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What happened on May 23, 2012
BUSINESS
SpaceX rocket launch hailed as 'a new era in space exploration' By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
California teachers pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
Benihana accepts $296-million offer By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
OoVoo brings 'party-line' video chat to iPad, Facebook By Michelle Maltais
Elon Musk: Is the head of SpaceX, Tesla the real-life Tony Stark? By Tiffany Hsu
Mint on iPhone, iPad finally lets you tweak your own budget By Michelle Maltais
Congressional committees looking into Facebook IPO problems By Jim Puzzanghera, This post has been corrected, as indicated below.
Facebook, Morgan Stanley face class-action suit over IPO By Jim Puzzanghera
Judge dismisses parts of IndyMac fraud case By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times
More green shoots in housing market By Don Lee
Jury concludes Google didn't infringe Oracle patents By Michelle Maltais
Ford credit rating upgrade wins it control of famous oval logo By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Facebook timeline
IPad domination: Apple continues to lead in mobile PC shipments By Salvador Rodriguez
Tax hikes, budget cuts could bring recession, budget office warns By Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times
SpaceX on Internet TV
Apple VP: New project is 'most important,' 'best work we've done' By Salvador Rodriguez
Microsoft Office said to be coming to iPad, Android tablets By Michelle Maltais
Facebook, Wall Street banks under fire from lawmakers and lawyers By Jim Puzzanghera and Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times
Disney ranch is closer to production upgrade Richard Verrier
Facebook silver lining on another rough day: stock stops sinking By Salvador Rodriguez
Fasten your seat belt, the fiscal cliff approaches [Video] By David Lazarus
Key regulators learned of JPMorgan loss from media reports By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Ohio start-up to bring gigabit broadband to six U.S. communities By Salvador Rodriguez
U.S. stocks slide in early trading on Wall Street By Andrew Tangel
CalPERS withholds votes on nine Wal-Mart directors By Marc Lifsher
Tech giant HP to slash 27,000 jobs by 2014 By W.J. Hennigan
Blue Shield of California's chairman and CEO is stepping down By Chad Terhune
Accor selling Motel 6, Studio 6 By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
TiVo streaming app coming to iPhone, iPad this summer By Salvador Rodriguez
Spain's prime minister: No bailout, but liquidity would be nice By Tiffany Hsu
Apple reportedly testing iPhone with near-16:9 display ratio By Salvador Rodriguez
Bugatti from Napoleon heir and rare Maserati to go on auction By Jerry Hirsch
Macy's branches into China with online deal By Tiffany Hsu
Facebook stock rises after three rough days on Wall Street By Andrew Tangel
Kermit swings on your boo-boo with augmented reality Band-Aids By Deborah Netburn
Chipotle federal immigration probe: 'We didn't do anything wrong' By Tiffany Hsu
Has blazing a trail in solar energy cost California too much? Michael Hiltzik
Google Search for iPhone gets cleaner and faster By Michelle Maltais
Josh Hutcherson of 'Hunger Games' buys in Hollywood Hills By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times
Consumer bureau moves to regulate reloadable prepaid cards By Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times
Startup Leap Motion offering 3-D computer control for $70 By Salvador Rodriguez
Facebook to open office in Dubai By Salvador Rodriguez
OPINION
Activist Dolores Huerta: 50 years of fighting for human rights Patt Morrison
Letters: Fixing L.A. County
Letters: More austerity isn't the answer
Put a lid on debt ceiling debate
Letters: Following Oregon's lead on Native American mascots
It's the fiscal future, candidates By David M. Walker
The least bad option on Iran By Chuck Freilich
Letters: The power of a teachers union
Don't mess with voting rights
Letters: Protecting USC students
Behind the barbed wire
NATIONAL
CIA discloses names of 15 killed in line of duty By Ken Dilanian, Washington Bureau
Colorado is latest to reconsider zero-tolerance school policies By Jenny Deam and Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
Congressman says pizza is NOT a vegetable, introduces SLICE Act By Richard Simon
Dad screws up, but kid is fine: Washer starts with toddler inside By Tina Susman
John Edwards jury requests more exhibits By David Zucchino, Los Angeles Times
Silicon Valley supporters cheer Obama's embrace of gay marriage By Christi Parsons
'Stroller Brigade' rolls out for Safe Chemicals Act By Ian Duncan, Washington Bureau
BP agrees to cut air pollution at refinery, pay $8-million fine By Neela Banerjee
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg faces the perils of Wall Street By David Horsey
Gallup poll on abortion: 'Pro-choice' position hits record low By Michael Muskal
FAMU hazing-death victim allegedly requested rite By Michael Muskal
Nevada fire: Man-made cause seen in blaze near California border By Dalina Castellanos
Bob Moog, geek, electronic music pioneer, gets Google Doodle By Rene Lynch
Secret Service director says Colombia prostitution scandal was isolated incident By Brian Bennett, Washington Bureau
Fake-cancer bride has done her time: She's sentenced, released By Dalina Castellanos
Crews battle fast, erratic wildfire near Nevada-California line By Michael Muskal
Lolo Jones: Olympian says she's a virgin in search of a husband By Rene Lynch
SPORTS
Lolo Jones: Staying a virgin is harder than training for Olympics By Chuck Schilken
Joe Paterno built up a $13.4-million pension By Houston Mitchell
Dodgers owners' hopes go beyond Fall Classic to Winter Classic By Bill Shaikin
Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman is sued for $18 million By Houston Mitchell
Sparks win home opener Wire Reports
Kings of the road Lisa Dillman
Up next for Galaxy: Wednesday vs. San Jose By Kevin Baxter
Pau Gasol can't get clarification from Lakers about his future By Mike Bresnahan
Dodgers' Wonder Boys routine finally stalls in 11-4 loss By Steve Dilbeck
Up next for Sparks: Thursday at Minnesota By Melissa Rohlin
Udonis Haslem ordered to sit out Game 6 Staff and wire reports
Clippers' Chris Paul makes first-team All-Defensive team By Broderick Turner
Mike Brown: 'I feel like I could've done a lot better' By Mark Medina
Galaxy lets game slip away in 3-2 loss to Earthquakes By Kevin Baxter
Diamondbacks rattle Dodgers' pitchers, 11-4 By Bill Shaikin
Howie Kendrick's strikeouts a concern for Angels By Mike DiGiovanna
Dustin Penner's big goal gets big reaction from Los Angeles Kings fans By Lisa Dillman
Torii Hunter is expected to rejoin Angels next week By Mike DiGiovanna
Kobe Bryant alters exit interview schedule (Web links) By Mark Medina
Bryce Harper, Cole Hamels rivalry renews after 'welcome' to MLB By John Adams
Andrew Bynum had plenty to discuss in exit interview By Mark Medina
Darius Morris keeping free agency options open
U.S. water polo team to host Hungary, Croatia in exhibitions here By Kevin Baxter
Some big questions about Lakers' future By Mike Bresnahan
Thriving in enemy territory Chris Foster
Cleveland Indians sit atop AL Central but does anyone care? By John Adams
Ernesto Frieri slams the door shut on Athletics in Angels' 3-1 win By Mike DiGiovanna
Coyotes' Shane Doan calls out refs after Phoenix loses to Kings By Houston Mitchell
Clippers looking to improve next season By Broderick Turner
Players' union sues the NFL By Sam Farmer
Kobe Bryant off All-Defensive first team for first time since 2005 By Mike Bresnahan
Wrestler Jordan Burroughs throws himself into the Olympic mix By David Wharton
Ten years ago the Dodgers' Shawn Green made history [Web links] By Steve Dilbeck
USC wins fourth consecutive NCAA men's tennis title in all-nighter By Gary Klein
Metta World Peace makes fun of Mike Brown's weight By Mark Medina
Angels' Torii Hunter likely to return next week By Mike DiGiovanna
Miami's Dexter Pittman caught winking after flagrant foul [Video] By Chuck Schilken
Donald Driver discusses being the 'Dancing with the Stars' winner By Houston Mitchell
Trainer Doug O'Neill's 'milkshaking' case goes to racing board Thursday By Bill Dwyre
Watching Los Angeles Kings' run has been really great for Wayne Gretzky Helene Elliott
Dorsey scores big in City track championships Eric Sondheimer
Playoffs report card: Metta World Peace By Mark Medina
Reeves Nelson sues Sports Illustrated over allegations in article By Chris Foster
NEWS
Alan Simpson pens scathing letter to 'greedy geezers' retiree group By Kim Geiger
Documents reveal Pentagon gave Hollywood special Bin Laden access By Kim Geiger
Study shows isolation may lead to corrupt state capitals By David Lauter
Conservatives worry that John Roberts will 'go wobbly' on 'Obamacare' By Michael McGough
Japan: What does it cost to get the big views atop Tokyo Skytree? By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Long-acting contraceptives are best at preventing pregnancy By Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots blog
Arizona official apologizes for Obama birth verification request By Kim Geiger
Alberto Callaspo's clutch hit gives Angels 3-1 win over A's By Mike DiGiovanna
Colin Powell not ready to endorse Obama, questions Romney foreign policy By Michael A. Memoli
Gov. Brown gets backing to use settlement funds for budget gap By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
Can Congress steer us away from the fiscal cliff? Don't bet on it By Jon Healey
Memorial Day countdown: Photographers, start your engines, please
Creepy collectors bid on the holy medical sample of St. Ronald By Dan Turner
Obama to address Air Force Academy grads, campaign in Bay Area By Christi Parsons
Poll: What do you think about L.A.'s new ban on plastic bags? By Jon Healey
Poll: Government should do more to ensure access to fresh, local foods By Kim Geiger
Josh McRoberts wants to be a fan favorite again By Melissa Rohlin
Obama vote lags among Democrats in Arkansas, Kentucky primaries By Michael A. Memoli
Analysis: Romney's 'magic number' to dodge Latino doom By Paul West
Obama predicts 'great American century' in Air Force Academy talk By Christi Parsons
Romney tees off on Obama, teachers unions at Latino luncheon By Paul West
Obama team's Axelrod shows how to stay on message in Maddow interview By Robin Abcarian
Should Jeremy Lin stay with the New York Knicks?
Fevers during pregnancy linked to autism, but medication helps By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times/For the Booster Shots Blog
Is the only good mountain lion a dead mountain lion? By Paul Whitefield
Yosemite: New lottery for Half Dome permits starts Wednesday By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Stem cell treatment for heart failure takes small step forward By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times / for the Booster Shots blog
NFL Players Assn. accuses league owners of collusion, files suit By Sam Farmer
Three-foot bicycle passing rule: Slightly better than nothing By Dan Turner
New York City: Free bus tours for military in honor of Fleet Week By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
How did the Unabomber update his Harvard alumni status? By Sandra Hernandez
PSA test: The real problem is the rush to treatment, doctor says By Rosie Mestel, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
The Catholic League's over-the-top 'hate speech' charge By Michael McGough
ENTERTAINMENT
'An Officer and a Gentleman' writer hits back at critic By David Ng
Cannes Film Festival: Walter Salles' journey to 'On the Road' By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Film Critic
Gifts of language continue in 'Cyrano' By Karen Wada, Special to the Los Angeles Times
'Book of Mormon' tickets for Pantages run go on sale June 10 By David Ng
Fandango and Moviefone dial up new partnership By Richard Verrier
'American Idol' ratings: Easy win -- on a queasy downward slide By Joe Flint
The Morning Fix: NBC gears up Olympics hype! CNN ratings tumble. By Joe Flint
Kristen Stewart: I loved scaring myself in 'On The Road' By Oliver Gettell
Snooki having a boy. What does she already have? A little class By Amy Hubbard
Grand Theft Auto V coming by March, analyst says By Ben Fritz
RealD signs deal with China's Bona Film Group By Richard Verrier
'Hunger Games' DVD coming Aug. 18 By Ben Fritz
Netflix takes credit for 'Mad Men' audience boost of 1 million By Joe Flint
Huntington's exhibit hall for books to get $2.5-million makeover By Mike Boehm
Paramount delays 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' release until 2013 By Ben Fritz and Geoff Boucher
'M:I-3,' 'Clueless' on Netflix-rival Amazon in new Paramount deal By Ben Fritz
Tupac Shakur stage production to open in Chicago in January By David Ng
Donald Driver on 'DWTS': Big winner, 'tough' moments By Amy Hubbard
Review: 'Nobody Loves You,' but the reality is, they do By Margaret Gray
Blizzard's Diablo III sells 3.5 million copies in first 24 hours By Alex Pham
Injured 'Transformers' extra receives $18.5 million settlement By Richard Verrier
Music review: Southwest Chamber Music enjoys Eastern flair By Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times Music Critic
ICM agents complete buyout of agency from Berg and Rizvi Traverse By Meg James
Recapping the 'Revenge' social season: parties to die for By Matt Donnelly
Justin Bieber gets graduation ceremony from Ellen DeGeneres By Matt Donnelly
Justin Timberlake's career advice for paparazzi: 'Get a real job' By Oliver Gettell
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Terry Martin dies at 74; legendary surfboard shaper By Mike Anton, Los Angeles Times
L.A.'s sweeping ban isn't in the bag yet Steve Lopez
L.A. Unified can apply for federal Race to the Top funds By Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
Group that backed downtown stadium criticizes environmental report By David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times
Supervisors admit lingering problems at foster care office By Garrett Therolf, Los Angeles Times
Authorities believe missing Northern California girl is dead By Kate Mather, Los Angeles Times
Officials defend decision to kill mountain lion Angel Jennings
O.C. declines to honor Milk Nicole Santa Cruz
Reagan blood sample vial for sale, controversy included By Steve Chawkins, Los Angeles Times
WORLD
Merkel comes under increasing fire on euro crisis By Aaron Wiener and Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times
South African farmworker guilty of murdering white employer By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan to leave post early By Laura King, Los Angeles Times
China inquiry into British man's death may include blood samples By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
South Africa gallery temporarily closes over Zuma portrait By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
HEALTH
For consumers, taste counts more than healthfulness, poll finds By Mary MacVean
IMAGE
100 days of summer By Jason La, Dianne de Guzman, Jenn Harris, Soo Oh, Michael Robinson and Alice Short
SCIENCE
Top 10 new species of 2011 named by conservation group By Thomas H. Maugh II
Calcium supplements increase risk of heart attacks, study finds By Thomas H. Maugh II
Ancient Bethlehem seal found; first reference to city outside Bible By Thomas H. Maugh II
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