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What happened on July 11, 2012
BUSINESS
California foreclosure overhaul signed into law By Alejandro Lazo
Smashburger opens first restaurant in L.A. area By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
Free Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven; more at Starbucks, Chick-fil-A By Tiffany Hsu
T-Mobile holds buy-one-get-one-free sale on some Samsung devices By Salvador Rodriguez, This post has been corrected. See note below.
General Motors' Chevrolet brand offers refund to new-car buyers By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Actor Jamie Kennedy lists in Los Feliz By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
California expects record almond harvest By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
Android-based video game console Ouya surpasses Kickstarter goal By Salvador Rodriguez
Next Issue's all-you-can-read plan is filling but pricey By Michelle Maltais
Google Maps, now with floor plans for 20 U.S. museums By Deborah Netburn
DirecTV drops more than a dozen Viacom networks over fee dispute By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times
Fewer Hollywood movie studios will show up for Comic-Con By Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic has satellite launch ambitions By W.J. Hennigan
Hanging out with Google+ iPad app By Michelle Maltais
FAA fines Delta Air Lines for operating planes said to need repairs By Hugo Martin
Health insurers' suits show they're not keeping a lid on costs Michael Hiltzik
Small-business tax break for new hires advances in Senate By Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times
Warner Bros. in hunt for filmmaker to lift DC Comics superheroes By Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times
Stocks mixed as investors await release of Fed meeting minutes By Andrew Tangel
Fed officials split over new stimulus action By Don Lee
DirecTV may lose Viacom channels in fight over distribution deal Los Angeles Times
Report: Production of Amazon smartphone could start this year By Salvador Rodriguez
Tribune bankruptcy: Judge may rule for company's plan this week By Michael Oneal
Apple's decision to withdraw from green registry irks S.F. officials By Andrea Chang
American Airlines' parent is willing to consider merger, CEO says By Hugo Martin
Facebook, NBC reportedly going into partnership during Olympics By Salvador Rodriguez
Amazon opens GameCircle for Kindle Fire By Ryan Faughnder
Euro zone could lose 4.5 million more jobs, UN agency warns By Jim Puzzanghera
California manufacturing to continue growth in third quarter: survey By Ricardo Lopez
In his heart, Romney cares about blacks, healthcare. Really By David Lazarus
After Twitter divorce, LinkedIn eyes a new look By Salvador Rodriguez
Widespread drought causes corn prices to surge; grocery goods next? By Tiffany Hsu
Two congressmen seek answers on F-22 fighter jets troubles By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
Review: Acer Iconia Tab A700 heavy on display [Video] By Michelle Maltais
Comcast sells minority stake in A&E Television Networks By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times
BlackBerry tweet backfires on Research in Motion By Salvador Rodriguez, This post has been corrected. See note below.
Smashburger opens in Thousand Oaks, plans at least 40 L.A. stores By Tiffany Hsu
Facebook introduces revamped Events feature By Salvador Rodriguez
Security guards awarded $90 million in rest breaks case By Marc Lifsher
TheFind introduces price alerts Facebook app By Salvador Rodriguez
U.S. exports gain, despite Eurozone crisis and China slowdown By Don Lee
Knott's Berry Farm owner Cedar Fair reports higher visitor spending By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
George Hamilton keeps his healthy glow By Oliver Gettell, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Conde Nast shakes up corporate sales staff By James Rainey
Kristen Wiig dishes on new love Fabrizio Moretti, leaving 'SNL' By Nardine Saad
Daniel Tosh Twitter-apologizes for rape joke (sort of) By Danielle Paquette
Designer Vera Wang splits from hubby Arthur Becker after 23 years By Nardine Saad
Starz goes genre with 'Incursion' and 'Vlad Dracula' By Patrick Kevin Day
MC Lord Finesse accuses Mac Miller of copyright infringement in suit By August Brown
Wow, Paulina Gretzky, you certainly are a grown-up too By Christie D'Zurilla
Vevo founder warns Google: Sweeten deal or we'll go elsewhere By Alex Pham, Los Angeles Times
Late Night: Kelly Ripa says Seth Meyers is not a morning person By Meredith Blake
David Lynch, Chrysta Bell to appear at the Bootleg By Todd Martens
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York closes abruptly by David Ng
'The Scream' buyer is revealed to be financier Leon Black By David Ng
Courtney Love sued by ex-aide who alleges unpaid wages, unethical acts By Gerrick D. Kennedy
Yahoo expected to name Ross Levinsohn as its new chief executive By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Jessica Guynn
Viacom pulls plug on free episodes of 'Daily Show,' 'Colbert' online By Joe Flint
Gwyneth Paltrow to executive-produce Stand Up 2 Cancer telecast By Matt Donnelly
Chris Brown's 'Fortune' sputters to No. 1 debut By Todd Martens
Bob Hope Airport in Burbank reopens as Hollywood film location By Thomas Suh Lauder, Los Angeles Times
Is it time for Woody Allen to make a movie in Israel? By Patrick Goldstein
Kristin Chenoweth injured on 'The Good Wife' set in New York By Christie D'Zurilla
Singers brave heat wave for Philip Glass premiere in Times Square By Marcia Adair
ESPN celebrates body issue; Rob Gronkowski meets Hollywood By Matt Donnelly
DirecTV gets support from Cox in fight with Viacom By Joe Flint
Venice Beach gets a breezy Biennial on the boardwalk By Jori Finkel, Los Angeles Times
Outfest 2012 marks 30th anniversary By Danielle Paquette, Los Angeles Times
Charlie Sheen sides with Team Slash, slams Axl Rose in Hollywood By Randall Roberts
'Beverly Hills Nannies' info
Thursday's TV Highlights: 'Burn Notice' on USA By Ed Stockly
Britney Spears is more Simon than Paula in 'X Factor' promo By Yvonne Villarreal
Kristin Chenoweth injured on set of 'The Good Wife' By Greg Braxton
Review: Borrowed 'House' stands on its own at Rogue Machine By Margaret Gray
The Morning Fix: Viacom & DirecTV go to mattresses. What's next for DC Comics? By Joe Flint
Quick Takes: Peter O'Toole takes a final bow
Review: Beethoven's Ninth a joy as L.A. Phil's Hollywood Bowl opener By Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic
Paul Conrad sculpture is designated a Santa Monica landmark By David Ng
Aereo wins first legal round against broadcasters By Joe Flint
Review: Action leads Old Globe's Shakespeare Festival By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
Evan Rachel Wood gets her nose pierced, documents it By Nardine Saad
KIIS-FM leads but KBIG-FM gains ground in Arbitron ratings By Steve Carney, Special to the Los Angeles Times
'America's Got Talent' recap: Howard Stern feuds with Howie Mandel By Amy Reiter
Thursday TV Talk Shows: John Leguizamo; Denis Leary; Fred Willard Ed Stockly
NATIONAL
House Republicans consider prosecuting reporters over leaks By Jamie Goldberg, Los Angeles Times
13-year-old boy using metal detector finds 2-pound meteorite By John M. Glionna
Jewish voters remain overwhelmingly Democrats, study shows By David Lauter
Most memorable moments in TV history? 9/11 terror attacks are 1st By Rene Lynch
Terrified? NASA has reason to be when it comes to Mars landing By Amy Hubbard
Colorado's most-destructive fire ever, Waldo Canyon, is contained By Laura J. Nelson
House Republicans again vote to repeal 'Obamacare' By Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
Republicans focus on repealing, not replacing, 'Obamacare' By Noam N. Levey, Washington Bureau
Las Vegas bakes as heat settles on Southwest By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times
Ohio freight train carrying chemicals derails, spewing flames By Michael Muskal
'I wanted to report a possible murder': Police search for Ohio mom By Amy Hubbard, This post has been corrected. See the note below for details.
Boat that capsized, killing 3 children, is brought to surface By Tina Susman
Episcopal Church formally approves blessing for same-sex couples By Laura J. Nelson
Obama and Romney take tax cut debate on the road By Maeve Reston and Christi Parsons, Los Angeles Times
NAACP audience boos Mitt Romney's comments on Obama, healthcare By Maeve Reston, Los Angeles Times
Defining Mitt Romney: Obama has a head start By Paul West, Washington Bureau
Florida A&M president resigns in wake of drum-major hazing death By Michael Muskal
Judge: Mississippi's sole abortion clinic can stay open for now By David Zucchino
NEWS
House panel rebuffs candy makers, stands by sugar program By Kim Geiger
Republicans are from Nashville, Democrats are from Funkytown By Jon Healey
10 Pounds in 10 Days: Can I do it? Day 3 By Mary MacVean, Los Angeles Times
Urinary tract infection? Go ahead and drink cranberry juice By Mary MacVean, Los Angeles Times
Anti-drug abuse measure drives many addicts to heroin By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots Blog
Janis Joplin biopic is next for Nina Arianda after 'Venus in Fur' by David Ng
Obesity a sentence to early death? Not so fast, says new study By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times, For the Booster Shots Blog
'Civil' gay marriage has religious consequences By Michael McGough
Best and worst political ads from the presidential election season By Doyle McManus
Study: Community health centers sometimes top private practices By Jon Bardin, Los Angeles Times
U.S. moving dozens of underwater crafts to Persian Gulf By David S. Cloud
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s medical mystery mistake By Dan Turner
If Obama and Romney tie in the electoral college, then what? By Jon Healey
Greece: Let the Ultimate Daycation begin By Leon Logothetis, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Romney's speech to NAACP draws boos from audience By Maeve Reston
For the record
Hoyer joins calls for Jackson Jr. to open up about mystery ailment By Katherine Skiba and Monique Garcia, Tribune reporters, This post has been updated, as indicated below.
New poll shows sizable 'marriage gap' in presidential race By Michael A. Memoli
House GOP leads passage of healthcare law repeal By Lisa Mascaro
Polls show Wisconsin leaning in Obama's favor By David Lauter
In Ohio, presidential election won't be swayed by wedge issues By Robin Abcarian
Romney, echoing Sen. Rubio, sees Venezuelan threat to U.S. security By Paul West
House GOP leads passage of health care law repeal By Lisa Mascaro
Obama not attending NAACP convention due to 'scheduling' issues By Christi Parsons
Is Aereo a 21st century Betamax? Maybe By Jon Healey
Obama convenes Democratic congressional leaders at White House By Lisa Mascaro
Cunard will discount Mediterranean cruises during five-day sale By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Electoral deadlock between Romney, Obama not so far-fetched this year By Paul West
Foreclosures and the proper role of government By Jon Healey
Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O'Neill's 1959 surf shop By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Romney, echoing Sen. Rubio, sees Venezuelan threat to U.S. security By Paul West
Romney a no-show at Latino conference: Insult or lost opportunity? By Sandra Hernandez
Obama orders series of measures to aid small businesses By Christi Parsons
Travel + Leisure's best hotels of 2012 favor remote locations By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Cyndi Lauper advocates for LGBT homeless youth By Mary MacVean, Los Angeles Times
Romney trying to reach Latinos with Spanish-language website, ads By Alana Semuels
Eating with an ex 'can trigger sexual jealousy,' study finds By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
California medical marijuana operation targeted by feds By Joe Mozingo, Los Angeles Times
L.A. County law enforcers accused of withholding key evidence By Jack Leonard, Los Angeles Times
Former Harbor-UCLA chief medical officer files $50-million suit By Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times
Police chiefs in California getting huge final paychecks By Sam Allen, Los Angeles Times
San Fernando councilman who admitted affair resigns By Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times
Gardena man's rescue of fellow bus rider's bike changes his life By Nita Lelyveld, Los Angeles Times
Bustamante's ex-supervisor in O.C. public works department is fired By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Times
Taser lawsuit dismissal is upheld on appeal By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times
Measure requiring condoms for porn films likely to go on ballot By Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times
At Orange County's Great Park, plan would double number of homes By Rick Rojas, Los Angeles Times
Writer who chronicled Western U.S. Elaine Woo
Court asks state official why she put Brown's tax item atop ballot By Anthony York, Los Angeles Times
Bullet train vote demonstrates California Legislature working well George Skelton, Capitol Journal
Gov. Brown issues furlough order for two unions By Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times
Miramonte parents file suit related to children's alleged abuse By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
Cooley, Baca's silence is stunning Steve Lopez
In Old fire arson-murder trial, passage of time is a hindrance By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times
Chumash tribe wins land-use victory in Santa Barbara County By Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times
SPORTS
Kate Upton and Justin Verlander? Suddenly everything makes sense By Chuck Schilken
'Canelo' Alvarez, Josesito Lopez signed to fight Sept. 15 By Lance Pugmire
Lakers can overcome Steve Nash's defensive deficiencies By Mark Medina
Gamesmanship has its place at the Olympic Games By David Wharton
Steve Nash brings panache to L.A. Chris Erskine
Brook Lopez agrees to contract extension with Nets Staff and wire reports
Up next for Sparks: Thursday at Indiana By Melissa Rohlin
Bill Shaikin previews second half of season for Dodgers By Chuck Schilken
Angels are poised for a strong second half By Mike DiGiovanna
Would Cardinals have won World Series without home-field advantage?
Steve Nash never thought he'd make this move By Ben Bolch
Mitch Kupchak unsure if Lakers can hit another 'home run' By Mark Medina
Steve Nash envisions 'a lot of adjustments' in adapting to the Lakers By Mark Medina
USADA gives Lance Armstrong extension to contest drug charges Staff and wire reports
New Dodgers owners a tad eager in self-congratulation department By Steve Dilbeck
Lakers, Clippers are on winning side in NBA free-agency dealings Ben Bolch
Andrew Bynum fishes in Alaska while Lakers hope to catch Jamison By Mike Bresnahan
Patriots owner Robert Kraft shows acting skills, or lack thereof By Chuck Schilken
Assistant coach candidate profile: Eddie Jordan By Mark Medina
USADA extends deadline for Lance Armstrong by 30 days
SCIENCE
Ocean parasite named after Jamaican Bob Marley By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times
Truvada pill urged for AIDS prevention after promising studies By Monte Morin, Los Angeles Times
Banana genome sequencing gives a boost to pest-plagued fruit By Rosie Mestel, Los Angeles Times
Treating HIV and preventing it at the same time By Erin Loury, Los Angeles Times
Researchers identify gene variant protective against Alzheimer's By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times
Astronomers find fifth moon at Pluto By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times
Astronomers find fifth moon at Pluto By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times
WORLD
U.S. deploys sea drones to Persian Gulf to clear Iranian mines By David S. Cloud, Los Angeles Times
Israel's draft reform debate and the 'people's army' By Edmund Sanders, Los Angeles Times
U.S. moving submersibles to Persian Gulf to oppose Iran By David S. Cloud
France, Germany tax evasion inquiries target Swiss bank clients By Kim Willsher, Los Angeles Times
A New Turn In Egypt's Power Play Jeffrey Fleishman and Reem Abdellatif
FOOD
OPINION
A tale told in Srebrenica Sarah Kenyon Lischer, Sarah Kenyon Lischer, an associate professor in the Department of Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University, is the author of "Dangerous Sanctuaries: Refugee Camps, Civil War, and the Dilemmas of Humanitarian Aid."
Vin Scully, pitch perfect for the Dodgers Patt Morrison
Letters: A different MOCA
Letters: Duping voters
Letters: Oil economics
Letters: One ID, one vote
Letters: Security at sea
Tax cut season in Washington
Letters: Contrasting George and Mitt Romney
Letters: Why did California say non to France?
Letters: Licensing pet groomers
McManus: Campaign ads -- an American art form Doyle McManus
Shell's Arctic gamble
Dysfunction at L.A.'s jails
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