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What happened on January 15, 2012
BUSINESS
Federal tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums expires By Kenneth R. Harney
El Segundo gets a second act as a trendy office destination By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times
Makers of smartphone credit card readers are ringing up sales By Mike Swift
Dropbox inventor determined to build the next Apple or Google By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Columbia Pictures president had a knack for numbers By Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times
'Shake the World' compiles success stories of young entrepreneurs Philip Delves Broughton
Pierce Brosnan remains bonded to Malibu despite house sale By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Westwood office building is sold for $39.5 million By Roger Vincent
Home of the Week: A pavilion-style estate in Bel-Air
California hotel foreclosures jump in 2011 By Roger Vincent
L.A. County office rental market perked up in 4th quarter By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times
Retail roundup: Rue La La, Blockbuster, Sears By Shan Li
Apply for financial aid to determine if college is affordable Liz Weston, Money Talk
Most homeowners in association don't speak English; what to do? By Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian
TRAVEL
Eat. Sleep. Play. Cheap. Rosemary McClure
On the Spot: Walking stick won't be flying in carry-on baggage
China: A domestic wine industry starts to take root By Mike Ives, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Web Buzz: TextPlus keeps you connected at home and abroad
Films & Programs
The skiing and snowboarding are great in western Canada By Brian E. Clark, Special to the Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Book review: 'The Odditorium' By Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: The side effects of binge television By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
'The Artist,' 'The Descendants' win big at the 69th annual Golden Globe awards By Susan King and Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
'Looper:' Playing a younger Willis By Mark Olsen, Special to the Los Angeles Times
News exec John Paton is out to stop the presses By James Rainey, Los Angeles Times
Jane Austen's turf, P.D. James' mystery Kenneth Turan
Dramas to get 3-D treatment too By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
Book review: Shalom Auslander's 'Hope' By David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Critic
Dancers improvise to survive in L.A. By Laura Bleiberg, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: In Václav Havel's plays, politics was personal By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
Critic's Notebook: LMFAO's brand of party rock uniquely American By Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic
Remembering the landmark Woman's Building By Jori Finkel, Los Angeles Times
'The Partnership' review: Cold warriors discuss nuclear disarmament By Scott Martelle, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Indie Focus: 'Nobody Walks' is a big step for Ry Russo-Young By Mark Olsen, Special to the Los Angeles Times
The Sunday Conversation: Emmy Rossum By Irene Lacher, Special to the Los Angeles Times
The Writing Life: Adam Johnson envisions life in North Korea By Reed Johnson, Los Angeles Times
Horton Foote's children keep his plays alive By Mike Boehm, Los Angeles Times
'Brave' features one tough princess By Rebecca Keegan, Los Angeles Times
'Titanic' among films being rereleased in 3-D this year
Dancers need places to live offstage
L.A. Noir: 'The Gangster Squad' By Nicole Sperling
New on DVD By Noel Murray, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Designs fit for an opera diva By Karen Wada, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Jokes & Riddles
Not Just For Kids: 'Try Not to Breathe' by Jennifer R. Hubbard By Susan Carpenter, Los Angeles Times
Book and author events in the Los Angeles area: Words & Ideas
Creativity Corner
TV This Week
'Rupert's Hairiest Morning' By Noel Anenberg
Kids' book reviews
'Frankenweenie' is an ode to monster movies By Robert Abele, Reporting from London
Writer-director Witt Stillman returns with 'Damsels in Distress' By Mark Olsen, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Global themes at Golden Globes By Rebecca Keegan, Los Angeles Times
SPORTS
Lamar Odom still wonders why By Mike Bresnahan
Lakers try to reconnect with Lamar Odom By Ben Bolch
Sudden turnover churns the NFL playoffs Sam Farmer
Q&A: Angels General Manager Jerry Dipoto By Lance Pugmire
Kings want more after overtime loss to Oilers, 2-1 By Lisa Dillman
UCLA rules the city after outing USC, 66-47 By Baxter Holmes
Kobe Bryant strikes back in second half of loss to Clippers By Ben Bolch
Patriots overwhelm Tebow and Broncos Brad Biggs
Chris Paul's MRI exam on hamstring is negative, Clippers say By Broderick Turner
Clippers greet a new day in L.A. Broderick Turner
Catch and relief Sam Farmer
Johnson Wagner wins the Sony Open Wire reports
Up next for Clippers: Monday vs. New Jersey By Broderick Turner
Up next for the Lakers: Monday vs. Dallas By Ben Bolch
Ravens use strong defense to beat Texans, 20-13 By Jeff Zrebiec
USC plays host to UCLA on Sunday By Diane Pucin
It's more of a level playing field this season in boys' basketball Eric Sondheimer
IMAGE
Jewelers seek out red carpet exposure By Booth Moore, Los Angeles Times Fashion Critic
Male celebrities look to Gray Gallery for accessories Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Staying on (fashion) message Jenn Harris
Michael Schmidt rocks a new jewelry line By Booth Moore, Los Angeles Times Fashion Critic
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Budget plan would raise the bar for Cal Grant financial aid By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times
Stepping elegantly into the past at the Ebell of Los Angeles By Nita Lelyveld, Los Angeles Times
Tech IPOs could be a boon to California finances in 2012 By Anthony York, Los Angeles Times
Charles Price II dies at 80; Reagan's ambassador to Belgium and Britain By Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times
Coastal cities woo sponsors: Make our beach your sandwich board By Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times
Man faces fines for oak pruning Daniel Siegal
O.C. homeless community unsettled even with suspect in custody By Tony Barboza and Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times
Chad Frokjer dies at 27; Marine Corps sergeant from Oceanside By Kurt Streeter, Los Angeles Times
It's not just money troubles STEVE LOPEZ
Warfare changed, but laws did not Carol J. Williams
Political newcomer, veteran in runoff for council seat Kate Linthicum
WORLD
North Korea defector learns to trust the stranger who saved him By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times
Madame Steinem would approve By Kim Willsher, Los Angeles Times
Italy cruise ship death toll rises to 5 as search continues By Sarah Delaney, Los Angeles Times
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou reelected, vows closer China ties By Ralph Jennings and Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
Pakistan's military, high court both fed up with president By Alex Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times
Aid groups feel a chill in Pakistan Alex Rodriguez
Search continues for survivors of cruise ship accident off Italy Sarah Delaney
OPINION
No magic bullet on the flu By David Finkelstein
Fear gone viral By Wendy Orent
The killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist; Mitt Romney and private-equity firms; rethinking Proposition 13
Campaign trail monkey business By Robert M. Sapolsky
San Francisco's water ways
Courting Episcopalians
Roadblock to free trade
McManus: Red meat for the tea party Doyle McManus
NEWS
Now, Newt Gingrich shelves Bain attack against Romney By Alana Semuels
Rick Perry: Marines who urinated on dead bodies are 'kids' By Kim Geiger
Golden Globes honor international films, definitive American drama By Rebecca Keegan, Los Angeles Times
Cook Islands: Round trip on Air New Zealand for $938
Evangelicals still divided as South Carolina primary nears By John Hoeffel
Newt Gingrich courts churchgoers in South Carolina By Alana Semuels
Jon Huntsman Jr. to end bid for White House on Monday By Michael A. Memoli
NATIONAL
Historic site's keeper is living tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. By Richard Fausset, Los Angeles Times
Stop-Romney conservatives face a tough climb in South Carolina By Paul West, Washington Bureau
Perry calls Obama response to Marine video 'over the top' By Kim Geiger, Washington Bureau
Romney's rivals don't have time on their side Michael Finnegan
More South Carolinians wary of Mitt Romney's corporate side By Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times
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