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Clifford absent from Kings' morning skate ... to fly a helicopter?

2013-05-10 12:13:00

Left wing Kyle Clifford was missing from the Kings’ morning skate in advance of their potential series-clincher against the St. Louis Blues Friday night at Staples Center. His place on the fourth line was taken by Jordan Nolan, creating a trio...

John J. Byrne dies at 80; insurance exec turned Geico around

2013-03-16 00:00:00

John J. Byrne, whose turnaround of auto insurer Geico Corp. led billionaire Warren Buffett to buy the company and call him "the Babe Ruth of insurance," died March 7 at his home in Etna, N.H., according to Robert E. Snyder, a family spokesman. He was 80...

Warren Buffett invests in parties, buys Oriental Trading Co.

2012-11-02 08:09:00

Billionaire financier Warren Buffett already has his hands in newspapers, jewelry, insurance and other holdings. Now, with the acquisition of Oriental Trading Co., the 82-year-old can add party planning. Buffett said Friday that his Berkshire Hathaway...

Car review: 2013 Mercedes SL550 is pedestrian-friendly excellence

2012-07-12 05:00:00

If Europeans didn't walk so darn much, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 might be a better-looking car. Clearly they don't appreciate the convenience of a 90-second drive to Gelson's for a carton of soy milk that we Angelenos take for granted. Their...

The Clippers discuss their playoff beards [Video]

2012-05-02 07:02:00

Heading into the playoffs, Blake Griffinand DeAndre Jordandecided that the Clippers should grow beards in an act of solidarity. The rule is that the players aren't allowed to trim their facial hair for as long as they remain in postseason play....

Warren Buffett sings -- again -- dressed as a paper boy [Video]

2012-04-06 10:01:00

Because it's Good Friday, and because we all need a pick-me-up after this morning’s sour jobs data, here's yet another video of Warren Buffett doing his song-and-dance routine. This time, the venerable investor is singing "I’m only a Paper...

Burt Bacharach prepares for 'Some Lovers,' his first stage musical in four decades

2011-12-01 12:42:00

The Morning Fix: 'Help' cleans up in SAG noms! FCC lowers volume.

2011-12-14 16:33:34

On Location: Venice Beach rides Hollywood wave

2011-12-13 16:33:28

AT&T Wireless tops biggest national TV sports advertisers

2012-01-24 16:33:57

Buffett offers buyout to minority holders of partner Munger's Wesco Financial

2010-08-26 16:34:42

Warren Buffett sees no 'double-dip' for economy, and suggests where to get a loan

2010-09-13 21:34:47

Geico Skytypers perform during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show

2013-04-21 00:00:00

The GEICO Skytypers perform during the Fort Lauderdale Airshow.

2013-04-20 00:00:00

The GEICO Skytypers fly over the coast in preparation for this weekend's 2013 Lauderdale Air Show. The pilots fly the North American SNJ-2, the Navy's version of the T-6 Texan, an advanced military training aircraft built in 1940-1941.

2013-04-18 00:00:00