Councilman Bernard Parks wants to bring World Cup to US

Published June 11, 2010 at 7:33 p.m.

Using the start of the World Cup to capitalize on public interest, City Councilman Bernard Parks urged local residents on Friday to join the online effort to bring the 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the United States ...

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Map: Fire Department Seeks Help on Series of Arson Fires in Northridge

Published June 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
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"LAFD Investigators are urging residents to be alert for suspicious activity, and to minimize the threat of arson by abating dry vegetation, trash and debris," wrote spokesperson Brian Humphrey on the department's blog. "Property owners are also encouraged to use outdoor lighting, lock vehicles and place rubbish within covered trash cans in well-secured areas to curtail the possibility of arson." ... And with information regarding the fires can contact the LAFD Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section

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Kagan backed Clinton in Whitewater dispute

Published June 11, 2010 at 7:11 p.m.
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Memos show the Supreme Court nominee argued in 1995 for attorney-client privilege between the president and his lawyers ... As a young lawyer in the Clinton White House, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan argued in favor of confidentiality for President Clinton in the early stages of the Whitewater investigation and the Paula Jones sexual harassment suit, maintaining that a legal shield protects the privacy of meetings between the president and his lawyers ...

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LAPD headquarters grass soon may become greener

Published June 11, 2010 at 7:02 p.m.

L.A.'s new, showcase downtown community green, which turned brown and died within months, appears to be headed for a renewal. The chairman of the nonprofit Los Angeles Police Foundation said Friday she has authorized the immediate release of funds to ...

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It's L.A. Pride Weekend: Celebrate! And Plan for Traffic, Parking

Published June 11, 2010 at 7:01 p.m.
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At L.A. Pride 2009 (more photos here) Photo by Tom Andrews/LAist ... Just days before closing arguments are to be heard in the federal Prop 8 trial, hundreds of thousands will descend upon West Hollywood for L.A. Pride, now in its 40th year ... Events begin tonight with the free Dyke March at West Hollywood Park. On Saturday and Sunday, the main festival takes place with the culminating parade taking place on Sunday at 11 a.m. on Santa Monica Boulevard between Crescent Heights to Robertson

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3 arrested after LAPD pursuit kills girl

Published June 11, 2010 at 6:56 p.m.

Three men were arrested after an LAPD pursuit ended in a crash that killed a 6-year-old girl in Lake View Terrace ...

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Arkansas flash floods kill at least 16 people

Published June 11, 2010 at 6:54 p.m.
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Floodwaters that rose as swiftly as 8 feet an hour tore through a campground packed with vacationing families early Friday, carrying away tents and overturning RVs as campers slept. At least 16 people were killed, and dozens more missing and feared dead ...

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Phil Jackson tries to fire up Lamar Odom; Andrew Bynum has knee drained

Published June 11, 2010 at 6:44 p.m.
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Lakers' forward needs to step up against Celtics, while center has an MRI that shows no new damage ... Lakers' forward needs to step up against Celtics, while center has an MRI that shows no new damage ...

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'Prince of Pot' is at a low

Published June 11, 2010 at 6:06 p.m.
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The Canadian who thought his seed sales could upend the United States' war on drugs was extradited to Seattle and will likely face five years in federal prison ... For years, his seed catalogs were scrutinized by discerning cannabis cultivators across the U.S. and Canada, much like the ladies of Cumbria might fuss over Chiltern's inventories of sweet peas and heirloom tomatoes ...

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TV Junkie: Thankful That the 'True Blood' Premiere and 'Breaking Bad' Finale Don't Conflict

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Published June 11, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
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8:00pm Friday Night Lights NBC - Coach searches for a strategy to shut down their toughest opponent yet; Tim reconnects with Lyla; Vince discovers he has a gift for car theft; ... 8:00pm Real Time With Bill Maher HBO - Bill Frist, Rachel Maddow, Jon Meacham, Queen Noor, Oliver Stone ... 8:00pm 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert ABC - Soccer ... 9:00pm Stargate Universe Syfy - Season Finale ... See out interview with series star Alaina Huffman ... 9:00pm I Am Comic

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