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James P. Hosty dies at 86; FBI agent had Oswald's file before JFK assassination
James P. Hosty, the FBI agent who inherited Lee Harvey Oswald's file the year before President Kennedy was assassinated and spent nearly five decades defending himself against accusations that he should have investigated Oswald more closely, has died....Tags: Politics, Oliver Stone, Espionage and Intelligence, John F. Kennedy, Labor Legislation
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Book calendar events for the week of June 19, 2011
Special to the Los Angeles TimesSUNDAY Ransom Riggs: The author of "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" will sign copies of his debut young-adult novel. Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. 2 p.m. Free. (818) 556-6660. Bill Sharpsteen: The author of "The Docks"...Tags: Amy Brenneman, Mushrooms, Talk Shows (genre), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Soups
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Redistricting commission hears from the public in Culver City
L.A. NOWIn the first public hearing since a citizen commission released its first draft of proposed California voting districts last week, about 400 people turned out Thursday evening to offer their thoughts about the maps. An overflow crowd filled the seats........ -
U2's The Edge loses Coastal Commission vote, 8 to 4
L.A. NOWThe California Coastal Commission on Thursday rejected a controversial proposal by U2 guitarist The Edge to build five mansions on a rugged stretch in the hills above Malibu. The 8-4 vote was the culmination of a hard-fought battle between the...... -
Las Vegas oddsmakers tab Miami Heat as favorites to win 2012 NBA title
Lakers BlogHere's some good news for Laker fans: Coach Mike Brown will be good enough to keep the team competitive in the 2012 NBA playoffs. Here's some bad news for Laker fans: That effort still won't be enough to win the 2012 NBA title. Here's some good news for... -
After impassioned pleas, debate on red-light cameras put off by L.A. City Council
L.A. NOWAfter a series of speakers Friday presented impassioned pleas to the Los Angeles City Council to either remove or keep the city's red-light camera program, the council agreed to put off discussing the issue until Tuesday. The Los Angeles Police...... -
Environmental groups tally California Coastal Commission votes
GreenspaceEnvironmental groups this week ranked the 12 members of California Coastal Commission and found that overall they voted “pro-coast” less than two-thirds of the time on key issues. The California Coastal Commission Conservation Voting Chart has... -
Tim Pawlenty attacked by activists with glittery confetti in San Francisco
Top of the TicketTim Pawlenty gets doused for his anti-gay rights actions... -
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez makes first title defense at home in Mexico
The Fabulous ForumMexico's Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will make the first defense of his World Boxing Council super-welterweight title Saturday on HBO, returning home to Guadalajara to fight veteran English fighter Ryan Rhodes (45-4, 31 knockouts). Alvarez, 20, won the belt... -
Bloomberg TV taps ABC News exec as new president
Company TownFinancial news behemoth Bloomberg LP has tapped ABC News veteran Andrew Morse to run its U.S. television operations. Most recently an executive producer of innovation and integration at ABC News, Morse will oversee Bloomberg's cable channel of the same... -
Eric Whitacre, saving choral music one note as a time [VIDEO]
Culture MonsterIt used to be that joining a high school chorus was tantamount to committing social suicide. Now being in choir is hip in great part due to the Fox TV series “Glee.” But give a nod as well to the...... -
Microsoft's takeover of Skype approved by FTC
L.A. Times Tech BlogMicrosoft's purchase of the Internet calling service Skype has been cleared by the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust authority, according to a report. The clearance will allow the Redmond, Wash., company to go through with its $8.5 billion all-cash...
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