(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
U.S. gymnast Shawn Johnson practices.
The grand buildup, political overtones, media frenzy and sheer number of athletes and competitions combine for an extravaganza for the ages in Beijing.
Clark Rockefeller refuses to talk to L.A. County Sheriff's detectives about San Marino couple's 1985 disappearance.
Prosecutors had asked for a minimum of 30 years in prison, while the defense urged he be sentenced to less than four.
The Republican challenges the American people to demand more from lawmakers and criticizes Barack Obama's energy plan at a stop in Ohio.


Rosa Brooks: Regular courts could have convicted and sent to prison more truly dangerous terrorists.

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