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    Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. L.A.'s biggest nightclub owner bets big on Vegas casino

    LAS VEGAS — He's the biggest nightclub owner in Los Angeles, the man whose Hyde Lounge and Shelter became prime hunting grounds for the paparazzi. He's been photographed cozying up with Paris Hilton, Kristin Cavallari and Sofia Vergara. When HBO's "Entourage" needed a club owner, he got the part — playing himself.
    LAS VEGAS — He's the biggest nightclub owner in Los Angeles, the man whose Hyde Lounge and Shelter became prime hunting grounds for the paparazzi. He's been photographed cozying up with Paris Hilton, Kristin Cavallari and Sofia Vergara. When HBO's...

    Tags: Jennifer Lopez, Celebrities, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Tara Reid, Miami Hotels

    2. Jun 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Rick Atkinson closes his war trilogy with 'The Guns at Last Light'

    After calling it a masterpiece of deep reporting and powerful storytelling, what more needs to be said of Rick Atkinson's trilogy about World War II?
    After calling it a masterpiece of deep reporting and powerful storytelling, what more needs to be said of Rick Atkinson's trilogy about World War II? The first volume, "An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942-1943" received the Pulitzer Prize for...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, George Marshall, Book, The Washington Post, Armed Conflicts

    3. Jun 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Turkey's leader softens tone but says redevelopment will continue

    ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's prime minister used less belligerent language Thursday but said he would go ahead with redevelopment plans that have sparked nationwide protests, in comments that could be decisive in determining whether demonstrations fizzle out or rage on.
    ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's prime minister used less belligerent language Thursday but said he would go ahead with redevelopment plans that have sparked nationwide protests, in comments that could be decisive in determining whether demonstrations...

    Tags: Government, Human Rights, Bombings, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice

    4. May 4, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Climate change may bring drought to temperate areas, study says

    WASHINGTON — Climate change may increase the risk of extreme rainfall in the tropics and drought in the world's temperate zones, according to a new study led by NASA.
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    WASHINGTON — Climate change may increase the risk of extreme rainfall in the tropics and drought in the world's temperate zones, according to a new study led by NASA. "These results in many ways are the worst of all possible worlds," said Peter...

    Tags: Conservation, Ecosystems, Greenbelt (Prince George's, Maryland), Environmental Issues, Weather

    5. Mar 23, 2013 |Story| AP Member Choice Complete

  5. France confirms death of Al-Qaida chief Abou Zeid

    The death of a top  Al Qaida-linked warlord in combat with French-led troops represents a victory in the battle against jihadists who had a stranglehold on northern Mali. But it is far from the defining blow against a wily enemy that can go underground and regroup to renew itself. Even the fearsome Abou Zeid is replaceable.
    The death of a top  Al Qaida-linked warlord in combat with French-led troops represents a victory in the battle against jihadists who had a stranglehold on northern Mali. But it is far from the defining blow against a wily enemy that can go underground...

    Tags: Wars and Interventions, Religious Conflicts, Chad, Terrorism, France

    6. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Occidental Petroleum says first-quarter profit fell 13%

    Los Angeles-based Occidental Petroleum, one of the largest crude oil producers in the country, said its first-quarter profit fell but beat expectations as the company tried to cut costs and manage lower prices for natural gas.
    Los Angeles-based Occidental Petroleum, one of the largest crude oil producers in the country, said its first-quarter profit fell but beat expectations as the company tried to cut costs and manage lower prices for natural gas. The earnings report...

    Tags: Companies and Corporations, Corporate Officers, Stephen I. Chazen, Energy Resources, Africa

    7. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Car bomb explodes at French Embassy in Libya

    CAIRO -- A car bomb exploded at the French Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on Tuesday, injuring three people and raising the specter that Islamist militants were seeking retribution for France’s military strikes against extremists in the West African nation of Mali.
    CAIRO -- A car bomb exploded at the French Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on Tuesday, injuring three people and raising the specter that Islamist militants were seeking retribution for France’s military strikes against extremists in the West African...

    Tags: NATO, Muammar Gaddafi, Explosions, Al-Qaeda, France

    8. Apr 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Coachella 2013: John Legend dips into dance

    No other genre has benefited more from EDM’s current notch on the cultural landscape than urban pop.
    No other genre has benefited more from EDM’s current notch on the cultural landscape than urban pop. The global, four-on-the-floor Europop that dance DJs used to become superstars first circled the genre, then sunk its claws in deep thanks to...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Festive Events, Arts and Culture, Ne-Yo, Entertainment

    9. Apr 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Ready to rave at Coachella — so long as there's shade and A/C

    Sometimes even the most devoted ravers outgrow their fairy wings and neon bikinis.
    Sometimes even the most devoted ravers outgrow their fairy wings and neon bikinis. The 160,000 people expected to attend Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the next two weekends will find a new electronic music tent with the kind of...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Festive Events, Arts and Culture, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Electronics

    10. Feb 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Tunisia names new prime minister to form government

    Tunisian political leaders tapped a new prime minister Friday, choosing the head of a crucial and controversial ministry to form a new government for the divided North African nation.
    Tunisian political leaders tapped a new prime minister Friday, choosing the head of a crucial and controversial ministry to form a new government for the divided North African nation. Ali Larayedh steps into the role at a tense time for Tunisia....

    Tags: Government, Tunisia, Woodrow Wilson, U.S. Embassy, Politics

    11. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Las Vegas: SLS resort to open in fall 2014 in the former Sahara

    <a href="http://slshotels.com/lasvegas/" target="_blank">SLS Las Vegas</a>, a trendy resort to be built on the grounds of the former Sahara, is scheduled to open in fall 2014 and promises to bring several Southern California clubs and restaurants to the Nevada desert.
    SLS Las Vegas, a trendy resort to be built on the grounds of the former Sahara, is scheduled to open in fall 2014 and promises to bring several Southern California clubs and restaurants to the Nevada desert. The former Sahara has been surrounded by...

    Tags: Los Angeles Hotels, Media Industry

    12. Jan 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. France, Western allies likely to be mired in Mali for years

    French troops backing a Mali government campaign to retake the northern half of the country from Islamic militants have been cheered as liberators since their convoys rolled into historic Timbuktu this week and hundreds of paratroopers dropped from the sky to block the occupiers' escape.
    French troops backing a Mali government campaign to retake the northern half of the country from Islamic militants have been cheered as liberators since their convoys rolled into historic Timbuktu this week and hundreds of paratroopers dropped from the...

    Tags: Economic Community of West African States, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, France, Islam, Unrest, Conflicts and War

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