U.N.: Arabs And West Agree On Gaza Resolution (1/9/2009) U.N. Halts Gaza Shipments Due To Israeli Attacks (1/8/2009) After Brief Pause, Israel Resumes Assault On Hamas (1/7/2009) Major Networks Keep Anchors Home For Gaza Story (1/7/2009) Gaza Truce ...
8 Jan 2009
The La Nina state in the tropical Pacific during December is likely to bring fewer cyclones in the region between January and May, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) says. However, there was always a risk of tropical cyclones ...
8 Jan 2009
NEW YORK - Department-store operator Macy's Inc. said Thursday it will close 11 underperforming stores in nine states - affecting 960 employees - and lowered its forecast for the fourth quarter after one of the weakest holiday seasons in years ...
8 Jan 2009
A special task force reviewing nuclear weapons management across the Defense Department found a "distressing degree of inattention" to the nuclear deterrence mission among senior military and civilian officials, said James Schlesinger, a former ...
8 Jan 2009
Policyholders at Louisiana's insurer of last resort, Citizens Property Insurance Corp., will see a 7 percent rate increase in their homeowners rates after the firm's board approved the change on Thursday. An increase had been expected for months ...
8 Jan 2009
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A budget shortfall has Louisiana officials working to shut down and sell a former youth prison in the Delta, a lockup created under former Gov. Edwin Edwards and long known for the nightmarish conditions endured by its ...
8 Jan 2009
Outdoor dining areas are now the target of an anti-smoking law proposed by a city committee.
8 Jan 2009
Panasonic Corp. of North America has signed a deal with AEG to be founding partner of the L.A. Live complex.
8 Jan 2009
Police are asking for help nabbing a group they call the 'knock knock burglars'.
8 Jan 2009
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "Chanukah Lights at L.A. LIVE!" attracted celebrity guests and a crowd of more than 1,000 people on Dec. 28 at Nokia Plaza across from Staples Center.
8 Jan 2009
A solarized red, white and blue portrait of U.S. president-elect Barack Obama made popular during the election has been purchased for the permanent collection of the U.S. National Portrait Gallery.
8 Jan 2009
LOS ANGELES----Marani Brands Inc. has begun partnering with Art Fairs, Inc. organizers of photo MIAMI, photo l.a. and ART LA, as part of its ongoing events strategy that positions the brand as the ultra-premium vodka of choice to tastemakers in the worlds of art, fashion and entertainment.
8 Jan 2009
The 54-story tower planned to house The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Los Angeles and JW Marriott when it opens in 2010 will also include an 8000 sq ft screen on its eastern face, without disrupting the view of guests inside. ...
8 Jan 2009
To kick off the new year we’re partnering with our friends at Revision3 for a Digg Meetup and Live Diggnation at the infamous Knitting Factory Hollywood next Wednesday, January 14th, in Los Angeles, CA. Come raise a pint, tell us what’s ...
8 Jan 2009
Filed under: Asides | Tags: argentina (4), la nacion, press (40) | January 8th, 2009. Post. When I was in Buenos Aires last I sat down in the morning with La Nacion and here is the resulting video in English and transcription in Spanish ...
8 Jan 2009
Pedro de la Rosa, Autosport Show McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa says he has definitely not given up on making a return as a Formula One race driver in the future. The Spaniard has been a test driver for the Woking-based team since ...
8 Jan 2009
The hot weather has definitely arrived but while many are enjoying a break from work, others wait until later in the summer when they say the weather is more reliable.
7 Jan 2009
The Los Angeles Times has published an editorial that reviews the White House blast on my Darfur reporting. And it notes the profound unfairness of the White House trying to blame aid groups for its passivity in the face of genocide. ...
7 Jan 2009