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LIKE [] 60° Latest Headlines Corrections For the record James Holmes plea: A national brief that ran in the A section Nov. 16 incorrectly stated that James Holmes, accused of killing 12 people in an Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting, pleaded guilty by reason of insanity. Holmes pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Lakers Kobe Bryant sticks to his guns, but Lakers stick to their losing ways Mike Bresnahan History made another appearance at Staples Center and it had nothing to do with Shaquille O'Neal and Elgin Baylor watching from the crowd. UCLA UCLA puts it together in second half, beats Coastal Carolina, 84-71 Zach Helfand Publicly, Steve Alford had warned about this game, and privately, the rest of the UCLA men's basketball coaching staff compared Coastal Carolina to Drexel, a smart, disciplined team that nearly upset the Bruins early last season. Sports Kevin Harvick wins Sprint Cup title, Tony Stewart joins in celebration George Diaz HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart are blood brothers. NHL / Ducks Ducks see no silver lining in 6-2 loss to Panthers Kevin Baxter Well at least the game didn’t go to overtime. Sports Now Matt Hagan, Erica Enders-Stevens win NHRA titles in Pomona Jim Peltz John Force kept the pressure on Matt Hagan almost until the end, but it wasn't enough to prevent Hagan from winning both the season-ending NHRA Finals and his second funny car drag racing title Sunday. Lakers Now Kobe Bryant scores 44 as Lakers fall to Warriors, 136-115 Eric Pincus Golden State Warriors 136, Lakers 115 (final) Education USC is no longer top U.S. spot for international students Jason Song For the first time in 13 years, USC has lost its title as the leader in recruiting lucrative foreign students, according to a new report. Sports Now DEA agents conduct checks on NFL teams' medical staffs Lauren Raab , Sam Farmer Federal drug agents surprised at least two NFL teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, on Sunday by showing up to check on their doctors while a growing class-action lawsuit by former players alleges that the league illegally handed out painkillers and other prescription pills. NFL Jonas Gray carries Patriots to win over Colts, 42-20 Associated Press New England keeps finding new ways to beat Indianapolis. Show Tracker With Bono's arm hurt, U2 won't be on Fallon's 'Tonight Show' this week Lauren Raab On the eve of U2's planned weeklong stint on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," an accident left frontman Bono needing surgery, so the band has to postpone those TV appearances. Autos Honda unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle FCV Concept Charles Fleming Honda has unveiled its FCV Concept fuel cell vehicle in Tokyo that appears closer to a production vehicle. NBA Knicks end seven-game skid with 109-93 win over Nuggets Associated Press The New York Knicks held the Denver Nuggets to one basket in the second quarter and went on to break their seven-game losing streak with a 109-93 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Theater & Dance Review: 'The River,' with Hugh Jackman, is a wisp of a fish tale Charles McNulty NEW YORK — If Hugh Jackman decided to headline a musical tribute to the Yellow Pages, Broadway theatergoers would line up around Times Square. But the Tony-winning song-and-dance man/"X-Men" franchise star's latest project is one that is likely to elude whole swaths of his fan base. CALIFORNIA Local Catholics honor sacrifice and celebrate Vietnamese unity Anh Do Before Mass, the faithful draped in gleaming headdresses and silk garments turned to welcome an ancient symbol of their modern faith: the bones of three saints who sacrificed their lives for their religion, cementing Roman Catholicism in Vietnam. USC USC basketball: Trojans face Tennessee Tech on Monday Zach Helfand USC VS. TENNESSEE TECH Show Tracker Monday's TV Highlights: 'The Millers' on CBS Ed Stockly Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Middle East In Iran, thousands mourn pop singer Morteza Pashaei Ramin Mostaghim Thousands of distraught music fans, many in tears, lined the streets of the Iranian capital on Sunday to mourn Morteza Pashaei, a beloved Iranian pop star who died of cancer. Orange County Santa Ana winds increase fire danger in parts of Southern California Esmeralda Bermudez Fire officials remained on high alert Sunday as strong Santa Ana winds continued to pose serious wildfire threats across Southern California, particularly in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Clippers Clippers coaches push to make Chris Paul more aggressive Broderick Turner They are constantly yapping in Chris Paul's ear, urging and pleading with the Clippers' All-Star to be more aggressive. Clippers Clippers play host to Bulls on Monday night Broderick Turner When: 7:30. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 'State of Affairs' info 'State of Affairs' CALIFORNIA Picking 'three-strikers' to free poses complex challenge Marisa Gerber In California prison, Lester Wallace was hardly a model inmate. Education Harvey Mudd among colleges experimenting with 'flipped' classes Jason Song Instructors at Harvey Mudd College, a school known for its science and engineering experiments, are studying a new group of subjects: their students. Middle East U.S. aid worker Peter Kassig beheaded by Islamic State Patrick J. McDonnell , Katherine Skiba Islamic State militants have beheaded Peter Kassig, a U.S. aid worker and former Army Ranger who was captured last year in Syria while on a private humanitarian mission, the White House confirmed Sunday. In Case You Missed It Business How to shop for health plans during Obamacare open... Business Personal finance Q&A: Does disability erase student loan... Middle East Prominent Afghan woman survives bombing, but 3 others die Hot Property Iggy Azalea, Nick Young buy Selena Gomez's house COMPANY TOWN Box office: 'Dumb and Dumber To' edges out... OBITUARIES Glen A. Larson, creator of 'Magnum, P.I.,' dies Orange County Women get 6-year terms in O.C. nightclub death POLITICS State ordered to complete parole program plan by Dec. 1 Asia Deaths highlight India's healthcare woes Daily Dish Tofurky at 20: from vegan zombies to 'Jeopardy' Technology Now Facebook to show fewer promotional page posts on News Feed Ministry of Gossip The royals are coming: Will and Kate to visit New York in... Daily Dish Five great brewed-in-L.A. IPAs to drink right now Movies Now 'Dumb and Dumber To' lives down to its title Show Tracker 'Real World / Road Rules Challenge' star Diem... L.A. Now South Korea bans Asiana flights to S.F. as punishment for... Show Tracker Daniel Tosh accuses ESPN of stealing segment Daily Dish Gluten Free Forever magazine hits the stands CALIFORNIA John Muir's legacy opens questions on environmentalism ARTS & CULTURE The Music Center at 50 Sports Now Patriots apologize for account's N-word tweet Business Virgin Galactic CEO vows to continue space tourism venture Asia Obama, Suu Kyi reaffirm friendship despite differences Business More hotels are going green, and not just to save water or... Science Now Scientists use Wikipedia search data to forecast flu spread Sports Now Cardinals turn back the Lions; Packers wallop the Eagles Associated Press Drew Stanton threw touchdown passes to Michael Floyd on Arizona's first two possessions and the Cardinals held Detroit without a touchdown to beat the Lions, 14-6, on Sunday in a matchup of teams with two of the best records in the NFC. NFL Chiefs and Rams show Seahawks and Broncos how it's done in Missouri Sam Farmer The Show Me State . . . just did. USC Trojans still have a shot at winning Pac-12 Conference South Division USC was idle during the weekend, but the Trojans will return to practice this week with a better chance of winning the Pac-12 Conference South. Autos Toyota says Mirai is the future of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles Charles Fleming Toyota says its new 2015 hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will be called the Mirai -- which means the future in the language of its creators. USC USC-UCLA game gives receiver JuJu Smith another opportunity to grow Gary Klein The annual showdown between USC and UCLA means something different for every player. Clippers Steve Ballmer's Clippers purchase: Don't write off tax-break potential David Wharton Baseball fans remember Bill Veeck mostly for his bizarre stunts. Sports Arizona State's freeze at Oregon State turns up heat in Pac-12 South Chris Dufresne Arizona State had everything to play for Saturday night against Oregon State — the lead in the PAC-12 Conference South Division, a higher place in the College Football Playoff ranking and another week as a national championship contender. OBITUARIES Richard Duardo dies at 62; printmaker was key in Chicano art community David Colker Master art printer Richard Duardo, who was a pivotal figure in the Chicano art community in Los Angeles, died Tuesday at home in Los Angeles. He was 62. Business Arrowhead Research seeks to reassure antsy investors Ronald D. White Arrowhead Research Corp. is trying to succeed where major pharmaceutical company efforts have failed in finding a cure for one of the world's most tenacious diseases. Business Chemical firms try to reverse setbacks over California's fire retardant rules Marc Lifsher A dispute is smoldering in the Capitol over flameproof furniture. High School Sports The Times' preseason high school basketball rankings Eric Sondheimer A look at the top 25 high school boys' basketball teams in the Southland. High School Sports The time has come for the youngest Drew brother to shine on the court Eric Sondheimer One of the most memorable basketball streaks in City Section history is coming to an end. L.A. Now California National Guard prepares for Ebola mission in West Africa Tony Perry A unit of the California Army National Guard has been ordered to mobilize for possible deployment to West Africa to support U.S. and international efforts to stem the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. MOVIES 'Occupy the Farm' illustrates Berkeley's battle with farmers Michael Rechtshaffen The Occupy movement has been well documented, but the activists in Todd Darling's satisfying "Occupy the Farm" took a different approach to their 2012 battle to save a tract of land from commercial development. CALIFORNIA Fairfield Fire Department adds bulletproof vests to safety equipment Joseph Serna Firefighters today have a large inventory of safety equipment. But one Northern California city is adding another: bulletproof vests. Fairfield is joining a growing number of fire departments in giving more protection to firefighters as their role in handling shooting incidents increases. PolitiCal Gov. Jerry Brown to campaign donors: Keep on giving Michael Finnegan Less than two weeks after winning a fourth term, Gov. Jerry Brown plans to collect more money for his reelection committee Monday at a Sacramento reception with lobbyists and their clients. Kings Rob Blake's path to Hall of Fame started with the Kings Helene Elliott The Blake family ran a farm machinery business alongside the corn, wheat and soybeans they grew in Simcoe, Canada, about 90 minutes southwest of Toronto, and everyone was expected to pitch in. Robert and Sandra Blake's oldest son, Russ, and youngest son, Dave, could fix anything. Middle son Rob... Nation Nebraska hospital officials: Ebola doctor still 'extremely critical' Matt Pearce A surgeon who was transported to the U.S. for treatment after contracting Ebola in Sierra Leone was still in "extremely critical" condition Sunday, according to a Nebraska Medical Center spokesman. Nation Understanding Ferguson: A guide to the best essays and journalism Matt Pearce There is no single explanation for why Ferguson, Mo., erupted this summer. Other communities have wrestled with the aftermath of controversial police shootings. Other cities have struggled with the lingering forces of segregation and racial disadvantage. Other vigils have been held,... Sports College football: Play it forward Chris Dufresne Five things to watch this week in college football: Pop & Hiss 5 Seconds of Summer strikes a punk pose at the Forum August Brown Before he played drums in the insanely popular pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, Ashton Irwin had a different job in his hometown of Sydney, Australia. Business Botox maker Allergan is said to be edging closer to a sale to Actavis Stuart Pfeifer Botox maker Allergan Inc. is closing in on a deal to be acquired by Irish company Actavis, a move that would potentially thwart a hostile takeover by Canadian company Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. Op-Ed Are electric cars greener? Depends on where you live Joshua Graff Zivin, Matthew Kotchen and Erin Mansur Long thought a thing of the future, electric cars are becoming mainstream. Sales in the United States of plug-in, electric vehicles nearly doubled last year. Credible forecasts see the number rising within a decade to half a million vehicles per year, which would easily exceed sales of the... Op-Ed Drones and the LAPD Jim Newton A narrow debate over the LAPD's proposed, limited use of a pair of unmanned aircraft — popularly known as drones — is prompting a broader community conversation about the tension between technology and privacy in a city where police have not always traversed that boundary well. USC Now Trojans will kick off against UCLA at 5 p.m. in game with added importance Gary Klein USC's game on Saturday against UCLA will kick off at 5 p.m. PST and will be shown nationally on ABC, USC announced late Saturday night. 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