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A look at secret negotiations in Mel Gibson case as detectives wrap investigation
A look at secret negotiations in Mel Gibson case as detectives wrap investigation
By Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times
As investigators give D.A. the results of their inquiry into alleged extortion, a Times review of e-mails, texts and documents reveals secret negotiations in the case. Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva discussed reconciliation even as lawyers were fighting over settlement terms.
 
End of the road for the shoe tree
On the 'Loneliest Road in America,' a stately cottonwood filled with the footwear of passersby was something in the middle of nothing. Now locals are mourning it like an old friend.
 
Publishing experts take dim view of Apple's new rules for iPads and iPhones
Publishing experts take dim view of Apple's new rules for iPads and iPhones
Apple may not be able to call the shots with digital books and magazines as it did with music on the iPod, given that some of its publishing competitors are formidable tech firms themselves.
 
Bahrain authorities launch surprise attack on protesters
Tear gas canisters bombard sleeping protesters in Manama's Pearl Square. At least two men are reported killed by rubber bullets.
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California Supreme Court reenters Proposition 8 fray
 
Raids targeting Armenian gang net 74 fraud suspects
 
Council kills Villaraigosa's parking garage plan
 
U.S. education secretary calls for more teacher-district cooperation
 
 
US & World
 
House GOP proposes hundreds of budget cuts
 
FDA approves wider use of Lap-Band
 
U.S. worries Egypt military not doing enough
 
 
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Business
 
Borders files for bankruptcy protection  
Sanofi-Aventis to buy Genzyme for $20 billion
On Location: Long Beach stands in for the other sunshine state in 'CSI: Miami'  
Foreign takeover another seismic shift for NYSE
 
Entertainment
 
Who won the 'Jeopardy!' finale? Watson or the humans? (Spoiler alert)
Who won the 'Jeopardy!' finale? Watson or the humans? (Spoiler alert)
'Wonder Woman': Adrianne Palicki lassos starring role on TV show
'Wonder Woman': Adrianne Palicki lassos starring role on TV show
Have Charlie Sheen's doctors OKd his speedy return to 'Two and a Half Men'?
Have Charlie Sheen's doctors OKd his speedy return to 'Two and a Half Men'?
Sports
 
 
For Latino basketball fans, 'Lakers' is a magic word in any language
 
The dunk is a force play for Blake Griffin
 
 
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Health
 
Weightlifting can be helpful for obese kids
 
Most recalled medical devices received speedy FDA review
 
 
Opinion
 
Tracking the ripple effect
 
A soft power bargain
 
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