Residents living near Expo Line stations reduce car use, study shows

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After the light-rail line opened, Angelenos who lived within half-mile of a station tripled their rail ridership, USC study finds.

China suspends imports of shellfish from U.S. West Coast

Imports of shellfish have been blocked over reports of arsenic and toxins found in geoduck clams.

Southern California home prices flat, sales fall in November

After a swift rebound earlier this year, the Southland housing market has largely been stuck in neutral since the summer.

After uncle's execution, North Korea's Kim Jong Un reappears in public

After the execution of his uncle and mentor, Kim made a series of appearances after being out of the public eye for weeks.

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To make "The Book Thief," the screen adaptation of Markus Zusak's novel about a young girl who develops a passion for books...

FDA: No evidence antibacterial soap more effective than plain soap

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The makers of antibacterial soaps and bodywashes will have to demonstrate that their products are safe, effective, and prevent the spread of...

Peter O'Toole dies at 81; nominated eight times for best-actor Oscar

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Acclaimed for stage and film roles in a career spanning 50-plus years, Peter O'Toole was best known for starring in 1962's epic "Lawrence of Arabia."

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Happy birthday, Jane Austen!

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