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(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

1.	Lakers-Lamar Odom talks produce mood swings
2.	Cries for reform of California government come from all sides
3.	Schwarzenegger sweeps out nursing board
4.	Review: 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'
5.	Teacher loses fight to keep job

Operation Khanjari in Afghanistan

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Running with the bulls in Pamplona

Memorial service for Michael Jackson at Staples Center

Santa Monica's new Ferris wheel

A ray of sunshine illuminates the new Ferris wheel at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier as panels of energy-efficient LED lights are installed on the attraction. The previous wheel was sold on Ebay and disassembled earlier this month.