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Four insights to your health from L.A.'s public MD
You think your doctor is too busy? Dr. Jonathan Fielding has about 9 million patients – which is to say, almost everyone in Los Angeles County. He heads the county’s public health department, a department bigger than that of some states. His...
Tags: Vitamin Therapy, Mineral Supplements, Health Treatments, Dietary Supplements, Food and Drug Administration
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Gordon Gayle dies at 95; received Navy Cross for attack on Peleliu
Retired Marine Brig. Gen. Gordon Gayle, who received the Navy Cross for leadership and bravery during the assault on Peleliu, one of the bloodiest and most complex and controversial battles fought by Marines during World War II, has died. He was 95....
Tags: Armed Forces, Explosions, United States Naval Academy, Emergency Incidents, Japan
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Bringing drones out of the shadows
The use of unmanned aircraft to kill suspected terrorists, a practice that has dramatically escalated during the Obama administration, is receiving fresh and welcome scrutiny in Congress and elsewhere even as the number of drone strikes seems to be on the...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Department of State, Yemen, Al-Qaeda, Central Intelligence Agency
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Malaysia's ruling coalition maintains parliamentary majority
This post has been updated, as indicated below.PENANG, Malaysia — Malaysia’s ruling National Front coalition won at the polls Sunday, election commission officials announced, as voters opted for continuity and experience over opposition calls for reform. The 13-party National Front...Tags: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Arts and Culture, Media Industry, Islam, Najib Razak
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer breaks shoulder in bike crash
Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer broke his shoulder in a fall from his bicycle and underwent surgery Saturday morning, according to a court spokeswoman. The 74-year-old justice was resting comfortably and is expected to be released from...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Korean War (1950-1953), Ruth Bader Ginsburg, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Bill Clinton
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Female Marine convicted of 'attempted adultery' and lying
CAMP PENDLETON — A female Marine was convicted Wednesday of "attempted adultery" and lying to investigators in a case involving allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse in the enlisted ranks. The Marine, a staff sergeant with 17 years'...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault, Justice System, Substance Abuse
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Is Prius next after Toyota's decision to produce Lexus in U.S.?
Toyota’s announcement Friday that it will start building the Lexus ES 350 at a factory in Georgetown, Ky., is part of a larger policy of moving production of cars to the markets where they are sold that could result in the automaker's Prius hybrid...
Tags: Toyota, Media Industry, Lexus, Plant Openings, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Toyota will build Lexus sedans at Kentucky plant, adding 750 jobs
Toyota Motor Co. plans to build Lexus cars in the U.S. when it completes an expansion of the factory in Kentucky where it makes the Camry and Avalon sedans. Toyota said Friday it will shift production of the Lexus ES 350 from a factory in Kyushu, Japan,...
Tags: Media Industry, Kelley Blue Book LLC, Manufacturing and Engineering, Plant Openings, Toyota Motor Corp.
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Toyota to expand Kentucky factory to produce Lexus model
Toyota Motor Corp. plans a big expansion of its sprawling auto factory in Georgetown, Ky., to launch U.S. production of one its cars. Toyota isn’t talking about the project until a news conference scheduled for Friday, but the automaker's plans...
Tags: Toyota, Luxury Vehicles, Lexus, Manufacturing and Engineering, Toyota Motor Corp.
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Obama's early-childhood education plan lauded by L.A. educators
Using a method similar to California's to fund early-childhood education, President Obama is proposing a tax hike for his "Preschool for All" plan in the budget presented to Congress. The proposed 94-cent hike on cigarettes is projected to generate more...
Tags: Early Learning, State of the Union Address, Head Start, Barack Obama
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Julian Burke dies at 85; former MTA chief
Julian Burke, a corporate turnaround expert who brought a steady hand and political savvy to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority when it was teetering financially and facing federal scrutiny for poor bus service across Los Angeles County, died...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Justice System, U.S. Congress, Career and Workplace
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How to make the most of a trip to the nation's capital
A spring break in the nation's capital is a rite of passage for some families, but if the airfare from the West Coast to the East has stretched your vacation budget, take heart. Many places are free, thanks to government funding (although the sequester...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Library of Congress, Budget Control Act of 2011, Human Interest, Trips and Vacations
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