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What happened on June 12, 2012
BUSINESS
Build your own 1960s Mustang with new line of Ford parts By Jerry Hirsch
Florist to the stars is branching out By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Warner Bros. Television to buy Alloy Entertainment By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times
WellPoint's buying 1-800-Contacts may portend a troubling trend David Lazarus
Apple CEO Tim Cook emails customer, promises 2013 Mac pro update By Salvador Rodriguez
Skout dating app suspends service for teens amid rape allegations By Michelle Maltais
Movie theaters diversify offerings beyond films By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Apple unveils iPhone and iPad Maps app and new Mac laptops By David Sarno and Salvador Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times
Starbucks introduces new products to boost U.S. job creation effort By Tiffany Hsu
Orange County Register, six sister papers are sold to Boston group By Walter Hamilton and James Rainey, Los Angeles Times
WWDC 2012: Apple drops 17-inch MacBook Pro, updates Mac Pro By Salvador Rodriguez
Department of Education lists cheapest and costliest colleges By Walter Hamilton
New app can determine if email content is good, bad or neutral By Deborah Netburn
Bacon sundae and sweet potato fries at Burger King? By Tiffany Hsu
Twitter says no accounts breached after LulzSec posts passwords By Salvador Rodriguez
Spokeo to pay $800,000 to settle FTC lawsuit By Ryan Faughnder
Sales, jobs and optimism rise at new-car dealers By Jerry Hirsch
California health insurers propose raising rates for small firms By Chad Terhune, Los Angeles Times
TomTom to help Siri with her sense of direction By Michelle Maltais
A tale of two economies: Your wealth vs. that of the 1% [Video] By David Lazarus
New California foreclosure starts up slightly in May By Alejandro Lazo
Small business optimism remained flat in May, trade group says By Ryan Faughnder
British regulators reopen Google Street View investigation By Salvador Rodriguez
Gas prices pinch Southland residents planning summer vacations By Tiffany Hsu
Facebook Mountain Lion integration not coming until the fall By Salvador Rodriguez
Global hiring slows, but U.S. employers plan to boost headcounts By Tiffany Hsu
OECD: Raise retirement age in countries with public pension plans By Laura Hautala
Why Wall Street isn't tanking: The bad-news stock market rally By Joe Bel Bruno
Gasoline prices drop in California By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
UC Irvine law students to help enforce foreclosure settlement By E. Scott Reckard
CalPERS health premiums expected to jump average of 9.6% in 2013 By Chad Terhune
Actor Grant Show lists Hollywood Hills home at $1.825 million By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Honda recalls Civic sedan for possible drive shaft problem By Jerry Hirsch
Is luxury back? Michael Kors' profit triples, stock soars By Tiffany Hsu
Verizon to introduce 'Share Everything' price plans June 28 By Salvador Rodriguez
Actor-comedian Jim Carrey lists Malibu Colony home at $13.95 million By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Guest tweeters on Sweden's Twitter account stir up controversy By Michelle Maltais
NATIONAL
Auditioning for a spotlight under the city By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times
Miami face-eating attack: A first look at victim -- and questions By Rene Lynch
Texas dad beats 5-year-old daughter's alleged attacker to death By Molly Hennessy-Fiske, This post has been corrected. See the note below for details.
Richard Leavitt executed in Idaho for a stabbing, mutilation killing By Kim Murphy
Phillie Phanatic sued by woman tossed in pool (she wasn't amused) By David Zucchino
Drug cartel accused of laundering money through horse racing By Richard A. Serrano
Mexico cartel accused of laundering money at U.S. racetracks By Richard A. Serrano, Washington Bureau
Whitey Bulger's girlfriend sentenced to 8 years in prison By Laura J. Nelson
George Zimmerman's wife arrested on suspicion of perjury By Laura J. Nelson
Jerry Sandusky trial: 2nd witness describes sex abuse in basement By Michael Muskal
Trayvon Martin's parents oppose how 'stand your ground' law used By Rene Lynch
Jerry Sandusky trial: Accusers pose challenge to defense By Michael Muskal
Colorado wildfire claims first victim; governor declares disaster By Laura J. Nelson
N.J. yacht explosion was hoax (a costly one), Coast Guard says By Tina Susman
What the $#%!? Mass. town approves $20 fine for cussing in public By Rene Lynch
Perhaps killers shouldn't plan victim funerals, New York decides By Tina Susman
Jerry Sandusky trial: Mike McQueary describes witnessing sex act By Michael Muskal
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Amid downtown revival, hotel builder seeks tax subsidy By David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times
Ikea responds to reports of old-growth logging By Dean Kuipers, This post has been corrected, as indicated below.
Ann Rutherford dies at 94; actress was in 'Gone With the Wind' By Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times
Yosemite's Tenaya Lake area being renovated By Julie Cart, Los Angeles Times
Gene Selznick dies at 82; beach volleyball player pioneered sport in Southern California By Baxter Holmes, Los Angeles Times
Judge backs using student achievement to evaluate L.A. teachers By Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times
Global warming could lead to more wildfire in California: study By Bettina Boxall
A family bound by a love of reading Hector Tobar
Final arguments made in rape case in which Zoloft is blamed By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times
Convictions in child torture case reveal lapses at L.A. County agency By Garrett Therolf, Los Angeles Times
2 held in slaying of popular Venice youth pastor By Matt Stevens and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
Proposed L.A. group homes law needs work Steve Lopez
WORLD
The fall and rise of Mexico's PRI By Ken Ellingwood and Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times
Libya weapons aid Tuareg rebellion in Mali By Glen Johnson, Los Angeles Times
Clinton accuses of Russia of sending attack helicopters to Syria By Paul Richter and Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
Defense Secretary Panetta's Pakistan comments complicate talks By David S. Cloud and Alex Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times
Syria city of Homs under heavy bombardment By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
'America's Best Dance Crew': 8 Flavahz turning tragedy to triumph By Jevon Phillips
Hollywood gripped by pressure system from China By Steven Zeitchik and Jonathan Landreth, Los Angeles Times
Andy Samberg heads to the BBC after 'SNL' By Patrick Kevin Day
Television review: 'Thorne' puts a shiny gloss on detective drama By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Television review: A worthy return to 'Dallas' By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
CBS leads broadcast TV networks in upfront advertising sales By Meg James
Late Night: Stephen Colbert defends 'radical feminist' Catholic nuns By Meredith Blake
L.A.'s share of pilot production for dramas drops By Richard Verrier
Lindsay Lohan to star opposite porn star James Deen By Matt Donnelly
FCC: Cable operators can stop providing analog signals of local TV By Joe Flint
'Hell's Kitchen,' 'MasterChef' recap: No one insults like Ramsay By Rene Lynch
Sonny Rollins, Esperanza Spalding lead SFJAZZ's 30th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival By Chris Barton
Andrew Garfield on 'Amazing Spider-Man' chemistry with Emma Stone By Matt Donnelly
David Arquette files for divorce from Courteney Cox By Christie D'Zurilla
LACMA to open earlier, close earlier starting July 1 By Chris Barton
Sonny Rollins, Esperanza Spalding head S.F. Jazz Festival lineup By Chris Barton
Tony Awards: Cruise ship spot stirs waters By Meg James
'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry' documentary campaign elicits digital art By Chris Barton
Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'Royal Pains' on USA By Ed Stockly
Quick Takes: Bieber mania in Mexico
Ojai Music Fest 2012: Generosity, clownishness and a table-groaning feast By Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic
Usher finds a fresh groove in 'Looking 4 Myself' By Gerrick D. Kennedy, Los Angeles Times
'Monday Night Raw' recap: Vince McMahon's return is a knockout By Houston Mitchell
Local stations launch ConnecTV app By Dawn C. Chmielewski
Lady Gaga still 'a bit woozy' — and still younger than Madonna By Christie D'Zurilla
Magid study projects rapid growth of Internet-connected TVs By Dawn C. Chmielewski
NEWS
Eric Holder testifies to Senate on leaks investigation By Richard A. Serrano
Man tells senators transgendered people 'lose their careers' By Jamie Goldberg
Will treating addiction as a 'disease' combat a growing epidemic? By Alexandra Le Tellier
Gabrielle Giffords' chosen successor wins her congressional seat By John Glionna
Pediatrician offers advice for 'expecting' dads By Mary MacVean
Another battle over the switch to digital TV By Jon Healey
Tuesday Travel Ticker: A peek inside NASA By Chris Erskine, Los Angeles Times staff writer
For the record
Justice Department files suit over Florida's voter-purging initiative By Kim Geiger
Obama, Romney battle reactions to small comments within big picture By Christi Parsons
Obama claims Romney campaign message can fit 'on a tweet' By Kathleen Hennessey
Obama, Romney battle reactions to small comments within big picture By Christi Parsons
Albert Pujols: Communication is a key to Angels' offensive surge By Mike DiGiovanna
Romney touts healthcare plans ahead of Supreme Court ruling By Michael Finnegan
Obama ad: As governor, Romney 'No. 1' at running up state debt By Christi Parsons
Democratic strategists say voters unconvinced on economy's progress By Christi Parsons
Jeb Bush clarifies criticism of 'hyperpartisan' political system By Morgan Little
Another Romney to go for the gold at London Olympic Games? By Robin Abcarian, This post has been corrected. See the note below for details.
Why Eric Holder is such a punching bag By Michael McGough
Over GOP protests, Senate confirms Obama appointee to 9th Circuit By Lisa Mascaro
Where should the Stanley Cup go sightseeing in L.A.? By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Gas prices: What you need to know for a road trip this summer By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Obama urges Commerce secretary to focus on his health By Michael A. Memoli
Ray Bradbury: The accessible literary giant By Paul Thornton
North Dakota votes against abolition of property tax, mascot By John Glionna
Cars Land: Hotel package comes with Disneyland Park Hopper passes By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Royal Caribbean cruise segment on Tony Awards makes a splash By Meg James
SCIENCE
Robbing banks a bad idea for crooks from economic standpoint By Thomas H. Maugh II
Use of imaging tests soars, raising questions on radiation risk By Jon Bardin, Los Angeles Times
New evidence that extraterrestrial impact killed off the mammoths By Thomas H. Maugh II
Trial of artificial pancreas gives diabetes patients a break By Jon Bardin, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Diesel engine exhaust linked to increased risk of lung cancer By Julie Cart
A quarter of L.A. homeless have hepatitis C; half don't know it By Thomas H. Maugh II
SPORTS
Kings win the Stanley Cup with 6-1 victory over Devils By Lisa Dillman
U.S. volleyball's Clay Stanley wields a serve and a stare By Kevin Baxter
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick joins ranks of star athletes By David Wharton
Kings' Stanley Cup title gets L.A. record ratings From Times staff reports
Floyd Mayweather Jr. granted hearing for house-arrest request By Lance Pugmire
Dodgers on Andre Ethier deal: 'He covered all the bases' By Dylan Hernandez
Jonathan Quick's 2-year-old takes over news conference [Video] By Chuck Schilken
Harry Reid endorses Pacquiao-Bradley fight investigation By Lisa Mascaro
Russia, Poland play to 1-1 draw in Euro 2012 Staff and wire reports
Angels' Albert Pujols credits better communication with surge By Mike DiGiovanna
Roger Clemens' fate rests with jurors By Ian Duncan
Juan Rivera's three-run homer helps Dodgers beat Angels, 5-2 By Mike DiGiovanna
Juan Rivera leads Dodgers past Angels, 5-2 By Steve Dilbeck
Bruce Boudreau: Kings were too much for the Devils By Bruce Boudreau
Should Nevada investigate the Manny Pacquiao decision?
Kings win Stanley Cup live chat: Talk to Helene Elliott
Thunder's fourth-quarter fly-by beats Heat in NBA Finals opener By Mike Bresnahan
After the Kings celebrate, signing Jonathan Quick is top priority By Lisa Dillman
Dodgers' Kenley Jansen enjoys pressure of closing By Dylan Hernandez
Dodgers fans' to-do list should be higher Stan Kasten priority T.J. Simers
Future looks bright for the Kings Helene Elliott
Chad Ochocinco signs with the Miami Dolphins By Chuck Schilken
Dodgers really had no choice but to sign Andre Ethier By Steve Dilbeck
With win over Josesito Lopez, Victor Ortiz would face 'Canelo' Alvarez By Lance Pugmire
Thunder defeat Heat, 105-94, in Game 1 of NBA Finals By Mike Bresnahan
NBA Finals all about LeBron James-Kevin Durant matchup By Barry Stavro
Heat vs. Thunder: Game 1 updates By Mike Bresnahan
Matt Kemp lets the healing run its course By Andrew John
OPINION
Bad judgment on Guantanamo
Mental illness and lessons from Kelly Thomas' last cry for help By Neal Halfon
India's cold shoulder By Jonathan E. Hillman
The Americas' watchdog
Letters: Educated and illegal
Letters: Taxing a killer
Letters: Climate change DIY
Kings, and now champs
Goldberg: Obama's 'fine' mess Jonah Goldberg
Letters: Israel's 1967 war
Letters: Planned Parenthood and schools
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