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Protestors stage a mock oil slick at BP-owned gas station (May 11, 2010)

Protesters staged a mock oil slick Tuesday at a BP-owned ARCO gas station in Los Angeles to protest the oil spill in the Gulf Coast and call for an end to offshore drilling. Read more »

Mourners pay tribute to Jaime Escalante

Current and past Garfield High School passed solemnly by the flower-covered casket of famed teacher Jaime Escalante on Friday, honoring the former math instructor who inspired his inner-city students to success and was the basis for the film "Stand and Deliver.'' Read more »

Michelle Obama in Mexico

The United States needs to do more to reduce demand for illegal drugs if it wants to help reduce the violence that has wracked its southern neighbor, Michelle Obama said Wednesday. Read more »

St. Patrick's Day Festival

The biggest Saint Patrick's Day event in Los Angeles was held Wednesday at L.A. Live. The four-hour festival included beer gardens, food from 14 restaurants and various performances, including by a... Read more »

Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon

Just days before the Oscars, Essence magazine celebrated the best of Hollywood at its second annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Read more »

Bleacher Report: What did we learn about Danica Patrick after 300 miles in Fontana?

"Danica Patrick started 36th at the Stater Bros. 300 in Fontana, CA last Saturday and ran a clean race, finishing 31st. That doesn't sound like a great race, but it is a lot better than some so-called 'fans' have been giving her credit for." Read more »

America I Am

On the road and drawing big crowds, a mosaic of celebratory — and unsettling — images from African-American history stimulates a unique perspective on the story of a people. Read more »

W Hotel opens amid fanfare

A new hotel opened in Hollywood on Friday morning amid much fanfare. Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel served as emcee at the ceremony marking the opening of the 350-million-dollar -W- Hollywood Hotel... Read more »

'Thriller' world-record attempt

Days before the release of the Michael Jackson documentary “This Is It,’’ fans of the recently deceased pop star in Los Angeles and around the world Saturday attempted to break the world record for most people dancing simultaneously to his hit... Read more »

Investiture of Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Sonia Sotomayor was welcomed to the Supreme Court by her new colleagues in a brief special ceremony Sept. 8, 2009, in the ornate courtroom. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden were among those who... Read more »

Edward M. Kennedy, 1932-2009

The white draped casket of Senator Edward Kennedy sits before (from left) the Senator's son Edward Kennedy Jr., his widow Vicki Kennedy, former President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former president George W.... Read more »

The White House: August 2009

President Barack Obama greets members of the delegation traveling with Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, during a lunch in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House, on Aug. 3, 2009. (Photos by Pete Souza/The... Read more »

Tyson signs copies of eponymous documentary

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson signed copies of the documentary "Tyson" at Borders Books in Hollywood on Aug. 18, 2009.... Read more »

Thousands attend pro-immigration rallies in downtown L.A.

Participants want amnesty for illegal immigrants and an end to raids on businesses that employ illegals, among other changes. Read more »

'The Soloist'

In the wake of the all-things-are-possible halcyon glow that followed Barack Obama’s presidential victory, Jamie Foxx cheekily lobbied to be cast as the next James Bond. But the cool aplomb of the super-spy’s... Read more »

Concert Review: Common, Biz Markie give fans a taste of two hip-hop eras

Class was in session March 16 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Universal City, as more than 200 adoring fans turned out to see the legendary Biz Markie work his magic on the turntables and lyricist Common drop... Read more »

Obama Art

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