Profile: Atallah Mansour - Legendary Arab-Israeli Journalist, Author

Atallah Mansour (Jessica Donath)

Atallah Mansour opens up about his life, his career and the Arab-Israeli conflict. 



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Communications Agency Trains Recovering Addicts

John Sullivan in his office (Jessica Donath)

A passion for design can replace drugs.  



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Valentine's Day: A Day For Marriage Equality?

Rabbi Lisa Edwards (left) and Tracy Moore (Kenna Love)

Today hundreds of couples will attempt to be married - and get turned away.



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Why Good Journalism Doesn't Have To Hurt

Slake editors Joe Donnelly and Laurie Ochoa (Jessica Donath)

Read how Laurie Ochoa and Joe Donnelly are trying to keep print alive. 



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Nora Ephron Remembers A Lot

Nora Ephron (right) in conversation with Robin Swicord

Award-winning writer and director Nora Ephron talks about her new book. 



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Mario Vargas Llosa Wins 2010 Nobel Prize

(Dederati)

The 2010 Nobel prize in literature goes to South America.



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L.A. Times Festival Of Books Moving To USC

The 2010 fair at UCLA. (Creative Commons)

Will the change of venue attract even more visitors? 



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Jonathan Franzen Brings "Freedom" to L.A.

Jonathan Franzen by David Shankbone

Catch a glimpse of Jonathan Franzen's new book.



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Legendary L.A. Author James Ellroy Introduces Second Autobiography

James Ellroy read from his latestt book (Jessica Donath)

An evening with the larger-than-life writer. 



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Anthology Showcases Emerging Poets of the West

Thea Gavin read from "New Poets of the American West."

More than 250 poets from eleven states write their version of the American West.



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How To Found An Orchestra 101

Jessica Donath
Staff Reporter

WATCH: USC alum and orchestra founder discuss the story and friendship behind the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra.

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UCLA Will Host Fifteenth LA Times Festival of Books

Book worms unite this weekend for one of the largest literary events in the U.S.

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Christoph Waltz Is Taking Hollywood By Storm

The German community celebrates actor Christoph Waltz and numerous other German films' Oscar nominations this year.

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Godmother Of Punk Reads From Chapters Of Her Life

Patti Smith read excerpts from her new book and took fans through a whirlwind tour of her rocker life at a West Hollywood bookstore Friday night.

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The Cost Of War, Explored Humorously

Culture Clash celebrated a seriously funny mash-up of identities at the Mark Taper Forum.

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'Orpheus' Slow Descent

Tennessee Williams enthusiasts may be disappointed with independent filmmaker Lou Pepe's version of 'Orpheus Descending.'

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Google vs. Evil

The mega-company stands up to communism one search word at a time. Google 1, Evil 0.

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The E.U. Finally Gets A Telephone Number

The European Union chose its first President last week. Here's why you've never heard of him.

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The Bow Heard Round the World

Bush held hands with the Saudi king, but Obama bows to the Emperor of Japan, and Dick Cheney has a coronary. What gives?

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Jeans vs. Barbed Wire

Twenty years ago the Berlin Wall fell, marking the end of communism in Europe and the Cold War. Why should we care?

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War Crimes and Hiding in The Hague

After 14 years on the lam, Radovan Karadzic will finally stand trial for crimes against humanity.

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Peace-Making Between Armenia And Turkey

After more than half a century, Armenia and Turkey are finally trying to achieve diplomatic relations, but are they really getting anywhere?

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Star Wars Episode 7: The Mystery of Missile Defense

What does the Obama administration's decision on missile defense mean to you?

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Star Wars Episode 7: The Mystery of Missile Defense

We live in dangerous times. And the times are changing. As a reaction to a re-evaluation of the threat level the United States faces, President Obama and Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a reassessment of the Europe-based missile defense program pursued by the Bush administration. Various pundits and analysts interpreted this policy shift as Obama permanently putting this part of U.S. missile defense on hold, indefinitely. But is he? Unfortunately not!

Learning From Others

America can't seem to wrap its fingers around the concept of health care. Perhaps it's time to look to other nations for help.

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