Los Angeles Times--November 22, 2008, by Biodun Iginla, BBC News, Minneapolis

by Biodun Iginla, BBC News, Minneapolis

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Obama clan in Kenya enjoys reflected glory By Edmund Sanders Barack Obama's extended family gains celebrity status in Kenya. But some of the attention, especially commentary on their economic situation, is a little unwelcome and is causing familial tensions.
Surge in unemployment puts California's Inland Empire in tailspin By David Pierson Ripples from the real estate bust spread, contributing to the highest jobless rate among the nation's large metro areas.
It's decided: Barack Obama picks Hillary Clinton for secretary of State By Peter Nicholas and Christi Parsons Aides to both of the former rivals confirm that she's his choice as top diplomat. She has not yet accepted the job, but is reportedly ready to give up her Senate seat.
Obama said to choose Timothy Geithner as Treasury chief By Jim Puzzanghera and Peter G. Gosselin As president of the New York Fed, he has been deeply involved in responding to the financial crisis. The decision cheers Wall Street.
Dry hydrants doomed up to 5 Yorba Linda homes, officials say By Tony Barboza Crews had to let the houses burn, fire officials say. Water officials blame huge demand during the blaze. The neighborhood depends on pumps to push water uphill and had had recent pressure problems.
Mailman fails to deliver, becomes local hero By David Zucchino Overwhelmed by piles of junk mail, 'Mailman Steve' quit bringing it to the people on his North Carolina route. Customers are grateful. The Direct Marketing Assn., however, is not amused.
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California/Local
Purse strings tighten at Bob Baker's Marionette Theater By Cara Mia Dimassa The nearly 50-year-old stage just west of downtown, where the owner crafts most of the puppets, is behind on mortgage payments. But he is determined that the show will go on.
Both sides in California's Prop. 8 battle look ahead to 2010 By Jessica Garrison The gay-marriage ban issue could be back on the ballot in two years. Regardless, backers and foes are organizing supporters, waging a fierce public relations campaign and considering their next moves.
Cowardice, cruelty in an online world By Sandy Banks Parents who felt relieved by the study released this week showing that long hours trolling the Internet can actually improve the social skills of teens might also consider the murkier message being delivered now in a Los Angeles courtroom.
Expressionist painter Grace Hartigan dies at 86 By Matt Schudel A formidable figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement in the '50s, she later lost favor in the art world and began teaching, leading the Maryland Institute College of art to national prominence.
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Arts and Entertainment
Will the American Music Awards win the youth vote? By Geoff Boucher The AMAs must try to appeal to audiences accustomed to creating new stars, not honoring old ones.
Evan Handler writes of being bald, boorish and grateful in 'It's Only Temporary' By Josh Gajewski The boorish part is just an act for the 'Californication' star. But he is thankful to be alive, even if a sense of doom pervades his perspective.
Midnight is a fine time for 'Twilight' fans By Yvonne Villarreal The vampire romance film sells out more than 1,000 late-night screenings.
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National
Obama's White House is beginning to look a lot like Clinton's By Christi Parsons and Peter Nicholas For the most part, his choices suggest it's in with the old. Some supporters of his message of change fear his selections mean politics as usual.
Obama is happy with his 9-to-5 temp job By John Mccormick During the transition period, the president-elect is glad to be able to sleep in his own bed and spend time with family. It's a far cry from the frenzied campaign days.
Florida teen's online suicide prompts soul-searching How could viewers take 12 hours to alert police? And how could they mock him and egg him on?
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World
Marines got more than they bargained for in Afghanistan By Tony Perry The 2nd Battalion, 7th Regiment of the 1st Marine Division -- the Two-Seven -- never expected to deploy to Afghanistan, much less see heavy combat.
Iraqi protesters burn George Bush By Tina Susman and Caesar Ahmed The crowd of tens of thousands, gathered in Baghdad where a Saddam Hussein statue once stood, protests a security pact that would keep American troops in Iraq through 2011.
Bush arrives in Peru for APEC summit By Patrick J. Mcdonnell In the final scheduled foreign trip of his presidency, he hopes to bolster confidence in efforts to rescue the global economy and move forward on North Korean nuclear disarmament.
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Business
Downey Savings, PFF Bank seized by federal regulators By E. Scott Reckard and Tiffany Hsu The Southern California thrifts are the latest to fail in the mortgage meltdown. U.S. officials say the banks' branches will continue operating as usual under Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank.
Credit market freeze may claim local governments as victims By Michael A. Hiltzik States, cities and other entities that issued variable-rate municipal bonds are facing interest-rate shocks akin to those that hammered homeowners with adjustable-rate loans.
Games of chance: Lotto or Wall Street By Tom Petruno Ever bought a lottery ticket? You know how it works: You pay for the ticket, and either it's a winner, or you throw it away.
Wine buyers are sobered by Wall Street meltdown By Jerry Hirsch High-end bottles languish on shelves as shoppers opt for cheaper vintages. 'The state of the economy' is nothing to celebrate, a retailer says.
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Sports
War and the Roses for Oregon State By Chris Foster Jack Yoshihara might not make it to the big game, but it won't be because he isn't allowed to be there, as was the case in 1942.
Juan Pablo Angel has a career full of goals By Grahame L. Jones The New York Red Bulls' star forward has put up high numbers in a 16-year career that's spanned three continents. He is MLS' best foreign acquisition by far.
Lakers cruise past Nuggets By Mike Bresnahan They make it back-to-back easy victories, taking a big lead in the first half. Bryant scores 29.
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Opinion
JFK By Gordon M. Goldstein Kennedy's assassination 45 years ago today made it an American war.
Clinton, Obama and Israel By Tim Rutten It's time for the U.S. to reengage in the Mideast peace process.
Bushes' books By Meghan Daum George W. may write one, but Laura's is the one publishers really want.
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