World & Nation
North Dakota’s reputation for blizzards, howling winds and subzero cold may partly be blamed on its name, according to a legislative resolution that seeks to change it to simply Dakota, which means friend in the Sioux language.
Jan. 26, 1989
A bag and a trap. Oil spill invention is a keeper
July 21, 2010
Dylan Catania was born with what his surgeon called “a big, bad brain” that left him racked with seizures and could lead to severe disability. Would severing half of it give him a chance at a normal life?
June 15, 2012
Sports
Angels broadcaster’s daughter is typical teen, and it’s extraordinary
July 19, 2011
L.A. Unleashed
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Oct. 24, 2010
North Dakota officials are worried about losing students and revenue to neighboring Minnesota where public college and university tuition will be free
July 3, 2023
High School Sports
Coronado defeated Vista, 26-6, in the quarterfinals of the Water Polo Championships Tuesday.
Nov. 15, 1989
California
To stop seizures that cannot be controlled by medication, doctors at UCLA use a radical surgery that removes deep brain-tissue structures to isolate areas generating the seizures. Without surgery, Dylan Catania’s rare disorder, known as hemimegalencephaly, could have left him severely retarded. Here’s a look at how surgeons used the procedure for Dylan:
March 12, 2014
Archives
Dylan is nearly 2. Because of radical surgery more than a year ago, he talks, goes to preschool and inspires his family with hope.
Dec. 25, 2011
Travel & Experiences
Howard Hughes’ wooden airplane, once housed in Long Beach, is a popular attraction at an Oregon aviation depository.
June 22, 2003