 | LA Times - General |
| |
Current Headlines | Most Read | Archives |
|
| |
 |
Iranian newspaper says opposition figure should stand trial (05 July 12:30) |
| The state-owned paper says Mir-Hossein Mousavi is a foreign agent on 'a mission directed from abroad.' Meanwhile, a military commander says Iran may take over the British Embassy residence.
... |
| |
|
Lance Armstrong 10th after first stage of Tour de France (05 July 12:30) |
| The seven-time champion briefly has the lead but is upstaged by stage winner Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland.
... |
| |
|
Allen Klein, powerful figure in music world, dies at 77 (05 July 12:30) |
| The brash, tenacious accountant had clients that included the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Sam Cooke and Bobby Darin. He ended up feuding with some of his biggest stars.
... |
| |
|
Iran newspaper calls for Mousavi to face trial (05 July 04:35) |
| The opposition figure is accused of acting on behalf of Iran's foreign enemies. In response, Mousavi releases a newly detailed account of alleged voting irregularities in last month's electi... |
| |
|
Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair shot and killed (05 July 04:02) |
| He is found dead in downtown Nashville with an unidentified female victim.
Steve McNair, a former N... |
| |
|
Tour de France starts in Monaco (04 July 10:29) |
| Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong began his comeback at the Tour de France today by briefly taking the lead in the first-stage time trial in Monaco.
|
| |
|
Serena Williams wins Wimbledon (04 July 09:25) |
| Williams beats her defending champion sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 to win her first singles Wimbledon title in six years.
... |
| |
|
Statue of Liberty crown reopens for Fourth of July (04 July 09:17) |
| Visitors say the arduous climb to the top, closed since the Sept. 11 attacks, is worth it. Officials say the reopening represents a new American era.
... |
| |
|
Serena beats sister Venus in Wimbledon final (04 July 08:35) |
| Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship.
|
| |
|
South Korea says North fires 7 missiles off east coast (04 July 08:30) |
| North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles off its eastern coast today, South Korea said, a violation of U.N. resolutions and an apparent message of defiance to the United States on its Inde... |
| |
|
Statue of Liberty crown reopens for Independence Day (04 July 06:29) |
| The statue was closed to the public after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
The first visitors allowed i... |
| |
|
Ex-Beatles, Rolling Stones manager Allen Klein dies (04 July 01:08) |
| Former music manager Allen Klein, a no-holds-barred businessman who bulldozed his way into and out of deals with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, has died.
|
| |
|
North Korea fires 5 missiles, South Korea says (04 July 12:39) |
| SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says North Korea has fired a fifth missile off its eastern coast.
|
| |
|
Iran will put British Embassy staffers on trial (04 July 12:30) |
| Ahmad Jannati, head of the Guardian Council, says Iran's enemies 'made an effort to poison the people' during postelection unrest. European Union nations consider pulling ambassadors from Te... |
| |
|
Glut of oil could push gasoline prices back down below $2 a gallon (04 July 12:30) |
| Energy experts say oil supply is outstripping demand. Eventually suppliers will tire of paying to store all of the surplus oil and flood the market, they predict.
... |
| |
|
Chinese drywall blamed for odors and corrosion in U.S. homes (04 July 12:30) |
| Health concerns are raised over the imported building material. Some drywall made with radioactive phosphogypsum, a waste byproduct, was shipped to the U.S. by at least four Chinese-based fi... |
| |
|
Iran plans to put British Embassy staffers on trial (04 July 12:30) |
| Ahmad Jannati, head of the Guardian Council, says Iran's enemies 'made an effort to poison the people' during postelection unrest. European Union nations consider pulling ambassadors from Te... |
| |
|
Sarah Palin's exit as Alaska governor stuns, puzzles observers (04 July 12:30) |
| Her decision to quit later this month could jump-start or kill a bid for the presidency, political analysts say.
... |
| |
|
Manny Ramirez welcomed back with applause, questions (04 July 11:32) |
| Upon his return from a 50-game suspension, the Dodgers slugger sidesteps reporters' queries about steroids.
... |
| |
|
Manny Ramirez returns, but cheers outdo jeers (04 July 11:14) |
| He goes hitless with a walk in four plate appearances against the Padres. One fan yells at him, 'Steroids, steroids, steroids'
... |
| |
|
For Manny Ramirez, cheers outdo jeers; Dodgers win, 6-3 (04 July 10:36) |
| He goes 0 for 3 with a walk before coming out of the game in the sixth inning. One fan yells at him, 'Steroids, steroids, steroids'
... |
| |
|
Sarah Palin's resignation as Alaska governor sets off speculation (04 July 04:58) |
| Some expect her to run for president; others believe the surprise move will finish her politically.
... |
| |
|
Manny apologizes to fans, won't talk about steroids (04 July 04:58) |
| Ramirez refuses to talk about the reasons for his suspension, but apologizes to fans and teammates for not playing.
... |
| |
|
Coach Phil Jackson will return to Lakers for another season (04 July 01:45) |
| He has several medical tests and says, 'All things point to go.'
After a two-day retreat to his lak... |
| |
|
Palin to resign as governor of Alaska (04 July 01:30) |
| Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is resigning from office.
|
| |
|
Organizers to give away 17,500 tickets to Michael Jackson memorial (03 July 11:15) |
| [Updated at 10:45 a.m.: People whose names are drawn for the tickets will be notified between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday and given the location where they should go to pick up their tickets.
... |
| |
|
Iranian cleric says British Embassy employees will be tried (03 July 07:07) |
| Ahmad Jannati, head of the Guardian Council, says Iran's enemies 'made an effort to poison the people' during post-election unrest. European Union nations consider pulling ambassadors from T... |
| |
|
DEA's expertise gives it a role in investigation of Michael Jackson's death (03 July 12:30) |
| The LAPD's request for the Drug Enforcement Administration to get involved is a sign that the use or abuse of prescription drugs may be suspected, a law enforcement official says.
... |
| |
|
Jackson concert promoter AEG may still make money (03 July 12:30) |
| L.A.-based AEG invested $25 million to $30 million in the pop star's comeback. But insurance, a commemorative ticket and rehearsal footage may instead prove profitable.
... |
| |
|
California sends out IOUs (03 July 12:30) |
| Nearly $5 billion in vouchers could be issued through August. Some banks will take them until July 10.
... |
| |
|
Bentley driver's slaying in L.A. might have cartel link (03 July 12:30) |
| The LAPD is investigating whether a shooting on the 101 Freeway near downtown in December may have stemmed from an Arellano Felix drug rivalry. The luxury car was riddled with bullets.
... |
| |
|
Lakers get Artest; Ariza agrees with Rockets (03 July 08:24) |
| L.A. and Houston essentially make a swap of free-agent forwards.
In a free-agent swap of forwards, ... |
| |
|
Jackson memorial planned for Tuesday at Staples Center (03 July 08:21) |
| A spokesman for the singer's family said 11,000 tickets will be distributed for the 10 a.m. event, which will be free. City officials are concerned about security and logistics.
... |
| |
|
Jackson concert promoter may still make money (03 July 08:14) |
| L.A.-based AEG invested between $25 million and $30 million in the pop star's comeback. But insurance, a commemorative ticket and rehearsal footage may instead prove profitable.
... |
| |
|
MySpace suicide case tentatively dismissed (03 July 07:25) |
| A federal judge tentatively decided today to dismiss the case against a Missouri woman who had been convicted of computer fraud stemming from an Internet hoax that prompted a teenage girl to... |
| |
|
Lakers near deal with Artest; Rockets make offer to Ariza (03 July 06:19) |
| Possible swap of free-agent forwards between L.A. and Houston is looming.
In a possible free-agent ... |
| |
|
California begins printing IOUs (03 July 03:25) |
| Nearly 29,000 IOUs worth $53 million will be sent, mostly to residents awaiting tax refunds. Finance officials set the interest rate at 3.75% for banks that accept the vouchers.
... |
| |
|
Williams sisters will meet in Wimbledon final (02 July 10:27) |
| Serena outlasts Dementieva in a marathon; Venus easily ousts Safina in the other semifinal.
In a ma... |
| |
|
Peers admonish Chief Judge Alex Kozinski over Web sex files (02 July 10:21) |
| A federal judge in California investigated for posting sexually explicit photos and videos on his own Web site has been cleared with an admonishment by fellow judges.
|
| |
|
U.S. unemployment rate hits 9.5%, a 26-year high (02 July 09:39) |
| In June, 467,000 jobs were lost; analysts had predicted 350,000. Despite positive signs for the economy in recent weeks, the report is evidence that the jobs market remains troubled.
... |
| |
|
North Korea fires four short-range missiles (02 July 07:25) |
| The nation has ratcheted up tension in the region and the world with recent test launches and a nuclear detonation. An anticipated July 4 missile test has spurred the U.S. to upgrade securit... |
| |
|
Air France Flight 447 fell intact into sea, French report (02 July 07:15) |
| A French investigator says Air France Flight 447 did not break up in flight but plunged vertically into the Atlantic Ocean.
|
| |
|
U.S. unemployment rate at 9.5%, a 26-year high (02 July 07:07) |
| In June, 467,000 jobs are lost; analysts had predicted 350,000. Despite positive signs for the economy in recent weeks, the report is evidence that the jobs market remains troubled.
... |
| |
|
North Korea test-fires three missiles (02 July 05:49) |
| All three devices have short ranges. The launches follow a recent nuclear detonation and a flurry of missile tests, apparently in response to U.N. sanctions.
... |
| |
|
American soldier believed captured in Afghanistan (02 July 05:36) |
| The U.S. military releases few details about the apparent capture by militants in the east. The report comes as Marines begin a major assault in the south.
... |
| |
|
U.S. soldier captured in Afghanistan, military says (02 July 04:25) |
| The incident in the country's east comes as American forces launch an assault in the south.
The U.S... |
| |
|
MySpace suicide case dismissed (02 July 12:51) |
| A federal judge tentatively decided today to dismiss the case against a Missouri woman who had been convicted of computer fraud stemming from an Internet hoax that prompted a teenage girl to... |
| |
|
Iran leader's foes to keep disputing election (02 July 12:30) |
| With President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad set to be sworn in for a second term, his reformist opponents appear to have shifted tactics, seeking to tarnish the government's reputation and credibilit... |
| |
|
Villaraigosa to focus on creating jobs in second term (02 July 12:30) |
| L.A. mayor says he is 'determined to find a second wind' as he is sworn in on the steps of City Hall in a ceremony that is sunny but lacks the star power of his first inauguration.
... |
| |
|
Iraq war veteran will lead effort to reverse 'don't ask, don't tell' (02 July 12:30) |
| 'We need every qualified able-bodied individual' who wants to serve, says Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.), who opposes a military ban on gays.
... |
|
