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What happened on March 06, 2012
BUSINESS
Worldwide price survey puts U.S. medical, hospital costs at top By Patrick McMahon
FCC weighs in on cellphone jammers: They're illegal and dangerous By Deborah Netburn
Screenwriter and director Stephen Sommers lists Malibu estate at $13.5 million By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Investment scam suspect dies in French custody By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times
Israeli President Shimon Peres looks to Facebook to promote peace By Jessica Guynn
Handmade bicycle industry is on a roll By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
China to get its own version of 'Gossip Girl' By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times
Dunkin' Donuts adds pork to its menu in China By Walter Hamilton
Start-up spotlight: Dollar Shave Club offers monthly razor supply By Andrea Chang
Preying on the unwary with official-looking letters David Lazarus
The billionaires index as a force for social good? By Walter Hamilton
The planets may not be aligned for 'John Carter' By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Rebecca Keegan, Los Angeles Times
Hacker's simple mistake leads to five other arrests By Nathan Olivarez-Giles and Wailin Wong
Lehman to distribute assets as it emerges from bankruptcy By Walter Hamilton
Lawmakers urge immediate limits on oil speculation By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Yahoo is said to be considering a major restructuring and layoffs By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Bloomberg begins daily updates of the 20 largest personal fortunes By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Google, Motorola ordered to share Android details with Apple in suit By Nathan Olivarez-Giles
Nokia: No U.S. release for 41-megapixel PureView 808 smartphone By Nathan Olivarez-Giles
Airline accident rate drops to new low in 2011 By Hugo Martin
Gas price rise streak ends at 39 days, but diesel still climbing By Ronald D. White, Times Staff Writer
Money Minute: It pays to do your homework, BBB says [Video] By David Lazarus
High-demand $35 computer aims to get youths into programming By Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times
Dow heading toward first triple-digit decline of the year By Walter Hamilton
Stock market suffers worst drop of the year By Walter Hamilton
Air Force set to replace paper manuals with iPads By Deborah Netburn
Apple's iPad 3 is not expected to cost more By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
LulzSec hacker Sabu leads FBI to others, arrests By Nathan Olivarez-Giles
American Indian casinos are rebounding from recession, study says By Hugo Martin
Drunk driving study: Car interlock devices reduce repeat offenses By Jerry Hirsch
Failure of Greek debt deal could cost $1.3 trillion By Nathaniel Popper
Obama sets lower refinancing fees for up to 3 million homeowners By Jim Puzzanghera
Americans buy more fuel-efficient cars in February By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
MPG Office Trust narrows loss By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times
State sues three L.A. car washes for alleged wage violations By Marc Lifsher
Google launches digital media destination Google Play By Jessica Guynn and Alex Pham
Energy Department predicts higher gas prices By Nancy Rivera Brooks
NATIONAL
Patricia Heaton is a Hollywood rarity: Outspoken conservative By Rene Lynch
Buckyballs are not -- repeat, not -- a toy: Child swallows 37 By Amy Hubbard
New Jersey to slow drivers in the fast lane: Get out of the way By David Zucchino
In the rural religious South, Mitt Romney just doesn't connect By Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times
Is Limbaugh too big to fail? James Rainey and Matea Gold
Battle in Ohio reinforces GOP divide By Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times
Education Department: Minority students face tough road in school By Michael Muskal
Civil War mystery: Faces of Monitor sailors re-created By Richard Simon
Super Tuesday looks less super this time By Paul West, Maeve Reston and Seema Mehta
Lap-dance video roils New Mexico mayor's race By Ashley Powers
Say what? Pat Robertson wants relaxed marijuana laws, more prayer By Rene Lynch
N.M. voters choose mayor amid lap-dance controversy By Ashley Powers
6 charged with hacking; LulzSec founder reportedly helping Feds By Michael Muskal
$336 million Powerball: 81-year-old wins massive jackpot By Rene Lynch
WORLD
At India bank, sex workers earn a little interest and self-esteem By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times
Egypt lawmaker quits over nose job scandal By Amro Hassan and Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times
Congo faces new dangers after munitions depot blasts By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
Obama challenges Iran to address nuclear issues in new talks By Paul Richter and Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
NEWS
Newt Gingrich on hot seat over love seat ad with Nancy Pelosi By Robin Abcarian
Hormone replacement therapy questions continue By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Texas warns students on spring break to avoid traveling to Mexico By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Senate Republicans block advancement of transportation bill By Richard Simon and Lisa Mascaro
Super Tuesday: Newt Gingrich says he's a survivor By John Hoeffel
Does Newt Gingrich's Georgia win make him relevant on Twitter? By Megan Garvey
Newt Gingrich wins Georgia GOP primary By Kim Geiger
Las Vegas: 2-night spring break packages for under $100 By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Super Tuesday: Rick Santorum wins Tennessee GOP primary By David Meeks
Super Tuesday: Romney edges Santorum in key Ohio battle By Michael A. Memoli
Super Tuesday: Promising start for Mitt Romney By Mark Z. Barabak
Super Tuesday: Newt Gingrich says he's a survivor By John Hoeffel
Mitt Romney wins Virginia GOP primary By Kim Geiger
Super Tuesday: Romney, Santorum neck-and-neck in Ohio primary By Michael A. Memoli
Super Tuesday: Mitt Romney could put GOP race out of reach By Michael A. Memoli
Votes for Gingrich aren't guaranteed in his former district By John Hoeffel
Oklahoma gives Rick Santorum second Super Tuesday win By Michael A. Memoli
Five questions Super Tuesday voters will answer By Paul West
In Ohio's other Super Tuesday contest, two Democrats in showdown By Ian Duncan
Super Tuesday: Vermont primary win gives Romney a delegate boost By David Meeks
Angels strike early in 6-2 win over White Sox By Mike DiGiovanna
Romney vows to clinch the nomination By Maeve Reston
Sarah Palin: 'Anything is possible' if her name is called at GOP convention By Michael A. Memoli
Super Tuesday: Promising start for Mitt Romney By Mark Z. Barabak
Vermont primary win gives Romney a delegate boost By David Meeks
Romney claims victory in Alaska GOP district conventions By David Meeks
Competition for fifth spot in Angels rotation heats up By Mike DiGiovanna
Back home, Romney says he has no plans to self-finance By Maeve Reston
Obama: 'Now is the time for us to transition' out of Afghanistan By Christi Parsons
Super Tuesday: Romney edges Santorum in key Ohio battle By Michael A. Memoli
Voters focused on the economy, even in areas of recovery By Alana Semuels
Santorum attacks Obama on Israel, as Obama predicted By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times
In rural Ohio precinct, grudging acceptance of Mitt Romney By Alana Semuels
Super Tuesday: Gingrich says foes won't bring fundamental change By John Hoeffel
Super Tuesday: Romney wins Massachusetts primary By David Meeks
Super Tuesday: Mitt Romney picks up another win in Idaho By Kim Geiger
Super Tuesday: Romney starts fast, Santorum hangs tough By Mark Z. Barabak
Obama: GOP 'beating the drums of war' on Iran By Kathleen Hennessey
Rick Santorum victories puzzle many on Twitter, delight others By Megan Garvey
Romney vows to clinch the nomination By Maeve Reston
Kobe Bryant struggles as Lakers trail Pistons, 45-41, at halftime By Mike Bresnahan
Obama explains decision to move G8 summit from Chicago By Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune
Vets with mental health problems more likely to abuse painkillers By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Lehman to distribute assets three years after filing bankruptcy By Walter Hamilton
Super Tuesday: Mitt Romney wins Virginia GOP primary By Kim Geiger
Obama: I thought of my daughters when I called Sandra Fluke By Michael A. Memoli
Super Tuesday: Kucinich headed for defeat in Ohio By Ian Duncan
GOP hopefuls tell pro-Israel group Obama shows weakness on Iran By Kim Geiger
Disney's newest cruise ship, Fantasy, arrives in Florida port By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne dies after colon cancer battle By Michael A. Memoli
Super Tuesday: Rick Santorum gets another win, in North Dakota By Michael A. Memoli
Gov. John Kasich's union offensive could cost the GOP in Ohio By Alana Semuels
Tuesday Travel Ticker: Paso Robles uncorked By Chris Erskine, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Super Tuesday: Romney, Santorum neck-and-neck in Ohio primary By Michael A. Memoli
For the record
Super Tuesday: Rick Santorum wins Tennessee GOP primary By David Meeks
Super Tuesday: Who would you buy a car from? Voters say Santorum By Ian Duncan
Super Tuesday: Totem poles, maple syrup and Graceland win my vote By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Alcohol in movies linked to binge drinking in teens, study says By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Minnesota school district settles suit on bullying of gay students By Ricardo Lopez
Ron Paul says he's 'closer' to Obama than GOP rivals on Iran By Robin Abcarian
Sarah Palin: 'Anything is possible' if her name is called at GOP convention By Michael A. Memoli
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Don Mincher dies at 73; player on '72 World Series champion Oakland A's Los Angeles Times staff and wire reports
Frank Marocco dies at 81; jazz accordionist By Don Heckman, Special to the Los Angeles Times
A Dorsey athlete musters faith and hope for his mother Kurt Streeter
Suspension figures called 'alarming' Howard Blume
Santa Ana disbands Fire Department in bid to rescue budget By Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times
Jealousy drove LAPD detective to kill woman, prosecutor says By Joel Rubin and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
Lobbying of legislators sets record Patrick McGreevy
Ralph McQuarrie dies at 82; created the look of 'Star Wars' By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times
Top spenders
Producer says decision to kill off character was made before accusation By Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times
Riverside police offer $50,000 reward for information on teen's killer By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times
Schuller family claims may delay cathedral vendor payments By Nicole Santa Cruz, Los Angeles Time
Activists protest education cuts Chris Megerian
Lenny Dykstra gets 3 years in auto theft By Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Julianne Moore gets inside Sarah Palin's skin for 'Game Change' By James Rainey, Los Angeles Times
For harassed teens, it's a 'Bully' pulpit Steven Zeitchik
Tuesday's TV highlights
Quick Takes: 'Ouija' twitches again
Tuesday's TV talk shows
Suzanne Ciani's plugged-in path By Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic
Bruce Greenwood heeds other-worldly call By Geoff Boucher, Los Angeles Times
SPORTS
How can you compare Ben Howland to John Wooden? T.J. Simers
Marcus Allen to be honored as San Diego 'Hometown Hall of Famer' By Sam Farmer
USC football: Linebacker Simione Vehikite facing felony counts By Gary Klein
Angels 9, Athletics 1 Mike DiGiovanna
Up next for the Lakers: Wednesday at Washington By Mike Bresnahan
Up next for the Clippers: Wednesday at New Jersey By Broderick Turner
Angels defeat White Sox, 6-2 By Mike DiGiovanna
Which Galaxy team will show up? By Kevin Baxter
San Francisco beats Dodgers, 8-4 By Dylan Hernandez
Up next for the Kings: Tuesday at Nashville By Lisa Dillman
Five things to take from Lakers' 88-85 OT loss to Detroit Pistons By Mark Medina
Up next for the Lakers: Tuesday at Detroit By Mike Bresnahan
Lakers Chat: Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons By Mark Medina
Report: NFL commissioner ready to come down hard on bounties By Sam Farmer
Stanford is in prime position for Pac-12 women's tournament By Baxter Holmes
Saints coach, general manager take blame for bounty system Wire reports
Dodgers' Andre Ethier seeks return to power after knee issue By Dylan Hernandez
Another day, another stellar matchup for Chris Paul By Broderick Turner
Vincent Jackson will be hot commodity on free-agent market By Chuck Schilken
Colts expected to release Peyton Manning By Sam Farmer
Mike Brown, at least, has Kobe in MVP discussion By Mike Bresnahan
John Madden says NFL will end bounty system with harsh punishment Sam Farmer
Randy Moss to work out for New Orleans Saints on Tuesday By Chuck Schilken
Lakers fall back to reality in 88-85 overtime loss to Pistons By Mike Bresnahan
Lakers-Heat get record ABC-TV ratings By Diane Pucin
Big West tournament might top Pac-12 in the drama department Chris Dufresne
Ben Howland says move to Las Vegas could pay for Pac-12 tournament By Chris Foster
Ben Howland says Joshua Smith needs some (Kevin) Love By Chris Foster
UCLA and USC: Two basketball teams in need of an off-season By Chris Foster
Trojans begin spring workouts with something to prove By Gary Klein
Lakers lose to Detroit in overtime, 88-85, as Kobe Bryant struggles By Mike Bresnahan
Andre Ethier starts his case to hit against left-handers By Steve Dilbeck
Who will win the major conference basketball tournaments?
Clipper Darrell cries on the news about situation with team [Video] By Melissa Rohlin
Alemany's Cody Thompson outduels Harvard-Westlake's Lucas Giolito Eric Sondheimer
Minnesota reportedly still pursuing Pau Gasol By Mark Medina
Colts to release Peyton Manning By Sam Farmer
Brandon Rios shows for L.A. news conference, Gamboa doesn't By Lance Pugmire
Angels are a tougher ticket this year By Diane Pucin
Five things to watch in Lakers-Pistons matchup
Sidney Crosby free of concussion symptoms, hopeful about return By Helene Elliott
Kobe Bryant to wear black mask against Detroit By Mike Bresnahan
Victoria Azarenka is the new Big Noise in tennis By Diane Pucin
ESPN's Ric Bucher: Lakers should consider trading Kobe Bryant By Mark Medina
UCLA football parents shut out of Pro Day By Chris Foster
UCLA faces USC in Pacific Life Pac-12 tournament By Chris Foster
OPINION
For the record
A right and a wrong JIM NEWTON
An attempt to regulate food trucks; Rush Limbaugh controversy; and drawing lessons for the climate change debate from the fight against cigarettes
Sexual abuse, and LAUSD's overreaction
Voting rights in Compton
Goldberg: Birth control agitprop Jonah Goldberg
Kinsley: Limbaugh and the hypocrisy of the gaffe By Michael Kinsley
Political junk mail you pay for
SCIENCE
Antarctic plants under siege from invasive species, report finds By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times
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