- NBA draft arrives with the usual swirl of trade rumors
- Summer sale at Accor Hotels in Europe, Asia, Africa and elsewhere
- Mitch McConnell's 2012 theme: Obama 'made it worse' [Video]
- Obama announces drawdown of forces from Afghanistan, saying 'tide of war is receding'
- California Legislature to forfeit pay, Chiang says
- Hundreds in L.A. celebrate Go Skateboarding Day
- Father kills 2 sons and himself, Chula Vista police say
- Newt Gingrich would rather talk about ideas than his campaign in Atlanta appearance
- Torii Hunter hits the wall in Angels' victory
- Bahrain sentences 8 activists to life in prison
- In Syria, Assad must go
- Quick Takes: Bruce Springsteen eulogizes Clarence Clemons
- 27 killed in Iraq bombing
- L.A. County looks into alleged racism in Antelope Valley housing-subsidy crackdown
- Lakers tried to trade Lamar Odom for Minnesota's No. 2 pick
- High school basketball: Fearless, fabulous freshmen
- AeroVironment posts 13% profit increase in its fourth quarter
- Jelly Belly creator sour over lost legacy but sees sweet future
- Wednesday's TV talk shows
- Critic's Notebook: Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' book app is a road trip and a map to the future
- Horoscope: June 22
- The Price collection's fierce guardians ponder the next move
- Book info: '"There Are Things I Want You to Know" About Stieg Larsson and Me' by Eva Gabrielsson with Marie-Françoise Colombani
- Alexander Skarsgard gets some added bite from 'True Blood'
- Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor speaks out about her struggles with childhood diabetes
- Some cities may scrap Rose Parade floats amid budget crises
- Syrian protesters say they continue to be attacked
- In the Emmy animated program category, it's kids' shows versus adult fare
- Dodgers owner Frank McCourt repaid funds to a team charity
- Santa Barbara police dig near 101 Freeway in search of Ramona Price remains
- LAX concession contracts OKd
- Obama speech reflects unease at home after a decade of war
- Thursday's featured matches at Wimbledon
- Book review: ' "There Are Things I Want You to Know" About Stieg Larsson and Me' by Eva Gabrielsson
- Wednesday's TV highlights
- Staying the course in Afghanistan
- Clippers seem more focused on Chris Kaman's future with the team than on the NBA draft
- It's another U.S.-Mexico final in Gold Cup
- McCourt hits back at Selig
- IUDs and contraceptive implants recommended for women
- NFL owners, players hold labor talks in Boston
- JERRY CROWE: New owner probably won't mean a thing if the team can't swing
- Panetta confirmed as Defense secretary
- Tim Rutten: The road to marriage equality runs through New York
- Fugitive Boston mobster arrested on Westside
- First lady is 'queen' for a day on South Africa visit
- Obama faces steep climb to reelection, new poll indicates
- Frederick Chiluba dies at 68; first democratically elected president of Zambia
- L.A. County chief battles for his legacy
- Jon Stewart can throw the timely changeup
- He led bid to pick design for bar code
- Where do the Republican presidential candidates stand on Afghanistan?
- Oleg Tverdovsky puts Manhattan Beach house on market
- Fox reportedly wouldn't back Frank McCourt in a bankruptcy scenario
- Milestone season wouldn't make Dodgers' Matt Kemp an MVP lock
- Recall elections surge in local and state governments
- Renovation of Autry National Center gets City Council approval
- South L.A. charter schools may get a reprieve after cheating scandal
- Vernon in the cross hairs
- Santa Catalina Island: A chance to walk the ocean floor
- For the record - June 22, 2011
- Don't look now, but Dodgers have won three straight; Andre Ethier, Chad Billingsley lead 6-1 win over Tigers
- 'True Blood' Season 4 premiere
- UCLA football: Stanley Hasiak ineligible, will likely transfer
- Vancouver riot suspects charged; an apology stirs strong emotions
- Opinion: Cigarette warning labels: Will the new graphics deter smokers?
- Angels bang out 13 hits but have little to show for it in 5-2 loss to Marlins
- Universal Music Group expected to bid for EMI Group
- Opinion: Does the U.S. need China?
- Apple releases Final Cut Pro X to the Mac App Store for $299.99
- Pesticide spraying near streams to expand under Congressional bill
- Opinion: Newt Gingrich loses two more campaign staffers: the fundraisers
- Join our live chat with 'Bad Teacher' director Jake Kasdan and star Phyllis Smith
- Mark Cuban says Dodgers could be such a mess they take 20 years to fix, not that he might not be interested
- NATO confirms helicopter drone crashed in Libya
- Football: Another soap opera unfolds at Ayala
- 4 Food Events You Should Know About: Good Food Festival Film Series; Crepe Night at La Cachette; Eat Real Festival; Farmer's Dinner at Patina
- On Location: L.A. film shoots jumped 20% last week
- WGA, West President John Wells won't run again
- Ryan Dunn: Coroner confirms cause of death for 'Jackass' star, passenger
- Opinion: Ted Rall Cartoon: Rare display of integrity by a politician
- Angela Bassett's new Broadway gig causes reshuffling at Pasadena Playhouse
- Westlake Village's Canyon Salon comes in third in Salon Today's 'Salon of the Year' competition
- Yahoo approaches Hulu about possible acquisition
- Opinion: Mitt Romney 'doesn't know who he is,' claims Harry Reid
- Brown promises Democrats alternative budget plan
- LulzSec says it's outing two who may have led to arrest of an alleged hacker
- Frank McCourt's lawyer: Don't force us to sue
- Turntable.fm: Music and DJing meets gamification
- Redistricting commission extends deadline for public comment
- Verizon to scrap its unlimited data plan in July
- It's not ALWAYS rainy in Seattle, no matter what 'The Killing' shows
- A Formula One movie steps on the accelerator -- but with Ron Howard instead of Paul Greengrass
- Opinion: Jon Huntsman: America needs 'leadership that trusts in our strength'
- Biofuel-powered EADS hypersonic passenger jet concept debuts at Paris Air Show
- Brooklyn Museum nixes 'Art in the Streets' exhibition from MOCA
- Alberto Callaspo returns to Angels lineup vs. Marlins; Vernon Wells, Maicer Izturis to bench
- NASCAR's Red Bull team 'encouraged' about finding new owners, sponsors
- AAA to launch fast-charging trucks for stranded electric vehicles, Edmunds says
- Dodgers web musings: The reviews are in for Frank McCourt and they're all bad (videos)
- 'Game of Thrones' finale delivers violence, nudity and a ratings high
- Tracy Morgan returns to Nashville and apologizes again for anti-gay joke: 'I hurt people with this'
- Ryan Murphy on the (non-) 'Glee' news: 'Nobody wants to see a high school senior with a bald spot'
- Live review: Britney Spears at Staples Center
- Opinion: Opinion L.A. switching to Facebook commenting system
- Atlanta Thrashers' sale and move to Winnipeg approved by NHL; two rules tightened
- Lady Gaga and philosopher Slavoj Zizek have an intellectual/dance thing going on... or do they?
- Stan Lee, simians' superhero?
- Sarah Palin is definitely a candidate ... for an Emmy
- FX snags TV rights for 'Green Lantern'
- Arts giving grew 5.7% to $13.3 billion in 2010
- City Council approves restaurants for LAX (Cole's in Terminal 4, ¡Loteria! Grill in Terminal 5, and more...)
- Opinion: Is it time to reform California’s initiative system?
- Opinion: Top of the Ticket switches to Facebook comments later today
- SYRIA: Pro-regime crowds clash with protesters as scale of refugee crisis emerges
- L.A. Film Festival: James Franco back to the esoterica in another turn as a gay poet
- Opinion: $1 bank robbery doesn't pay off for man who said he was desperate for healthcare
- Football: Servite lineman gets BYU offer
- Assembly speaker calls controller's decision to cut off lawmakers' pay 'wrong'
- Airline revenues going up, up and away
- Hypersonic passenger jet to run on clean fuel is unveiled at Paris Air Show
- Jeff Probst sells Craftsman in L.A.
- Jon Douglas-owned estate in Bel-Air is sold
- John Krasinki finds buyer for West Hollywood home
- Controller says he won’t pay legislators
- Roger Ebert apologizes for 'Jackass' blast after Ryan Dunn's death
- Olbermann's stunt won't hurt Maddow, it will just irk viewers
- Google puts the brakes on Street View in India after police complaints
- Software bug exposed Dropbox users' accounts to others
- Kings announce 2011-12 preseason schedule
- Ryan O'Neal says Farrah Fawcett's cancer may have been his family's fault
- Ryan Dunn's passenger in fatal crash identified as 'Jackass' production assistant
- 'Bad Teacher' premiere: Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel and Justin Timberlake
- JPMorgan pays $153.6 million to settle fraud accusations about mortgage-backed securities
- Takashi Murakami helps Google celebrate summer (and winter) solstice
- L.A. Times Test Kitchen tips: Buffet psychology 101
- Baseball: Top players are in North Carolina this week
- Hot Product: Kiss My Face's biodegradable Peace Soaps
- Facebook commenting system debuts on Dodgers blog today
- Facebook commenting debuts on Varsity Times Insider today
- No joke: Jon Stewart voted Republican, at least once
- Son of British vet of Falkland Islands war becomes a citizen of Argentina
- Question of the Day: Is there an age limit for hiring a baseball manager?
- On Location: One of Hollywood's oldest studios gives birth to a new soundstage
- Lady Gaga and Slavoj Zizek?
- Commerce Secretary nominee John Bryson gets backing of the Business Roundtable
- Photographer Jeremy Kost sheds some light on his colorful subjects
- Dispatch from New York: New York Philharmonic readies 'The Cunning Little Vixen'
- Gabrielle Giffords and husband Mark Kelly to write memoir
- Pat Riley says he will not return to coaching
- Opinion: Late-night jokes: Great Wall of China seen as model for improved U.S. security on Mexico border
- What's sticky and can be found in old books?
- Opinion: Fewer guns don't mean more butter, Mr. Mayor
- Teen hacking suspect arrested in U.K.; LulzSec denies he's a member
- L.A. Theatre Works moving to UCLA for 2011-12 season
- Wall Street Roundup: Canary in the coal mine. Risky loans.
- Your Morning Fashion and Beauty Report: Jennifer Lopez has a wardrobe malfunction. Kate Middleton favorite Katherine Hooker to offer cashmere sweaters. Guess co-founder plans retirement.
- $100,000 Kingsley Tufts poetry prize accepting nominations
- Monster Mash: 'Spider-Man' musical still drawing big audiences; George Clooney movie to open Venice
- Glass stairs double as skylight at Rachel Allen house
- The Morning Fix: MLB strikes out Fox and Dodgers! 'Killing' finale leaves fans blood red with anger.
- It's unbelievable! The Dodgers continue to waste the talents of two of their finest hitters
- André Villas-Boas quits Porto and is poised to be named Chelsea's coach
- Independent author John Locke joins Amazon's million-Kindle-seller club, but at what cost?
- Dispatch From Paris: 'Il Postino' opens with Placido Domingo and memories of Daniel Catan
- Album Review: Dave Alvin's 'Eleven Eleven'
- L.A. Film Festival: Documentaries on UFC's Evan Tanner, Iraqi women's sports and Ukrainian orphans
- Food culture: 'The Trip' now playing
- Opinion: Jon Huntsman's big day, Republicans and Mormons and trouble for Utah's Orrin Hatch
- ‘Nurse Jackie’ recap: the Sweet Tease
- Ryan Dunn dies at 34; star of MTV's 'Jackass'
- Bill Haast dies at 100; snakes were the charm for south Florida celebrity
- PASSINGS: Phyllis Gebauer, Les Guthrie, Freda Koblick, Lee Ames, Brian Haw
- ICANN to let thousands of domain names bloom
- James P. Hosty dies at 86; FBI agent had Oswald's file before JFK assassination
- Minority men falling behind academically, study finds
- Jonah Goldberg: Libya and America's commitment problem
- Critic's Notebook: 'The Killing' provokes murderous response
- 'It gets better,' but only if you're in a supportive environment, study finds
- Supreme Court cuts Wal-Mart too much slack
- Anthem Blue Cross settles lawsuit, agrees to limit rate hikes
- Michelle Obama's common-sense healthcare advice is the real Obamacare
- Television review: 'Combat Hospital' on ABC
- 20-year ban planned on new Grand Canyon uranium mining
- KCET to move to Burbank studio
- U.S. players remain confident in Gold Cup tournament
- New owner probably won't mean a thing if the team can't swing
- Greece's Papandreou gets some breathing room
- Ireland: Get a third night free at historic Ashford Castle
- Andre Ethier, Hong-Chih Kuo are key in Dodgers' 6-1 win over Detroit
- Jeff Probst sells Craftsman in L.A.
- In Bankruptcy Court, a giant step for same-sex marriage
- PASSINGS: Phyllis Gebauer, Les Guthrie, Freda Koblick, Lee Ames, Brian Haw
- ATF director to resign, agency sources say
- Tuesday's TV talk shows
- Quick Takes: 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' tops 'Book of Mormon'
- Serena Williams' first-round Wimbledon win: Which matters more, physical prowess or mental toughness?
- Poor throws deject Angels catcher Hank Conger
- 'Combat Hospital' info
- Woman describes harrowing rescue from icy tunnel
- Lake Mohave: Houseboat center floats eco-friendly ideas
- Huntsman's announcement spurs attacks from all sides
- Derrick Williams will be front and center/forward in NBA draft
- For John Lasseter, Pixar's boyish visionary, 'Cars 2' is a gearhead's dream
- The reality of a trip to Dodger Stadium is surreal
- Cedar Fair hires former Disney exec as president
- Electricity-strapped Japan alters work hours, wardrobes
- Resolution authorizing 'limited' U.S. role in Libya introduced in the Senate
- Mark Cuban says Dodgers might be too much of 'a mess' for him to consider purchase
- Merchandise sales drive Pixar's 'Cars' franchise
- CalPERS signs pharmacy benefits deal with CVS Caremark
- Horoscope: June 21
- Happening Tuesday: Panic! at the Disco and more
- Florida is No. 1 for marijuana grow houses
- Chris Weitz's 'Better Life' shines light on illegal immigrant issues
- Wednesday's featured matches at Wimbledon
- Top Kadafi aide survives NATO airstrike
- How China unfairly bests the U.S.
- Answers about a downtown NFL stadium amount to: Stay tuned
- Jimmy Fallon's one big 'thank you'
- Magic number for NFL labor deal is 24
- Obama to detail size, speed of Afghan troop withdrawal in speech Wednesday
- Fast Track: Roger Ebert finds himself in a 'Jackass' controversy
- Commerce secretary nominee John Bryson becomes pawn in political chess match
- Europe delays $17-billion payment to Greece
- Mystery clouds death of prominent O.C. surgeon
- 100 facts for 100 years of Machu Picchu: Fact 68
- Angels sputter in the clutch in 5-2 loss to Marlins
- John Krasinki finds buyer for West Hollywood home
- Costa Mesa chief quits, blasts cuts
- Bottom of the 9th for Dodgers owner
- ICANN to let thousands of domain names bloom
- Gasoline prices fall again, but the bottom may be near
- Commerce Department nominee deserves the job
- O.C. Grand Jury questions officials' salaries in 3 cities
- Retiring Defense Secretary Robert Gates; U2's Edge loses a bid to build homes in Malibu; L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa named president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
- Medicare beneficiaries are missing out on these screenings
- At USC, assessing the financial damage from Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo scandals is the multimillion-dollar question
- Jon Douglas-owned estate in Bel-Air is sold
- Chris Christie would be poor VP choice, New Jersey voters say
- Yahoo approaches Hulu about possible acquisition
- Feds seek to stop Mongols motorcycle gang from using logo
- Michelle Obama meets with Nelson Mandela as she begins Africa tour [Updated]
- Bill Macdonald, John Ireland will do Lakers play-by-play
- Chile ash cloud: Canceled flights in Australia strand thousands; service may resume Wednesday
- Sex offenders arrested in raid on Wilmington motel
- Shades of gray
- Obama expected to announce major Afghan drawdown
- Syrian protesters fill streets after president's speech
- Supreme Court kills global warming suit
- Controller says he won't pay legislators
- Suspect in Bryan Stow beating ordered to serve 10 months for parole violation
- Say what you will, it's a war in Libya
- On the corner, making a living collides with quality of life
- Tobacco labels crank up the horror factor and, maybe, their impact
- Attack on governor's compound in Iraq kills at least 27
- 'Jackass' star Ryan Dunn's high-speed car crash raises questions about drinking and driving
- NBA owners back off slightly on hard salary cap, but players are unimpressed
- NATO confirms helicopter drone crashed in Libya
- Bud Selig rejects Dodgers TV contract, nullifying McCourt divorce deal
- Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open win a boost for Oakley
- Supreme Court blocks huge class-action suit against Wal-Mart
- Bill Haast dies at 100; snakes were the charm for south Florida celebrity
- North, south Sudan to pull troops
- Senate confirms Leon Panetta as Defense secretary
- Ryan Dunn dies at 34; star of MTV's 'Jackass'
- Vernon disincorporation strains alliance between Assembly Speaker John Pérez and labor
- Botox face-off: Choice of toxin may matter (at least for crow's feet)
- FDA releases imported goods strategy, calls for more international regulation
- Michelle Obama makes official visit to South Africa
- U.S. unveils grim new warning images for cigarette packs
- Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann favored (by liberals) for GOP presidential nomination
- Jon Huntsman to tie himself to Ronald Reagan in presidential kickoff
- Tuesday's TV highlights
- High-dose statins increase the risk of diabetes...very slightly, study says
- Sparks enjoy a special victory
- Yahoo approaches Hulu about possible acquisition
- Jon Huntsman: Can Obama's former ambassador win GOP votes? [Video]
- Jon Huntsman Jr. launches GOP presidential campaign
- Jon Huntsman announces candidacy for president
- Southwest Airlines launches airfare sale with $40, $80 and $120 one-way fares
- For the record - June 21, 2011
- 'The Bachelorette' recap: Ames gets a concussion, but no one can knock any sense into Ashley
- TV review: Keith Olbermann comes out swinging on Current's new ‘Countdown'
- Clayton Kershaw leads the way with two-hit shutout of Tigers in Dodgers' 4-0 victory
- Milan Fashion Week: It's Rajasthan on the runway at Canali
- 'Gossip Girl' star Penn Badgley will take a turn as Jeff Buckley. Is it a good idea?
- Sequoia hiker: "I didn't know if I was going to survive."
- Tuesday's TV Highlights: 'Storage Hunters' on Tru
- Tuesday's Talk Shows
- Skype reportedly fires some execs before Microsoft deal closes
- Album Review: Yacht's 'Shangri-La'
- Album Review: Shabazz Palaces' 'Black Up'
- Jeff Gordon wants you to pick his brain
- Album Review: Bon Iver's 'Bon Iver'
- 'Glee' graduation scheduled: Ryan Murphy confirms cast is moving on
- Opinion: Obama impersonator says he was pulled off GOP stage because of time, but official says he was inappropriate
- Personal Playlist: Tuneyards’ Merrill Garbus
- Jack in the Box stops including toys in kids' meals
- The brothers Mael concoct 'The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman'