-the-line mail-order panettone for Christmas By S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times Restaurant Critic
Holiday cookie recipe: Peppermint pinwheels By Noelle Carter
Increase in vision problems could be linked to diabetes rise By Eryn Brown
Boehner pushes Obama for cuts related to 'fiscal cliff' By Lisa Mascaro
Tuesday Travel Ticker: Tahoe snow fest By Chris Erskine
What's the worst way to insult a woman? By Alexandra Le Tellier
Las Vegas: Vintage car sale benefits Southern Nevada's Make-a-Wish By Jay Jones
Stocking stuffers: Compartes chocolate bars By Caitlin Keller
Coffee workshop, cupcake decorating, Winterfest and more By Caitlin Keller
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Orange County toll roads under review by California By Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times
Orange County Catholics welcome new bishop, Kevin W. Vann By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times
Charles Rosen dies at 85; pianist wrote 'The Classical Style' By David Ng, Los Angeles Times
Address concerns before staff changes at 911 center, L.A. mayor says By Kate Linthicum, Robert J. Lopez and Ben Welsh, Los Angeles Times
L.A. County urges curbs on state prisoner transfers to counties By Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times
Labor makes Los Angeles' budget analyst a factor in mayoral race By David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times
L.A. official is offered deal on drunk driving By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times
At this Hanukkah party, a special zest for life By Matt Stevens, Los Angeles Times
California workers misused $613,000 in taxpayer funds, report finds By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times
Venice's new bloom Matt Stevens
Southland schools come up empty in contest for federal grants By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
It's hard to judge a job by its title By Gale Holland, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Crystal Harris shows off engagement ring No. 2 from Hugh Hefner By Christie D'Zurilla
'A Snow White Christmas' puts Southern California imprint on British theater tradition By Mike Boehm, Los Angeles Times
'Storage Wars' star Dave Hester sues A&E, claiming show is faked By Scott Collins
'Bernie': Jack Black wanted real killer's blessing [Video] By Glenn Whipp
Cyrcle's street artists take their work indoors By Shannon Cosgrove
Jenni Rivera was poised for multicultural stardom By Meg James and Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times
Brooke Mueller heads to rehab for Adderall problem By Christie D'Zurilla
Anne Hathaway gets revealing at NYC premiere of 'Les Miserables' By Matt Donnelly
Rush, Randy Newman, Donna Summer among 2013 Rock Hall inductees By Randy Lewis
Soprano Lisa della Casa, an opera beauty, dies at 93 By Sherry Stern
'The Impossible': Ewan McGregor talks filming in Thailand [Video] By Nicole Sperling
Warner, MGM invest in social games company Kabam By Ben Fritz
Luke Bryan scores nine American Country Awards By Gerrick D. Kennedy
NAACP Image Awards: The complete nominations list By Scott Sandell
MTA to decide Thursday between CBS and Titan for ad contract By Joe Flint
Not again: New York maligns Los Angeles literary scene By Hector Tobar
Top TV of 2012: Poehler's Leslie Knope shines on 'Parks and Rec' By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Charlie Sheen gives $75,000 to help child battle cancer By Christie D'Zurilla
Creative jobs in Los Angeles and Orange counties gain in 2011 By Mike Boehm
The Colony Theatre's happy-ish ending By Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times
Critics' Choice Movie Awards: The complete nominations list
Depeche Mode announces new album due out in March By Mikael Wood
Stephen Colbert on Senate run: 'I'm at least as crazy as Jim DeMint' By Meredith Blake
Jamie Oliver bests J.K. Rowling in British bestseller race By Carolyn Kellogg
'The Impossible': When is it OK to not move the story forward? By Nicole Sperling
Charles Dickens Museum reopens in time for 'A Christmas Carol' By Carolyn Kellogg
Liberty Interactive strikes $300-million deal for TripAdvisor By Joe Flint
Quick Takes
'Lincoln' scores a record-breaking 13 Critics' Choice nominations By Susan King
'Bernie': Jack Black talks about the adrenaline rush [video] By Glenn Whipp
Wednesday's TV Talk: Barbara Walters; Hugh Bonneville; Matt Damon Ed Stockly
Charles Rosen, pianist and author, dies at 85 By David Ng
Wednesday TV Highlights: 'The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012' By Ed Stockly
Music review: 'Murderous Little World' worth further exploration By Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic
Corcoran Gallery of Art will stay put By Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times Art Critic
Artists' dreams of holiday sales come true By Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times
New York, New Jersey public TV stations to air Sandy relief concert By Joe Flint
DirecTV's sports tax! 'Hobbit' knockoff knocked out. Strahan scores. By Joe Flint
Andy Samberg to host 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards By Amy Kaufman
Review: 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReinDOORS' a dazzling but odd mashup By F. Kathleen Foley
'Beasts of the Southern Wild,' 'Flight' among NAACP Image nominees By Susan King
Reviews: The Game, Big Boi on quest to impress By Mikael Wood
'The Voice' recap: The top four sing in the semifinals By Amy Reiter
Seven days of 'Jersey Shore': Yeah, buddy? By Yvonne Villarreal
SPORTS
Lakers' 2013 first-round pick situation explained [Updated] By Eric Pincus
UCLA's Shabazz Muhammad isn't carrying around as much weight By Baxter Holmes
Magic Johnson: Getting rid of Mike D'Antoni would blow up Lakers By Melissa Rohlin
Jerry Jones gets into heated confrontation with 300-pound lineman By Chuck Schilken
Zack Greinke has no resentment over Angels' despite tepid pursuit By Mike DiGiovanna
Spanish keeper Iker Casillas eyes MLS as way to ease into retirement By Kevin Baxter
Long Beach Poly enjoys the longest season Eric Sondheimer
Kevin Youkilis, Yankees agree on contract Staff and wire reports
Jerry Jones: Decision on season-ending surgery up to Dez Bryant By Chuck Schilken
Dodgers reach agreement to acquire Skip Schumaker from Cardinals By Dylan Hernandez
Gary DiSarcina leaves Angels to manage at triple-A Pawtucket By Mike DiGiovanna
Vinny Del Negro says he's growing on the job as Clippers' coach By Broderick Turner
Big spending guarantees largest payroll for Dodgers, not a ring By Steve Dilbeck
Lakers can't overcome poor start, fall to Cavs, 100-94 By Eric Pincus
Brad Keselowski won't keep NASCAR title trophy at home By Jim Peltz
USC football: Receivers coach Tee Martin will remain with Trojans By Gary Klein
Magic Johnson criticizes Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni By Mike Bresnahan and Melissa Rohlin
Only one more shopping day left until Aaron Rodgers Day By Chuck Schilken
Preview: Lakers at Cavaliers By Eric Pincus
It only gets worse for Lakers in stunning loss to Cleveland By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times
Odds say Lakers still a top-three favorite to win NBA title By Eric Pincus
Donte Stallworth off to quick start in third stint with Patriots By Chuck Schilken
NFL power rankings: Denver, New England charge to the top By Houston Mitchell
Galaxy adds to homegrown haul by signing Manual Arts grad By Kevin Baxter
Pau Gasol to miss Tuesday's game against Cleveland By Mike Bresnahan
Charlotte Bobcats President Rod Higgins puts his son on waivers By Houston Mitchell
Blake Griffin leads streaking Clippers past Bulls, 94-89 By Broderick Turner
Brandon Jacobs, suspended by 49ers, had more tweets than carries By Chuck Schilken
Boston Celtics' Chris Wilcox fined for flipping off the Kiss Cam By Houston Mitchell
Paul Tagliabue vacates player penalties in Saints bounty case By Sam Farmer
Watch NBA's Amir Johnson throw mouthguard at ref after ejection By Houston Mitchell
NATIONAL
Statue of Liberty indefinitely closed by Sandy damage on island By Richard Simon
Popular wolf killed by hunters in Yellowstone By John M. Glionna
Controversial quote to be removed from MLK memorial By Danielle Ryan
Scalia defends comparing laws against homosexuality to murder By David G. Savage
Strauss-Kahn and New York hotel maid settle lawsuit By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times
Oregon mall gunman shouted, 'I am the shooter'; he kills himself By Matt Pearce and Andrew Khouri
After Sandy, storm Samaritan won't rest while others are in need By Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times
Israel Keyes studied serial killers, didn't want to be called one By Matt Pearce
No new freedom for George Zimmerman; he must keep 24-hour monitor By Michael Muskal
Justice Antonin Scalia defends writings on anti-gay laws By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
States pressed to guarantee Medicaid expansion By Noam N. Levey, Washington Bureau
FBI arrests 2 men in Georgia in purported jihad plot By Richard A. Serrano, Los Angeles Times
Minister tries to help Sandy victims move on By Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Los Angeles Times
Chicago terrorist sentenced to 10 years in suicide bomber plot By Michael Muskal
Minnesota takes first step to adding moose to endangered list By Andrew Khouri
FBI charges two Alabama men in terrorism case By Richard A. Serrano
Shooter, 2 others dead in Oregon mall shooting; at least one hurt By Matt Pearce and Kim Murphy
Obama slams Republican 'right-to-work' legislation in Michigan By Michael Memoli, Washington Bureau
Judge temporarily halts Keystone XL pipeline in Texas By Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Oregon mall gunman kills 2, then himself By Matt Pearce and Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times
George Zimmerman in court, wants GPS monitor off to travel 'freely' By Amy Hubbard
Fiscal talks hobbled by new finger-pointing By Lisa Mascaro and Melanie Mason, Washington Bureau
Federal court strikes down Illinois ban on carrying concealed weapons By Michael Muskal
To avoid 'fiscal cliff,' our leaders need to be better than we are By David Horsey
At least one dead, several wounded at mall shooting in Oregon By Matt Pearce and Kim Murphy
Colorado governor gives pot smokers an early gift: legality By Matt Pearce
'Buckwild,' new MTV reality show, draws wrath of W.Va. senator By Richard Simon
Judge temporarily halts Keystone XL pipeline in Texas By Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Hypnosis OKd for sergeant charged in Army clinic killings By Kim Murphy
WORLD
Top Cayman Islands official arrested over alleged theft By Emily Alpert
U.S. designates Syria rebel group a terrorist organization By Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times
U.S. force in Afghanistan may be smaller than expected after 2014 By David S. Cloud, Los Angeles Times
Eastern Congo rebels thrive on fear, chaos By Robyn Dixon
North Korea's rocket expenditures could have helped the hungry By Emily Alpert
Syrian rebels gaining ground against Assad's air power By Rima Marrouch, Los Angeles Times
North Korea rocket launch seen as successful By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
Numbers of Syrian refugees climb as winter nears By Patrick J. McDonnell
Egypt's proposed constitution spurs competing protests By Jeffrey Fleishman and Reem Abdellatif, Los Angeles Times
North Korea defies West with second firing of long-range rocket By Barbara Demick
Mali again in turmoil after soldiers force prime minister to resign By Emily Alpert
North Korea launches its second rocket this year By Emily Alpert
Britain's Conservatives to propose legalizing same-sex marriage By Henry Chu
U.S. blacklists Syrian rebel group for Al Qaeda ties
Nelson Mandela suffering from lung infection, officials say By Robyn Dixon
Egypt's political fault lines shaken by rival protests in Cairo By Jeffrey Fleishman and Reem Abdellatif
OPINION
Can you say 'I'm sorry'? By Brendan Tapley
Letters: First AME's fight
L.A.'s broken meter blues
Letters: L.A.'s poet laureate -- an appreciation
Threatened by faith in Santa Monica By Michael Gotlieb
Letters: 48 frames, or 24?
Letters: What good is 'posthumous citizenship'?
Don't blame realignment
Goldberg: The GOP -- not a club for Christians Jonah Goldberg
Letters: Gay marriage's day in court
Letters: Teach science, not creationism
AUTOS
SCIENCE
TEDx conference organizers told to shape up or ship out By Rosie Mestel
Most of California's water footprint tied to food production Bettina Boxall
Advertisement
