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What happened on March 18, 2013
SCIENCE
Cock-a-doodle-doo! Scientists wonder why the rooster crows By Eryn Brown
Doctor explains sizzurp's powerful high -- and deadly side effects By Amina Khan
First Antarctic whale skeleton turns up nine new deep-sea species By Amina Khan
Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench teeming with bacteria By Geoffrey Mohan
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Here's why you've got a hangover. By Karen Kaplan
False-positive mammograms take mental toll, study finds By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Jane Campion's 'Top of the Lake' mysterious, beautiful By Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Review: 'One Night With Janis Joplin' will rock your world By David C. Nichols
HBO's 'Girls': There's more than one way to look at its ratings By Joe Flint
Jason Molina of Songs: Ohia, Magnolia Electric Co. dies at 39 By Randy Lewis
Bobbie Smith dies at 76; singer with the Spinners By Glenn Whipp
Review: A sly, revelatory Angela Gheorghiu on the Broad Stage By Chris Pasles
Review: 'Bates Motel' a twisty, moody modern prequel to 'Psycho' By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake present 'History of Rap 4' By Meredith Blake
Honda switches up ad agencies By Meg James
'The Walking Dead' recap: Andrea becomes 'Prey' By Todd VanDerWerff
Review: 'The Whale' explores deep waters at South Coast Repertory By Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times Theater Critic
San Francisco Symphony cancels East Coast tour as strike continues By David Ng
Stephen Colbert supports his sister in SC congressional race By Patrick Kevin Day
For Lindsay Lohan, 90 days in locked rehab, with a dash of drama By Christie D'Zurilla
MGM reports strong quarter off 'Skyfall,' 'Hobbit' success By Daniel Miller
'Oz' still great and powerful. Leno and Greenblatt feud over jokes. By Joe Flint
The winner of the Obama presidential library: Chicago or Hawaii? By Hector Tobar
Who thinks Emma Watson would do the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' film? By Carolyn Kellogg
Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle announces winners for 2012 By David Ng
New Mexico governor will support film tax incentive bill after all By Richard Verrier
SXSW 2013: Prince, bands and brands take South by Southwest By Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times
'Burt Wonderstone': Has Carell made the most of post-'Office' life? By Steven Zeitchik
Album premiere: Milk Carton Kids' 'The Ash & Clay' By August Brown
SXSW 2013: Some bests and worsts of a chaotic week By Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Pop Music Critic
Tony Awards 2013: Ceremony returning to Radio City Music Hall By David Ng
'Beyond the Infinite: Science Fiction After Kubrick' info
Tuesday's TV Highlights: 'Inside the Actors Studio' on Bravo By Matt Cooper
'Girls' finale: Reunited and it feels no good By Meredith Blake
Ruth Lily Poetry Prize, for $100,000, to go to Marie Ponsot By Carolyn Kellogg
Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello steps down By Dawn C. Chmielewski
Hollywood storms the West Wing with two movies By Steven Zeitchik, Los Angeles Times
'Wreck-It Ralph' wrecks 'Breaking Dawn Part 2's' DVD reign
Backers of American Latino national museum push bill in Congress By Mike Boehm
Emma Watson rumors: She won't star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' film By Nardine Saad
Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert haven't split, despite rumors By Nardine Saad
'The Bible' producers deny Satan meant to look like President Obama By Meredith Blake
Nik Wallenda will tightrope walk over the Grand Canyon on Discovery By Patrick Kevin Day
'Once Upon a Time': Mary's dark heart in 'Welcome to Storybrooke' By Jevon Phillips
Beyonce revisits Sasha Fierce in new track 'Bow Down / I Been On' By Nardine Saad
Ryan Seacrest, Julianne Hough have split up, reports say By Christie D'Zurilla
New debate over Frank Gehry's design for an Eisenhower Memorial By David Ng
Gwyneth Paltrow reveals miscarriage: 'I nearly died' By Christie D'Zurilla
Lil Wayne still hospitalized; Nicki Minaj, Drake among visitors By Randy Lewis
Dan Brown conspiracy? 'The Da Vinci Code' ebooks -- free! Jenny Hendrix
NATIONAL
FBI says it knows who pulled off unsolved 1990 Boston art heist By Matt Pearce, This post has been corrected. See the note below.
Tennessee fire destroys 65 structures; state of emergency declared By David Zucchino
Girl Scout cookie thieves leave crumbs all over the country By Matt Pearce
Senators stand down on spending amendments By Lisa Mascaro, Washington Bureau
Obama nominates Perez as Labor secretary By Kathleen Hennessey, Washington Bureau
GOP study calls for changes to halt presidential losing streak By Paul West
Obama to nominate Thomas E. Perez as Labor secretary By Christi Parsons, Washington Bureau
Supreme Court hears challenge to Arizona's voting requirements By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau
Republican National Committee says party needs an overhaul By Paul West, Washington Bureau
Florida student may have plotted dorm massacre before suicide By Matt Pearce
UCF student found dead in Orlando dorm; explosives discovered By Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Couples in gay marriage case await a landmark ruling By David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times
Former Oklahoma QB Steve Davis, star in '70s, dies in plane crash By Matt Pearce
NEWS
From the recipe archive: 'Chocolate chewies' cookies By Noelle Carter
Skiing: Come summer, South America beckons By Brian E. Clark
Senators protest sequester cuts, shutdown threat looms By Lisa Mascaro
FDA experts cast doubt on heart device's readiness By Melissa Healy
GOP rehab good start, but misdiagnoses some problems By Mark Z. Barabak
American voters are smarter than to fall for the GOP's new image By Alexandra Le Tellier
Angels to sign Chris Snyder to compete for backup catching job By Mike DiGiovanna
Madonna dresses like Boy Scout at GLAAD Media Awards By Susan Denley
Obama nominates top civil rights lawyer to lead Labor Department By Kathleen Hennessey
Hillary Rodham Clinton announces support for same-sex marriage By Michael A. Memoli
Will young and minority voters listen to a new message from GOP? By Jon Healey
James Beard Awards: Spot on, or off the mark? By Betty Hallock
From teens' sleeping brains, the sound of growing maturity By Melissa Healy
Sen. Roy Blunt placing a hold on Obama's EPA nominee By Neela Banerjee
Twitter #Weekendeats highlights: St. Patty's Day grub By Jenn Harris
Las Vegas: Madness in the desert By Jay Jones
Concussion suspected? You'rrrre outta the game, neurologists urge By Melissa Healy
Eva closes; who's in at Early Bird and Mercantile; Paiche guest chefs By Betty Hallock
California: Cyclists' rough rides on Highway 1 might end smoothly By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
The incredible shrinking fava bean By Russ Parsons
L.A. Marathon: Angry drivers vs. elated runners By Paul Thornton
Studying drug-resistant HIV in Los Angeles County By Monte Morin
2013 James Beard Foundation Awards nominees announced By Jenn Harris
Mystery painting discovered to be Rembrandt worth $30 million By Jamie Wetherbe
Many parents say no to HPV vaccine but vaccinations are up: study By Eryn Brown
FDA issues salmonella warning for ProtiDiet protein bars By Monte Morin
Daily Deal: Learn how to handle a houseboat at Lake Powell By Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & Deal blogger
5 Questions for Barbershop's Walter el Nagar By Betty Hallock
Low-fat milk doesn't help toddlers' weight, study says UPDATED By Mary MacVean
'Brazilians,' other forms of pubic hair removal may carry risk By Melissa Healy
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
From student to spy, and back again By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times
20 reputed gang members accused of extorting food trucks By Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times
California's Jerry Brown is paid less than six other governors By Patrick McGreevy
Was a flamboyant con artist capable of murder? By Jack Leonard and Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times
Youth league must change name, hire deputies to return to park By Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times
L.A. County backs bills on outpatient mental health treatment By Lee Romney, Los Angeles Times
Residents battle proposed Northridge elder-care complex By Ann M. Simmons, Los Angeles Times
EPA threatens to sue fuel-storage facility in San Pedro By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times
L.A. County wants back money mistakenly paid to nurses By Anna Gorman, Los Angeles Times
Film producer and MGM/UA executive Susan King
Garcetti raises a pint, Greuel cheers marathoners; both court endorsements By Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times
One San Onofre unit could be restarted at full power, Edison says By Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times
Greuel pushes to reopen talks on pension benefit reductions By David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times
LAFD might replace private rescue crews for Dodgers games By Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times
Cable group sponsors Democratic golf fundraiser By Patrick McGreevy
In plea deal, Lindsay Lohan gets 90 days in rehab facility By Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times
Before the L.A. Marathon, bicyclists get in their own road race By Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times
State schools chief wants to hold off on some standardized tests By Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times
BUSINESS
Iraq war cost: $6 trillion. What else could have been done? By David Lazarus
Beverly Coburn sells star-magnet WeHo triplex for $3.72 million By Lauren Beale
Ryan Phillippe sells in Hollywood Hills West for $6 million By Lauren Beale
Stock spotlight: Stamps.com delivering sales, profit growth By Stuart Pfeifer, Los Angeles Times
Full-figured Swedish mannequins go viral, spark body-image debate By Tiffany Hsu
Google Reader's demise means big gains for Feedly By Salvador Rodriguez
Stocks drop as Cyprus bailout plan renews Eurozone fears By Andrew Tangel
California Assembly moves to speed business filings By Marc Lifsher
Trade group: Housing demand exceeds builders' ability to deliver By E. Scott Reckard
California scores poorly on posting healthcare prices, report says By Chad Terhune, Los Angeles Times
California scores poorly on posting healthcare prices, report says By Chad Terhune
California tied with Rhode Island for highest jobless rate By Don Lee
Pinterest begins rolling out new look to all users By Salvador Rodriguez
Apple creates Why iPhone site after Samsung Galaxy S4 launch By Chris O'Brien
California Assembly approves bill to speed business filings By Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
Stamps.com at a glance
Treasury Secretary Lew to press Chinese leaders on cyber attacks By Jim Puzzanghera
The first Steve Jobs biopic? It's a parody by Funny or Die By Salvador Rodriguez
Airline group seeks to modernize booking system By Hugo Martín, Los Angeles Times
Acting Commerce Secretary Blank leaving to head university By Jim Puzzanghera
Trustee questions $20 million payout in American Airlines bankruptcy By Hugo Martin
California unemployment rate holds at 9.8%, highest in U.S. By Don Lee and Shan Li, Los Angeles Times
Under 14? Disney parks will now require supervision to enter By Hugo Martin
Former CalPERS officials indicted on fraud, obstruction charges By Marc Lifsher, This post has been updated, as indicated below.
9 state attorneys general want housing official DeMarco replaced By Jim Puzzanghera
Google Street View from 22,000 feet By Salvador Rodriguez
CalPERS indictments: Should more heads roll? By Michael Hiltzik
Prescription needed to remedy generic drug pricing shenanigans David Lazarus
More than half a billion Internet-connected devices in U.S. homes By Andrea Chang
WORLD
Jesuits like Pope Francis work on the margins of society By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times
In Brazil, changing times usher in 'servant problem' By Vincent Bevins, Los Angeles Times
Francis gives down-to-earth blessing Henry Chu
Syrian warplanes strike Lebanese territory By Patrick J. McDonnell
Cyprus lawmakers delay emergency vote on bank-deposit tax By Anthee Carassava, This post has been updated. See the note below for details.
China leadership focuses on transparency By Barbara Demick, Los Angeles Times
With Obama visit looming, new Israeli government sworn in By Batsheva Sobelman
Cyprus shuts banks through Thursday amid fears of widening crisis By Anthee Carassava
Suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan courthouse kills four others By Zulfiqar Ali and Alex Rodriguez, This post has been updated. See the note below for details.
Mogadishu suicide bombing kills 10 people By Lutfi Sheriff Mohammed and Robyn Dixon
Pope Francis chooses ring, coat of arms and motto By Henry Chu
Flood of Syria refugees tries patience of the Lebanese By Justin Salhani, Los Angeles Times
Pope Francis meets Argentine president, smooths tensions By Henry Chu
FOOD
At Piero Selvaggio's Valentino, trendy dining isn't on the menu By Russ Parsons, Los Angeles Times
OPINION
Violating the right to a lawyer By Stephen B. Bright and Sia Sanneh
Tim Leiweke: L.A. muscle man Jim Newton
Give online courses the old college try
SPORTS
Tim Tebow gets job offer from arena football's Orlando Predators By Chuck Schilken
Ruth Ann Steinhagen, who inspired scene in 'The Natural,' dies at 83 By Houston Mitchell
Dodgers' Kenley Jansen is a frequent-flyer father By Bill Shaikin
Former Oklahoma QB Steve Davis dies in plane crash By Houston Mitchell
Ducks extend Corey Perry for eight years, $69 million By Lance Pugmire
When Page 2 faces dire medical situation, Dodgers come in for the save T.J. Simers
Ducks beat Sharks, 5-3, in franchise-record 12th straight home win By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times
Preview: Lakers at Phoenix Suns By Eric Pincus
UCLA women are excited with seeding in NCAA tournament By Diane Pucin
Carl Crawford singles twice in Dodgers' 5-3 loss to Diamondbacks By Dylan Hernandez
Spring training: Arizona 5, Dodgers 3 By Dylan Hernandez, Los Angeles Times
Carl Crawford looks at positives after Dodgers debut By Dylan Hernandez, Los Angeles Times
Lakers scorched by the Suns, 99-76 By Eric Pincus
Clippers are just moseying along By Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times
Up next for Clippers: Tuesday night at Sacramento
Let the Selke Award campaign begin for Kings center Anze Kopitar By Lisa Dillman
Lakers: Week 21 predictions By Eric Pincus
As Anschutz takes reins, it's a moment of truth for NFL in L.A. By Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times
Live discussion: When will Kobe Bryant return to the Lakers? By Houston Mitchell
Lakers react to Andrew Bynum's surgery on both knees By Mike Bresnahan
U.S. calls up young squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers By Kevin Baxter
Lakers' Week 20 in review By Eric Pincus
Some March Madness 2013 teams don't make the grade By David Wharton
How they match up: UCLA vs. Stetson By Diane Pucin
NFL chief: Phil Anschutz's 'reengaging' a positive for L.A. effort Sam Farmer
Live discussion: How to fill out your NCAA tournament bracket By Houston Mitchell
Dodgers' Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier to play in Tucson charity game By Dylan Hernandez
USC basketball: Spokane police identify at least two players in fight By Gary Klein
Kobe Bryant is out Monday against the Phoenix Suns By Eric Pincus
Galaxy, Chivas USA play to 1-1 tie By Jim Peltz, Los Angeles Times
Tiger Woods, Lindsey Vonn confirm they are dating on Facebook By Chuck Schilken
Pauley Pavilion turning some heads nationwide By David Wharton
Kings to retire alternate crown/black jerseys By Helene Elliott
NIT presents disappointment, opportunity to teams snubbed by NCAA By Chuck Schilken
Clay Matthews is latest victim of double-broken-leg online hoax By Chuck Schilken
Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez: 7 WBC games, 0 at shortstop By Bill Shaikin
With U.S. team out, fans lose interest in World Baseball Classic By Bill Shaikin
Matt Forte, Emmitt Smith, other RBs oppose proposed rule change By Chuck Schilken
Cal Poly Pomona falls against Seattle Pacific, 67-54 Wire reports
Dodgers' Chad Billingsley has a bruised finger on pitching hand By Dylan Hernandez
Race car driver kills cousin, one other in track accident By Houston Mitchell
Zack Greinke is schedule to pitch on Wednesday By Dylan Hernandez
AUTOS
Lawmaker gives thumbs down to 11-week-old hands-free texting law By Ronald D. White
Cadillac unveils CTS engines ahead of world debut in New York By David Undercoffler
Chrysler car recall: Don't drive it or park in or near structures By Ronald D. White
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