Who could come out strong in the strike when all is said and done?

In political terms, the strike has created winners and losers. Mayor Garcetti is up; L.A. schools Supt. Beutner is down. But anything could change in this high-stakes event.

Big earthquake would topple countless buildings, but many cities ignore the danger

The Northridge quake that hit 25 years ago offered alarming evidence of how vulnerable many types of buildings are to collapse from major shaking.