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California may delay tax refunds

By Jordan Rau and Evan Halper
With Schwarzenegger's veto of Dems' $18-billion package of tax hikes and cuts, the state could begin issuing IOUs as soon as Feb. 1.

Nigerian gangs clash with Neapolitan mafia

By Sebastian Rotella
As the African gangsters gain clout, conflict with the Italian Camorra intensifies, made brutally clear by an attempted hit that left six Ghanaians dead.
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Return of the Sanjaya
Tue, January 6, 2009 | 1:45:17 PM PST
Of all the many paths across the Idol Nation, none has run over rockier...
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MIDEAST: BABYLON & BEYOND
Babylon & Beyond
Observations from Iraq, Iran, Israel, the Arab world and beyond
GAZA: Dueling rallies outside Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles today
Tue, January 6, 2009 | 11:14:37 AM PST
L.A. Now reports that separate rallies in support of Palestinians and Israel are...
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ARTS: CULTURE MONSTER
Culture Monster
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Getty 'Interjects' Freud
Tue, January 6, 2009 | 4:30:00 PM PST
If you collect contemporary paintings, the J. Paul Getty Museum just might...
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PETS & ANIMALS: L.A. UNLEASHED
L.A. Unleashed
All things animal in Southern California and beyond.
Sports Illustrated features Michael Vick's pit bulls
Tue, January 6, 2009 | 6:58:40 PM PST
Sports fans might have been a bit surprised by the choice of cover girl on the...
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REAL ESTATE: L.A. LAND
L.A. Land
The rapidly changing landscape of the real estate market in Los Angeles and beyond
Foreclosure bumper crop for California in 2008
Tue, January 6, 2009 | 5:48:14 PM PST
California mortgage defaults and foreclosure sales shot up 131% in 2008 over the...
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VEGAS: THE MOVABLE BUFFET
The Movable Buffet
Dispatches from Las Vegas by Richard Abowitz
"Criss Angel Believe" has a fan
Tue, January 6, 2009 | 7:03:03 PM PST
Someone told me this was actually posted on the official site for "Criss Angel...
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FINANCE: MONEY & CO
Money & Company
Tracking the market and economic trends that shape your finances.
Mood shift on Wall Street: Investors are taking risks again
Tue, January 6, 2009 | 5:59:11 PM PST
Sometimes, rising interest rates can be good news. That’s the case with the...
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HEALTH: BOOSTER SHOTS
Booster Shots
Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health.
The memory hormone?
Tue, January 6, 2009 | 2:00:00 PM PST
It’s the hormone that makes people bond with their mates and helps mothers...
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L.A. HISTORY: THE DAILY MIRROR
The Daily Mirror
Larry Harnisch of the Los Angeles Times reflects on Los Angeles history in the Daily Mirror blog. Whether it's crime, politics, Hollywood, sports, books or music, you can explore the past at the Daily Mirror.
Found on EBay -- 1945 Thomas Guide.
Tue, January 6, 2009 | 6:00:00 PM PST
A 1945 Thomas Bros. Guide has turned up on EBay. These vintage maps are always...
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YOUR TURN: COMMENTS BLOG
Comments Blog
Because sometimes the comments are the best part
Have you ever met a president?
Wed, December 31, 2008 | 9:28:27 AM PST
Ever build a house with Jimmy Carter? Dodge a golf ball hit by Gerald Ford? Or...
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