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Lakers make minor move, while staying in play for big deal - Los Angeles Times
They continued to have discussions with Orlando about Dwight Howard and New Orleans about Chris Paul, according to a person familiar with negotiations who was not authorized to speak publicly. It was difficult to gauge the intensity of the talks, ...
Hollywood gunman: Friends tell LAPD of drug use, depression - Los Angeles Times
After a breakup with his girlfriend, he was distraught and exhibited signs of depression, said the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the case was ongoing. The friends told police Brehm was not a hard drug user but that recently, ...
LAPD probes racist graffiti at Korean church fire scene - Los Angeles Times
Racial epithets were scrawled with a marker pen on the walls and written with baby powder on the floor of the building, according to the source, who asked not to be named because the investigation is ongoing. The Los Angeles Fire Department's arson ...
Has 'Glee' lost its grip? - Los Angeles Times
The comment irked Ryan Murphy, the show's co-creator and guiding light, according to an insider who spoke on condition of anonymity. It's a diplomatically volatile situation because Murphy, previously best-known for "Nip/Tuck," is also behind "American ...
Summit management considering buyout of 'Twilight' studio - Los Angeles Times
Co-chairmen Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger are putting together a management buyout plan in partnership with a private equity fund to take financial control of Summit, according to a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak ...
Cincinnati, Xavier players suspended for brawl - Los Angeles Times
Joe Paterno fractured his pelvis again in a fall at his home but will not need surgery, a person close to the family told the Associated Press. The former Penn State football coach was expected to make a full recovery after slipping Saturday and was ...
UCLA withholds expense checks from some football players - Los Angeles Times
Some players did not receive checks for failing to attend what they called voluntary workouts during finals week, according to one parent who asked not to be identified because it could affect his son. The workouts were mandatory, plus those players ...
Clippers' DeAndre Jordan signs offer sheet with Golden State - Los Angeles Times
The Clippers have said all along that they would match the Warriors' offer for the 6-11 Jordan, and that remains the plan, said a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak about it publicly. The Clippers have three days to match the ...
Dwight Howard is added to Lakers' conversations - Los Angeles Times
The Lakers were told they were one of three teams allowed to try to negotiate a deal with the agent for Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, according to a person familiar with Orlando's thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly about the ...
Man shot trying to retrieve stolen speakers for sale on Craigslist - Los Angeles Times
Another family member, who asked not to be identified, issued a message to the suspects: "If you're listening to me -- please, this is my family member. ... I just ask, please, that you would do the right thing. Please turn yourself in."
Albert Pujols, CJ Wilson deals enabled by TV revenue - Los Angeles Times
The parties declined to be identified because the deal has yet to be officially announced. Spokesmen for Fox and the Angels declined to comment. Moreno last year opted out of a 10-year, $500-million contract with Fox, according to sports media ...
Vladimir Putin accuses Clinton of inciting protests in Russia - Los Angeles Times
"We're not seeking a positive or happy-to-good relationship with Russia," a senior administration official said. "We're seeking to work with Russia on outcomes that advance our interest.... We all need to be a little realistic about our expectations of ...
Albert Pujols gets final offer from Miami Marlins - Los Angeles Times
The Cardinals have since come back and upped their monetary offer, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations who did not want to be identified. This led to the Marlins giving Pujols a final offer Wednesday morning. ...
Don Mattingly talks about Dodgers' ownership issues - Los Angeles Times
The Dodgers will meet with free-agent reliever Mike MacDougal's agent Tuesday night, a source said. A former All-Star, MacDougal posted a 2.05 earned-run average in 69 appearances for the Dodgers last season.
FAA may investigate Alec Baldwin incident if complaint filed - Los Angeles Times
Alec Baldwin's dispute with an American Airlines flight attendant does not appear to be a criminal matter, law enforcement sources said Tuesday. Baldwin was kicked off a flight departing from LAX on Tuesday afternoon -- apparently because he was ...
Dwight Howard or Chris Paul in LA isn't a far-fetched idea - Los Angeles Times
Orlando isn't as desperate to unload Howard and would ask for quite the return in a trade with the Lakers, wanting Andrew Bynum and Kobe Bryant, according to a person familiar with Orlando's thinking who was not authorized to speak. ...
UCLA coach search continues as Al Golden indicates no interest - Los Angeles Times
The Bruins were told Monday that it won't be Al Golden, who indicated he was not interested in the job, according to a person close to the situation who is not authorized to speak on the subject. UCLA has now turned its attention to former Atlanta ...
UCLA coach search continues as Al Golden indicates no interest - Los Angeles Times
The Bruins were told Monday that it won't be Al Golden, who indicated he was not interested in the job, according to a person close to the situation who is not authorized to speak on the subject. UCLA has now turned its attention to former Atlanta ...
Immigrant teen's death touches off a charged debate - Los Angeles Times
Some cited news reports that sheriff's investigators, who declined to be identified, said Luna did not mention his status in the letters. "DREAM Act amnesty supporters are trying to use this young man's suicide to rally support for their failed ...
Composer Philip Glass joins Occupy Lincoln Center protest - Los Angeles Times
One of the organizers (her name tag read "Sam") said this was the second attempt to occupy Lincoln Center and another (who declined to give his name, but was passing out Occupy Wall Street newspapers) said this was a much bigger crowd than the last ...
Lions Gate, Summit homing in on key details for proposed merger - Los Angeles Times
Lions Gate Entertainment and Summit Entertainment are homing in on key details of a merger plan as executives on both sides press to reach an agreement by the end of the year, said knowledgeable people who requested anonymity because the talks are ...
American Airlines parent firm files for bankruptcy - Los Angeles Times
Several American flight attendants and a pilot, all of whom asked not to be identified for fear of losing their jobs, said they were worried that the bankruptcy filing could lead to staff cuts, but most were not surprised by the news. ...
Village Voice Media defends its backpage.com ad policy - Los Angeles Times
A Village Voice executive, who asked not to be named for revealing confidential information, said that backpage.com, where online escort ads and the like go for about $10 each, produces at least one-seventh of the company's revenue. ...
NBA Q&A: Tackling the key issues in wake of the lockout's end - Los Angeles Times
According to an official close to the negotiations, the owners made several concessions to make a deal more palatable to the players. Among them: •Players and owners will basically share a 50-50 split of basketball-related income, although a late ...
New translation of prayers is rooted in Catholic Church's past - Los Angeles Times
One Southern California priest, who asked not to be identified for fear of reprisals, said many question why time and money were expended on the new translation, given "all that the church has been through in recent years." "It's not that I'm saying ...