Former Dodgers GM weighs in on Utley slide

Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire speaks at Associated Press Sports Editors Conference. (Brian Bencomo/Annenberg Media)

Chase Utley is eligible to play as the Dodgers take on the Mets in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. 

Major League Baseball chief baseball officer Joe Torre announced the suspension of Utley on Sunday following an aggressive slide into second base during Game 2 of the NLDS which broke the leg of Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada. Utley appealed the suspension and is available to play for the Dodgers pending a ruling.



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Book Review: "Full Of Heart"

"Full of Heart" by J.R. Martinez

U.S. Army soldier J.R. Martinez tells his story of survival, strength, and hope after an accident in the Iraq War.



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Sheriff Baca Says Much Of Men's Central Jail Should Be Closed

men's central jail

An ACLU report convinced the Sheriff that the scandal-ridden facility could be safely shuttered.



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Mayor Villaraigosa Speaks To Parents At An Annual Learning Conference

About 300 parents and students from Roosevelt High School, Mendez Learning Center and Hollenbeck Middle School attended the 3rd Annual Parent Conference



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Occupy LA Stands Its Ground To Celebrate Thanksgiving

Occupiers angered by a posted hours of operation sign. (Gracie Zheng)

Even the 99% deserve pumpkin pie.



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Polygamist Leader Warren Jeffs Hospitalized

Officials say polygamist leader is the hospital due to complications from fasting.



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NATO Airstrike Kills Libyan Civilians, Libyan Officials Say

Libyan officials say NATO is responsible for the death of two children and 7 adults in recent airstrike.

Libyan officials say NATO is responsible for the death of two children and seven adults in recent airstrike. 



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U.S. Involvement In Afghanistan And Libya: Isolationism Will Not Work Says McCain

U.S. detachment in Afghanistan and Libya will lead to larger issues in the future says McCain.

 

U.S. detachment in Afghanistan and Libya will lead to larger issues in the future says McCain. 

 



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Google Ups The Search Game At Inside Search Event

Google goes back to its roots: voice search, search by images and Google Instant introduced.

Google goes back to its roots: voice search, search by images and Google Instant introduced. 



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Cyber Intrusion Hits The International Monetary Fund

A sophisticated malware intrusion brings concerns to the I.M.F.

A sophisticated malware intrusion brings concerns to the I.M.F. 



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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' New Pictures Show Progress

New photos of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shows her progress in rehab.

New photos of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shows her progress in rehab. 



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Three Anonymous Hackers Arrested In Spain

Authorities in Spain are taking action against hacktivists group Anonymous.

 

Authorities in Spain are taking action against hacktivists group Anonymous.



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Google To Offer Navigation Offline?

Google Maps Navigation may enter into the standalone GPS market with an offline update.

Google Maps Navigation may enter into the standalone GPS market with an offline update. 



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E3: Xbox Expands Entertainment Arsenal With Live TV

Xbox 360 will have live TV with Kinect integrated.

Xbox 360 will have live TV with Kinect integrated.



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Salman Rushdie And The Magic Of Storytelling

Rushdie and Aslan at the Aratani (photo courtesy of Library Foundation of LA)

Salman Rushdie introduces new children's book “Luka and the fire of life.”



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