Copyright 2009 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/top-stories en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:13:16 -0800 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:13:16 -0800 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/Poll-Voters-Support-Gay-Marriage-They-Just-Dont-Want-It-on-the-Ballot-69419617.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:35:36 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*96/LAgenerics+gay+same+sex+marriage+flag+lesbian.jpg
A new Los Angeles Times/USC poll finds the majority of voters support same sex marriage. They just don't want to vote on it again.

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Wynton Marsalis, one of the most acclaimed jazz musicians of his generation, received the French insignia of chevalier of the Legion of Honor Friday night in New York.

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United Commercial Bank, which has branches in Los Angeles County, was closed Friday by the California Department of Financial Institutions.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/Oprah-Ill-Make-an-Announcement-Soon-69397812.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:32:58 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/080609+Oprah+p1.jpg
The daytime diva fanned the flames of her reported departure.

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Beatles songs for 25 cents? Yeah, it's too good to be true. A music site gets slapped with a restraining order.

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It's a big weekend for horse racing fans at Santa Anita.

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The homeowner says he didn't use it. Water and Power can't find it either.

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In the wake of this week's elections, the White House needs to ask if it it has overextended its political operation as much as it has its policy agenda in Congress.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Yanks-Phils-Fans-66539697.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:39:33 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/110409+World+Series+Kate+Hudson+%282%29.jpg
Never mind strikes and runs -- here come the sexy people!

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/FORT-HOOD-DEADLY-SHOOTING-RAMPAGE-PROMPTS-RESPONSE-FROM-LOCAL-MUSLIMS-AND-LAW-ENFORCEMENT-69353332.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:11:34 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/110509+Fort+Hood+Shooting+9.jpg
LA law enforcement officials increase patrols in the wake of the Fort Hood shootings.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Taped-Calls-Insurance-Fix-Haunt-Jerry-Brown-jw-69318382.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:27 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*86/86184029.jpg
The brouhaha over a surreptitious recording draws attention to a deeper scandal.

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Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is named Rose Parade Grand Marshal.

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A drive-through coffee shop with a scantily clad staff is wrapping things up.

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Authorities may miss goal to inoculate "high-risk" patients.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Ron-Artest-Doing-His-Jekyll-and-Hyde-Impression-69309042.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:05:21 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*86/92614146.jpg
Ron Artest said he wanted to choke a Rockets player during the game. He also is the one that calmed down Andrew Bynum when the center got hot. Artest is an enigma.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/A-Presidential-Event-69304197.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:44:17 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/clinton+bush.jpg
Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will speak in front of thousands at Universal Studios.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/cars/How-Your-Car-Could-Save-State-Parks-69280707.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:21:42 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*76/beachsign.jpg
Would you pay more to the DMV if it meant saving state parks?

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/television/LA-Oprah-Moving-Show-to-LA-Says-Columnist-69312987.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:16:41 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/oprah+for+taconic+story.jpg
Oprah's is finally (and rightfully) joining our LA family, according to a report.

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A locksmith allegedly wanted to have a Coke and a smile ... and some cash.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Centers-Lakers-Dont-Need-No-Stinkin-Centers-69296882.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:22:29 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*79/92614135.jpg
Pau Gasol has yet to play a game and Andrew Bynum could be out after injuring his elbow against the Rockets Wednesday. How about Mr. Kardashian at center?

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Three of four subjects are in custody after an attempted heist in West LA.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/Levon-Tebelekian-Visa-Fake-Exams-69127617.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:05:13 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/passportvisageneric75241186.jpg
A doctor is accused of faking medical exams for immigrants applying for visas.

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In the wake of the off-year election, the Republican Party and its conservative base try setting rules on how they can work together.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/NATL-Olympians-Celebrate-100-Days-to-Vancouver-69171922.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:52:05 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/110409+Olympics+Rockefeller+Center+Jeret+Speedy+Peterson.jpg
Olympians past and future gathered in Rockefeller Center to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/music/EMI-BlueBeat-Cant-Work-It-Out-Over-Beatles-Songs-69192862.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:35:47 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/abbey+road-640.jpg
With a little help from its lawyers, EMI is going after a website for selling Beatles songs.

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We're getting mixed signals about how a Dodgers pitcher caught a bullet.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/Students-Tried-Calling-for-Help-69083982.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:37:37 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/Kyrstin-Gemar-1103_2.jpg
Calls for help lead investigators to the students' car submerged in a pond.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/green/Forbes-Toxic-Los-Angeles-List-Top-10-Cities-69141637.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:07:00 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/downtown+la+downtown+los+angeles+skyline.jpg
The rankings are in, and the Los Angeles metro area has some toxicity problems.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local-beat/Gun-Battle-Leaves-Deputy-Wounded-69050317.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:25:26 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*79/jack+lawndale.JPG
An LA County Sheriff's deputy is shot in the back during a gun battle in Lawndale.

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With Democratic incumbents falling, the country's economy had better come first.

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Why quietly rot on a doorstep when you can be launched from a cannon or catapult?

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