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Bill Dwyre: This isn't the positive energy they had in mind

Published June 12, 2010 at 1:12 a.m.

Are Russian physicist Vladimir Shpunt's good vibes still reaching the Dodgers? Apparently not, as they lose, 10-1, to the visiting Angels ... Chad Billingsley set the Angels down in order in the first inning Friday night. Then Rafael Furcal led off the Dodgers' half with a triple ...

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New oil spill total is bad news for BP, wildlife

Published June 12, 2010 at 1:10 a.m.

GRAND ISLE, La. — The mind-boggling news that the oil leak at the bottom of the sea may be twice as big as previously thought could have major repercussions for both the environment and BP's financial health, killing more marine life and dramatically increasing the amount the company must pay in fines and damages ...

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France, Uruguay play 0-0 draw in World Cup

Published June 12, 2010 at 12:32 a.m.

A match between former champions produced an opening day World Cup dud, with France and Uruguay drawing 0-0 ...

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2010 World Cup: When worlds collide

Published June 12, 2010 at 12:02 a.m.

The World Cup soccer tournament began Friday in South Africa. For fans in 32 countries, it's more than a sports event. It's the biggest recurring celebration of national pride ...

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Teen sailor's trip called star-crossed

Published June 11, 2010 at 11:59 p.m.

Abby Sunderland's quest of becoming the youngest person to sail solo around the world may have been doomed from its start ... See photo gallery ...

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Houston's Roy Oswalt isn't in the trade mix — at least for now

Published June 11, 2010 at 11:42 p.m.

Among the reasons is money. The Astros are saying that any team that wants to acquire their ace will have to take on all of what remains on his contract ... The Dodgers aren't in the mix to trade for Houston Astros ace ... Roy Oswalt ... At least not at the moment ...

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Flash floods kill at least 16 in Arkansas

Published June 11, 2010 at 11:35 p.m.

At least 16 people were killed, and dozens more missing and feared dead, in flash flooding in southwest Arkansas ...

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Unions appeal for rescinding layoffs

Published June 11, 2010 at 10:47 p.m.

Los Angeles city unions made a new appeal to the City Council on Friday to try to head off the first phase of planned layoffs on July 1 ...

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Wilderness to be dedicated for public use

Published June 11, 2010 at 10:44 p.m.

Nearly 200 acres of new public land in Calabasas will be dedicated and opened to wilderness lovers in a ceremony Saturday morning ...

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Arsonist in Northridge sought by fire officials

Published June 11, 2010 at 10:42 p.m.

An arsonist appears to be at work in Northridge, and fire officials are asking for the public's help in finding the person responsible for a series of recent fires ...

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