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What happened on March 20, 2012
BUSINESS
Chinese fuel prices continue record rise By David Pierson
More vegans, vegetarians fuel meatless market. Soy burger anyone? By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
Investment bank EMC becomes a force in sports and entertainment By Joe Flint, Los Angeles Times
Nissan to bring back Datsun car brand in selected markets By Jerry Hirsch
Asking job applicants for Facebook password, fair or legal? By Michelle Maltais
Wendy's dethrones Burger King as second-biggest burger chain By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
OWN cable network to cut jobs, replace executives By Joe Flint and Meg James, Los Angeles Times
Disney expects $200-million loss on 'John Carter' By Dawn C. Chmielewski, Los Angeles Times
Gasoline prices keep rising nationwide By Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
New iPad giving users a warm feeling — and not in a good way By David Sarno and Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
Nokia patents a tattoo that vibrates when you get a call By Deborah Netburn
Chevron, Transocean execs banned from leaving Brazil Bloomberg News
At SXSW music festival, money talk abounds By Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times
Apple's decision to pay dividends shows imprint of CEO Tim Cook By David Sarno and Jessica Guynn
Blue Shield, UCLA break impasse over pay David Lazarus
Occidental Petroleum cuts executive pay despite big oil profits By Nancy Rivera Brooks
U.S. to impose tariffs on solar panels from China By Don Lee and Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
Former IRS agent sentenced to prison in investment scam
Michael Jackson home on market By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Is Apple's new iPad running too hot? By Nathan Olivarez-Giles
Melanie 'Scary Spice' Brown and Stephen Belafonte sell Tarzana home By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Ashton Kutcher to ride Virgin Galactic into space, reports say By Deborah Netburn
Staffing firm On Assignment to buy Apex Systems By Walter Hamilton
Apple sells 3 million new iPads in 3 days By Deborah Netburn and Michelle Maltais, Los Angeles Times
PreCheck screening program added to Washington, Chicago airports By Hugo Martin
March Madness spurs a fraud warning By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times
Economists optimistic on new construction numbers By Alejandro Lazo
Money Minute: Is a CEO really worth $4 million a month? [Video] By David Lazarus
Texting is up and phone use is down among 12- to 17-year-olds By Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times
High gas prices won't deter spring-break travelers By Hugo MartÃn, Los Angeles Times
Twitter's 'promoted tweets' now showing up in mobile apps By Nathan Olivarez-Giles
UPS to buy TNT Express By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
Windows 8 readying for October debut By Michelle Maltais, This post has been updated. See the notes below for details
Consumer advocates seek new rules on deceptive health marketing By Chad Terhune
Apple yields to investor pressure with decision to pay dividends By Walter Hamilton, Los Angeles Times
An antisocial move by the Social Security Administration Michael Hiltzik
Sears paid almost $800,000 for CEO's private jet commutes in 2011 By E. Scott Reckard
Consumer Reports: iPad runs 12 degrees hotter than earlier model By David Sarno and Andrea Chang
'The Hunger Games' fuels Hollywood's appetite for North Carolina By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Take a class online from Ben Bernanke By E. Scott Reckard
Solar panels from China to face new U.S. tariffs By Don Lee
Prices of used compact cars and hybrids rise as gas costs soar By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Exxon Valdez is sold for scrap Bloomberg News
Groupon launches Scheduler, online booking tool for businesses By Shan Li
Man stops posting court ordered Facebook apology, still jail-free By Deborah Netburn
Average 30-year mortgage rate edges up, above 4%, Bankrate says By E. Scott Reckard
Air Force to modify F-22 following fatal crash By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Sugar seeks sweet revenge against competition from corn By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times
Study: 'Fracking' may increase air pollution health risks By Neela Banerjee, The caption on this post has been corrected, as indicated below.
Cal State plans to freeze enrollment next spring at most campuses By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times
After 37 years, Long Beach slaying victim ID'd as Marine By Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times
Once-burgeoning Latino population growth rate dips in many U.S. cities By Don Lee and Rebecca Trounson, Los Angeles Times
In Central Valley, a real-life 'Jump Street' By Matt Stevens, Los Angeles Times
Heritage goes beyond chopsticks Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times
2 California researchers win prestigious Tyler Prize By Scott Gold, Los Angeles Times
Nathan L. Chroman dies at 83; Beverly Hills lawyer and wine writer By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times
Hung jury in Nicollette Sheridan's 'Desperate Housewives' case By Harriet Ryan and Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times
San Francisco sheriff gets 3 years' probation in spouse-abuse case By Maria L. La Ganga, Los Angeles Times
The Swallows Trickle In Dan Weikel
Couple's reconciliation meeting ends in shooting, police say By Andrew Blankstein and Anna Gorman, Los Angeles Times
PASSINGS: Chaleo Yoovidhya, John M. Pfau
WORLD
Syria rebels committed serious abuses, Human Rights Watch says By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
China puts a stop to Maoist revival By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
Armed man kills 4 at French Jewish school Kim Willsher
Afghan shooting suspect didn't mention women, kids, official says By David S. Cloud and Laura King, Los Angeles Times
Few injuries despite strength of Mexico earthquake By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times
NATIONAL
Trayvon Martin shooting: George Zimmerman dreamed of being a cop By Rene Lynch
Program teaches computer skills to older generation By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times
Supreme Court voids part of medical leave act By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
Amelia Earhart search: A new clue pulls in Hillary Rodham Clinton By Amy Hubbard
Severe storms aiming for six states; tornado hits San Antonio By Michael Muskal
Facebook identity theft: Probation deal for woman who trashed ex? By Tina Susman
Self-defense? Trayvon Martin was using cellphone, attorney says By Rene Lynch
Taxes, tension up in Illinois Alana Semuels
Jerry Sandusky case: Defense to get accusers' numbers, addresses By Michael Muskal
GOP budget proposal seems more like a campaign document By Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
Obama takes energy message on the road By Christi Parsons, Washington Bureau
Political intimidation, really? In Louisiana, times have changed By Richard Fausset
Illinois win is a big boost for Mitt Romney By Paul West, Washington Bureau
Amelia Earhart search: A new clue pulls in Hillary Rodham Clinton By Amy Hubbard
Blame for killings in Afghanistan is shared by us all By David Horsey
Obama healthcare law not yet resonating with public By Noam N. Levey, Washington Bureau
Eisenhower family does not like Ike's memorial plans By Richard Simon
Last phone call may provide clues in Florida teen's shooting death By Tina Susman, Los Angeles Times
For post-9/11 veterans, employment picture is bleak, survey finds By David Zucchino
Trayvon Martin case: Proof that the power is in the 'sharing' By Rene Lynch
Supreme Court troubled by mandatory life terms for child criminals By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
Occupy protester's police uniform irks Philadelphia police, union By David Zucchino
NEWS
Adelson donations to pro-Gingrich 'super PAC' total $16.5 million By Matea Gold and Melanie Mason
Alaska Airlines and three others to switch terminals at LAX By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Hillary Clinton blesses renewed search for Earhart plane By Kim Geiger
President Obama meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny By Ian Duncan
For the record
Rick Santorum pledges to 'pull up government by the roots' By John Hoeffel
Mexico Earthquake: Vacationing First Daughter 'never in danger' By Michael A. Memoli
Jesse Jackson Jr. out to early lead against Debbie Halvorson Katherine Skiba and Joseph Ryan, Chicago Tribune
Big ballots cause primary problems across Illinois By David Kidwell
Gingrich, losing in Illinois, blasts Romney for fundraising advantage By Kim Geiger
A look at the voters in the Illinois Republican primary By Alana Semuels
Exit polls: Different electorate, different outcome for Santorum By Michael A. Memoli
Lakers Chat: Lakers vs. Rockets
Rick Santorum to begin Pennsylvania campaign in Gettysburg By Colby Itkowitz, The Allentown Morning Call
Big ballots cause primary problems across Illinois By David Kidwell
Record low turnout for presidential primary in Chicago By David Kidwell
Five things to know about the Illinois presidential primary By Paul West
Galaxy's Stephens, Chivas' Villafana named to U.S. soccer squad By Kevin Baxter
Payday lenders support pro-Romney 'super PAC' Restore Our Future By Melanie Mason and Matea Gold
Romney praises Ryan budget plan, drawing fire from Obama campaign By Michael A. Memoli
Mitt Romney wins Illinois presidential primary By Paul West
Mexico earthquake: Vacationing first daughter 'never in danger' By Michael A. Memoli
Romney focuses on 'economic freedom' in Illinois victory speech By Alana Semuels
Illinois primary: Delegate rules favor Mitt Romney By Michael A. Memoli
Beverly Hills: Breakfast and a free night at eight hotels By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Paul Ryan budget: Change Medicare, slash spending, lower taxes By Lisa Mascaro
Little Rock airport renamed in honor of Bill and Hillary Clinton By Michael A. Memoli
Exxon Valdez: Ill-fated oil tanker sold for scrap By Pat Benson
ENTERTAINMENT
KFI continues to lead radio ratings By Steve Carney, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Tuesday's TV highlights
How South by Southwest festival made an impression By Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic
Tuesday's TV talk shows
New take on 'Steel Magnolias'
SPORTS
Sadly, Tim Tebow's class act may not play in NFL Bill Plaschke
Hines Ward announces his retirement after 14 years with Steelers By Sam Farmer
Lakers plan to exercise team option on Andrew Bynum By Mark Medina
Baseball taking beer out of game Kevin Baxter
Up next for Ducks: Wednesday vs. St. Louis By Lisa Dillman
Up next for the Lakers: Wednesday at Dallas By Mike Bresnahan
Up next for Clippers: Wednesday at Oklahoma City By Broderick Turner
Clippers fall flat in 102-89 loss to Pacers By Broderick Turner
Kendrys Morales' debut pushed to Thursday By Lance Pugmire
Kings defeat Sharks, 5-2, in division showdown Helene Elliott
Peyton Manning deal done? Denver Broncos set noon news conference By Sam Farmer
Lakers-Rockets matchup: Five things to watch By Mark Medina
Which team should sign Derek Fisher? By Mark Medina
Lakers fall apart in 107-104 loss to Houston By Mike Bresnahan
Peyton Manning says he was 'open book' about health issues By Sam Farmer
Hines Ward could be saying farewell to the NFL By Sam Farmer
Angels' C.J. Wilson is heating up early By Lance Pugmire
Lakers lead Houston at halftime, 56-51 By Mike Bresnahan
Kings finally bring some speed to West playoff race By Helene Elliott
Five things to take from Lakers' 107-104 loss to Rockets By Mark Medina
Dodgers' Andre Ethier is in tandem with Matt Kemp By Dylan Hernandez
Andre Ethier continues to impress for Dodgers By Steve Dilbeck
Dodgers fans can't handle the truth! (web links) By Steve Dilbeck
Chatsworth shows it has work to do in 11-6 win over Banning Eric Sondheimer
USC receiver Robert Woods to sit out spring practice By Gary Klein
Up next for the Kings: Tuesday vs. San Jose By Lisa Dillman
Peyton Manning calls, gets right number By Sam Farmer
Clippers are giving it away at the free-throw line By Broderick Turner
Donald Driver thrills the crowd on 'Dancing With the Stars' By Houston Mitchell
Peyton Manning will 'wish him the best' if Tim Tebow is traded By Houston Mitchell
Free Fridays to begin at Santa Anita By Eric Sondheimer
High school basketball state championships schedule
John Lynch: Peyton Manning is 'always trying to get the edge' By Sam Farmer
Andrew Bynum's ejection becomes Lakers' dejection By Mike Bresnahan
Why aren't Dodgers fans mad that management stood pat? T.J. Simers
David Garrard is Miami's pickup at quarterback, like it or not By Chuck Schilken
Ted Lilly sets lofty goals with Dodgers By Jim Peltz
USC basketball: Moore, Washington request releases to transfer By Gary Klein
Dodgers' Ivan De Jesus Jr. has torn muscle in side, MRI reveals By Dylan Hernandez
Lack of playing time may affect Devin Ebanks' future with Lakers By Mike Bresnahan and Mark Medina
NASCAR penalties against Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick overturned
Bidder on Dodgers asks about naming rights to Dodger Stadium By Bill Shaikin
Steelers receiver Hines Ward decides to retire Wire reports
Devin Ebanks' limited playing time may affect future with Lakers By Mark Medina
How will Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos fare next season?
OPINION
Ted Stevens' case, today
Another 'parent trigger' mess
Downtown L.A.'s too-green bike lane; keeping California's state parks open; and the L.A. Marathon
The private lives of California's judges
Don't let Americans Elect muddy the 2012 race By Harold Meyerson
The big fix? Michael Eisner, Michael Eisner is founder of the Tornante Co. and served as chief executive of the Walt Disney Co. from 1984 to 2005
Goldberg: To heal government, go local Jonah Goldberg
FOOD
Bank of America shares seesaw on rumors of new stock sale By E. Scott Reckard
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