Los Angeles Times

How the 1981 assassination attempt changed Nancy Reagan

The trauma of that day marked a turning point for Reagan. From then on, she took a more assertive role in expressing her views on matters of security, scheduling and policy, often to the frustration of White House aides.

• Nancy Reagan to be buried beside her beloved 'Ronnie'

Fifth anniversary of 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan

Japan on March 11 marked the fifth anniversary of the 2011 quake and tsunami that claimed some 18,500 lives, flattened coastal communities and set off the worst atomic crisis in a generation.