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- Syrian army reportedly seizes third town along key north-south highway
- U.S. to fly African Union troops to Central African Republic
- Senate's No. 2 Republican faces new primary challenge
- In his flow chart, Kobe Bryant ranks among the all-time smoothies
- Ukraine's leader to meet with 3 predecessors to try to resolve crisis
- Humans and chimps share cultural roots, study says
- 'Frozen' beats 'Catching Fire.' De Luca to Columbia Pictures.
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- Lenin remains powerful symbol of Russian domination of Ukraine
- Jury reaches verdict in Angela Spaccia's Bell corruption trial
- Hachette dominates audiobook Grammy nominations
- Israel, Jordan and Palestinians sign accord on water cooperation
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- Mike Shanahan's future in Washington gets cloudier
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- Angela Spaccia convicted in Bell corruption scandal
- Mixed feelings about Mandela in South African mining town
- Tony La Russa, Bobby Cox, Joe Torre headed to baseball Hall of Fame
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- San Diego State to offer certificate in LGBT studies
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- Kobe Bryant is just a rusty sidekick as Lakers lose to Toronto 106-94
- UCLA taking a different approach to bowl preparation
- Panthers' winning streak is over in 31-13 loss to Saints
- Thai prime minister asks monarchy to dissolve parliament
- USC wins sixth consecutive NCAA men's water polo title
- Storms dump snow and ice across several states
- Cyclist killed in collision with sheriff patrol car
- Watch Nike tribute to Lakers star Kobe Bryant
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- UCLA wins its first NCAA women's soccer title
- Black college students face persistent hurdles, report finds
- USC benefits from balanced attack in 78-62 win over Boston College
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- Kobe Bryant returns but Lakers fall to the Raptors, 106-94
- North Korea's Kim Jong Un ousts his second in command
- Documenting a dark chapter in history one voice at a time
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- MannKind is seeking approval for diabetes inhaler system by spring
- Lakers vs. Raptors, the return of Kobe
- Richard Dedeaux dies at 73; member of Watts Prophets spoken-word group
- 4 U.S. presidents to attend Mandela memorial events
- Boston beats Knicks by 41, biggest margin of victory this season
- Monday's TV Highlights: 'Six by Sondheim' on HBO
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- British Independent Film Awards 2013 | Red carpet
- Entrepreneur program helps South L.A. students realize potential
- Tired of being marginalized, Viet gay rights group stops playing nice
- It's a wedge issue: Zach Johnson stuns Tiger Woods in World Challenge
- USC football: Trojans will play Fresno State in Las Vegas Bowl
- 11 more pilot whales die in Florida; outlook 'bleak' for survivors
- Ukraine protesters topple Lenin statue, issue ultimatum
- Californians deserve to know how a bullet train will be financed
- Angels' Jerry Dipoto is limited in attempt to improve team
- Agent believes Dodgers' Matt Kemp will be traded
- Paul Walker memorial draws fans from afar
- Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to face sentencing
- Chase Headley expected to stay with San Diego Padres
- Up next for the Ducks: Monday vs. New York Islanders
- UCLA to play Virginia Tech in the Sun Bowl
- Susan Boyle diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome
- Watch NBA welcome Kobe Bryant back from Achilles' tendon injury
- Lakers recall high-scoring Ryan Kelly from Development League
- LeSean McCoy sets Philadelphia Eagles rushing record
- British Independent Film Awards names 'Metro Manila' best of year
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- Zach Johnson defeats Tiger Woods in playoff to win World Challenge
- 'Gravity' and 'Her' win L.A. Film Critics Assn. best film of 2013
- Icy weather turns fatal; more than 2,000 flights canceled
- Review: Kings of Leon headline KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas
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- Tiger Woods holds three-shot lead in final round of World Challenge
- Paul Walker's fans rally at Valencia crash site
- Dodgers hire Orel Hershiser as new team broadcaster
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- India's ruling party takes drubbing in state elections
- Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. announces its first wave of winners
- Design in Time: One-of-a-kind clocks premiere at Heath Ceramics
- Dodgers looking to add to infield and bullpen at winter meetings
- Mike D'Antoni's biggest worry? Kobe Bryant's teammates, not Bryant
- Nelson Mandela is prayed for, celebrated at South African church
- Lakers will need to adjust during return of Kobe Bryant
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- Airlines are giving passengers some love
- Fourth victim killed in San Clemente crash identified
- L.A. Now Live: Discuss Christopher Dorner, details of his rampage
- Football: Junior QB Damion Wright leads Jurupa Hills to first title
- Jesse Owens' Olympic gold medal sells for record $1.4 million
- No surprise: Florida State, Auburn top college football polls
- Thailand: Opposition party resigns from parliament in protest
- Paul Walker fans gather for memorial at crash site
- Netanyahu insists Iran can be forced to give up nuclear program
- Coen brothers' 'Llewyn Davis' off to strong start in limited release
- Watch Bruins' Shawn Thornton pummel Penguins' Brooks Orpik [Video]
- Watch Bruins' Shawn Thornton pummel Penguins' Brooks Orpik [Video]
- Lenin statue toppled in huge Ukraine protest
- Intruders at large after back-to-back home-invasion robberies
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- 'Frozen' tops 'Catching Fire,' but 'Furnace' generates no heat
- Football: Drama and excitement in La Serna's double-overtime victory over Norwalk [Video]
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- Inauguration poet Richard Blanco describes his path to 'One Today'
- 2013 news quiz: Is it real or is it the Onion?
- St. John Bosco wins Pac-5 championship
- 'Anchorman' meets One Direction when Paul Rudd hosts 'SNL'
- Mandela's death: Details of the icon's final hours
- McAfee, Symantec adapt to changing cybersecurity landscape
- Special 'Mary Poppins' discs add historical context
- The tux inspires elegant luxe in women's fashion
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- In South Africa, inequality and economic ills persist
- Diane E. Long helps California boost exports to China
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- Healthful living may soon be built into new communities
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- Football: L.A. Salesian wins Northeast Division championship [Video]
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- Letters: Contraceptive case and the law
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- Football: Lompoc's Ainuu Taua commits to UCLA [Updated]
- Zach Johnson defeats Tiger Woods in playoff to win World Challenge
- Kobe Bryant, in his Lakers' return, is a star that falls to earth
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- Toronto's Rudy Gay headed to Sacramento in trade
- Icy weather turns fatal; more than 2,000 flights canceled
- New wealth taking art market to new heights
- Beware an unchecked president
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- Chase Headley expected to stay with San Diego Padres
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- Denver's Matt Prater kicks NFL-record 64-yard field goal
- Up next for the Clippers: Monday at Philadelphia
- Huntington Beach beats Newport Harbor 42-28 to win Southwest Division
- Dodgers hire Orel Hershiser as new team broadcaster
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- Proposed rules for self-driving cars drafted by California regulators
- Lakers' Steve Nash still uncertain of return
- Ukraine protesters topple Lenin statue, issue ultimatum
- Black college students face persistent hurdles, report finds
- Paul Walker's fans rally at Valencia crash site
- 4 U.S. presidents to attend Mandela memorial events
- Edouard Molinaro, director of 'La Cage Aux Folles,' dies at 85
- MannKind is seeking approval for diabetes inhaler system by spring
- How passengers with contagious diseases are kept off flights
- Eagles-Lions #SnowBowl is a nutty matchup amid a blizzard
- Nelson Mandela is prayed for, celebrated at South African church
- Kobe Bryant is just a rusty sidekick as Lakers lose to Toronto 106-94
- Agent believes Dodgers' Matt Kemp will be traded
- Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. announces its first wave of winners
- Richard Dedeaux dies at 73; member of Watts Prophets spoken-word group
- North Korea acknowledges purge of its de facto second-in-command
- Healthful living may soon be built into new communities
- Fans pay tribute to 'Fast & Furious' actor Paul Walker and friend
- Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to face sentencing
- Thailand: Opposition party resigns from parliament in protest
- Bruins freeze, fail first big test
- Paul Walker fans gather for memorial at crash site
- Susan Boyle diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome
- John Kerry's high-wire diplomacy
- Donaldson leads Nedbank Challenge
- More married women in U.S. aren't having children
- Seven newcomers to play in CIF regional football games
- USC benefits from balanced attack in 78-62 win over Boston College
- 'Gravity' and 'Her' win L.A. Film Critics Assn. best film of 2013
- LeSean McCoy sets Philadelphia Eagles rushing record
- North Korea's Kim Jong Un ousts his second in command
- Up next for the Ducks: Monday vs. New York Islanders
- Clippers pout, then they're out in Cleveland, 88-82
- Documenting a dark chapter in history one voice at a time
- Tired of being marginalized, Viet gay rights group stops playing nice
- Napolitano lays out priorities at UC
- Kings' Dustin Brown seems to be breaking out of slump
- So much for BCS game change—looks like SEC will play for title again
- British Independent Film Awards names 'Metro Manila' best of year
- For the record - Dec. 8, 2013
- Martin Jones gets shutout in second start for Kings
- Kings' Dustin Brown seems to be breaking out of slump
- Football: St. John Bosco wins its first CIF title [Video]
- Boys' basketball: Max Heidegger scores 34 points in Crespi victory
- Florida State punches BCS ticket with ACC title-game rout of Duke
- Tre Mason leads No. 3 Auburn past No. 5 Missouri, 59-42, in SEC title game
- Michigan State topples No. 2 Ohio State for Big Ten title
- Tyler Gaffney leads Stanford to Pac-12 title, Rose Bowl berth
- Football: St. John Bosco 34, Mater Dei 7
- Football: St. John Bosco 27, Mater Dei 7
- Pacers snap losing streak against Spurs
- Clippers pout, then they're out in Cleveland, 88-82
- Football: St. John Bosco 20, Mater Dei 7
- Ducks spread around scoring in 5-2 win over Blues
- Football: St. John Bosco 13, Mater Dei 7
- Clippers' DeAndre Jordan, Reggie Bullock injured against Cavaliers
- Football: St. John Bosco leads 10-7 at halftime
- Football: St. John Bosco 10, Mater Dei 7
- Football: Mater Dei 7, St. John Bosco 3
- Visiting veteran held by North Korea happy to be back home
- Football: Mater Dei 7, St. John Bosco 0
- Napolitano: U.S. doesn't thrive if UC doesn't thrive
- Jamie Donaldson holds three-stroke lead in Nedbank Challenge
- Roosters linked to cockfighting euthanized in Riverside County
- Football: Mater Dei 0, St. John Bosco 0
- Clippers' DeAndre Jordan, Reggie Bullock injured in loss to Cavaliers
- Football: Pac-5 Final Is Battle of Trinity League
- Sporting Kansas City wins MLS Cup on penalty kicks
- Iran's president calls for consensus, but divisions run deep
- Obama says Iran could be allowed a modest nuclear enrichment program
- 'Sound of Music' makes TV ratings sing
- Driver in O.C. crash that killed four may have been drinking
- USC guard Byron Wesley gets high praise from coach
- PASSINGS: Joe Bihari
- School librarian helps students struggling with reading
- GOP starts a tough struggle to win back Asian American voters
- Tiger Woods still leads World Challenge by two
- Money is no longer an object for UCLA football
- Kobe Bryant rejoins Lakers — minute details to be determined
- Football: Former Alemany QB Vernon Adams has 51 TD passes for Eastern Washington
- Up next for USC men's basketball: Sunday vs. Boston College
- Football: Cameron Griffin leads View Park Prep to City Section Division III championship
- Baylor crushes Texas, 30-10, for Big 12 title
- Up next for the Lakers: Sunday vs. Toronto
- Football: Some early bowl projections [Updated]
- The top 10: Our favorite holiday cookies for 2013
- Bank of America accused of mortgage discrimination
- Berkeley making the rounds to save its historic post office
- Football: Huntington Beach wins Southwest title
- Rory McIlroy almost lost his grip in 2013
- Gas Company recommends conservation during cold snap
- 16-year-old boy dies aboard plane from Seattle; flight diverted
- Nike LeBron 11 sneaker not yet a winner for LeBron James
- UCLA football: Kennedy Polamalu, new assistant coach, visits practice
- Three killed in San Clemente crash are identified
- Tiger Woods holds 2-shot lead after three rounds of World Challenge
- UCLA football: Brett Hundley, Xavier Su'a-Filo face NFL decisions
- Football: Newport Harbor 21, Huntington Beach 21
- U.S. men's soccer team stays positive despite tough draw for World Cup
- Below-freezing weather interrupts life in Dallas area and Oregon
- Football: Huntington Beach 14, Newport Harbor 14
- Iran deal could allow peaceful nuclear program, Obama says
- Grammys: Alternative R&B largely overlooked in nominations
- Football: Newport Harbor 7, Huntington Beach 7
- KIIS-FM's Jingle Ball 2013
- 'American Hustle': Discovery in edit
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- Interstate 5 reopened with CHP escorts
- UCLA vs. Missouri
- Narbonne High teacher stopped this run at a football prospect
- Keith Code's California Superbike School offers free clinic
- Carrie Underwood sounds off on 'mean people' post-'Sound of Music'
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- Football: Southwest Division final set to kick off
- Mike D'Antoni: Kobe Bryant won't be 'above the rim' for a while
- Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva vs. Mark Hunt bloody draw
- Michael G. Kammen dies at 77; Pulitzer-winning American historian
- Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva, Mark Hunt battle to bloody draw in UFC bout
- Pearl Harbor survivors gather in Hawaii to remember day of infamy
- Boys' basketball: Etiwanda wins in Chicago to improve to 5-0 [Updated]
- Football: Chaminade moves to No. 1 in Division II state bowl rankings
- Cold snap blamed for homeless deaths, road closures, citrus losses
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- Paul Walker tribute is expected to attract thousands, organizers say
- Tragedy dogged the triumphant Nelson Mandela
- Imperial Valley agencies develop plan to save ailing Salton Sea
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- UCLA suffers first loss of season, 80-71, to Missouri
- Clippers get back to work in preparation for Cavaliers tonight