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What happened on January 18, 2012
BUSINESS
New rankings of world's metro economies reflect West-to-East shift By Don Lee, Los Angeles Times
Car review: 2012 Subaru Impreza adds fuel economy By David Undercoffler, Los Angeles Times
Wal-Mart holds contest for inventors to offer their products By Shan Li
Big Mac $6.81 in Switzerland, $1.62 in India, Economist says By Tiffany Hsu
On Location: Vintage eyeglasses provide clear path to Hollywood By Jasmine Elist, Los Angeles Times
Consumer Confidential: Jessica Alba, telemarketers, heater recall By David Lazarus
The Internet flexes its muscles with blackout By Andrea Chang and Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Websites go dark to protest SOPA, PIPA bills By Tiffany Hsu and Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
Safety concerns may slow cruise industry's growth By Hugo MartÃn, Los Angeles Times
Chinese fume over train ticketing system as Lunar New Year nears By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times
Wendy's goes fancy with Black Label burger test By Tiffany Hsu
Kia logs fastest-growing car sales in L.A., Toyota still biggest By Jerry Hirsch
Websites flexing muscle in push against online piracy bills By Jim Puzzanghera and Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Captivated by Wynn Resort's dirty laundry Michael Hiltzik
Ryan Seacrest helps launch new cable channel By Pat Benson
Sudden acceleration study finds problems at auto safety agency By Ken Bensinger
Utilities unveil online tool to help customers save energy By Nancy Rivera Brooks, This post has been corrected, as indicated below
NHTSA ill-equipped to assess cars' high-tech systems, study says By Ken Bensinger and Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times
Americans' vehicles keep getting older By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang steps down By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Sears stock rises on speculation it may go private By Sandra M. Jones
Gasoline prices edge lower in California, rise in most of U.S. By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Home-builder confidence improves in January By Alejandro Lazo
China's economy expands at the slowest rate in 21/2 years By David Pierson, Los Angeles Times
Wells Fargo reports 20% boost in profit By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
2 arrested in high school soccer player's killing in Winnetka By Richard Winton and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
Whistle-blowing teachers to open a charter school By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
L.A. City Council OKs law requiring condom use by porn performers By Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times
Pinkberry co-founder Young Lee accused of chasing, beating transient By Scott Gold, Andrew Blankstein and Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times
Human head found in bag along trail near Hollywood sign By Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
Leonardo Da Vinci may be at the heart of a real art mystery By Jason Felch, Los Angeles Times
Federal oversight of state prison healthcare to end By Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times
Ocampo 'wasn't done with killings,' officials say By Hailey Branson-Potts, Christopher Goffard and Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times
Deputy who pleaded guilty to bribery is cooperating with FBI By Robert Faturechi and Jack Leonard, Los Angeles Times
Former housing official, 2 brothers accused in bribery, conspiracy case By David Zahniser and Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times
Wylie W. Vale Jr. dies at 70; researcher helped discover stress hormone By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times
Santee Education Complex tries to whet appetite for healthy food Steve Lopez
PASSINGS: Jimmy Castor, Robert Dozier
Governor walks fiscal tightrope Anthony York
'Pirate man' recalled as neighborhood character By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times
Joe Buscaino takes early lead in L.A. City Council runoff By Kate Linthicum and Ricardo Lopez, Los Angeles Times
Fungus' toll on bats is revised upward Louis Sahagun
City Council panel wants to help developer of new downtown L.A. hotel By David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times
Energy consultant nominated as DWP ratepayer advocate By Stephen Ceasar, Los Angeles Times
L.A. voters say Ontario should control its airport, poll finds By Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times
NEWS
Hepatitis C treatment with antivirals is effective: study By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Yosemite area: Madera Valley Inn offers two nights for $89 By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
State fines warehouse companies for safety violations By Marc Lifsher
Paula Deen announces she'll donate to the American Diabetes Assn. By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Gossip might have health benefits -- if it's the right kind By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
While Romney skips 'personhood' forum, his rivals tout their antiabortion credentials By Seema Mehta, John Hoeffel and Kim Geiger
'Totally drug-resistant' TB in India: What happens now? By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Security upgrades at John Wayne Airport might mean longer lines By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Obama administration to deny Keystone XL oil pipeline permit By Neela Banerjee and Christi Parsons, Washington Bureau
Evangelical activists praise Santorum, rip Romney for 'homophilia' By Kim Geiger
California and U.S. wine exports hit record in 2011 By Marc Lifsher
Newt Gingrich punches back, calling Romney charges 'stupid' By Seema Mehta
Mitt Romney: Bring the pulled pork, hold the catfish By Maeve Reston
Obama campaign ads to begin airing in key states Thursday By Matea Gold
Costa Concordia: Language barrier exacerbated crisis for survivor By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Exergaming may offer older people cognitive benefits By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Romney, Gingrich rip Keystone XL pipeline delay By James Oliphant and Seema Mehta, This post has been corrected, as indicated below
Mitt Romney surrogates target Newt Gingrich By James Oliphant
Obama rejects GOP critique of his foreign policy record By Michael A. Memoli
For the record
Democrats say 'wind at our backs' in battle for House By Lisa Mascaro
Romney likens Gingrich to Al Gore over jobs claim By Maeve Reston
New poll: Gingrich gains on Romney in South Carolina By Michael A. Memoli
State Department: Not 'sufficient time' to assess Keystone pipeline By Neela Banerjee and Lisa Mascaro
Obama to barnstorm swing states after State of the Union speech By Michael A. Memoli
House rejects debt ceiling hike in largely symbolic vote By Lisa Mascaro
Sarah Palin: If I were in South Carolina, I'd vote for Newt Gingrich By Michael A. Memoli
As Gingrich gains, Romney stays on the attack By Maeve Reston
Gingrich: Romney owes it to voters to release tax returns By Seema Mehta
Rick Santorum focuses on Gingrich with time running out in S.C. By John Hoeffel
Rick Santorum touts small-town values By Kim Geiger
Reelection TV ad defends Obama's energy record By Matea Gold
OPINION
Muhammad Ali at 70: What he meant, what he means By Dave Zirin
Beach access bingo
Another Guantanamo taint By Kal Raustiala
Gov. Brown's school reform proposal should get a passing grade By Bruce Fuller
Burning America's future By Bill McKibben
Costa Concordia catastrophe: Why?
A smoke-free UC goes too far
The true legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.; tea party contradictions; college grade inflation
Mitt Romney, the 15% man
NATIONAL
Ohio farmer spoke of troubles before freeing exotic animals By Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times
Alaska officials expand aerial shooting of bears Kim Murphy
For Romney, immigration issue offers an opportunity By Richard Fausset, Los Angeles Times
Supreme Court grants death row inmate chance for new appeal By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
Obama administration denies Keystone XL oil pipeline permit By Neela Banerjee and Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
Romney ridicules Gingrich on job creation By Michael Finnegan, Maeve Reston and Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times
Gingrich, Santorum target conservative voters — and each other By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times
House votes against already-approved increase in debt ceiling By Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
WORLD
In Mexico, false suicide reports shine light on Tarahumara plight By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times
Movement opposed to Russia leader Putin shows signs of strain By Sergei L. Loiko, Los Angeles Times
Key Russia figures who are opposed to Vladimir Putin
SPORTS
Frank McCourt might keep Dodger Stadium parking lots By Bill Shaikin
Jared Cunningham follows path of another Oregon State star By Baxter Holmes
David Beckham stays with Galaxy By Kevin Baxter
Angels, Dodgers see Yu Darvish slip away By Mike DiGiovanna
Hamilton brothers lead St. John Bosco past Orange Lutheran Eric Sondheimer
USC, Stafon Johnson settle lawsuit By Gary Klein
USC's Aaron Fuller could have shoulder surgery next week By Baxter Holmes
49ers' defense laid the groundwork for success Sam Farmer
Clippers defeat Mavericks in dramatic fashion, 91-89 By Broderick Turner
Former President Clinton's involvement helps revive golf tournament By Diane Pucin
Francois Beauchemin leads Ducks past Coyotes, 6-2 By Lisa Dillman
Lakers face quick and difficult trip to Florida By Mike Bresnahan
Up next for USC: Thursday at Oregon By Baxter Holmes
Up next for UCLA: Thursday at Oregon State By Chris Foster
Up next for the Kings: Thursday vs. Calgary By Lisa Dillman
Up next for the Lakers: Thursday at Miami By Mike Bresnahan
UCLA needs to be roadworthy By Chris Foster
Clippers' Chris Paul sits out again By Broderick Turner
Defeats didn't mean major meltdowns for Greg Norman Bill Dwyre
Dodgers sign Ethier and Loney but are not close on Kershaw By Bill Shaikin
ENTERTAINMENT
PST: Performance and Public Art Festival a visual feast By Jori Finkel, Los Angeles Times
'American Idol's' offstage rivals By Scott Collins, Los Angeles Times
'Breakdown' review: V.I. Warshawski on the case again By Jessica Garrison, Tribune Newspapers
'Last Summer' to have rare screening from American Cinematheque By Susan King, Los Angeles Times
Off Center Festival draws younger crowd to Segerstrom Center By Mike Boehm, Los Angeles Times
Wednesday's TV talk shows
Wednesday's TV highlights
'Breakdown' info
Will Call: Upcoming Southern California concerts
Quick Takes: Julie Taymor's tangled web
Fast Track: George Lucas is ready to be an artist now
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