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What happened on November 30, 2012
NATIONAL
Chimp attack victim who lost face sought $50 million, doesn't get it By Tina Susman, This post has been updated. See below for details.
Lottery officials verify winning Powerball ticket Times staff and wire reports
Hurricane season 2012 is done: Sandy not 'major'? So they say By Molly Hennessy-Fiske
'Christmas tree or holiday tree?' issue haunts R.I. lighting ceremony By Tina Susman
Oregon Supreme Court ruling questions eyewitness accuracy By Kim Murphy
Lost hat sparks Facebook quest that evokes a mother's love By Tamara Jones, This post has been updated. See below for details
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo presses insurance companies on Sandy claims By Joseph Serna
Explosion at Arizona Social Security office forces evacuation By Joseph Serna
3 die in Wyoming college attack; sharp-edged weapon used, police say By Michael Muskal
New reality for Missouri Powerball winners: Merry, surreal Christmas By Michael Muskal
Obama, GOP broaden their 'fiscal cliff' pitches By Christi Parsons and Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
18 treated for chemical exposure after New Jersey train derails By Michael Muskal
Traffic report: Computerized brakes saved thousands of lives By Joseph Serna
BUSINESS
Warehouse workers say Wal-Mart responsible for poor conditions By Marc Lifsher
Oyster bars say Drakes Bay farm closure means higher prices By Tiffany Hsu
Lazarus: Patients' choices narrower, yet cost of insurance rises David Lazarus
Latest Walgreens comes with sushi chef, barista and juice bar By Shan Li
Apple now selling unlocked iPhone 5 By Salvador Rodriguez
Small union is causing big problems for ports Ronald D. White, Los Angeles Times
Northrop Grumman to cut 200 jobs at two sites By W.J. Hennigan, Los Angeles Times
More babies were named Apple, Mac and Siri in 2012 By Salvador Rodriguez
Hostess wins OK to give execs up to $1.75 million in bonuses By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times
GDP growth revised upward Don Lee
We love our cellphones and feel only a little guilty about it By Chris O'Brien
Superstorm Sandy pushed air travel down in October, report says By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times
Facebook upsets some by seeking to take away users' voting rights By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Richard Branson first to have 1 million LinkedIn followers By Salvador Rodriguez
Many roads to fuel efficiency on display at L.A. Auto Show By Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times
Zucker is named president of CNN Joe Flint
Consumer spending dipped in October for first time in five months By Jim Puzzanghera
Eurozone data highlight jobless woes in Greece, Spain By Andrew Tangel
Holiday party with open bar? No thanks, we'd like a bonus instead By Tiffany Hsu
Labor talks for L.A., Long Beach ports run late; strike continues By Ronald D. White
Senate panel OKs update to communications privacy law By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
In France, juice and soda push wine drinking to record low By Tiffany Hsu
Microsoft's Surface Pro's battery life half that of the Surface RT By Salvador Rodriguez
U.S. official calls for probe of deadly factory fire in Bangladesh By Shan Li
Is Apple TV becoming a sleeper hit? By Chris O'Brien
Windows 8 hasn't lifted U.S. tablet or PC sales, NPD says By Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Halle Berry, Gabriel Aubry reach 'amicable' but mysterious deal By Christie D'Zurilla
Carrie Underwood will play Maria in NBC's 'Sound of Music' remake By Meredith Blake
Internet Radio Fairness Act debate opens in Washington By Randy Lewis
Review: Elevator Repair Service's 'Gatz' a rewarding marathon By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
Cirque du Soleil's extravagant 'Iris' will close Jan. 19 By David Ng and David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times
Michael Connelly's 'The Black Box' harks to '92 L.A. riots By Paula Woods, Special to the Los Angeles Times
New 'Call of Duty' appears to be selling less than predecessor By Ben Fritz
Cirque du Soleil to close 'Iris' at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre By David Ng
'Killing Them Softly' director: My movie isn't for everyone By Steven Zeitchik
Are curators a vanishing breed? By Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times Art Critic
Metallica leaves Warner Music with its masters, forms Blackened Records by Randall Roberts
Review: Alex Clare stays too far away at Fonda Theatre By Mikael Wood
Tolkien superfan Stephen Colbert to celebrate 'Hobbit Week' By Meredith Blake
Couture injects high fashion into the club scene By Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times
Review: 'Nothing to Hide' a tricky gift from two aces By Charlotte Stoudt
Review: Devastating 'The Central Park Five' details injustice By Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times Film Critic
'Killing Them Softly' has deft cast, heavy hand, critics say By Oliver Gettell
'Fairy Tales From the Brothers Grimm' casts a spell By Mindy Farabee
'The Particle at the End of the Universe' gets real By David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times Book Critic
KCRW willing to move Morning Becomes Eclectic for Madeleine Brand? By Todd Martens
Hillary Clinton will give five artists medals for embassy art By Mike Boehm
Blinded by dollar signs? PW names E.L. James person of the year By Carolyn Kellogg
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' hits 30th anniversary By Randy Lewis
Francesca Eastwood, daughter of Clint, is Miss Golden Globe 2013 By Christie D'Zurilla
'Parenthood' creator Jason Katims: 'Things get messy' By Yvonne Villarreal
Soft start likely for 'Killing Them Softly'; Zucker's CNN challenge. By Joe Flint
Nickelodeon greenlights 'iCarly,' 'Victorious' spinoff By Yvonne Villarreal
NBC gives '30 Rock' end date, sets 'Do No Harm' for Thursday nights By Yvonne Villarreal
Joe Jackson hospitalized with minor stroke By Christie D'Zurilla
Chris Brown won't be charged after cellphone-snatching accusation By Christie D'Zurilla
'X-Factor': So bad you should be watching? [Google+ Hangout] By Todd Martens
Alice Cooper joined by Johnny Depp at L.A. show By Randy Lewis
'Killing Them Softly' gets mashed with Chanel No. 5 on 'Conan' By Patrick Kevin Day
Weekend TV Talk Shows: Timothy F. Geithner; Grover Norquist; Dianne Feinstein Ed Stockly
Lewis Black's trademark fury crosses all lines By Christopher Smith
Zynga stock falls following new Facebook deal By Ben Fritz
Saturday's TV Highlights: 'A Bride for Christmas' on Hallmark By Ed Stockly
'Searching for Sugar Man' among PGA documentary nominees By Susan King
The Sartorialist comes to L.A. on Sunday By Carolyn Kellogg
Rebecca & Fiona info
Katie Holmes in 'Dead Accounts': What did the critics think? By Mike Boehm
'The X Factor' recap: Two talents tossed as top 6 move on By Amy Reiter
The Twitter Fiction Festival: Making the most of 140 characters By Carolyn Kellogg
MPAA slams study finding Megaupload's closure hurt films' revenue By Richard Verrier
Seth MacFarlane plans to have college kids deliver Oscars By Patrick Kevin Day, This post has been updated. See note below for details
Quick Takes
Couture info
Sony sells 525,000 PlayStation 3 units Thanksgiving week By Ben Fritz
In Rotation: Ethiopian pianist/composer Samuel Yirga's 'Guzo' By Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic
Bradley Cooper, David O. Russell talk 'Silver Linings' dance By Glenn Whipp
Newt Gingrich tells Jay Leno GOP must modernize on immigration By Meredith Blake
Leading men, show runners and a few women toast Details Mavericks By Matt Donnelly
Katie Holmes gets mixed reviews on Broadway, gold star as a mom By Matt Donnelly
Cirque officials say heavy marketing could not save 'Iris' By David Ng
Lewis Black recalls the tough days as a playwright By Christopher Smith
For animated film directors, is taking creative input a good thing? By Rebecca Keegan
TV Week: Dec. 2 - 8: 'Blake Shelton's Not-So-Family Christmas' By Matthew Cooper
NEWS
Promising new treatment for cocaine addiction adds stimulant drugs By Melissa Healy
Crunching the numbers: How big was Obama's win? By Paul West
Orange County-based Best Wines Online debuts By S. Irene Virbila, Restaurant Critic
Mitt Romney pollster: Why we thought we would win By James Rainey
Dinner tonight! Olive oil pancakes By Noelle Carter
The Ginvent Calendar: An advent calendar for gin drinkers By Betty Hallock
Powerball -- one more way to lose my money By Carla Hall
U.S. birthrate falls to lowest level ever recorded By Jon Bardin
You like using travel websites -- and their prices, survey says By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
An afternoon wine bar at Salt's Cure By Betty Hallock
Review: 'Talaash's' Bollywood-meets-noir needs work By Robert Abele
Svbscription thinks inside the box for experiential gifts By Adam Tschorn
Hope amid frustration as World AIDS Day approaches By Rosie Mestel
Las Vegas: Chow down for a good cause at New York-New York By Jay Jones
Supreme Court delays decision on taking up gay marriage cases By David G. Savage
Ursa Major, Topo Designs team up on a Dopp kit to benefit bison By Adam Tschorn
Gift pick: A zoo that fits in your hand
Year of the Mamba: Nike unveils the new Kobe kicks By Adam Tschorn
Businesses hitting the brakes ahead of the 'fiscal cliff' By Jon Healey
A holiday glow at Made by DWC, the Downtown Women's Center store By Craig Nakano
Boehner: 'Fiscal cliff' talks hit 'stalemate' By Lisa Mascaro
'Fiscal cliff'? Just shut up and bring it on By Paul Whitefield
Obama will send season's greetings to Republicans from toy factory By Christi Parsons and Lisa Mascaro
$1 dining: Muhammarajun at Sipan Bakery By Betty Hallock
Gift picks: Handmade design, local finds, buys for every budget
Test Kitchen tips: Peeling chestnuts By Noelle Carter
Your guess: Is it a Rose Parade or presidential inaugural? By James Rainey
Canada: It's white-knuckle climb time in Winnipeg By Jay Jones
Holiday cookie recipe: White chocolate turtle cookies By Noelle Carter
Obama asks GOP to keep middle-class taxes low for Christmas By Christi Parsons
Long Beach: Airport's new passenger concourse to open next week By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
O Tannenbaum, how sustainable are thy branches? By Dan Turner
David Beckham says goodbye to L.A. By Susan Denley
Congressman: Obama aided Al Qaeda, or maybe he didn't By James Rainey
SPORTS
Pro wrestler will remove Mitt Romney tattoo from his face By Houston Mitchell
UFC's Ronda Rousey says sex before a fight is beneficial to women By Houston Mitchell
Angels trade Jordan Walden to Braves for starter Tommy Hanson By Mike DiGiovanna
Denver's George Karl dials back the hatred Ben Bolch
Girlfriends, sisters fight at Hector Camacho's wake By Houston Mitchell
Manny Pacquiao sparring partner Frankie Gomez provides a lift By Lance Pugmire
Lakers know Dwight Howard can shoot free throws By Mike Bresnahan
Angels acquire pitcher Tommy Hanson from Braves for Jordan Walden By Mike DiGiovanna
Corona Centennial holds off Vista Murrieta to win 30-28 Eric Sondheimer
Drew Brees' TD streak comes to an end against Falcons By Houston Mitchell
UCLA vs. Stanford: Pac-12 title game live coverage Times staff reports
Serra outlasts Chaminade for Western Division title By Steve Galuzzo
Monte Kiffin will step down after USC's bowl game By Gary Klein
Crown of roses for Stanford, thorns for UCLA as Bruins fall 27-24 By Chris Foster
Graeme McDowell up by three at Sherwood By Jim Peltz
Phoenix Suns offer money back if you don't have 'good times' By Matt Wilhalme
Dodger Stadium supercross race to move to Angel Stadium By Jim Peltz
Weekend Viewers Guide Chris Dufresne
It's so nice to see you again Christ Foster
UCLA Coach Jim Mora feels weather won't be factor in title game By Chris Foster
Graeme McDowell shoots 66, leads World Challenge after two rounds By Jim Peltz
Preview: Lakers vs. Nuggets By Eric Pincus
Live discussion: NFL Slam with Mark and Sam
Dodgers meet with Zack Greinke By Dylan Hernandez
Stanford holds off UCLA to earn Rose Bowl berth By Gary Klein
Toronto Raptors sign free-agent guard/forward Mickael Pietrus By Eric Pincus
Raiders suspend Rolando McClain for two games By Houston Mitchell
Mets, David Wright agree to $138-million deal By Houston Mitchell
He's not shaken or stirred over UCLA-Stanford result T.J. Simers
Johnathan Franklin's push ends on sad note By Gary Klein
Letters: Not the season USC fans had in mind
Daily Dodger in Review: Ronald Belisario rewards team patience By Steve Dilbeck
Pac-12 Conference has no plans to expand By Gary Klein and Chris Foster
Jim Mora has UCLA positioned for a real run now Bill Plaschke
UCLA Coach Ben Howland probably will keep Bruins in the zone By Baxter Holmes
Lakers vs. Nuggets: Dwight Howard, Antawn Jamison star in win By Eric Pincus
Saturday's Southern California prep football championship games
Another strong performance from Lakers' rookies with D-Fenders By Eric Pincus
Tiger Woods, others chase leader Nick Watney at World Challenge By Jim Peltz
NBA fines San Antonio for sitting its stars Staff and wire reports
NCAA water polo championships: USC, UCLA seeded No. 1-2 By Diane Pucin
Clippers' Chauncey Billups is 'sore' but still fired up to play By Broderick Turner
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not play vs. Ravens By Matt Wilhalme
Kobe Bryant's rant is followed by a romp over Nuggets By Mike Bresnahan
NBA's $250,000 fine of Spurs sets new precedent By Eric Pincus
MLS Cup contenders Galaxy and Dynamo share more than an owner By Kevin Baxter
Dodgers, Fox Sports head into OT on TV talks By Bill Shaikin
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The stereotype and the single mother Sandy Banks
Disruption of water delivery could devastate L.A. County economy By Bettina Boxall, Los Angeles Times
Student scores may be used in LAUSD teacher ratings By Teresa Watanabe and Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times
L.A. County seeing high-risk offenders entering its probation system By Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times
Lindsay Lohan charged in June traffic accident By Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
Details emerge about night L.A. official's child was found alone By David Zahniser and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
PASSINGS: Zig Ziglar, Don Rhymer, David Courtney
The sun is a no-show, and tourists get a dimmer view of L.A. By Nita Lelyveld, Los Angeles Times
U.S. seeks to protect 66 kinds of coral By Kenneth R. Weiss, Los Angeles Times
In third trial, man convicted of murdering wife By Jack Leonard, Los Angeles Times
The lure of fishing endures even when they're not biting By Gale Holland, Los Angeles Times
Lottery panel votes to bring Powerball game to California By Wesley Lowery and Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times
OPINION
My turban: Made in the USA By Dilveer Singh Vahali
Dislodging Obamacare By Michael F. Cannon
Affirmative action and the law
Letters: Exporting hate to Uganda
Letters: Out of harm's way, needing jobs
Letters: A Bible study for the Schullers
Letters: On the other hand on Deasy
Letters: Telling Angelenos to eat less
Letters: Wastewater isn't 'waste'
Letters: It's no-show time for elephants
A chance for calm in Congo
WORLD
U.N. vote on Palestine status inflicts new divides in Europe, NATO Carol J. Williams
Incoming President Enrique Peña Nieto inherits a bruised Mexico By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times
Russian he-man Vladimir Putin apparently trying to hide an injury By Sergei L. Loiko, Los Angeles Times
Health officials warn of increasing HIV infections in Greece By Emily Alpert
An Afghan farmer tills under his dreams for his son By Ned Parker, Los Angeles Times
Street protests follow approval of Egypt's draft constitution By Jeffrey Fleishman and Reem Abdellatif
Israel announces plans for 3,000 more housing units in West Bank By Edmund Sanders, This post has been updated. See the note below for details.
Egypt protests intensify after passage of draft constitution By Jeffrey Fleishman and Reem Abdellatif, Los Angeles Times
Syria phone, Internet access cut amid fighting By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times
Law enhances Chinese police's power in disputed South China Sea By John Hannon
U.N. vote on Palestinian status a setback for U.S., Israel By Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times
SCIENCE
Messenger detects frozen water, organic matter on Mercury By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times
Scientists build tiny structures using Lego-like DNA 'bricks' By Eryn Brown
Summertime fog preserves relic coastal pine forests By Kenneth R. Weiss
Kerosene wick lamps produce both light and hazardous soot By Louis Sahagun
Study challenges presumed age of Grand Canyon By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times
Coal's share of power generation slipping By Bettina Boxall
FOOD
Farmers Markets: How to be choosy with clementines By David Karp
AUTOS
L.A. Auto Show: Animal detecting systems coming as soon as 2013 By Salvador Rodriguez
L.A. Auto Show: 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish turns heads By W.J. Hennigan
L.A. Auto Show: Galpin Auto Sports reveals plans for 'supercar' By W.J. Hennigan
Engine fires spark recall of new Ford Escape, Fusion models By Jerry Hirsch
L.A. Auto Show: Are electric vehicle prices about to drop? By Jerry Hirsch
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