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What happened on February 19, 2013
OPINION
Monsanto, the court and the seeds of dissent By George Kimbrell and Debbie Barker
Letters: Don't fault the police
Letters: Kids and animal torture
Moving past stalemate in the Middle East By Maen Rashid Areikat
Letters: What the pope wears
Goldberg: Leave liberal Hollywood to the liberals Jonah Goldberg
Beverly Hills' subway spat
Letters: Wall Street's latest real-estate game
Letters: Mahony and the Vatican
The L.A. Community College District races
Letters: A Navy SEAL's plight
SPORTS
Jerry Buss had many sides, but his best one truly defined him Bill Dwyre
Lakers expected to remain a Buss family-owned team By Mike Bresnahan
To Magic Johnson, Jerry Buss was friend, mentor and 'second father' Bill Plaschke
Jose Canseco explains gravity via Twitter By Houston Mitchell
The Rock unveils the new WWE championship belt By Houston Mitchell
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dons Darth Vader mask for Katherine Webb photo By Chuck Schilken
Clippers stars score big on the promotional front By Diane Pucin
Up next for the Lakers: Wednesday vs. Boston By Mike Bresnahan
Can Lakers turn season around to properly honor Jerry Buss? By Mike Bresnahan
Tony Romo is part of Cowboys' long-term plans, but should he be? By Chuck Schilken
Live discussion: How will the Dodgers and Angels do this season? By Houston Mitchell
Chad Billingsley has sights set on Dodgers' rotation By Dylan Hernandez, Los Angeles Times
USC's game with UCLA on Sunday is a matter of perspective By Diane Pucin
Dee Gordon says he's OK with working for Dodgers starting job By Dylan Hernandez, Los Angeles Times
Larry Drew II brings the outside in for UCLA By Chris Foster
Watch Kyle Larson shove his way to a NASCAR win [Video] By Jim Peltz
Chivas USA continues shake-up, sends Shalrie Joseph to Seattle By Kevin Baxter
Lakers' Pau Gasol says he's made good progress with foot injury By Eric Pincus
Kings put in a lot of work even with Coach Darryl Sutter away By Helene Elliott
Mark Trumbo prepares for another challenge with Angels By Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times
Read excerpts from Oscar Pistorius' affidavit about fatal shooting By Houston Mitchell
The Dodgers and Dee Gordon: There really is no dilemma By Steve Dilbeck
Eight big questions about the Lakers; you may not like the answers By Mike Bresnahan
NCAA cites 'lack of institutional control' at Miami Wire reports
Lakers are a sizable longshot to win NBA title, oddsmakers say By Eric Pincus
Who will replace Jerry Buss as best owner in pro sports?
NBA revamps stats site with a wealth of information By Eric Pincus
Clearing the heir may take time after Lakers owner Jerry Buss' death By David Wharton
Jerry Hairston Jr. reconsidering retirement plans By Dylan Hernandez
Phil Jackson says Lakers aren't using Dwight Howard properly By Eric Pincus
Floyd Mayweather to fight Robert Guerrero on May 4 in Showtime deal By Lance Pugmire
Mitch Kupchak reiterates that Dwight Howard will not be traded By Eric Pincus
Angels' Josh Hamilton takes shot at Rangers fans By Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times
To replace Jerry Buss, Lakers should dream of Jeanie Bill Plaschke
L.A. Loyola pulls together to beat Pasadena, 80-56 Eric Sondheimer
Jerry Buss' legacy is creating a team all of Los Angeles could love Bill Plaschke
Angels reliever Sean Burnett sidelined by another fluke injury By Mike DiGiovanna
Galaxy doesn't miss Landon Donovan in 6-2 win over Tijuana By Kevin Baxter
Floyd Mayweather Jr. to fight Robert Guerrero on May 4 By Lance Pugmire
Ryan Smyth says watching Kings win Cup was 'tough to swallow' By Helene Elliott
Watch Ronda Rousey talk about her fighting style By Houston Mitchell
NCAA fires head of enforcement after stinging review of Miami case By David Wharton, Los Angeles Times
BUSINESS
Theaters raise revenue and tensions by charging to show trailers By Ben Fritz and Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Cofounder Sabeer Bhatia sheds no tears for demise of Hotmail By Chris O'Brien
Helicopter pilot in film set crash faced prior enforcement action By Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times
Audit of Fed's gold finds it's safe, more pure than expected By Andrew Tangel, Los Angeles Times
Samuel Adams beer now in a can By Stuart Pfeifer
Apple also targeted by hackers who attacked Facebook By Salvador Rodriguez
More cellphone users switch to prepaid plans By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
LeAnn Rimes, Eddie Cibrian snag a $3-million Hidden Hills bargain By Lauren Beale
Justices skeptical of farmer who planted patented Monsanto seeds By David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times
Anthem Blue Cross backs off mail-order pharmacy requirement By David Lazarus
Herbalife says its earnings soared in fourth quarter By Stuart Pfeifer
Builder confidence ticks down in February, survey says By Alejandro Lazo
Jeep the latest to have Twitter account hacked [Updated] By Salvador Rodriguez, This post has been updated, as indicated below.
Judge delays ruling in Apple shareholder case By Chris O'Brien
LG unveils its largest smartphone yet, the 5.5-inch Optimus G Pro By Salvador Rodriguez
Google stock under Larry Page tops $800 By Jessica Guynn
Malware attack on Apple said to come from Eastern Europe By Jessica Guynn
G-20 toughens stance against efforts to influence exchange rates Bloomberg News
Anthem halts plan to require some drug purchases by mail David Lazarus
HTC unveils flagship smartphone with high-end features By Salvador Rodriguez
Bowles, Simpson unveil plan to cut debt $2.4 trillion over 10 years By Jim Puzzanghera
Stocks of Office Depot and OfficeMax surge on merger speculation by Walter Hamilton
Google hits a milestone as it quietly grows its market value By Jessica Guynn, Los Angeles Times
Latest trend: Memorizing your credit-card security code By Walter Hamilton
Refinances surge under Obama program for underwater loans By Alejandro Lazo
MTV, BET pull hack stunt in apparent bid to gain Twitter followers By Salvador Rodriguez
Computer security firm blames cyber spying on Chinese military By Ken Dilanian, Los Angeles Times
Former Obama campaign staffers parlay innovations into start-ups By Matea Gold, Los Angeles Times
A crucial step toward retirement security for the working class Michael Hiltzik
Congress to probe $100-million shortfall in Job Corps program By Shan Li
CalPERS to sell all its stock in two gun manufacturers By Marc Lifsher
Richard Branson among non-U.S. billionaires joining Giving Pledge By Alejandro Lazo
NEWS
Shiitake DIY: How to grow beloved mushrooms at home By Jeff Spurrier
Fatal drug overdoses in U.S. increase for 11th consecutive year By Joseph Serna
The real reason there won't be women priests By Michael McGough
Know your hops: A primer on flavors from around the world By John Verive
Intensive care MDs: More white coats, fewer piercings preferred By Eryn Brown
Day One at Bludso's Bar-&-Que By Dominic A. Riley
For the record
Live discussion: It's lunchtime with Jonathan Gold!
A quiz: You know his books, but do you know Arthur Frommer? By Catharine M. Hamm, Los Angeles Times Travel editor
Second screen: Watch live Oscar commentary on Sunday night By Nardine Saad
Oscar Pistorius to be charged with premeditated murder, judge rules By Robyn Dixon
Obama warns of dire sequester consequences By Christi Parsons and Kathleen Hennessey
Europe and the South Pacific on sale at Paul Gauguin Cruises By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
Katy Perry's new ruby from John Mayer isn't an engagement ring By Susan Denley
Hilary Mantel takes aim at Kate Middleton's baby bump By Jenny Hendrix
Acupuncture helped allergies -- a little, study says By Mary MacVean
Campanile ... It's alive! By Russ Parsons
Test Kitchen video tip: Shucking an oyster By Noelle Carter
Supreme Court to consider eliminating political contribution limit By David G. Savage
What I'm drinking now: Jamie Kutch By S. Irene Virbila
Women caught in the social media crossfire By Alexandra Le Tellier
Las Vegas: Get ready to be taken for a ride on El Loco By Jay Jones
Mexico: At Tulum seminar, the accent is on sustainable cooking By Rosemary McClure
Eames for your walls? New prints feature Charles' words of wisdom By Craig Nakano
Obama advisor Axelrod joins NBC By Paul West
Gen. John Allen turns down NATO post, set to retire By David S. Cloud, This post has been corrected, as indicated below.
Meet Your Meat: Cure, smoke and infuse your own bacon By Betty Hallock
The Fed's gold is good -- now sell it! By Paul Whitefield
Lots of L.A. names in James Beard first-round nominations By Russ Parsons
WORLD
Russian warships head to Syria in show of power By Sergei Loiko
Rubles from heaven: Russians scoop up meteorite chunks for sale By Sergei Loiko
Israel's Netanyahu brings longtime rival Livni into coalition By Edmund Sanders
Four floors, city views, garden: A retirement home fit for a pope By Tom Kington
Oscar Pistorius denies charge of premeditated murder By Robyn Dixon
Vigilantes reportedly release captives in southern Mexico By Cecilia Sanchez and Tracy Wilkinson
Tunisian prime minister resigns after failing to reshape Cabinet By Emily Alpert
Hamas court reduces life sentences of Italian activist's killers By Rushdi Abu Alouf
Facebook page in Mexico draws attention for posts on security risks By Daniel Hernandez
Diamond heist in Brussels a professional job, official says By Kim Willsher, Los Angeles Times
Irish leader apologizes for infamous Magdalen laundries By Emily Alpert
Thieves in Belgium make off with $50 million in diamonds By Kim Willsher
Afghanistan civilian deaths decreased for first time in six years By Shashank Bengali, Los Angeles Times
Gunmen kidnap seven more French nationals in Africa By Robyn Dixon
Oscar Pistorius tells court girlfriend was killed accidentally By Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times
Civilian deaths in war in Afghanistan drop for first time in 6 years By Shashank Bengali, This post has been updated. See the note below for details.
Azerbaijani novelist vilified for his call for reconciliation By Sergei L. Loiko, Los Angeles Times
Syria rebels say they don't have the weapons to end the war By Raja Abdulrahim, Los Angeles Times
In Syria, more than two dozen dead in latest attack on Aleppo By Patrick J. McDonnell
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Jean-Lou Chameau, Caltech's president, to step down By Larry Gordon and Monte Morin, Los Angeles Times
UC Irvine professor stops teaching online course in dispute By Larry Gordon, Los Angeles Times
Allegations made against Catalina conservancy exec By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times
British singer was backed by Fab Four Randy Lewis
Veterans take on newbies in Valley Catherine Saillant
'Showtime' ringmaster David Wharton
Garcetti and Greuel trade shots in mayoral candidates debate By Michael Finnegan and David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times
Jerry Brown asks for changes to state's Medi-Cal expansion plan By Anthony York
California budget increasingly goes to salaries, healthcare, report says By Chris Megerian
Rizzo at center of Bell corruption, defendants say By Corina Knoll, Los Angeles Times
Lawmaker wants to open Southland car pool lanes for off-peak use By Patrick McGreevy
Four dead in O.C.: No motive yet in slaying, deadly carjackings By Kate Mather and Hailey Branson-Potts
Michael Dukakis to help Rep. Brad Sherman retire campaign debt By Jean Merl
Cost to expand Medi-Cal a mystery By Evan Halper
O.C. shootings leave four dead, many questions By Anh Do, Kate Mather and Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times
Appeals court revives women inmates' bid for Wiccan chaplain By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times
L.A. Community College District chancellor to resign By Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times
Dorner stalked potential targets before rampage By Richard Winton, Andrew Blankstein and Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times
California opens new prison psychiatric ward By Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times
Massive mixed-use project in Hollywood clears a hurdle By Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times
Restorer of vintage farm equipment could pull in big prize By Diana Marcum, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Banksy mural goes missing in London, for sale in Miami By Deborah Vankin
Gustavo Dudamel statement: 'Unpleasant and very unfortunate' By David Ng, Los Angeles Times
Bruce Willis' career as indestructible as his 'Die Hard' character By Patrick Kevin Day, Los Angeles Times
In new book, Clive Davis talks bisexuality, Dylan, Whitney and more By Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic
Danny Boyle's Olympics opening ceremony a winner at theater awards By Deborah Vankin
'Biggest Loser's' Francelina + Jeff: 'We have something special' By Rene Lynch
Keke Palmer, Drew Sidora cast in VH1's TLC biopic By Gerrick D. Kennedy
Happy 121st birthday, Edna St. Vincent Millay!
Author criticizes Duchess of Cambridge; prime minister defends her By Nardine Saad
Wednesday TV Highlights: 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' on CBS By Ed Stockly
Post holidays, KOST-FM drops, KIIS rises to top By Steve Carney
Many veteran TV shows are struggling this season By Joe Flint
'Hotel Transylvania' atop DVD sales; 'Flight' soars as rental Wesley Lowery
Kelly Clarkson begs to differ with Clive Davis - vehemently By Christie D'Zurilla
'Die Hard' is soft. 'Safe Haven' is strong. UFC vs. Bellator. By Joe Flint
Mariah Carey releases new single, 'Almost Home' By Mikael Wood
Kelly Clarkson says she's mischaracterized in Clive Davis' memoir By Gerrick D. Kennedy, This post has been corrected. See the note at the bottom for details.
Regal Entertainment stock up after deal to buy Hollywood Theaters By Richard Verrier
I wish I could meet ..., the literary edition By Carolyn Kellogg
Wednesday's TV Talk: Johnny Galecki; Chaz Bono; Anthony Edwards Ed Stockly
Mario Lopez expecting another baby with wife Courtney By Nardine Saad
Review: Ben Goldberg shows many sides over two albums By Chris Barton
Michael Jackson's son Prince to be 'ET' special correspondent By Reed Johnson
Album review: Iceage's 'You're Nothing' By Mikael Wood
How to choose the top director from this mix of Oscar nominees? By Steven Zeitchik, Los Angeles Times
Patricia Cornwell wins $50.9 million in suit against money manager By Carolyn Kellogg
New Clive Davis book sees music mogul through eyes of apprentice By Randy Lewis
'Downton Abbey' ends third season with new ratings mark By Scott Collins
'Bachelor' recap: On hometown dates, siblings question playboy Sean By Amy Kaufman
TV review: 'Cult' serves up a new form of mass anxiety By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Oscar predictions: We call the three shorts categories By Glenn Whipp
Prefer not to? Kevin Smokler says you should reread 'Bartleby' By Carolyn Kellogg
Obama strategist David Axelrod joins MSNBC, NBC News as analyst By Meredith Blake
Dr. Drew defends 'Celebrity Rehab' after Mindy McCready's death By Christie D'Zurilla
'Zero Dark Thirty's' sharp turn from Oscar glory By Steven Zeitchik and Nicole Sperling, Los Angeles Times
Dennis Rodman chokes up over Jerry Buss on 'The Tonight Show' By Meredith Blake
Has former Dodgers great Steve Garvey gone to the dogs? By Greg Braxton
Review: Nick Cave predictably unpredictable in 'Push the Sky Away' By Randall Roberts
Mike Daisey says his 'Steve Jobs' episode has done some good By Rob Weinert-Kendt
Sexmob to take on Fellini, Nino Rota at the Mint tonight By Chris Barton
Martin Scorsese named Jefferson Lecturer in the Humanities By Susan King
Review: PBS' 'After Newtown' programs take on tough issues By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Pacino's 'Any Given Sunday' speech gets new life in Jeep ad By Joe Flint
Review: 'Oklahoma!' at 70? You're doin' fine By David C. Nichols
'Game of Thrones' exhibit to tour five countries By Patrick Kevin Day
Quick Takes: Jenni Rivera gets the last say
NATIONAL
Newspaper's 'smack' spurs report of gunfire at Gettysburg College By Tina Susman
New York anchorman charged with choking his TV-journalist wife By Michael Muskal
Florida imam denies sending money to Pakistani terrorists By Michael Muskal
'Downton Abbey' breaks our hearts and shows our world being born By David Horsey
Voting Rights Act faces key test in Supreme Court By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
Obama ramps up pressure on GOP to avert budget cuts By Kathleen Hennessey, This post has been updated. See the note below for details.
Chinese army likely behind cyber attacks, U.S. security firm says By Michael Muskal
At least 16 hurt in blast and fire at Kansas City restaurant By Matt Pearce
Justices skeptical of farmer who planted patented seeds By David G. Savage
Gen. John Allen, former Afghanistan commander, will retire By David S. Cloud, Washington Bureau
Python hunt is over, but 3 get tagged, released back into wild By David Zucchino
Don't even think of proposing new gun-control laws, legislator says By Matt Pearce
Jury selection begins in Ohio 'Craigslist killer' case By Marisa Gerber
Second term brings out a more relaxed Obama By Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau
7 hurt in Kansas City restaurant blast and fire, police say By Matt Pearce
Man who updated Facebook during his 2011 siege gets sentenced By John M. Glionna
Texas parents agree to let pregnant teen keep her baby By Molly Hennessy-Fiske
BP faces civil trial over gulf oil spill By Julie Cart, Los Angeles Times
AUTOS
Ever see a car do a back flip? Watch this By W.J. Hennigan
Microcar sells for world record in weekend auction By David Undercoffler
SCIENCE
NASA temporarily loses communication with space station By Joseph Serna
Horseshoe bats talk over and around background noise, study finds By Amina Khan
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