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5:35 PM PST, Sunday, January 18, 2009

Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times

Song, spirit at Lincoln Memorial concert

By Frank James and Jill Zuckman | 2:57 p.m.

Celebrities and tens of thousands of Americans converge on the National Mall to kick off Obama's inauguration. Photos

• An American coronation

• Many blacks see the power of God in Obama's election

• Security at Obama inauguration is tight and high-tech

Opinion: Presidents -- the good and the bad

Photos: Washington prepares | Inauguration festivities

Road to the inauguration

Top of the Ticket | Twitter | Schedule of events | Ever met a president? | Submit your pics | Full coverage

Gaza cease-fire lets Palestinians recover bodies

By Ashraf Khalil and Yasser Ahmad | 5:06 p.m.

Hamas follows Israel in declaring a cease-fire. Israeli troops begin pulling back near the border. Gaza death toll rises to at least 1,300, a third reportedly children.

• In Beirut, a push for stronger resistance to U.S.

Russia, Ukraine reach deal on gas supplies

60 million carry heart disease gene

Court halts Utah oil and gas leases

Drunk driver one of two killed in four-car crash

Shootings across L.A. County kill 3

Schwarzenegger gives lucrative board seats to ex-legislators and aides

Circuit City liquidators detail markdown plans

Inauguration brings new hope for National Mall

Cardinals defeat Eagles
for first trip to Super Bowl

Bush's hope: Obama

Doyle McManus: Bush's place in history will depend on the outcome of wars he started but will not be around to finish.

EDITORIALS|OP-ED|LETTERS

SHOPPING: TO LIVE & BUY IN L.A.

Circuit City to liquidate all 567 stores nationwide

NEW BLOG: IDOLTRACKER

FOOD: DAILY DISH

STYLE: ALL THE RAGE

PETS & ANIMALS: L.A. UNLEASHED

ENVIRONMENT: GREENSPACE

OUTDOORS: OUTPOSTS

HEALTH: BOOSTER SHOTS

BOOKS: JACKET COPY

FILM: THE BIG PICTURE

L.A. HISTORY: THE DAILY MIRROR

California/Local »

•	DNA can reveal ancestors' lies and secrets

•	In Small Claims Court, he is the face of justice

•	Tuskegee Airmen ready to take part in history -- again

•	Cardinals defeat Eagles to earn first trip to Super Bowl

•	Bo Jackson is more gourmet than galloper these days

•	Matt Leinart takes a high road, but it's no easy street

•	Are costly energy bills draining your wallet? Win the power struggle

•	Strategy for a retired couple as home value falls

•	U.S. could be no-show at 2010 Shanghai World's Fair

•	Gaza cease-fire lets Palestinians cautiously recover bodies

•	Opposition to U.S., Israel unites conference attendees

•	Indian news channels criticized for Mumbai coverage

•	Court halts Utah oil and gas leases

•	Inspiring song, spirit at Lincoln Memorial concert

•	Young men vanish into Somalia, stirring fears of terrorist recruitment

•	Martin Ortiz, founder of Center of Mexican American Affairs, dies at 89

•	Military deaths

•	Hugely popular painter Andrew Wyeth dies at 91

The Guide

City Sip keeps wine fun in Echo Park. Photos | More in the Guide

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Travel

Ready to rock: Bouldering at Hueco Tanks State Park in Texas. Photos | Video

Jacqueline, Dolley, Hillary: they're first ladies of fashion too. Photos

Real Estate

Olivia Newton-John sells her Malibu home for more than $10 million. Hot Property photos

METROMIX.COM

Photographic evidence: Spitz Downtown grand opening

The cookie diet: Trade meals for cookies and lose weight?

L.A. Times Food section

Is tea the new coffee? Iced tea drinker and president-elect Barack Obama might think so.

Top 10 car colors: White rules, purple drools Photos

Day in Photos | World in Photos | Regional Photos

How they put together a hearing-deaf version of Stephen Schwartz's classic musical "Pippin" Photos

Man accused of selling daughter for cash, beer. Odd in photos

What will Obama mean for writers?: A collection of inaugural essays Sunday Books

Entertainment »

Video: Sledding in heels? Paris Hilton talks about her Sundance experience, plus other updates.
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MORE: Sundance video: Michelle Trachtenberg; 'Mall Cop' tops box office; 'Tara's' faces

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