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

Fans react positively to the final Harry Potter movie, calling it "dark", "emotional" and "action packed".

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

President Barack Obama said on Friday the impasse over the U.S. debt limit was contributing to the economy’s weakness by adding to business uncertainty. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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

The man police say is the prime suspect in the beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow could walk out of jail following a parole hearing Monday.

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 Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:28 AM

The curtain comes down on a decade of Harry Potter with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" in London

From: Los Angeles Times on Fri, Jul 08 2011 6:33 AM

Bobby Abreu and Manager Mike Scioscia talk about beating Seattle on Thursday night.

From: Los Angeles Times on Fri, Jul 08 2011 6:33 AM

Center fielder Matt Kemp, pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Manager Don Mattingly discuss beating New York on Thursday night.

From: Los Angeles Times on Fri, Jul 08 2011 5:14 AM

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic advanced to the men’s Wimbledon championship on Friday. The match features the newly crowned World No. 1 against the former top ranked player in the world. (July 1):

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 Thu, Jul 07 2011 6:05 AM

Herrington brothers have their teams at Hart and Alemany scrimmage without pads

From: Los Angeles Times on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:21 AM

Comments after Wednesday’s game

From: Los Angeles Times on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:20 AM

Comments after Wednesday’s game

From: Los Angeles Times on Thu, Jul 07 2011 12:38 AM

The NBA has locked out its players until a new collective bargaining agreement can be reached. The lockout commenced at 12:01 EDT on Friday, after the expiration of the current deal that owners say has cost them millions of dollars a year. (July 1)

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.