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John McCain to endorse Mitt Romney in New Hampshire - Los Angeles Times
By Michael A. Memoli and Maeve Reston John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee in 2008 and a two-time winner of the New Hampshire primary, plans to endorse Mitt Romney on Wednesday in the nation's first primary state, sources close to the ...
LAPD sets wide dragnet in LA arson fires - Los Angeles Times
As the zone of arson fires expanded into North Hollywood and into the far northeast San Fernando Valley, and possibly as far south as the Venice-Westchester area, sources said the Los Angeles Police Department was ramping up its dragnet to snare the ...
LA fires likely set by more than one arsonist, police believe - Los Angeles Times
The sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the case was open, said it's possible there is more than one arsonist or that some fires are the work of copycats. One source said a single arsonist would have to be a "superman" to have set ...
'Twilight' studio Summit sale on hold until 2012 - Los Angeles Times
The Santa Monica firm remains in talks to sell itself to fellow studio Lions Gate Entertainment and private equity firm Colony Capital, a co-owner of Miramax, people familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly said. ...
Pakistani death squads go after informants to US drone program - Los Angeles Times
A band of Khorasan gunmen strode up to the shop owner one afternoon last fall, threw him into one of their cars and drove away, said a relative who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. They took him to a safe house being used as a ...
The Morning Fix: Netflix paying for mistakes, Viacom paying for Rock Band - Los Angeles Times
The clock is ticking: Shareholders in "Twilight" studio Summit Entertainment are eager to agree on a transaction (aka selling the company) by the end of 2011, according to people familiar with the matter not authorized to discuss it publicly. ...
Hedge-fund executive Steven Cohen is bidding for the Dodgers - Los Angeles Times
Cohen is among the first bidders submitted to Major League Baseball for approval, according to a person familiar with the process but not authorized to discuss it. Initial bids for the Dodgers are due Jan. 13. Dodgers owner Frank McCourt took the team ...
Arab observers visit restive Syrian city of Homs - Los Angeles Times
“Nothing has changed with the arrival of observers,” said an activist reached in Homs who asked not to be identified to avoid retaliation. “The regime doesn't care about the observers or public opinion. The tanks are still in the streets. ...
Changing voters' views of Obama and the economy - Los Angeles Times
"This isn't just about recovering from this recession," said a senior advisor to Obama, one of several who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about internal White House discussions. ...
In Germany the economy hums and the euro crisis seems elsewhere - Los Angeles Times
"We're neither so clever nor so evil," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak publicly about the negotiations. "We're not taking advantage of anybody. We just want a euro that works. ...
CIA has suspended drone attacks in Pakistan, US officials say - Los Angeles Times
The CIA keeps a list of 20 top targets and "there have been times where they've struggled a little bit coming up with names to fill that list," said a former senior US intelligence official, who declined to be identified in discussing a classified ...
Off-duty Riverside deputy charged with murder after bar shooting - Los Angeles Times
Long had been sitting alone and drinking, according to Vanettes' family member, who asked not to be identified. Vanettes introduced himself and they began playing darts, said the relative, who added that he received a first-hand account from the sister ...
Deputy reportedly called police himself after fatal bar shooting - Los Angeles Times
Long had just met the man he allegedly shot and killed -- Samuel Vallentes, 36, of Winchester -- said a relative of the victim who asked not to be named because police asked the family not to speak publicly. Vallentes, a cashier at a gasoline station, ...
Violence persists in Syria as Arab delegation arrives - Los Angeles Times
A team of about 30 is expected to arrive in Syria this weekend and will grow to about 150 by the end of December, according to a league official who asked not to be identified because he is not authorized to speak to the media. ...
Bank of America expected to settle discriminatory lending claims - Los Angeles Times
... Department is expected to announce Wednesday a settlement with Bank of America Corp. that resolves accusations that its Countrywide Financial unit engaged in discriminatory mortgage-lending practices, according to a person familiar with the matter. ...
Ronald Belisario suspended for 25 games - Los Angeles Times
Belisario must serve a 25-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke under the condition of anonymity. The person did not say exactly how Belisario violated the policy. ...
Gunman in Edison shooting had been reprimanded by boss, source says - Los Angeles Times
“Witnesses describe him as calm and calculated, even making small talk between the shootings,” the source said. The source told The Times the reprimand was for a minor incident but said the Norco man may have considered it more serious. ...
Kim Jong Il death: Defector recalls escaping North Korea - Los Angeles Times
“I saw it as someone who should have passed long ago finally having passed,” said the defector, who asked not to be named because of the nature of his escape from North Korea. “It was something that should have happened long ago.” The 42-year-old man, ...
Edison office shooting victims, killer identified - Los Angeles Times
"He told some people to leave and he was very deliberate about who he shot," the source said. "He did not like management." After shooting his co-workers, Turner committed suicide, authorities said. More than 1000 people, mostly information technology ...
Man kills 2 Edison co-workers before turning gun on self - Los Angeles Times
"He told some people to leave and he was very deliberate about who he shot," the source said. "He did not like management." One man was found dead next to his work cubicle. The shooter was lying nearby in an open area, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's ...
Lakers look a little thin in scrimmage - Los Angeles Times
"I've known Baron forever," said a longtime acquaintance who asked not to be identified. "All he's ever wanted to do was be a Laker." Davis was waived Wednesday by Cleveland, which must still pay him $28.7 million, though it will not count against the ...
Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles struck by gunfire - Los Angeles Times
At least one round hit the consulate and there were no apparent reports of injuries at the consulate in the 400 block of Shatto Place, according to law enforcement sources who asked not to be identified because the investigation is unfolding. ...
Christie's: Elizabeth Taylor $137-million auction makes history - Los Angeles Times
"It was the most valuable jewelry sale in auction history," said a representative of the auction house who asked not to be named. The jewels grabbing the top three prices included gifts from Richard Burton. The "Taj Mahal" diamond, which Burton gave ...
Paramount Chairman Brad Grey's contract extended through 2017 - Los Angeles Times
Paramount's chairman signed the new deal in the last two months, said a person close to the studio who is not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Grey, a longtime talent manager who took over then-troubled Paramount in 2005, has attempted to ...
Ryan Seacrest's potential move to 'Today' puts NBC on alert - Los Angeles Times
"There is a huge inner-office battle going on right now about what the 'Today' show is going to be next," said one executive, who is closely familiar with the program but asked not to be named while discussing internal machinations at NBC. ...