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Smugglers toss 137 bales of pot into sea

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Marijuana worth millions is dumped into the Pacific when the Coast Guard starts chasing a suspicious boat. Video

Waxman wins chairmanship of energy panel

By Janet Hook

The liberal Southern Californian wrests the key House post from veteran John Dingell.

Dow pounded for a 445-point loss in closing hour

By Associated Press

Stocks plunge along with prospects for a quick bailout for the Big Three.

• Oil falls below $50, a three-year low

Release of 5 Gitmo inmates ordered

By David G. Savage

Judge orders five Algerians who have been held nearly seven years set free.

Metrolink, freight train scrape in Rialto

Mom of teen who killed self testifies in MySpace trial

Military has date for first execution since 1961

It's a Ferrari. No, seriously, it is. It is!

FBI hunts so-called 'Grandma Bandit'

O'Neal brings different
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W's parting gifts

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FOOD: DAILY DISH

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•	Major League Soccer stars go on loan in off-season

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•	Citigroup woes belie Paulson's promise of financial 'stability'

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•	Putin vows to protect Russia's economy

•	Israel rebuffs U.N. plea to ease Gaza blockade

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2008 L.A. Auto Show

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Travel

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Home

A Manhattan Beach home blurs the lines between inside and out.

Holiday Guide

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Health

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Image

James Bond takes a 'Quantum' leap in luxury

Real Estate

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Arts & Culture

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Books

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