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What happened on March 13, 2012
ENTERTAINMENT
Why did Disney's 'John Carter' flop? By Dawn C. Chmielewski and Rebecca Keegan, Los Angeles Times
Jon Fleischman's FlashReport is little-read but much-feared By James Rainey, Los Angeles Times
Critic's Notebook: Sweet (and sublimely sick) 16 for 'South Park' By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Quick Takes
'South Park' info
Tuesday's TV highlights
TV review: 'Fashion Star' By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
When TV characters get whacked By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times
HEALTH
Health 411: Aging mom may have dementia, and family doesn't know what to do By Lisa Zamosky, Special to the Los Angeles Times
All red meat is risky, a study finds Eryn Brown
OPINION
California, a bad bet for business By Bradley R. Schiller
Selling an L.A. parcel tax
Goldberg: Obama's pump debacle Jonah Goldberg
Afghanistan on edge
LACMA gets is giant "art" rock; Californians still debating an official's mountain lion hunt; and the partisan divide in Congress and who's to blame
Romney and the Mormon factor By John G. Turner
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Richard Milanovich dies at 69; Agua Caliente Band chairman By Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times
LAX bomb plotter's sentence in 2005 overturned By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times
Clues to long-lost Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece found By Jason Felch, Los Angeles Times
Murder trial of ex-Raiders player begins By Ann M. Simmons, Los Angeles Times
PG&E to pay $70 million to San Bruno for pipeline disaster By Dan Weikel, Los Angeles Times
S.F. sheriff pleads guilty to misdemeanor count in domestic violence case By Maria L. La Ganga, Los Angeles Times
Repairing 'broken windows' Sandy Banks
L.A. council members call for accurate Fire Department figures By Kate Linthicum, Robert J. Lopez and David Zahniser
'Desperate Housewives' trial has its own dark humor By Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times
A young Nixon, channeling Cupid Paloma Esquivel
BUSINESS
Rising rents may signal a housing market recovery By Alejandro Lazo, Los Angeles Times
Mutual funds lag behind the stock market By Walter Hamilton
Thrill ride designers compete to push the limits By Hugo MartÃn, Los Angeles Times
Boeing, SpaceX satellite deals provide boost to Southland By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
Money Minute: Don't be misled by retail-sales stats [Video] By David Lazarus
Fed keeps rates near zero, sees jobs and economy improving By Don Lee, Los Angeles Times
California health insurers and doctors attack rate-control proposal By Chad Terhune, Los Angeles Times
Apple's new iPad features touchscreen supplied by Samsung By Nathan Olivarez-Giles
U.S. launches new WTO case against China By Don Lee
Wal-Mart backs Hollywood's UltraViolet online movie technology By Ben Fritz, Los Angeles Times
Twitter buys blogging platform Posterous By Nathan Olivarez-Giles
Construction jobs increase in California, 34 other states By Nancy Rivera Brooks
Automotive service chain Midas to be acquired by tire supplier TBC Bloomberg News
Three large banks fail latest Federal Reserve stress tests By Jim Puzzanghera
Nasdaq closes above 3,000 as stock rally continues By Walter Hamilton
Most fuel-efficient cars 2012: As gas prices soar, buyers care By Jerry Hirsch
CalPERS cuts assumed returns, but not by much By Marc Lifsher
DARPA director Regina Dugan takes job as Google senior executive By Deborah Netburn
Ford Taurus complaints get safety regulators' attention By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
Gasoline and diesel prices continue rising By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Viddy, which helps users make and share videos, is a hit at SXSW By Kimi Yoshino
China warns of backlash if U.S. presses rare-earths case with WTO By David Pierson
Barnes & Noble to open 25 in-store Penguin boutiques By Shan Li
SXSW: Silicon Beach HipSwap offers delivery, celebrity wares By Kimi Yoshino
Work on Oxnard shopping center resumes after a three-year hiatus By Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times
Are you practicing good 'sleep hygiene'? David Lazarus
Start-up Spotlight: With Kitchit, book a chef to cook at home By Andrea Chang
Snacks, not sit-down: Restaurants try to snag 'grazing' diners By Tiffany Hsu
Former bailout watchdogs criticize AIG tax break By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Double Fine raises $3.25 million on Kickstarter for new game By Deborah Netburn
84% of professionals believe in career luck: LinkedIn survey By Tiffany Hsu
Apple iPad is top tablet for businesses, ChangeWave survey says By Nathan Olivarez-Giles
NATIONAL
Southern Louisiana struggles after flash floods; water rising By Michael Muskal
Dick Cheney cancels trip to Canada, saying it's too dangerous By Rene Lynch
Tide theft: Pricey laundry detergent makes for tempting target By Dalina Castellanos
Bus tour (yes, a bus tour) protests end of Tucson ethnic studies By Ashley Powers
Rutgers suicide trial: Defendant doesn't hate gays, lawyer says By Michael Muskal
Ohio boy, 9, shocked with stun gun; citizens seem fine with that By Rene Lynch
Boston three-alarm fire causes thousands to lose power By Connie Stewart
Jerry Sandusky case: Judge tells defense it can't have more info By Michael Muskal
Rick Santorum scores big in two Southern primaries By Michael Finnegan and John Hoeffel, Los Angeles Times
Rutgers suicide: Prosecutors wrap up, call Dharun Ravi anti-gay By Michael Muskal
As Lewis-McChord boosts help for troubled vets, another arrest By Kim Murphy
Dream Act: Jailed illegal immigrant becomes N.C. rallying point By David Zucchino
NEWS
Chew on this! Critics sink their teeth into red meat study By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times / for the Booster Shots blog
Stroke symptoms? Ambulance = Brain By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots Blog
Santorum strategist: 'We'll rally behind Romney' if he's nominee By Colby Itkowitz, The Morning Call
Santorum wins Alabama, dealing blow to Gingrich By Kim Geiger
Obama won't rule out faster U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan By Christi Parsons
As Southern sweep seems unlikely, Gingrich vows to press on By John Hoeffel
After wins, Santorum says it's time 'for conservatives to pull together' By Michael Finnegan and John Hoeffel, Los Angeles Times
Obama: NCAA trip a chance to show Cameron America's heartland By Michael A. Memoli
For the record
Tuesday Travel Ticker: Half Dome hikers strike back By Chris Erskine, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
Mitt Romney already spending big ahead of Illinois primary By Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune
Obama campaign sees opportunity in NCAA tournament brackets By Kim Geiger
Michael Hiltzik: Should Mitt Romney take his Medicare? By Michael Hiltzik
Peyton Manning isn't coming to Houston, Texans owner says By Sam Farmer
Gingrich talks technology as Deep South primaries are underway By John Hoeffel
Santorum wins Alabama, dealing blow to Gingrich By Kim Geiger
Peyton Manning to Denver is best bet, Las Vegas oddsmakers say By Sam Farmer
NFL slow-playing bounty penalties in Saints scandal By Sam Farmer
Gingrich sees advantage to 'tag-team' effort against Romney By John Hoeffel
AFL-CIO 'enthusiastically' endorses Obama for reelection By Melanie Mason
Southern sweep: Rick Santorum takes Mississippi and Alabama By Michael A. Memoli
In Alabama and Mississippi primaries, expect the unexpected By Paul West
Obama's Final Four picks have a swing-state feel By Michael A. Memoli
Gingrich vows fight, says Romney 'not much of a front-runner' By John Hoeffel, Los Angeles Times
Dung beetle or arctic dog? Vote for Frontier's next tail critter By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
March Madness offers man date setting for Obama and Cameron By Kathleen Hennessey and Christi Parsons
Randy Moss gives the 49ers an interesting claim to fame By Sam Farmer
Dolphins trade Brandon Marshall to Bears By Sam Farmer
Rutgers trial: Jurors to begin mulling hate-crime charges By Michael Muskal, Los Angeles Times
Obama launches trade case against China over raw materials By Christi Parsons
Cooler hands could mean better workouts for obese women By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Yellowstone: Half-off for kids on glamping trip in national park By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
High Five wooden roller coaster to debut in China By Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Q & A: Dick Vitale's enthusiasm for NCAA tournament is contagious By Lance Pugmire
Alan Casden 'disappointed' by MLB's rejection of his Dodgers bid By Bill Shaikin
Up next for the Lakers: Wednesday at New Orleans By Mike Bresnahan
Up next for the Lakers: Tuesday at Memphis By Mike Bresnahan
Up next for the Ducks: Wednesday vs. Detroit By Lisa Dillman
Lakers trail Memphis at halftime, 52-51 By Mike Bresnahan
Lakers Chat: Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies By Mark Medina
Galaxy can advance in CONCACAF Champions League By Kevin Baxter
Caroline Wozniacki ousted at Indian Wells By Bill Dwyre
Darius Morris has bruised left wrist, listed as day to day By Mark Medina
NFL giving union time to finish its own Saints investigation By Sam Farmer
Ben Howland reiterates his love for UCLA, says team will improve By Baxter Holmes
More flu at Indian Wells, and a win for Juan Martin del Potro By Bill Dwyre
Kings center Colin Fraser nominated for NHL's Masterton Trophy By Helene Elliott
First-round Madness brings talk of retirement, sharp money and Shockers T.J. Simers
Jerry Sands' roster spot looks far from secure in loss to Rockies By Steve Dilbeck
Mitch Kupchak: Jim Buss "gets way too much criticism" By Mark Medina
Dwight Howard could decide fate of Magic's GM, coach, report says By John Cherwa
Kings keep heat on in playoff scramble with 5-2 win over Red Wings Helene Elliott
NBA teams come calling at trade deadline, but there are many hang-ups By Ben Bolch
Angels' Dan Haren has whiff of success against Arizona By Lance Pugmire
Darius Morris' wrist injury keeps him out of D-Fenders game By Mark Medina
Wednesday's featured matches at the BNP Paribas Open
Ben Howland to remain UCLA's basketball coach By Chris Foster
Long Beach State seniors pass along some lessons about success By Chris Foster
Five things to take from Lakers' 116-111 2OT win over Memphis By Mark Medina
Lakers-Grizzlies matchup: Five things to watch By Mark Medina
Shabazz Muhammad glad that Ben Howland is returning to UCLA By Baxter Holmes
Neil Olshey downplays likelihood of Clippers making a trade By Broderick Turner
Andrew Bynum puts on a road show for Lakers By Mike Bresnahan
UCLA's Ben Howland gets a return ticket, and two big endorsements By Baxter Holmes
Kings lukewarm on possible NHL rule changes By Helene Elliott
Shaquille O'Neal stars in Tiger Woods' video game commercial By Mark Medina
Days dwindling in Dodgers' ownership auction (web links) By Steve Dilbeck
Mater Dei's big three come through in 75-63 playoff win over Loyola Eric Sondheimer
Lakers outlast Memphis in double overtime, 116-111 By Mike Bresnahan
Luke Walton ill with flu, misses Lakers trip to Memphis By Barry Stavro
UCLA vs. USC baseball at Dodger Stadium tonight By Eric Sondheimer
Mike Trout set for spring debut with Angels By Lance Pugmire
Randy Moss: What kind of year will he have with the 49ers? [Poll] By Chuck Schilken
Peyton Manning: Which team would be the best fit? [Poll] By Chuck Schilken
Dodgers' James Loney, Matt Guerrier sit out with minor injuries By Jim Peltz
Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova on collision course at BNP Paribas Open By Bill Dwyre
Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer rivalry is aging but it's still aces Bill Dwyre
Pac-12 men's basketball tournament moving to Las Vegas By Baxter Holmes
Dodgers bidder Stan Kasten tours Camelback Ranch By Bill Shaikin
He will run 26.2 miles in L.A. and not see it By Baxter Holmes
Tennis player Michael Llodra's crude comment and bizarre apology By Bill Dwyre
WORLD
Afghanistan officials fired on at site of civilian massacre By Laura King, Los Angeles Times
British police arrest 6 in phone hacking scandal By Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
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