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California brown pelicans found frail and far from home

By Louis Sahagun | 5:40 p.m.
The coastal birds have been seen on city highways, on runways and in backyards, and they share puzzling symptoms of disorientation, fatigue and bruising. Photos

Injured Palestinians pose dilemma for Egypt

By Jeffrey Fleishman | 5:25 p.m.
Egypt is keeping its gates closed to all but the wounded from Gaza. There's sympathy for the Palestinians, but also a desire to stay out of the conflict with Israel.
• Israeli forces reach outskirts of Gaza City
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The Defense of Marriage Act must go
By Bob Barr
The author of the law to thwart gay weddings changes his mind.
Blowback: Unfairly judging police shootings

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An Archuleta inaugural
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 6:53:36 PM PST
We hear rumors about some ruckus happening back East in the next few weeks --...
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MIDEAST: BABYLON & BEYOND
Babylon & Beyond
Observations from Iraq, Iran, Israel, the Arab world and beyond
IRAQ: U.S. Embassy dedicated
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 3:48:50 PM PST
The United States formally dedicated its new $592-million embassy in Iraq on...
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ARTS: CULTURE MONSTER
Culture Monster
All the Arts, All the Time
L.A.-spawned spaceflight saga is launched in Portland
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 4:41:02 PM PST
If anyone doubts the difficulty of creating a play with beyond-stratospheric...
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PETS & ANIMALS: L.A. UNLEASHED
L.A. Unleashed
All things animal in Southern California and beyond.
PETA to USA Network: don't air Westminster!
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 6:21:28 PM PST
We told you last month about the BBC's announcement that it won't air the Crufts...
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BOOKS: JACKET COPY
Jacket Copy
Books news and information.
Sonic Youth's inspirational noise
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 10:30:00 AM PST
Where and how do music and literature intersect? That's something we wonder...
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SHOPPING: TO LIVE & BUY IN L.A.
To Live and Buy in LA
Finding the best values this season online & in stores
For $50,000, you can stop her from shopping at Zappos.com -- forever
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 4:37:10 PM PST
Last month we told you about a JCPenney viral marketing campaign that allowed...
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FOOD: DAILY DISH
Daily Dish
The inside scoop on food in Los Angeles
Small Bites: Windows Lounge and BOA Steakhouse
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 5:48:04 PM PST
Windows Lounge opens its … Windows: Redesigned and reopened just in time for...
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ENVIRONMENT: GREENSPACE
Greenspace
Environmental news from California and beyond
East Coast states push green fuels
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 6:49:19 PM PST
Eleven eastern states have agreed to come up with a new fuel standard aimed at...
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AUTOS: UP TO SPEED
Up to Speed
The latest buzz in L.A.'s car culture.
Hyundai's economic stimulus package
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 1:37:12 PM PST
A major reason car sales have tanked in recent months is the sharp rise in...
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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.
Matt Weinstock -- January 5, 1959
Mon, January 5, 2009 | 4:00:00 PM PST
Men of Good Will As the chill of dusk settled over 2nd and Spring streets...
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