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NASA, cruise line got coveted shots

As swine flu cases mounted and parents desperately sought to protect their kids last fall, the hard-to-get vaccine was handed out in some surprising places.

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Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully hospitalized

Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully was hospitalized today after falling at his home and bumping his head.

Mom of octuplets may lose home to foreclosure

Octuplets mom Nadya Suleman could be kicked out of her Southern California home.

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Breaking News Updated: March 19, 2010 2:33:28 PM PDT
	Court: Anna Nicole Smith gets none of oil fortune A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Anna Nicole Smith's estate will get none of the more than $300 million the late Playboy model claimed a Texas billionaire to whom she was briefly married meant to leave her after he died. MORE BREAKING NEWS HEADLINES L.A. Unified to halt out-of-district transfers Mom of octuplets may lose home to foreclosure Ore. lawsuit claims Boy Scouts sex abuse coverup No explosives found at Palmdale High School DWP makes first of 4 electricity rate hikes

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L.A. Unified to halt out-of-district transfers The Los Angeles school district plans to stop allowing city children to attend out-of-district schools in order to keep $51 million in state funding. Mom of octuplets may lose home to foreclosure No explosives found at Palmdale High School DWP makes first of 4 electricity rate hikes Wildflower puts L.A. nature path in jeopardy Man shot and wounded in South L.A.

Women, girls are rape victims in Haiti quake aftermath

When the young woman needed to use the toilet, she went out into the darkened tent camp and was attacked by three men.

Two months after Haiti quake, housing still elusive

Chile's new president shakes into office

Quakes shake Chile as new chief takes over

Focus on earthquakes improves

Poll: Chileans unhappy with gov't's quake response

PAINTER: Former UCLA star Collison is the bee's knees with NBA's Hornets

AP Photo/Paul Connors

Collison is seemingly no rookie on the court, and staying all four years at UCLA was instrumental in his smooth transition.

Lakers to hold inaugural Fan Jam this weekend

Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully hospitalized

MEDIA: MLB Network goes deep
to give viewers '30/30' vision

BURLISON: A great first day in NCAAs ... except for Big East

Lakers coach remains Phil of worry


	Ore. lawsuit claims Boy Scouts sex abuse coverup The Boy Scouts of America has long kept an extensive archive of secret documents that chronicle the sexual abuse of young boys by Scout leaders over the years. No explosives found at Palmdale High School Hemet police department on alert for deadly traps Authorities search for man who tried to abduct girl from elementary school

Review site Yelp under fire in business' lawsuits

Richard Vogel

Yelp, one of the most popular Web sites that let people post opinions about restaurants, shops and local services, is being sued by several small businesses that claim they've been pressured to advertise on the site in exchange for getting negative reviews squashed.

Southland gasoline prices rise

Porsche wins race for dependability

Census is still hiring for 2010 U.S. count

MGM awaits binding bids from potential buyers

Virgin America to add LA-Toronto flights


	L.A. Unified to halt out-of-district transfers The Los Angeles school district plans to stop allowing city children to attend out-of-district schools in order to keep $51 million in state funding. Report: Schools at the bottom stay at the bottom LAUSD finalizes big changes to teacher reviews Not sitting still for cuts

Cherie Currie's Runaways tale

Before there were Valley Girls, there were Runaways and Foxes. Encino-raised Cherie Currie was both.

Stryker back on the lineup at the legendary KROQ

Review: Stewart, Fanning glam it up in 'Runaways'

Crack open the magic of coconuts!

Going to war in 'The Pacific'

Making your home a gallery with art you can use


	Bust it like Beckham: So much for the $250 million gamble DAVID Beckham, arguably the most famous contemporary soccer player in America, was supposed to put Los Angeles on the international map, while giving the city a needed civic boost. Dirty politics: N.Y. butts into Clean Truck policy Fair warning: Tuesday's temblor ought to prompt us to prepare for the next big quake Question of the week: Fuel for schools: Should big oil pay for higher education?


	Villaraigosa 'greens' his resume on your dime Whaling over Santa Monica sushi chef's federal faux pas Dressing like a slob suits him


	DWP makes first of 4 electricity rate hikes Los Angeles residents may be paying more for their power. Dems start countdown to face-off on reform Obama signs $38B jobs bill Ban on smoking in state parks stalls

Pets suffering injuries, even deaths

Products intended to treat cats and dogs for fleas and ticks kill hundreds of pets each year and injure tens of thousands, the Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday as it outlined plans to make the products safer.

Health bill gains ground; release delayed

Study: Mini clip is safer than heart-valve surgery

Doing the grunt work


	Aide: Karzai is 'very angry' at arrest of Taliban boss The Afghan government was holding secret talks with the Taliban's No. 2 when he was captured. 2 Fort Campbell soldiers killed in Afghanistan Police: US troops kill Iraqi reporter and husband Rep. Patrick Kennedy rips media in Afghan speech Bomb kills 5 Afghan civilians, including 4 kids US report: Afghan, Iraq human rights abuses up