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Today's HeadlinesAfter more than 50 years on the radio, the disc jockey is still going strong, playing sentimental songs and taking dedications. His deep, soothing voice is cherished by his Latino listeners. It's never been easy for Muslims in the military, but as their ranks grow, the armed forces become more accommodating and families more accepting. Yemeni American Anwar al Awlaki's radical take on Islam has been connected to homegrown terrorist plots. Experts say their e-mails should have prompted a full investigation. In classified cables, he warns that Hamid Karzai's government is too corrupt and ineffective, senior officials say. The envoy's dissent comes as President Obama is poised to announce his decision. Documents show Alfred Villalobos received a loan through a partnership set up by CIM, a Hollywood real estate developer into which he helped steer millions of the pension fund's dollars. California/LocalTranscripts of phone interviews with reporters show the once-and-possibly-future governor is as outspoken as ever. For a politics columnist, they make for fascinating, if somewhat guilty, reading. They say the recent report finding a 38% drop in the county's homeless population does not jibe with what they're seeing. They worry the report could cause a drop in much-needed fundraising. Guidelines for the Race to the Top money for states will be released Thursday. State legislators will have to scurry to make the application deadline. The author's family was sent to the remote Soviet area for being capitalists. The action may have saved them from death in the Holocaust. Movie ReviewsADVERTISEMENT
The exhilarating stop-motion animation film, with George Clooney and Meryl Streep, shows director Wes Anderson at his best. Even good actors can't punch up the dialogue and make plot contrivances believable, but oh, those special effects. A chance encounter in 1947 Palestine changes lives forever. Arts and EntertainmentThey will be honored for their achievements behind the camera. Some wonder whether the Republican's memoir, due out Tuesday, will solidify her base or help broaden it. The country-pop star wins Entertainer of the Year and three other prizes in a night dominated by up-and-comers. NationalJohn Galligan, a retired Army colonel who is defending the suspected Ft. Hood gunman, has been involved in other high-profile military cases. Three of the soldiers slain were members of the Wisconsin-based 467th Medical Detachment, to which suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was not assigned. Doctors who oversaw Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's medical training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center had discussed concerns about his proselytizing and other behavior, a Pentagon official says. WorldAs 650,000 high school seniors take the exam that will determine which college they go to and perhaps their social standing from now on, the country steps out of their way and stays very quiet. Fossils of the lumbering Aardonyx celestae found in South Africa may explain why dinosaurs evolved from bipeds to quadrupeds. Experts say the power outage that affected tens of millions was inevitable given the aging infrastructure. BusinessThe high-end guitar maker is weathering the rough economic times in Corona. 'California is hewn into Fender's DNA,' says an official with the company, whose fans keep the passion alive. California laws give them flexibility on how much information to share with diners and where to post it. But starting in 2011, chains will have to include calorie counts on their menus. After years of trying to establish itself as a channel by and for youths, the cable network is canceling three shows and letting go 80 employees as it moves toward more traditional programming. The new chairman's moves reflect his focus on cultivating entertainment franchises and finding fresh ways to reach audiences through technology. SportsGeorge Genovese, the team's 87-year-old scout, gets a 56% pay cut -- to $8,000. Times are tough, the club says. That's a Fiesta Bowl possibility and one that could slow talk of a BCS monopoly. Trainer will tell Manny Pacquiao what he needs to hear. 'The strategy we share is nothing but the truth,' says boxing's biggest draw today. FeaturesSisters Diane and Lisa Scalia lead Melting Pot Food Tours. At the Original Farmers Market and in Old Pasadena, they tell stories and stop for samples. They join similar operators. From her first innovative experiments in the kitchen as a youngster to her longtime role as editor in chief of the magazine, it's been one sweet ride for the hard-working New York native. OpinionThe U.S. response should be zero tolerance for political cultists who try to achieve their goals through violence. What can Obama learn from the Vietnam War, and how can he apply it to the war in Afghanistan? Buying should be just one alternative in a more innovative and broader housing market. Here is a PDF image of today's front page
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