Suspect in brazen rape on L.A. bus arrested

The woman boarded the 217 Metro bus in Culver City at about 5 p.m., on her way home from her special education school. The 18-year-old...

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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez call it quits

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber is no longer Selena Gomez's 'Boyfriend,' a source confirms to The Associated Press.The split happened last week, and distance and their busy schedules were a contributing factor.Eighteen-year-old Bieber is touring to promote his latest album, while 20-year-old Gomez is filming a "Wizards of Waverly Place" reunion for Disney Channel called "The Wizards Return: Alex versus...

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The New Old Age Blog: More Time to Enroll in Medicare If You Live in Storm Areas

Medicare beneficiaries battered by Hurricane Sandy have one fewer problem to worry about: Federal officials have extended the Dec. 7 deadline to enroll in a private medical or drug plan for next year for those still coping with storm damage.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “understands that many Medicare beneficiaries have been affected by this disaster and wants to ensure that all beneficiaries...

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Indoor trampoline parks spring up throughout Southland

Indoor trampoline parks are springing into action throughout Southern California, along with leaping games of dodge ball, highflying...

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L.A. housing authority rife with fiscal mismanagement, audit finds

Los Angeles' housing authority, which runs on about $1 billion a year in taxpayer funds, is plagued by bad financial management...

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Icahn says has mulled Netflix takeover, no decision made

(Reuters) – Activist investor Carl Icahn, who holds an almost 10 percent stake in Netflix, said on Thursday he has considered a hostile takeover bid for Netflix, but it was uncertain he stood a chance of acquiring the Internet streaming service.Asked by TV network CNBC whether he would “go hostile” on Netflix, Icahn said, “The thought had certainly entered...

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Roger Waters plays with band of wounded veterans

NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Waters honored wounded veterans in New York by performing with them at the annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit, Thursday night.The founding member of Pink Floyd took to the stage of the Beacon Theater with 14 wounded soldiers he met recently at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He rehearsed with them at the hospital, and for the past few days in New York.The...

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Recipes for Health: Sweet Potato and Apple Kugel — Recipes for Health

Andrew Scrivani for The New York TimesI’ve looked at a number of sweet potato kugel recipes, and experimented with this one a few times until I was satisfied with it. The trick is to bake the kugel long enough so that the sweet potato softens properly without the top drying out and browning too much. I cover the kugel during the first 45 minutes of baking to prevent this. After you uncover it, it’s...

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Superstorm Sandy will raise used-car prices nationwide

The estimated 250,000 cars flooded by Superstorm Sandy on the East Coast will drive up used-car prices, even as far away as...

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Blue reign in Sacramento: Democrats dominate California voting

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown and his fellow Democrats are on the cusp of a coveted supermajority in both the Assembly and Senate,...

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Exclusive: Google Ventures beefs up fund size to $300 million a year

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Diaz, Firth in London for 'Gambit' world premiere

LONDON (AP) — In the trailer for their new movie "Gambit," Britain's Colin Firth and American co-star Cameron Diaz are shown in various states of undress. But the two say fans shouldn't get the wrong idea — "Gambit" is a caper film, not a love story.Speaking at the comedy's world premiere in London on Wednesday night, Diaz said flesh was only flashed for laughs in the film.Firth agreed. Referring...

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Recipes for Health: Cabbage, Onion and Millet Kugel — Recipes for Health

Andrew Scrivani for The New York TimesLight, nutty millet combines beautifully with the sweet, tender cabbage and onions in this kugel. I wouldn’t hesitate to serve this as a main dish.   1/2 medium head cabbage (1 1/2 pounds), cored and cut in thin strips Salt to taste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped...

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China's new leaders will have to set a new course for economy, experts say

BEIJING — China's new leaders, set to be unveiled next week at a once-a-decade transition, will soon be handed the keys to the...

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