From: Los Angeles Times on Fri, Jul 08 2011 2:45 PM

Video posted to a social media website purports to shows thousands of Syrians in Hama protesting against President Assad. Sunita Rappai reports.

From: Los Angeles Times on Fri, Jul 08 2011 1:40 PM

Authorities are searching for three suspects who tied up a group of women, one of whom was injured, during a home-invasion robbery in Van Nuys.

From: Los Angeles Times on Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:28 AM

Police in the U.S. state of Michigan say a man suspected of shooting dead seven people has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Travis Brecher reports

From: Los Angeles Times on Thu, Jul 07 2011 4:47 PM

Defense attorney Lisbeth Fryer’s double jeopardy request was turned down by Chief Judge Belvin Perry and he sentenced Casey Anthony for lying to police, giving her four years in jail and $4,000 fine with credit for the time already served since 2008. A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 25 on repayin...

From: Los Angeles Times on Thu, Jul 07 2011 1:28 PM

Heavy rain and flooding continue to wreak havoc in China’s south-western Sichuan Province, killing eight people and forcing 170,000 more to evacuate, state media reports.

From: Los Angeles Times on Thu, Jul 07 2011 1:28 PM

Florida mother Casey Anthony receives four years in jail for lying to investigators searching for her missing daughter — but could be free this summer. Deborah Gembara reports.

From: Los Angeles Times on Thu, Jul 07 2011 12:22 PM

Kevin James and the cast of "Zookeeper" deny that animals were abused during the making of their film, despite protests from PETA.

From: Los Angeles Times on Wed, Jul 06 2011 8:33 PM

Laz advised us whether it is a good idea to give your social security number when applying for a new job online.

From: Los Angeles Times on Wed, Jul 06 2011 8:32 PM

Restaurants are introducing virtual food.

From: Los Angeles Times on Wed, Jul 06 2011 5:17 PM

LA Times Test Kitchen Manager Noel Carter shows us how to make a watermelon salad.

From: Los Angeles Times on Wed, Jul 06 2011 4:33 PM

British lawmakers staged an emergency debate Wednesday to vent their outrage over a widening phone hacking scandal in which a tabloid allegedly targeted missing schoolgirls and the families of London terror victims. (July 6)

From: Los Angeles Times on Wed, Jul 06 2011 3:08 PM

A new, three-dimensional map with a bird’s eye view of New York City is showing residents the solar energy potential of their city, the largest in the United States. The map's creators have set out to demonstrate that solar power is more than just an abstract idea. Tara Cleary has more.

From: Los Angeles Times on Wed, Jul 06 2011 12:10 PM

A massive dust storm has swept into the Phoenix area and drastically reduced visibility there. The FAA said on its website that Phoenix-bound flights from Las Vegas and LA weren’t allowed to leave those airports until 9 p.m. Tuesday. (July 5)

From: Los Angeles Times on Wed, Jul 06 2011 8:49 AM

Massive dust storm brings transport chaos to parts of the U.S. state of Arizona.

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Jul 05 2011 10:09 PM

New information is out on who is choosing to vacation close to home.

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Jul 05 2011 9:06 PM

A week after clearing their protest camps, thousands rally in Madrid to protest politicians, bankers and the economy. Sunita Rappai reports.

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Jul 05 2011 9:06 PM

Outspoken Russian human rights and democracy advocate Yelena Bonner dies in the US. Lindsey Parietti reports

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Jul 05 2011 9:06 PM

As members of the grounds and interment crews at Mountain View Cemetery, Willie Roberts and Sammy Treto put care into providing a beautiful resting place for people’s deceased loved ones. Together, they have contributed more than 68 years working at the cemetery in Altadena.

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Jul 05 2011 9:06 PM

VIDEO: The suspect in the Dodger Stadium beating was ordered back to prison Monday to serve 10 months on a parole violation.

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Jul 05 2011 9:06 PM

At least 21 people have been killed when bombs exploded at a checkpoint outside a provincial governor’s house in central Iraq. Nick Rowlands reports.