Obama scorches Bush on appeasement remark

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The Democrat promptly rejects what he described as an unprecedented attack from the president. Video

• McCain says NRA should fear Democrats

L.A. prepares for gay marriages

By Jean-Paul Renuad | 2:18 p.m.

County to begin complying with the court ruling next week. Licenses could be issued in 30 days.

Q&A;: When can same-sex couples wed?

In prison, pulling Vegas strings

By William C. Rempel

Hoping for a new trial, an imprisoned ex-cop hatches a plan to influence the court -- with $100,000 in cash.

Record-breaking heat expected

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Fires erupt in Corona and Pomona as the mercury nears triple digits. Video

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And the new 'American Idol' is...

By Stephanie Lysaght | 3:15 p.m.

Oddsmakers predict David Cook. Why show trackers are betting on the onetime underdog.

Photos | David Cook: A-Z

• State jobless rate holds at 6.2%

• Ficus tree battle ends with chainsaw

• Aftershocks trigger slides in China

• Fresno woman gets life in acid-vat killing

• 3 girls found unconscious in Chatsworth

• Mosul militants offered cash for weapons

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Robert Mondavi, Calif. wine ambassador, dies at 94

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We're going to paint the town with foie gras.

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Movies

Fantasy gets darker in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.' 'Caspian' A-Z

Real Estate

Hot Property cools off: Price reductions for celeb-owned homes in the Hollywood Hills and Hancock Park. Photos

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Home

Seven classic Victorian and Craftsman homes in Angelino Heights, the first L.A. suburb, welcome visitors this weekend. Photos

Arts & Culture

'American Idol' alum Taylor Hicks joins the Broadway cast of "Grease."

Autos

Big deals on big cars: Dealers offer $4,000 to $5,500 back for trucks, SUVs and sedans. Photos

Food

Old-fashioned cheesecake without all the trappings. Photos | Video

Travel

Go on a SoCal hunt for Googie architecture. Photos | Submit your photos

HEALTH

Fitness by the sea: The low-down on the appeal of beach workouts. Photos

Image

Prada's spirited sister Miu Miu is back with a boutique on Rodeo Drive. Photos

Magazine

We asked and you delivered. Check out our reader-submitted photos of their wedding day. Photos

Photography

Staff and global photos for the week of May 11-May 17. Global | Regional | Day In Photos

Books

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