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At a Mumbai hospital, one officer recalls a hand grenade rolling toward him. Another, whose colleagues were killed in a police van, survived by lying still among their bodies.
The schools chief is under pressure to resign, but the board refuses to rule without their only black member.

Jonah Goldberg: Mormons have been the target of an ugly campaign by liberals to overturn the gay marriage ban.


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The latest buzz in L.A.'s car culture.
It's a (natural) gas in Glendale
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Books news and information.
Check: reading about chess
The Washington Post looks at a stack of chess-related books, recommending the...
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All the Arts, All the Time
More MOCA: A letter-writing campaign and a panel today on KCRW*
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Walter Manzke at Church & State? Nothing's been signed yet
Walter Manzke has had a frustrating day. Although reports have him already...
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All things animal in Southern California and beyond.
Wildlife service to consider extending protection for Canada lynx
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The Image staff muses on the culture of keeping up appearances
Film fashion: 'Australia's' costume vision
Continuing my research for a story about costume design scheduled to run in...
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Hike, surf, fish and get outdoors in Southern California
Daryl Hannah reportedly joins ship bound to disrupt Japanese whalers
Daryl Hannah, pictured at left with John Schneider in the recent TV movie "Shark...
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Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health.
Generic heart drugs are just as good
Generic drugs for the treatment of heart disease are as effective as their...
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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.
Found on EBay -- Black Mask magazine
A copy of the May 1943 issue of Black Mask magazine has turned up on EBay....
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