L.A. Unified suspension rates fall but some question figures' accuracy

In the heart of Watts, where violence in nearby housing projects can spill over onto campuses, two of the city's toughest middle schools have long dealt with fights, drugs and even weapons. Administrators typically have handled these problems by suspending...

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There's room in TV comedy for a little sweetness, actors agree

The days of the mean-spirited celebrity roast have mostly come and gone, with the possible exception of Charlie Sheen's screen time. From sketch comedies to sitcoms, today's funnybone seems to have a gentler spirit. That's a topic the Envelope Emmy...

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In session with the Unarius Academy of Science at Cinefamily

This weekend the Cinefamily will feature a series of events under the banner "Welcome Space Brothers: The Films of the Unarius Academy of Science," dedicated to introducing audiences to the spiritual and scientific group, based in El Cajon, which recently...

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The future of India's National Congress dynastic party is in doubt

It is one of the most storied names in political history, a party synonymous with modern India and an inspiration for revolutionary movements led by the likes of South Africa's Nelson Mandela and Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh. But a disastrous performance in...

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Amazing NASA video shows the sun erupting in unprecedented detail

You've never seen a solar eruption video quite like this before. After 11 months in space, NASA's Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) has captured video of a coronal mass ejection in unprecedented detail, and the results are spectacular. ...

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Shinseki is out, but Phoenix VA delays leave a haunted trail for some

In Arizona, where allegations first surfaced of secret waiting lists at the Phoenix VA and ultimately led to Friday's resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki, reaction was swift and pointed. Shortly after President Obama accepted...

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Fernando Gonzalez's Lakers suit: Does 'equal pay for equal work' hold up?

The lawyers for longtime Lakers Spanish-language radio play-by-play announcer Fernando Gonzalez held a news conference on behalf of their client on Friday outside of Los Angeles County Superior Court. "He's a dedicated individual, dedicated to the Lakers,...

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Could it be? As Hanley Ramirez goes, so go the Dodgers?

It's crazy, right? That the Dodgers' offense would be centered around one guy? That a lineup loaded with Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig, Carl Crawford and Andre Ethier would somehow depend on one player to ignite the offense? Yet that's the...

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Kevin Reilly exits Fox. 'Maleficent' to put spell on box office.

After the coffee. Before applying to be head of entertainment for Fox. The Skinny: If you want to know why reporters are often cynical, it's because when we try to get the story we often end up getting the runaround. It's been that kind of week and...

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Dodgers are running in place — will they ever get on a roll?

Does it really seem so much to ask? A little roll? Stringing a few wins together? Some actual movement in a forward direction? Right now the Dodgers are kings of treading water, which I guess is swell if you're on a water polo team but doesn't do much...

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Analysis: What did Kevin Reilly's tenure mean for Fox and for TV?

Was Fox Entertainment Chairman Kevin Reilly a visionary or a seat-warmer? The jury is out on that one, so let's look at the evidence. Reilly announced Thursday that he will leave his current post after a seven-year run at Fox. Rumors persisted of...

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Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun thrives in return to leadoff spot

Most hitters say they try to keep the same approach no matter where they are batting in the lineup, but that definitely wasn't the case with Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun on Thursday night. Calhoun had one hit in 19 at-bats in seven games since...

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Stocks open lower; Lions Gate, Express sink

Stocks were slightly lower in morning trading Friday as investors reacted to two negative economic reports that focused on U.S. consumers.  KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average lost 27 points, or 0.2 percent, to 16,670 in the first hour...

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Lego continues its magical cinema ride with new documentary

In case you missed it Thursday, "Beyond the Brick," a documentary that seeks to do for Lego what Harry Potter did for wizards, is headed to a theater and/or TV set near you. Radius, the Weinstein Co.-affiliated outfit behind the feel-good documentary...

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New 'Hunger Games' exhibition will tour the U.S.

Looking to get into the branded and live-event biz that has been so good to franchises like Harry Potter, Lionsgate announced Friday it is launching "The Hunger Games: The Exhibition" and will tour it around the U.S. The tour will include a range of...

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Cabbie charged with obstruction in Boston Marathon bombing probe

A Boston area cabdriver who was friends with the Tsarnaev brothers has been indicted in connection with destroying evidence from his computer and lying to the FBI about his relationship with the alleged Boston Marathon bombers, federal authorities announced...

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Obama to target power plants' carbon dioxide emissions

CHICAGO — On Monday, President Obama plans to unveil what is likely to be the most significant initiative of his presidency to combat climate change: a new rule to cut carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants, the country's single greatest...

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Netflix to debut 'DreamWorks Dragons' in 2015

Netflix will add "DreamWorks Dragons," a cartoon based on the "How to Train Your Dragon" films, to its growing roster of children's shows. "DreamWorks Dragons" will premiere on Netflix in spring 2015. It is the second show DreamWorks Animation is making...

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College baseball: UCLA, USC players named All-Pac-12 Conference

UCLA pitchers David Berg and James Kaprielian and Bruins catcher Shane Zeile, and USC pitchers Wyatt Strahan and Kyle Davis were selected to the All-Pac-12 Conference baseball team, the conference announced. Coaches selected 14 pitchers to the 32-player...

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Kobe Bryant as head coach? Nope, it's against the rules

The Lakers are in need of a head coach -- why not Kobe Bryant as player-coach? Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak rencently said the team's next head coach will need to know how to get the most out of Bryant. "We have a player on our team right...

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Tyson bids $6.8 billion for Hillshire, trumping Pilgrim's

Tyson Foods Inc., the second-largest U.S. pork producer, made an unsolicited $6.2 billion offer to buy Hillshire Brands Co., trumping a competing bid from Pilgrim's Pride Corp. for the maker of Jimmy Dean sausages. Tyson is offering $50 a share, the...

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Stocks edge higher after unemployment claims fall

Stocks moved slightly higher in early trading Thursday after the government reported that the number of people applying for unemployment benefits sank last week, a sign that employers are laying off fewer people.  KEEPING SCORE: The Standard &...

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Apple buys Beats Electronics, Hulu eyes 'Community'

After the coffee. Before figuring out how to make May last longer. The Skinny: I caught most of the Don Rickles roast/tribute on Spike on Wednesday night. It was pretty entertaining, although I'm not really sure what having newscaster Brian Williams...

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Dodgers' Drew Butera having his rough moments behind the plate

Pitchers rave about the way Drew Butera works behind the plate. He came to the Dodgers last season with a reputation as a defensive whiz and quickly everyone could understand why. Only that's not to imply he hasn't had his rough moments. With A.J....

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Serena, Venus Williams ousted in second round of French Open

Venus and Serena Williams won't be playing each other in the third round of the French Open after all. In fact, the sisters won't be playing at all, after both of them were upset by little-known opponents in the second round Wednesday. Serena Williams,...

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Angels' Sean Burnett headed to disabled list after reinjuring elbow

The long road back from elbow surgery could be a dead end for Angels reliever Sean Burnett, who reinjured the elbow in his third appearance off the disabled list Tuesday night and will return to the DL on Wednesday. Burnett, who endured numerous setbacks...

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Valeant raises bid to buy Botox maker Allergan

Valeant on Wednesday boosted its cash-stock offer to buy Irvine company and Botox maker Allergan to $58.30 a share, raising the cash portion by $10, in a deal now worth about $50 billion.  The Canadian company offered its second, improved bid in...

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Ant colonies: Powerful search engines that benefit from experience

Alone, an ant's wandering search for food may not seem particularly shrewd. But together, the critters' foraging strategies are a powerful search engine that could put those Google web crawlers to shame.  The findings, described in the Proceedings...

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New York City mayor is not interested in 2024 Olympic bid

Yet another city has turned its back on the Olympics. Just a few days after residents of Krakow, Poland, voted not to try for the 2022 Winter Games, the mayor of New York City said he has no interest in a 2024 bid. A top staff member from Mayor...

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Tennis Channel to sell subscription package directly to consumers

The Tennis Channel is launching a digital subscription service that puts a new spin on the established business model for TV sports programming. Beginning Sunday, the sports network will begin selling a programming package directly to consumers. The...

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Isla Vista's troubles belie UC Santa Barbara's academic strength

UC Santa Barbara had a notable double achievement in 2013. The beachside campus placed second in the world for impact in the sciences as scored by the Center for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Home to five Nobel...

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Upcoming executions face scrutiny

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