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Houston was found submerged in bathtub

By Richard Winton, Andrew Blankstein | 11:13 a.m.

Beverly Hills police say the singer was found underwater in the bathtub of a Beverly Hills hotel where she was pronounced dead Saturday afternoon. Timeline

The world of music loses a prodigious talent

By Randall Roberts

Appreciation: Whitney Houston created not only a movement, but a template that powered female-led R&B into the center of pop music.

Santorum out-polls Romney; both trail Obama

By David Lauter | 9:54 a.m.

For the first time the president has opened a significant lead over his most likely Republican opponents.

Obama says his budget will keep economy growing

By Christi Parsons and Kathleen Hennessey

The president gives Congress a budget that calls for $3.8 trillion in spending next year, a plan that creates a $901 billion deficit.

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Hugh Hefner's son accused of domestic violence | 10:12.m.

Both sides seek political gain in birth-control mandate | 9:44 a.m.

Dancer Zina Bethune killed in possible hit-and-run | 9:35 a.m.

Apple shares pass $500, up from $10 a decade ago | 9:05 a.m.

Search for killers' victims resumes near Stockton | 9:13 a.m.

Woman sexually assaulted during home invasion

Israeli vehicles attacked in New Delhi, Tblisi

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Poll: Santorum surges past Romney, both Republicans trail Obama 02/13/2012, 9:54 a.m.
Apple shares break $500 mark, up from $10 a decade ago 02/13/2012, 9:05 a.m.
Women take Olympic boxing dreams into the ring 02/13/2012, 8:44 a.m.
Obama sells budget as effort to 'keep this recovery on track' 02/13/2012, 8:42 a.m.
Consumer bureau to unveil monthly mortgage statement prototype 02/13/2012, 8:38 a.m.

Workaholism: Maybe not such a bad thing 02/13/2012, 12:00 a.m.
Testing pot in a legal vacuum 02/12/2012, 11:19 a.m.
California's death penalty law: It simply does not work 02/12/2012, 12:00 a.m.
'Act of Valor' must balance publicity, secrecy with Navy SEALs 02/12/2012, 12:00 a.m.
Homeowner association can't adopt new bylaws without owners' OK 02/12/2012, 12:00 a.m.

Chat with 'The Walking Dead' star Jon Bernthal today at 11 a.m. - L.A. Times - Entertainment News 02/13/2012, 10:44 a.m.
Pancakes with the Kings' Dustin Penner! - The Fabulous Forum 02/13/2012, 10:41 a.m.
Is Jeremy Lin the real deal or a flash in the pan? - The Fabulous Forum 02/13/2012, 10:39 a.m.
CIF announces Model Coach Award winners - Varsity Times Insider 02/13/2012, 10:30 a.m.
Grammys backstage highlights: A humbled Justin Vernon, giddy Adele - Pop & Hiss 02/13/2012, 10:29 a.m.

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