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What happened on January 26, 2012
BUSINESS
Amgen to buy Micromet for $1.6 billion for leukemia drug Bloomberg News
New drone has no pilot anywhere, so who's accountable? By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
Motion Picture Home to remain open, admit new residents By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
J.C. Penney revamps strategy to include major markdowns By Shan Li, Los Angeles Times
Car buying influenced by perception rather than analysis By Jerry Hirsch
California among least business-friendly states, report says By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
Fed expects to keep interest rates near zero By Don Lee, Los Angeles Times
State launches Lap-Band investigation By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times
Amgen buys drug developer Micromet for $1.16 billion By Tiffany Hsu
Wall Street clicks 'like' on Facebook IPO Jessica Guynn and Walter Hamilton, Los Angeles Times
Apple again is briefly the world's most valuable company By David Sarno, Los Angeles Times
Nintendo expects first annual loss in at least three decades By Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times
Stocks close lower, Dow near post-crisis peak
Airfares continue to rise By Hugo Martin
D.C. lobbying expenses dropped last year, first time since 1999 By Jim Puzzanghera
Nissan plans to build $2-billion factory in Mexico By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Two Obama initiatives to address foreclosure crisis face hurdles By Jim Puzzanghera and Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times
THQ to stop making children's video games for consoles By Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times
New Obama housing probe to focus on mortgage-backed securities By Jim Puzzanghera
Consumer Confidential: Home sales, Taco Bell, top Pepsi brands By David Lazarus
Honda small-claims hearing attracts owners of Civic hybrids By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Occidental and ConocoPhillips profits surge in fourth quarter By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Obama signals tougher stance on China trade practices By Don Lee and David Pierson, Los Angeles Times
NEWS
Home births are making a comeback By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Early sign of autism may be found in babies' gaze By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Dietary supplements' safety regulation: too much or not enough? By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Working 11 hours a day may be linked with depression By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
P90X workout passes muster as a good cardio workout in study By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Ron Paul calls for diplomatic relations with Cuba By Alana Semuels
Many with rheumatoid arthritis are inactive, despite benefits of exercise By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Pushing energy plan, Obama calls U.S. 'Saudi Arabia of natural gas' By Christi Parsons
Senate blocks GOP attempt to deny debt-ceiling increase By Lisa Mascaro
Reporter Lisa Ling's favorite travel destinations for 2012 By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
France: Bicycling around Provence, at your own pace By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Romney, Gingrich trade jabs over investments, negative ad By Kim Geiger
Joe Biden uses foreign accent to mimic call center workers [Video] By Michael A. Memoli
With stakes high in Florida, Romney keeps Gingrich on defensive By Mark Z. Barabak and Maeve Reston
Pressure on Romney to deliver in final Florida GOP debate By Paul West
Obama to focus on domestic energy at Vegas stop By Christi Parsons
At GOP debate, Romney deletes '94 Senate run from political bio By James Oliphant
John McCain calls on Egypt to end 'harassment' of NGO employees By Lisa Mascaro
Arizona governor: Obama was 'thin-skinned' in airport exchange By Kathleen Hennessey
Which Newt Gingrich will show up for the final Florida GOP debate? By James Oliphant
McCain backs Brewer in tarmac tiff, calls Obama 'prickly' By Christi Parsons
Mitt Romney tries to fire up supporters before Thursday's debate By Paul West
TSA rep at L.A. Times Travel Show
Gingrich, Romney spar over 'ghetto' ad, immigration By Robin Abcarian
North Carolina governor decides against reelection bid By Michael A. Memoli
This time, Gingrich's media critique falls flat By Michael A. Memoli
New rule on advertised airfares begins -- and Spirit isn't happy By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger, This post has been updated. See below for details
Santorum: Romney, Obama healthcare mandates one and the same By Robin Abcarian
Bird flu researcher: H5N1 work is 'urgent' By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Arizona governor: Obama was 'thin-skinned' in airport exchange By Kathleen Hennessey
'Angry' Newt Gingrich steps up attacks on rival Mitt Romney By Seema Mehta
Are you obese? Might depend on whether your doctor is, too By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Jan Brewer 'breathless' after encounter with Obama By Amy Hubbard
Obama: Exchange with Jan Brewer 'blown out of proportion' By Michael A. Memoli
Romney tax returns detail funds not identified in ethics forms By Matea Gold and Tom Hamburger
WORLD
Scotland can stop painting its Forth Rail Bridge By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
Egypt bars U.S. official's son, other NGO staffers from leaving By Jeffrey Fleishman and Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times
Crisis takes toll on Syria economy By Alexandra Zavis and Alexandra Sandels, Los Angeles Times
Brazil buildings collapse; at least 4 dead, 18 missing By Vincent Bevins, Los Angeles Times
In Syria, dozens reported killed in latest violence By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
France breast implant company founder arrested By Kim WillsherLos Angeles Times
FOOD
Dashi, essence of Japan Sonoko Sakai
When diners' eyes feast on their cellphones By Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times
Culinary SOS: Molasses cookies from Milk By Noelle Carter, Los Angeles Times
Recipe: Bonito flakes and konbu seaweed dashi
Restaurant review: Short Order By S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times Restaurant Critic
Recipe: Ohitashi (spinach with dashi dressing)
Critic's Choice: Southeast Asian noodle restaurants
Wine of the Week: 2006 J&J Eger Eged-Hegy Dülö Kékfrankos By S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times
Recipe: Nikujaga (braised sukiyaki-style beef with potatoes and onions)
The types of katsuobushi
Recipe: Miso soup with crispy age tofu, nappa cabbage and green onions
Short Order: Location, prices, details
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Packed with heroin, burrito used in sting had bite By Jack Leonard and Robert Faturechi, Los Angeles Times
Nicol Williamson dies at 75; legendary British actor By Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times
More college freshmen see getting good job as key goal, poll finds By Larry Gordon, Los Angeles Times
PASSINGS: Jonathan 'Jack' Idema, Robert Fortune Sanchez
Philippe's 9-cent coffee about to become history By Rick Rojas, Los Angeles Times
Poll shows strong support for Jerry Brown's tax hike proposal George Skelton, Capitol Journal
Angelenos quick to blast proposed council districts David Zahniser and Kate Linthicum
Cal State trustees OK new policy on executive compensation By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times
Florida Legislature drops anti-videotaping language By Dean Kuipers
NATIONAL
Are Lego Friends the enemies of American girls?
Defense budget plan would cut spending by half a trillion By David S. Cloud, Washington Bureau
Arizona's Jan Brewer has tarmac spat with Barack Obama By David Horsey
Obama exchanges words with Gov. Jan Brewer at Arizona airport By Christi Parsons, Washington Bureau
With campaign season here, Obama shows some swagger By Christi Parsons and Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau
Obama administration unveils forest management plan By Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times
Romney tax returns detail funds not included in ethics forms By Matea Gold and Tom Hamburger, Washington Bureau
Obama calls for expanded use of natural gas By Christi Parsons, Washington Bureau
Newt Gingrich proud to be 'grandiose' By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
The serious side of making people laugh By Martin Miller, Los Angeles Times
Sundance: Gina Rodriguez of 'Filly Brown' is the newest 'It' girl By Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times
'Lasting Legacies' exhibition
'Inside Comedy' info
Monster Jam Southland
Thursday's TV highlights
Thursday's TV talk shows
Annual Golden Dragon parade
Quick Takes: Oscar voting to go online
Lou Reed in Long Beach
Eleanor Antin's 'Before the Revolution'
Los Angeles Times Travel Show
Skrillex at Hollywood Palladium
Cirque du Soleil dances with the King of Pop
SPORTS
St. John Bosco wrestling phenoms are stealth weapons Eric Sondheimer
Clippers get a uniformly ugly win over Grizzlies By Broderick Turner
Mo Williams makes the most of his time with Clippers Helene Elliott
Giants defense needs to keep pressure on Patriots' Tom Brady By Sam Farmer
Growing as a team, Clippers now need to play like grown-ups Bill Plaschke
Mourners back Joe Paterno at memorial service Staff and wire reports
Olympic bid on line as U.S. women's soccer team faces Costa Rica By Kevin Baxter
Torrey Pines North Course is the place to be, as usual By Diane Pucin
Super Bowl XLVI summons the higher ire of New York vs. Boston By Lance Pugmire
Lakers' Andrew Goudelock making a name for himself By Mike Bresnahan
OPINION
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